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Scripture Reading: “Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.” — Amos 5:24 Election Day reminds us that our voices matter and that every person bears the image of God. For those of us living with disabilities, this day can bring both hope and challenge; hope in the power of participation… -
The Day SNAP Benefits Ended: What Hunger Really Looks Like
This November, millions of Americans lost their SNAP benefits, the very safety net that once kept food on the table for families already struggling to make ends meet. I haven’t been able to sleep thinking about it. Because I know what it feels like to be hungry, and to be terrified of what happens when… -
"I Sing a Song of the Saints of God" - Finding Holiness in Ordinary Lives
Every year, when the Church calendar turns to All Saints and All Souls Days, I find myself humming a familiar tune: “I Sing A Song of the Saints of God.” It’s one of those hymns that’s been tucked into my heart for as long as I can remember. Whenever I hear it, something inside me… -
What Disabled Episcopalians Need to Know About Losing SNAP Benefits
For many of us living with disabilities, food security is not a luxury — it’s a lifeline. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps millions of Americans, including people with developmental, physical, and mental disabilities, put food on the table each month. But thanks to the government shutdown, many disabled people will temporarily lose SNAP…
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Fears About SNAP, Rethink Your Candy Bowl
Halloween has always been a time of creativity, community, and connection. From the tiniest toddler dressed as a pumpkin to the teenager who swears this is their “last year” trick-or-treating, it’s a night where we open our doors and share a little sweetness with our neighbors. But what if, this year, we opened our hearts—and… -
When Pain Brings Us Closer to God
Psalm 34:18: “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit”. Pain is an experience that most of us spend our lives trying to avoid. We numb it, suppress it, run from it, and, when that fails, we cry out for someone—anyone—to take it away. For those of us… -
Being A Good Neighbor: 9/11 Outreach Inspired by Mr. Rogers
When I was growing up in the 1980s, my mom used to sit us down in front of the television to watch Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. It wasn’t just a children’s program; it was a gentle, colorful world hosted by Fred Rogers, a kind and steady presence who also happened to be a Presbyterian minister (yeah,… -
Disability Is Personal: Honoring Every Journey
Disability isn’t one-size-fits-all. It isn’t neat, tidy, or easily explained. For every person who lives with a disability, the relationship they have with that identity is uniquely their own — shaped by life experiences, diagnosis, access to support, and faith. When I lost my vision at 32 years old, it was after surviving cancer. At… -
Defining Disability: Why It Matters To The Episcopal Church
When we talk about building a more inclusive church, one of the first and most important steps is understanding what we mean by “disability.” The term itself covers a wide range of conditions and experiences — physical, emotional, intellectual, and sensory. For churches committed to the radical welcome of Christ, learning the language of disability… -
Let’s get one thing straight: Jesus doesn’t need us all choking on frankincense to feel the Holy Spirit. As a mom, I see Children as the heart of the church. Not a side ministry. Not a future idea. Not a “nice to have.” They are the present and the future of our faith. Without them,…
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