Awkward Episcopalian

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As some of you may know, I recently spent two weeks with about 10,000 of my closest Episcopal friends—including our own Alan Murray—in Austin Texas at the 79th triennial General Convention of the Episcopal Church. Alan was an alternate deputy for our diocese, so he had a legislatively official reason for being there. I … Read the rest

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Keeping Up With Kanterbury

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A few years ago my husband and I hosted our local Episcopal Service Corps Interns—six young adults committed to a year of volunteer service in the Bay Area—at our home for Thanksgiving. Other members of our family were present as well, including our teenage sons. So the meal felt full and festive and everyone seemed to … Read the rest

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Waiting on Gospel Wine

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Three weeks ago yesterday I was at a wedding. At The Bishop’s Ranch, which is a pretty special thing because the Ranch normally doesn’t host weddings. For those of you who may not yet be familiar with it, The Bishop’s Ranch is an Episcopal camp and retreat center in the heart of the Sonoma County wine country. … Read the rest

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