The Bishop's Blog

Gracious God, by your grace you call us into the unity of Christ from our differing backgrounds and experiences. We offer you thanks for the deputation and other friends from the Episcopal Diocese...

My scrapbook from the first business day of General Convention in Louisville, beginning with breakfast and some conversation about the art of the possible with Canons Iyad Qumri and Kathy Hannigan...

Gracious God, as #GC81 gets officially underway, inspired by the saints before us and enlivened by the saints around us, may we keep the eyes of our hearts fixed on the saints who deserve to inherit...

My scrapbook from the unofficial first day of General Convention in Louisville, including hearing testimony on the Gaza war, Armenia and Azerbaijan, and Haiti; a preview of resolutions to address...

Gracious and loving God, bless all who come to Louisville for #GC81 in a spirit of pride in our church, not because it’s perfect, but because, when we are at our best in love, justice, service, and...

Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may...

Almighty and everliving God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with those who take counsel for the renewal and mission of your Church at the 81st General Convention of The Episcopal...

It’s hard to read the raw statistics without cringing. Sixty percent of the U.S. population is white but just 30% of those in federal prison. Just over 12% of us are people of African descent...

Almighty God, you rescued your people from slavery in Egypt, and throughout the ages you have never failed to hear the cries of the captives. We remember before you our siblings in Galveston, Texas...

"Watch out for the turtle, daddy!" Not really. Just a proud daughter on Fathers Day. A longtime member of St John Chrysostom Church in Rancho Santa Margarita, Andy Guilford, snapped this photo as...

Almighty and everlasting God, who kindled the flame of your love in the heart of your holy martyr Bernard Mizeki: Grant unto us your humble servants a like faith and power of love, that we, who...

The Rev. Jessie Smith, specialist in interfaith ministry, is rector of St. Ambrose Episcopal Church in Claremont, which thanks to her leadership is preparing to build affordable housing on their...