When suffering and grief inevitably find them, I want my children to be able to access the rituals of Allhallowtide
I Almost Missed the Wonderment and the Magnificent!
Hurrying around the parish campus, trying to get ready for our patron feast, Saint Michael’s Day, I would have easily missed something wonderful!
Stalling on the Dock of the Bay
I was sitting on the dock of our diocesan camp, the Barbara C Harris Center, when I began feeling uncomfortable.
Clinging to Hope Amid Failed Expectations
I held high hopes for tomatoes this summer.
Dual Feelings
This summer, I have learned a lot about how to hold contrasting feelings: joy and sadness, excitement and anxiety, even fear and courage.
From Go Karts to Food Banks: Staying Connected over the Summer Months
Summer in youth ministry is filled with opportunities that arise with the relaxation of schedules and routines.
Peter and Paul: Growing Christians and Breaking Bread
Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Apostles, were martyred in Rome in 64 CE. The Episcopal Church celebrates their sacrifice with a feast day on June 29
Recognizing Barnabas and All Extraordinary Encouragers
Twelve years ago, I packed up my beloved Virginia home of nearly a decade and moved to New England. 72 hours later, amid a sea of boxes, I called my best friend Merritt—2,000 miles away—certain that I had made a mistake.
Every Last Thing is a Season
This Easter I am practicing resurrection. I am practicing hope. I am practicing knowing that no matter how bad it gets there is redemption, even after death.
My Piece to Own
How are we to respond when we’ve been wronged?