In 2012, I found myself in the Episcopal Church. I remember the intimidating sound of words I had never heard before echoing through the pews, the pulpit, and the halls. Then, after being confirmed in 2013, someone popped the question: "Would you like to serve as a Lay Eucharistic Minister, Tara?" My mouth hung slightly open. I was puzzled by the title and wondered if I needed to go to school to earn it. The Episcopal Church, in its "Catholic-Lite" form, can be a little confu

Collect for the Feast of St. Barnabas: Grant, O God, that we may follow the example of your faithful servant Barnabas, who, seeking not his own renown but the well­being of your Church, gave generously of his life and substance for the relief of the poor and the spread of the Gospel; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Saint Barnabas — Sandro Botticelli, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons This w

With Pentecost on the horizon, I find myself reflecting on my first year at All Saints Episcopal Church. My journey here began on Pentecost, June 8th last year. Though the calendar has turned, its rhythm draws me back to that meaningful start and invites me to cherish all the moments that have unfolded since. 1 Corinthians 12:3-13 shares with us that “there are varieties of gifts, but the same spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord,” and even in the fu