Stories & Reflections From Our Diocese

by the Rev. Sharon Alexander, Chair of the Louisiana Deputation Wednesday morning's worship was a wonderful experience.  The Rev. Becca Stevens of Nashville preached a powerful sermon about hope for all of God's sheep, reminding us that we are all lost sheep at times...

by the Rev. Sharon Alexander, Chair of Louisiana Deputation Tuesday was another long day at General Convention, but one on which we did not get to vote on many resolutions.  My day began, as have all my days in Salt Lake City, with a Legislative Committee meeting....

by the Rev. Sharon Alexander, Chair of the Louisiana Deputation The Louisiana Deputies had another long day on Monday.  Several of us had Legislative Committee hearings and meetings in the morning.  The meetings for Program, Budget and Finance and for Governance and...

by the Rev. Sharon Alexander Sunday began with a Prayerful Procession Against Gun Violence.  A large group of Bishops led hundreds of others, including members of the Louisiana Deputation, in procession and prayer against gun violence.  Bishop Thompson is one of the...