By Myra Garnes As the school and ministry year begins, parents and adults of all generations face the challenge of preparing children for more than just academic success. In a world where political tensions, racism, xenophobia, a climate crisis, sexism, homophobia, and classism are prominent, teaching kindness and fostering a sense of beloved community is…

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…

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 cycle and technological enhancements let us witness these wars and their destruction from the comfort of our own, often safe, homes. Yet, many Americans bristle…

By Joe McDaniel Jr. Black History Month, observed annually in February in the United States, serves as a vital time to recognize and reflect upon the contributions, struggles, and history of Black individuals and communities. Established as a means to combat racism and foster a deeper understanding of the African American experience, this month emphasizes…

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 Hispanic Heritage Month. And on Oct. 11, we celebrated National Coming Out Day.  As a gay Latinx member of the Episcopal branch of the Jesus…

(Celebrating Hispanic Heritage through Our Spirituality) By Ema Rosero-Nordalm The richness of our historical and cultural heritage is so extensive and fascinating that it would take pages to describe it in all its fullness. I would invite the Latino communities I love to celebrate our spirituality as a common denominator that allows us in this…

By Shaneequa Brokenleg, staff officer for racial reconciliation Summer is upon us, and the whirlwind of General Convention is over. Every three years, we—bishops, clergy, lay delegates, staff, exhibitors, and observers—meet as a church, and this was my first time experiencing it in a formal way. The Union of Black Episcopalians’ meeting and conference was a great way…

By the Rev. Melanie Mullen What does love mean to you? “Love is what justice looks like in public,” and seeing Episcopalians doing ministry of repairing the breach and proclaiming the dream of God’s Kingdom on Earth showed me how true that phrase is.  Where did you see God in this festival?  I saw God…

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 will happen and if you will be welcomed into a new space to be safe.  Imagine Jesus, Mary, and Joseph fleeing from their home. What’s…

By Yamily Bass-Choate I am a Hispanic Latina woman, but that was not the way I always saw myself.  I grew up in Colombia, South America, and came to the United States for college. I had planned to stay for a few years and then return. My plans changed, and I began to plant my…