I wrote this piece in 2017 but it has took on special poignance this year, especially as we consider the many lives lost to the coronavirus pandemic and related illnesses, depression, and isolation. It moves gently between spaces of grief and gratitude, and hopes to offer a space to name those who have died.
Read MoreIt's amazing to think this new vocational journey officially began just two years ago, and what a rich and rewarding time it's been. I have had the privilege of traveling alongside an incredible range of congregations, denominational bodies, and religious institutions, and I'm indebted to the clergy and leaders who have welcomed me and the singing, noticing, and exploration we've done together.
Read MoreI am grateful for the beautiful gifts 2016 has brought, including the opportunity to work alongside many of you. The work has spanned across the country, across denominations, and has included congregations of incredible diversity. And yet, a common thread has been openness to the movement of Spirit, a longing to rediscover or renew the ways we sing and worship together.
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