By Shaneequa Brokenleg At the end of January, I was able to attend Winter Talk, a gathering of Indigenous Episcopalians and folks serving in Indigenous ministry. In this sacred space, we were able to gather as people who are sometimes overlooked by the world…but never by God. As we listened and learned, I was reminded of…

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 actions continue to inspire us to seek justice and reconciliation in our world. Dr. King spoke profoundly about the interconnectedness of all creation, stating, “Before…

By Ann Ritonia  One would think the last place you would find Beloved Community is on a military installation, but you would be wrong.  I had the privilege to lead worship and visit with the Episcopal community at Ramstein Air Base in Ramstein, Germany; and as we gathered for fellowship and worship, it was apparent how much…

By Joe McDaniel Jr. Commemorating the Selma March across the Edmund Pettus Bridge holds immense significance as it stands as a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. This event, which took place in Selma, Alabama, on March 7, 1965, was a turning point in the struggle for African American voting…

By the Rev. Phil Hooper Like many closeted young people, when I was a teenager, I would pray to God to make me anything other than who I was. The world around me said that being gay was a fracture in my soul that had to be sealed up; a distortion that had to be…

By Roth K. Puahala As part of Indigenous People’s Month, we wanted to share this story of an Indigenous Anglican: “Our Queen’s Story.”  Ke Welina me ke Aloha a me Nana i ke kumu (Greetings with much affection and encourages us to look to our ancestors, to nature, and to God for guidance, help and love.)  Queen…

By The Rev. Kelly Kirby The word “Becoming” is key in the phrase “Becoming the Beloved Community.” When we applied for a seed grant in 2019, we had a vision for comprehensive, dismantling racism work that would take place over three years. Despite the setbacks we experienced due to the pandemic, our diocese has uncovered many…

By Leyla King  My grandmother was four months pregnant with the child who would become my mother in April 1948 when, along with my grandfather, she fled for her life from her home in Haifa, Palestine, to Beirut, Lebanon, on a cargo ship. The two nights and one day on the ship, seasick and hormone-nauseated,…

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 Community—a vision of society rooted in justice, peace, and love, as espoused by figures like the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. This reflection not only…

By Will Bouvel with Jen Enriquez (ring… ring…) I was wondering if anyone would pick up… Not many folks answer their phone these days, but every now and then, one of the families I serve would respond. “Hi, this is Mr. Will from church, is this an ok time to talk? Oh thank you! With…