by Peter Huang The Gathering is a space for Asian Pacific American spirituality based in the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles. This Eastertide and Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’ve kicked into high gear with AAPI Alive!, a celebration of AAPI voices.   At the center of AAPI Alive! is an online devotional guide that features music,…

By Bishop Lucinda Ashby “A Storied Pilgrimage with Race” is the unique anti-racism training for the clergy and people of the Episcopal Diocese of El Camino Real. The title of this training was chosen with care, as this 12-part series is based on stories of people interviewed and an understanding that working out our own…

By Catherine Meeks I wonder at times if we are not more in love with the idea of beloved community than we are with the work that needs to be done to achieve it? It is a concept similar to love that is overused and gravely misunderstood. We use this phrase to name our gatherings,…

By Christopher McNabb Episcopal Migration Ministries has resettled more than 100,000 refugees and asylum seekers, helping them to find a home and find hope. I still remember my very first diocesan convention as a new Episcopalian. It was in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey had welcomed Presiding Bishop Michael…

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…