“Unfortunately, that election did not fuel my interest in politics. It was in fact more of a wake up call to what the US government is actually like.”

“Our practical and tangible leadership choices—where we’ll spend our money, what projects we’ll undertake, what challenges we will tackle—are choices that now stem from that season of deep listening, so that we can truly take care of one another and the world we’ve been called to serve.”

“Anytime we travel abroad, we learn not only about another culture but about ourselves.”

“In our Christian faith, water is a recurring theme, symbolizing renewal and new life, especially in Baptism. Each time I begin a swim session, I’m reminded of what it means to be renewed, both physically and spiritually.”

“Kinship is reconfigured by God to go beyond this, to include all people. Because God is the creator and redeemer—not of some, but of all.”

“I have been sharing pictures of parts of the building parishioners rarely see. Today I will continue this tour with a few pictures of odds and ends spaces within the church.”

“Right now, it feels like being queer makes you radioactive: so many people who should be on your side keep their distance from you, while the other side wants to make you into a bomb that will cause as much damage as possible.”

This summer, the Episcopal Church will gather in Louisville, Kentucky for its 81st General Convention. It’s a significant event, and will have lots of implications for our life as a denomination going forward, so it’s important for us to know more about it!