“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!

“Our deep longing is for the kind of friendships where we feel supported, valued, and seen for who we are—something we rarely experience and that may seem unattainable.”

“You’re probably familiar with St. John’s beautiful worship spaces and gardens, but there are many areas within the church bulding that are seen only by a few. They’re far less beautiful than the magnificent sanctuary—but some have a beauty of their own!”