The Apostle Paul reminds us in Philippians 4:6-7, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to […]
“Aaron, your house is burning down!” Those words from a friend at work in 1967 struck like a bolt of lightning, leaving Aaron stunned. At just 13, he moved to […]
Cast your vote, not on a partisan basis, not based on your biases, but vote your values. Vote the values of human dignity and equality. Vote the values of the […]
When I first learned about Neighbors 4 Neighbors in Palm Desert, I recognized it is an example of one of my most deeply held Episcopal pillars–living out my faith through […]
For most of my childhood and young adulthood, I remained oblivious to creation. Taking for granted the beauty and wonder all around me, I hurried through school and began working […]
There is this wonderful Gospel hymn, “Jesus, the Light of the World”, which takes the text from Hark the Herald Angels Sing and adds a response, Jesus the Light of […]
In December 2023, I received a letter from Julia Ayala Harris, President of the House of Deputies, saying, “I have reviewed your application and, after prayerful discernment, invite you to […]
At first, I couldn’t find the storage room next to baggage claim six. I’ve never had to find a storage room at an airport before. I saw travelers, families, and […]
As a first-time deputy to the General Convention, the months leading up to the event felt so overwhelming. There was too much to learn, too much to read – so […]
Before we get into this piece on Juneteenth, it feels important to name that, though this feels appropriate for me to write in my role as Missioner for Community Vitality […]