Racial Reconciliation
A Winter Talk Reflection
By Melissa Bird What a journey this life is. A few weeks ago, I was in Texas for the annual Winter Talk meeting. Truth be told, I was so nervous […]
Building the Beloved Community Includes Honoring Women in Our Church
By Miguel Bustos Reflecting on Women’s History Month, it’s pivotal to recognize and honor the indispensable role of women in the church and their enduring contribution to building the Beloved […]
Old Donation: How an Enslaved Woman Named Rachal Inspired Us to Do Justice in the Community
By Dan Ries Seventy of us at Old Donation Episcopal Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia, completed Sacred Ground, and many were troubled by what we learned. We wondered, “How can […]
Why Must The Episcopal Church Celebrate Black History Month
By Joe McDaniel Jr. The Episcopal Church, like many other religious institutions, recognizes the importance of celebrating Black History Month. This monthlong observance provides an opportunity for The Episcopal Church […]
Our history teaches, not harms us: reflections on Black History Month
By Eric Metoyer In our home, mostly family portraits and photos are displayed; there are pictures of my in-laws in their college days, another of four generations of the Edwards […]
Valentines and Ashes, Love and Sacrifice
By Isaiah “Shaneequa” Brokenleg As Epiphany ends and we prepare to enter the season of Lent, we have a rare situation where Ash Wednesday coincides with Valentine’s Day. On Ash […]
Sacred Ground in the New Year
By: Lallie Lloyd In this season of Epiphany, when the church celebrates Jesus’ birth and the revelation of God’s love to the wider world, it’s appropriate for us to reflect […]
Social Justice and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
By Melanie Mullen As we commemorate the season of Epiphany, we are reminded of the indelible life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His words and […]
Happy New Year, Beloved Community
By the Rev. Miguel Bustos As we enter this fresh new year, our hearts are filled with hope, gratitude, and a renewed sense of purpose. January is not just the […]
Along The Southern Border
By Mike Wallens Imagine being forced from your home, your community, as a refugee, an asylum seeker, or forced from your home by fire and violence. Imagine not knowing what […]
