Racial Reconciliation
Bishop Budde and Our Shared Work of Justice
By Miguel Bustos At the recent Inaugural Prayer Service at the National Cathedral, Bishop Mariann Budde’s remarks carried a profound resonance, both for the moment they were delivered and for the ongoing work of justice and reconciliation. Her words reminded us of our sacred responsibility as people of faith to speak the truth, especially in […]
Webinar: Building a Fighting Church, Part 1
In 2024 alone, 669 anti-transgender bills have been introduced into American legislative bodies at the state and federal levels. Presently, 41 states have abortion bans of some kind on their books. As the emergence of these conditions have been possible under a Democratic presidency-and as intensified legislative attacks on LGBTQ+ and reproductive justice have been […]
Sacred Ground Regional Gathering in San Carlos, California
By Andrea Lauerman More than ever, we need Sacred Ground. Leading up to the Durham, North Carolina, regional gathering in November, we heard from many in the Sacred Ground community that they were feeling worn down by the constant churn of negative news and by the extreme vitriol that has become the norm in our […]
Grace, Curiosity, and Mental Health
By Melissa Bird January is Mental Health Awareness Month, so once again our social media feeds and email inboxes are full of ways that we can be aware of our own mental health while tending to the needs of others. Rather than falling into the trap of thinking there might be five things you can […]
Monumental Step in Reparation in New Hampshire
By Seth Bonvouloir On Saturday, Oct. 26, the Episcopal Church of New Hampshire made a powerful statement in voting unanimously at the annual diocesan convention in favor of a reparations resolution. For the past year, the Reparations Task Force, composed of lay people and clergy, has met to carry out prayerful work and examine what […]
The Legacy of Slavery and the Persistence of Human Trafficking in America
By Troy Collazo As we reflect on the legacy of slavery in the United States, it’s crucial to recognize how its echoes persist in the form of modern human trafficking. While the Emancipation Proclamation marked a significant turning point, the reality is that millions today still suffer from exploitation reminiscent of those dark times. Human […]
‘Sawubona:’ I See You
Dear Beloved Community, It is with deep gratitude and a touch of nervousness that I introduce myself as I step into this role as chief of mission program. My journey begins in the Anglican Church of South Africa, where I was shaped by faith, family, and resilience. I think of my grandfather, who served as […]
On Sacred Ground: Reflections on the Durham, N.C., Sacred Ground Regional Gathering
By Carol Burnside I am a priest, and I make quilts with messages about racism. I do it because I asked God what I could do to help, and God said, “Make quilts.” I said, “OK. I don’t exactly understand, but I will do it.” I was thinking about Naaman in the fifth chapter of […]
December Reflection
By Miguel Bustos As the season of Christmas approaches, we are reminded of the profound hope and light brought into the world through the birth of Christ. This sacred season calls us to reflect on God’s love made manifest, a love that breaks into the darkest of nights and promises that no shadow is too […]
Preaching Christmas Day: Genesis 1, Hebrews 1:1-12, Luke 2:1-20, and John 1:1-14
In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the lectionary for Christmas Day. The texts covered in this episode are Genesis 1, Hebrews 1:1-12, Luke 2:1-20, and John 1:1-14. Our amazing guests this week are: Prophetic Voices is hosted by the Rev. Isaiah “Shaneequa” Brokenleg, The Episcopal Church’s staff officer for Racial Reconciliation. For […]
