Racial Reconciliation

“Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself? Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?”

Racial Reconciliation

There is Always Room

December 13, 2023

By Christina Pacheco Today, one would be hard-pressed to turn on the TV or radio or open social media and not hear about worldwide wars and struggles. The 24-hour news […]

“Oh, Christmas isn’t just a day, it’s a frame of mind.”

December 13, 2023

—Kris Kringle, “Miracle on 34th Street” By the Rev. Miguel Bustos Beloved Community, As the festive lights twinkle and carols fill the air, December brings a unique blend of joy, […]

Sacred Ground: The Spirit Will Mess with You

November 20, 2023

By Michelle Dayton My story about Sacred Ground will read like those pharmaceutical ads: exclaiming how wonderful it is, followed by a warning: Spirit shows up, and she messes with […]

Strength in Community: Trans Day of Remembrance

November 20, 2023

By Cameron Partridge In the fall of 1995, I was a first-year divinity school student interning at Fenway Health’s Violence Recovery Program, which supports LGBTQIA2S+ people who have experienced violence. I […]

Missionizing the Missionaries and Healing the Broken

November 20, 2023

By Bude VanDyke  My core belief is that the economy of God pays both directions. That means that if I do something for someone, and I am not willing to […]

‘American’ Thanksgiving

November 20, 2023

By Shaneequa Brokenleg As many of you know, November is Native American Heritage Month. As an Indigenous person and an enrolled citizen in my tribe, the fact that Native American […]

On Sacred Ground: Becoming Beloved Community Across Different Kinds of Difference

October 16, 2023

By Lallie Lloyd In an August webinar for facilitators, the Rev. Nora Boerner, the Rev. Canon Meg Wagner, and the Rev. David Ware joined a conversation about Sacred Ground as […]

Democracy is a Year-Round, Proactive Exercise

October 16, 2023

By Alan Yarborough Participating in our democracy is a central element of our common life together. It is also an expression of our faithful commitment to our neighbors. Presiding Bishop […]

Kids Need Us to Talk About Race

October 16, 2023

By Jennifer Enriquez Kids everywhere are returning to school, and as parents we hope that they get the education they need to help them succeed in life. Everyone agrees math […]

Looking Back at Hispanic Heritage Month and Coming Out Day

October 16, 2023

By the Rev. Miguel Bustos I love this time of year.  The fall has always been a time of reflection and celebration. From Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, we celebrated […]

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