Companions in the World: Healing Environmental Racism
In 2020, white Companions in Greater Cincinnati became aware for the first time of the trauma caused to generations of families in the Black municipality of Lincoln Heights by the constant sound of gunfire from the adjoining Cincinnati Police Department
SELECTED PRAYERS FROM NOVEMBER 2024 INTERCESSION PAPER
None of your cleanliness-is-next-to-godliness for my God. The one who strews the forest floor With dead leaves and twigs like pick-up sticks? Who scatters pinecones like popcorn at the ballpark? Mine is a God who makes a mess and leaves it there. Seeing beauty, God
Companions in the World: Living the Vows in Haiti
SCHC Companions commit themselves to work for social justice. For me, this work has meant the adventure of a lifetime. Here’s how it started.
SELECTED PRAYERS FROM OCTOBER 2024 INTERCESSION PAPER
Cover prayer: This day of my life Be bound to the way Of a throng Who ceaselessly pray. An up-woven life, Bound by the thong Of a saving thorn To Love’s very Life Who upborn of the Spirit, With God Is in song— God’s Joy. —Elizabeth Randall-Mills, SCHC (1961-1993) Monday: Creator God, just as we
Q&A Interview with New Companion Maria, California Northern Chapter
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Northern California-based Discerner, Maria, during her recent stay at Adelynrood. She stayed with us for 2 weeks as a Volunteer-in-training. It was a true delight to learn about her and check
SELECTED PRAYERS FROM SEPTEMBER 2024 INTERCESSION PAPER
Each morning, this prayer springs out of me In yearning, hoping love For the peace of the world, and for the healing of Your Creation And now, for our country
SELECTED PRAYERS FROM JULY/AUGUST 2024 INTERCESSION PAPER
Creator God, we give thanks for our beautiful and loving Mother Earth that connects us to one another in a sacred web of life. Open our hearts and minds to live in harmony with all creation. Guide us in becoming
Juneteenth Reflections During Noonday Intercession
As Companions, we gather to pray together at noon, both in-person and on Zoom. On June 19th, Companion Martha offered a presentation and reflection as a way to commemorate Juneteenth, during our Noonday Intercession Prayers. Enjoy the presentation here.
Honoring Companion Adelaide Teague Case
We'd like to highlight Companion Adelaide Teague Case, as today is her day in the Lectionary Calendar of the Episcopal Church. Written by Jacqueline Schmitt, Companion-in-charge Women like Adelaide Teague Case don’t just “happen” to become Companions. In our whole history, the
SELECTED PRAYERS FROM JUNE 2024 INTERCESSION PAPER
Holy God, your peace is the peace we seek to reconcile our anxious thoughts. Your peace offers perspective and leads to wisdom. Blanket our minds and hearts with your peace so we let your peace permeate to our cores and