Racial Reconciliation
Sacred Ground Action Group
By Julia Wight People were shocked and devastated by what was happening in this country: men and women of color murdered by police, members of a synagogue shot indiscriminately, attacks […]
Climate Justice
By Aisha Heurtas In my lifelong Christian journey, I have at times been disappointed with the church. I see injustices in the world—senseless violence, racism, gender discrimination, bigotry, poverty, hunger, and […]
Behind the Book: ‘Faith, Race, and the Lost Cause’
By Christopher A. Graham The work that resulted in “Faith, Race, and the Lost Cause” began at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in 2015 after the Charleston, South Carolina, murders. St. […]
Opener for the Becoming the Beloved Community E-newsletter: March 2022
Greetings! I am excited to embark on this sacred journey of racial justice and reconciliation with you. We are living in challenging and dark times. The remnants of racism and […]
Finding Full Communion on Sacred Ground
By the Rev. Maria Tjeltveit I feel twice blessed by a Full Communion Sacred Ground program on Zoom. Every other Monday, seven of us serve as facilitators for an afternoon […]
Benediction for the Lightbearers on Valentine’s Day
By the Rev. Jerry Maynard Bless you, who shine your light, and love, even when you would rather extinguish it; thank you for your steadfastness. Bless you, who shine your […]
The Rev. Miguel Bustos named Episcopal Church manager for Racial Reconciliation and Justice
On Feb. 1, the Rev. Deacon Miguel Bustos began as The Episcopal Church’s manager for Racial Reconciliation and Justice. Based in San Francisco, he is a respected leader in racial […]
Reflecting on Beloved Community
By Catherine Meeks I wonder at times if we are not more in love with the idea of beloved community than we are with the work that needs to be […]
We Must Stop Forgetting
By Stephanie Spellers I have not watched the film of five Black Memphis police officers beating 29-year-old Tyre Nichols to a pulp. I have not seen the EMTs who did […]
The Rev. Miguel Bustos named Episcopal Church manager for Racial Reconciliation and Justice
By Episcopal Church Public Affairs The Rev. Miguel Bustos has been named The Episcopal Church’s manager for Racial Reconciliation and Justice. Based in San Francisco, Bustos is a respected leader […]
