I am writing this letter just a few days after our Eucharist at the lake. This annual event is always such a joy. Admittedly, it is a lot of work for all those who make it happen, with challenging logistics, but it is always worth it! It is a powerful experiential reminder that the Church (from the Greek “ekklesia” meaning gathering or assembly) is first and foremost a community of people that gathers. We gather to worship, to give thanks to God, to pray with and for one another, to sing,...

The month of May is always a time of transition in my world. It is that time when the college students are finishing up an academic year and preparing to head off for summer activities, or in the case of the seniors, the next phase of their lives. It is a bittersweet time that culminates in Davidson’s Commencement, which I will be attending on May 17th. The graduating seniors are brimming with all kinds of emotions. They are celebrating all that they have accomplished in their time at...

This past weekend, the Davidson Episcopal Student Fellowship had a Spring Retreat at the beautiful Lake Logan Episcopal Center in Canton, N.C. We had fabulous weather that allowed us to take full advantage of the lake (paddleboards and kayaks) and the hiking trails. We were able to enjoy the beauty and wonder of God’s creation, including sitings of a bald eagle that was nesting in one of the trees on the property! More than being able to enjoy the beauty of the setting, this time away from...