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When Many Avenues Are Closed

When Many Avenues Are Closed When many avenues are closed, for all the reasons that come up in life; we find ourselves searching for a...

Christmas 2018

On the edge of a new year, May Sacred Spirit surround us, Uphold us in difficulty, Bless us when we draw close to others and to...

Thanksgiving 2017

Eleven of us were together for Thanksgiving here in Pasadena, California. We were sharing stories, catching everyone up on each other’s...

Dancing with Jerry Perenchio

Dad may have been worried about me as a brand new student, fifteen, at University High School in West Los Angeles. Almost all my friends...

Prayer for World AIDS Day 2016

God of love, We are remembering. Remembering those who have died of AIDS, people we loved. Receiver of thanks, We are grateful. Grateful...

Praying in Darkness

We are searching for a way forward, Moving in darkness, Holding onto our memory of the topography of hope: Seek justice. Love kindness....

Prayer for World Aids Day 2015

PRAYER FOR WORLD AIDS DAY December 1, 2015 We come to you, With all that is on our minds about the virus, our hopes for a cure, our fears...

Bowing before the Mystery

Come Holy Spirit

Learning About Bayard Rustin

“Bayard Rustin, what do you know about him, Cecil?” I said to my husband. “He was active in the Civil Rights Movement. That’s about all...

Transformational Hour

Transformational Hour This essay was featured on the Episcopal Divinity School blog established for progressive theology and critical...

Visiting the Old Neighborhood

The house looks plain and more exposed than when we lived there. Back then, there was a huge carob tree on the parkway. I practically...