Holly Bonner

A circular stained glass window depicting the Nativity scene, showing the Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus as the three wise men present gifts, with Joseph and others looking on. The scene is framed by colorful geometric patterns, and a banner above reads “Offert par le Pèlerinage de Pénitence, France, 1885.”

“I Sing a Song of the Saints of God” – Finding Holiness in Ordinary Lives

11/02/2025
Every year, when the Church calendar turns to All Saints and All Souls Days, I...
A man in a wheelchair shops in a grocery store, reaching for items on a refrigerated shelf while holding a shopping basket in his lap.

What Disabled Episcopalians Need to Know About Losing SNAP Benefits

10/30/2025
For many of us living with disabilities, food security is not a luxury — it’s...
Two plastic pumpkin buckets—one orange and one teal blue—sit side by side on a purple background decorated with Halloween confetti, including bats, ghosts, spider webs, and skulls. The teal pumpkin represents allergy-friendly treats for trick-or-treaters.

Fears About SNAP, Rethink Your Candy Bowl

10/30/2025
Halloween has always been a time of creativity, community, and connection. From the tiniest toddler...
A surreal digital painting of a human-like figure curled into a fetal position, floating above a dark circular shadow or portal. The figure is rendered in shades of teal and blue, with soft, textured brushstrokes creating an ethereal, dreamlike atmosphere.

When Pain Brings Us Closer to God

10/22/2025
Psalm 34:18: "The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed...
A bright orange Staten Island Ferry sails across New York Harbor with the Manhattan skyline in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Being A Good Neighbor: 9/11 Outreach Inspired by Mr. Rogers

10/21/2025
When I was growing up in the 1980s, my mom used to sit us down...
The word 'Terminology' written on paper, symbolizing language, definitions, and communication.

Disability Is Personal: Honoring Every Journey

09/23/2025
Disability isn’t one-size-fits-all. It isn’t neat, tidy, or easily explained. For every person who lives...
Wheelchair user with caregiver helping navigate a ramp, highlighting accessibility and support.

Defining Disability: Why It Matters To The Episcopal Church

09/23/2025
When we talk about building a more inclusive church, one of the first and most...
Liturgical brass censer releasing incense smoke in a church setting.

Easy on the Incense, Father

09/23/2025
Let’s get one thing straight: Jesus doesn’t need us all choking on frankincense to feel...
Group of children wearing backpacks, running up school steps together.

Backpacks, Blessings, and Belonging: Making Back-to-School Outreach Accessible

09/23/2025
Back-to-school season is a time of excitement and possibility for many families—but for others, it...
Golden fall leaves covering a grassy field in autumn sunlight.

A Prayer For A Blessed Fall

09/23/2025
Scripture Reading: “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under...

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