The Episcopal Diocese of the Virgin Islands, in partnership with The Episcopal Church (TEC) through the Office of African Descent Ministries, has embarked on a collaborative program to provide supply clergy support to some of its parishes and missions in the Virgin Islands. There are seven congregations in the program that are located on four islands….

In this one-hour webinar from 6/11/19, Canon Stephanie Spellers and Katrina Browne share the “why and how” of the Sacred Ground series. Ms. Browne also walks participants through the curriculum and resources, including the password-protected pages. Most all of the content is still pertinent, but some small details are no longer accurate. Please refer to…

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 and science are important, but what else? There is debate in the secular world about what that education looks like. Which subjects are appropriate for…

By Alan Yarborough Defining what we want is challenging enough at times. “Beloved community…”—to what extent can we really imagine that? Figuring out how to realize it is another challenge altogether. “Becoming…”—but how? We emphasize in our civil discourse training that there is an underlying assumption in promoting dialogue as a tool for becoming beloved community:…

Nearly all religious orders and communities offer ways for you to participate in their life and ministry. Communities welcome your support as a way of connecting with the wider church, and they have a lot to offer. Sometimes called “the best kept secret in the church” these communities are resources that can enrich the spiritual…

You’re starting right. You’re asking questions. Ask LOTS of questions from heart and head. Take the time to listen for answers. Be willing to be surprised. For some, the answer to the first question below becomes clear and sufficient. For others, many questions – and much time – are needed to hear the answers. Ask…

Religious sisters and brothers are eccentrics.  I’m not referring to our being rather dated curiosities (though we often do attract attention).  I’m speaking of how, since the early centuries of the church, individuals have been drawn to the edge, to be eccentric, from the Greek èkkentros, out of the center.  This movement has often been as a protest…