This past Tuesday, I travelled to Albany to lobby for the Sex Trade Survivors Justice and Equality Act (STSJA) — state legislation aimed at shrinking the market for prostitution by stopping the arrest of those exploited in the sex trade, while continuing to...
This morning, I had my daily devotional time, which normally runs 30 minutes to an hour. I usually start by reading Scripture or religious poetry, then use a prayer or meditation app on my phone, and close by sitting in silence to listen for God. During...
During worship on Palm Sunday, I invited forward the children who had painted Stations of the Cross, which are now displayed around the church. Each child had the opportunity to do a little "show and tell" and speak about their artwork. The child who painted...
This week, I was reflecting on the lessons for this year’s Palm Sunday. The BCP calls it “The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday.” Often called Palm Sunday or Hosanna Sunday, it is a day of profound significance. I referred to the lectionary, and I read...
Last month I volunteered at a “Galentine’s” party held at one of the women’s detention centers on Rikers Island. I was there with staff from the Osborne Association, Incarnation’s partner in mission serving families affected by the criminal justice system....