Category: Episcopal Identity

“Will this look good on my college resume?” “What courses should I take to get into the college of my choice?” “What Division One coaches will be at this showcase... Read More »

Ten years ago, Broadway United Methodist Church in Indianapolis eliminated its outreach programs, the kind that have been the mainstay of many other similarly situated urban churches in poor... Read More »

There is something about the power of a book. Not every book. Just some books. Every so often you come across one that opens your eyes, stirs your emotions, rings true—to your soul. I was 27... Read More »

It’s hard to be new. I speak from experience as I begin my first year serving as the Executive Director of the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools. While all transitions are... Read More »

It’s hard to think of wanting to be disturbed. It’s been a tough summer. We’ve been scarred by horrific acts of violence followed by divisive debates about guns, racism, flags, law... Read More »

For those of us accustomed to the teacher role, summer is a great time to experience what it’s like to be a student again. Teachers who use the summer for graduate study know exactly what this... Read More »

Earlier in the spring, it seemed like the question of the day at school was: “Have you seen Into the Woods?” Students—especially the ones whose interests were more... Read More »

“When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different.You just know that your name is safe in their mouth. “  Billy, age 4 In May 2014, I wrote about Kindergarten’s... Read More »

My blog entry on Mālama was submitted before the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Nepal was reported on April 25, 2015 and the riots began in Baltimore, Maryland. As institutions with religious roots in... Read More »

Earth Day 2015. It is spring. For the last several years, I have been conducting an experiment in gardening. The most recent element of this experiment has been edible ginger—a popular... Read More »