Beloved of God, As I travel around the diocese worshiping and meeting with members of our diocesan community, I continue to hear questions from people about how to respond faithfully to this time of mendacity, state-sanctioned violence, and the erosion of democracy in our country.     The Gospel calls Christians to follow the example of Jesus, who taught us to love each other, to choose peace over violence, to welcome the stranger, and to confront injustice directly. Jesus also calls us to...

Beloved of God, ​ So many with whom I connect in my daily life are expressing the difficulty of bearing the state of the world while continuing to function in their everyday lives. Whether from Minnesota, Venezuela, or Greenland, the news feels heavy, stressful, and frightening. Yet, just as in that first Epiphany in first-century Judea, God shows up, like a star in the sky. Like a voice from heaven proclaiming belovedness. Like a miracle and a promise of continued abundance and grace. ​ And...

Beloved in Christ, Merry Christmas! I hope my message reaches you on this Christmas Day surrounded by love and loved ones. Now is the time for us to raise our voices in joy. The world is not perfect - far from it. But this is the world as it was when God came among us. This is the world that God chooses still. Today, we celebrate the One who came to live among us in order to perfect our faith. Today, we celebrate the presence of joy and the victory of love, even when joy and love can feel...