Panorama presents various opinions and viewpoints of Episcopalians, as well as discussions of personal faith journeys, and conversations about the mission and ministry of the Episcopal Church, its actions, social activism, traditions, and liturgy.
Seven Whole Days Scott Gunn, Episcopal priest and certified technophile, serves as the executive director of Forward Movement in Cincinnati, Ohio. He considers our historic mission “to reinvigorate the life of the church,” which is something he's always glad to prattle on about. Scott is also a deputy to General Convention, serving on behalf of the Diocese of Rhode Island, where he's canonically resident.
Saintly MamaSaintly Mama is a place “where we hang up our halos and talk about what matters to us: God, kids, church, politics... and how to survive it all with grace and humor intact.” The blog grew out of All Saints’ Atlanta’s “Monday Morning Moms,” a group for mothers of young children who need a place to rest after a busy weekend, to visit with new and old friends, to study Scripture and the world. Written by the Rev. Noelle York-Simmons, Associate Rector and mama of two young children, the blog highlights topics, discussions, readings, and resources shared among mothers of faith.
Father Matthew PresentsThe Rev. Matthew J. Moretz is the creator of the "Father Matthew Presents" series of video blogs. The light-hearted pieces focus on issues of faith and ministry from the perspective of an Episcopal priest. The series is a close-up view of the Episcopal Church in the 21st century. Father Matthew seeks to present the treasures of Christianity one video at a time.
Richelle ThompsonRichelle Thompson is a regular blogger to the Episcopal Church Foundation's "ECF Vital Practices," writing from the Diocese of Southern Ohio where she serves as director of communications. A clergy wife and mother of two, Richelle also serves on the board of Episcopal Communicators and Forward Movement. Write to Richelle at rthompson@diosohio.org
Chris YawChris Yaw is an Episcopal priest and author who is passionate about renewing congregations. He is an Emmy Award winning journalist and has worked for several local and national broadcasting companies as a writer, reporter, and producer, which he has put to work at his popular congregational development blog, www.growmychurch.com.
Dirty Sexy MinistryThis blog is written by two priests with a feminine outlook on the world. After all, celebrating the Eucharist with a slipping bra strap adds perspective. The Rev. Laurie Brock (pictured) is the rector of St. Michael the Archangel Episcopal Church in Lexington, Kentucky. The Rev. Mary Koppel is priest-in-charge at Grace Episcopal Church (La Iglesia de la Gracia) in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Mission Is Who We AreThe Rt. Rev. Stacy Sauls is the Chief Operating Officer for the Episcopal Church. Sauls was elected the Sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Lexington in 2000. His episcopacy is recognized for his focused and creative work on mission and vision in the context of a smaller diocese in Eastern Kentucky where 14 of the 100 poorest counties in the country are located.
