1 Thessalonians spotting: I found this nurse log on a recent hike! The Spirit brings life even in places of death and decay. Dear friends, As I announced on Sunday, our broader denomination continues to be in the news; this article  provides a helpful and clear update on the latest allegations. While I am deeply grieved by what is being revealed, I also believe that light dispels darkness. Justice and healing is only possible after an honest reckoning of all that has happened

A fall parish highlight: the retreat hayride! We gathered on the playground for a Parish Meeting after church on Sunday, November 9. I opened the meeting by again expressing my deep gratitude to the staff, vestry, and congregation for allowing me to take a sabbatical this summer. It was so meaningful and restorative, and I can't thank you all enough. Below is a recap of all that was shared in the meeting. Vestry Election Results Thank you to all our members who voted in the v

One of the stations at our All Saints Cemetery Walk last weekend in Rock Creek Cemetery Dear friends, A Prayer in Times of Social Distress Increase, O God, the spirit of neighborliness among us, that in peril we may uphold one another, in suffering tend to one another, and in homelessness, loneliness, or exile befriend one another. Grant us brave and enduring hearts that we may strengthen one another, until the disciplines and testing of these days are ended, and you again gi

Forerunners of Christ with Saints and Martyrs, Fra Anglico, 1423 Dear friends, On Saturday, I wrote you a letter (emailed directly to your inbox) with some reflections on the recent, heartbreaking news about the Anglican Church in North America. If you didn’t receive that letter, please let me know; I’m happy to send it along. I invite you to continue to pray for all those who have experienced harm in the church, and for justice, repentance, healing, and renewal in the leade

The 6th century Saint Kevin's monastery in Glendalough, Ireland, a reminder of the enduring beauty of the church. My family hiked here this summer. Dear Incarnation, Several of you have reached out to ask me about last week’s statement  about the reordering of the Anglican communion, the global church to which we belong. I appreciated our bishop’s invitation in response to the news: This moment of reordering within the wider Anglican Communion is historic and will be signific

Incarnation's 2025 Vestry (L to R): Elena Benning, Kim McKnight, Buz Schultz, Will Montague, Katie Foran, Amy Rowe, Katie Hamlin, and Jared Noetzel Fall is here! The leaves are changing, the weather is turning crisp, and it is time for another Vestry election at Incarnation! The Vestry plays a critical role in supporting the rector in the leadership of the church. It's a big commitment — and also a joy! It bears mentioning that we had a record number of nominations this year

Christ: The Mother Hen  by Kelly Latimore, drawn from Jesus’ words in Matthew 23:37. This image has been a source of comfort and inspiration to the Maryland congregation. Dear Incarnation, Believe it or not, as of September 2025, we have held nine  fourth-Sunday services and potluck dinners in Hyattsville, MD! It’s been such a joy to see this little community grow, month by month, around prayer, worship, and good food. And now we’re getting ready for an exciting next step — w

Dear Incarnation, “Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings...