“Tiny Stories” from New Episcopal Communities
We recently asked New Episcopal Community Grant recipients for a “Tiny Story” from their community. In this season of giving thanks, we will be sharing a few of these stories each month.
Faith in the Unexpected: Wellspring’s Unconventional Beginning
Wellspring on Main, Diocese of Texas “Uninvited from their congregations for being too “spiritually generous, about ‘girls and gays’,” a…
A Church That Speaks the Language of the People
Mother of the Savior, Diocese of Michigan “Mother of the Savior Church in Dearborn, Michigan, is the first Arabic-speaking Episcopal-Lutheran…
Learning, Laughing, and Growing in Faith
Espiritu Santo, Diocese of Texas “Our kids gather for catechesis at the heart of the vibrant congregation of Espiritu Santo…
Ordination With a Soundtrack: Faith in a New Key
West Central Abbey, Diocese of Spokane “On September 29, the Feast of All Angels, I was ordained at the West…
A Church Where Everyone Belongs
The Church at Crossroads, Diocese of Michigan “One of our students (7 years old) in our Good News Crew Church…
Sailing Toward the Divine: Halau Wa’a’s Spiritual Journey
Halau Wa’a, Diocese of Hawaii “HWEH is a hui of wa‘a (canoes) empowering individual spiritual journeys and focused on creating…
A Story of Love, Culture, and Connection in Cincinnati
Imagine Cincinnati, Diocese of Southern Ohio “On a warm February day, we gathered outside with children in our laps and…
Finding God in Language, Family, and Tradition
Purepecha Beloved Community, Diocese of Western North Carolina “We have been completely transformed by the experiences shared with the Purepecha…
Faith in Action: Serving a Community in Need
Misión Santa Maria Virgen, Diocese of Colombia “Las características desfavorables de nuestra comunidad; La inseguridad, desempleo, riñas callejeras, hurto, violencia…
