Sure, I had a great job using my talents and skills. Sure, I was a member of a terrific parish community,making new friends, growing in my faith, and yet, something was missing. At a faith-sharing group onenight, I simply admitted I truly felt nothing, that I couldn’t discern God’s presence. And a wise friendreplied, well, get […]
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Stillness Before Movement
I begin this new year rooted in the place where I am currently serving, alongside children, families, and educators who carry both hope and heaviness into each day. The turning of the calendar has offered me a quiet renewal, not loud or dramatic, but steady. A sense that even in uncertainty, something sacred is unfolding. […]
Rooted in Sacred Ground Update
Three months after the Rooted in Sacred Ground symposium, it is abundantly clear that ongoing check-ins are not only welcomed but deeply desired. The connections formed in October are continuing to grow into meaningful relationships and active resource-sharing among participants. In these turbulent political times, participants are challenging and supporting one another through innovative, faith‑inspired […]
Leading from the Now: Why I Took a Pause for “Sacred Ground”
In my role as the Education Program Coordinator for Hands On Atlanta, I manage AmeriCorps members across 18 schools in the metro area. The work is fast-paced, and the mission is critical. But recently, I realized that to serve others effectively, I needed to pause. I attended the “Rooted in Sacred Ground” Convene, and it […]