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Mark Sanford, John Ensign, and 'The Family'

by Becky Garrison 07-24-2009
Presently, the glare of the media spotlight has started to shine on a number of political figures, all of whom coincidentally have a connection to a D.C.-based group called The Family.

Reclaiming the E-Word and Seizing the Episcopal Moment

by Becky Garrison 07-21-2009
Lost in the buzz over the U.S. Episcopal Church's decision to bless same sex unions was a missional moment.

Turning My Travels into Pilgrimages

by Becky Garrison 07-20-2009

Recently, I've begun to think how I can reconnect with God by turning all my travels (including my everyday errands) into pilgrimages. In this quest, I am greatly aided by the Rev. Kurt Neilson, author of Urban Iona.

You Go J-O!

by Becky Garrison 05-05-2009

When I found out A Night of Hope with Joel & Victoria would be playing in New York City, at the brand new $1.5 billion Yankee Stadium, I knew I had to attend this concert. (Sorry, but if you charge admission, I no longer call it a worship service).

Prior to the show, Joel and Victoria Osteen held a 15-minute press conference.

Prayers for Genocide Victims and Survivors

by Becky Garrison 04-08-2009
On the anniversary of the 1994 Tutsi Genocide in Rwanda, I was invited by Miracle Corners of the World to attend a ceremony held at the Church Center

Reconciling Romans 7: My Christian Carbon Footprint, Part 1

by Becky Garrison 03-09-2009
Whenever I see holy hipster author-speakers flying around the world to peddle their products, I feel like hurling http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0061627992?ie=UTF8&tag=sojo_blog-20&a

Tools for a God-Focused Lent

by Becky Garrison 03-02-2009
During the Lenten season, I decided to see how I could put into practice this gentl

Confession: 'Radicalism Often Turns People into Jerks Rather than Lovers'

by Becky Garrison 02-27-2009
Righteous anger, one of the best weapons in the satirist's arsenal, can eat me alive if I'm not careful. Jesus must look at some of my moves and shake his head.

Happy Birthday Darwin!

by Becky Garrison 02-12-2009

In commemoration of Charles Robert Darwin's 200th birthday, Darwin Day Celebration, a nonprofit 501(c)3 educational corporation, is hosting Darwin Day. This international celebration of science and humanity is held on or around February 12, the day that Charles Darwin was born.

Greener Gatherings

by Becky Garrison 02-05-2009
The day after Obama was sworn in as president, Trinity Institute launched its annual conference titled "Radical Abundance: A

New Year's Hope from Love All The People and The Last Lecture

by Becky Garrison 01-05-2009
As 2008 came to a close, I found myself mourning the unexpected loss of several people I thought were friends. Simply put, they chose to do venture down some very self-destructive paths.

Favorite Books and Movies of 2008

by Becky Garrison 12-19-2008
Here are some books I read this past year that gave me considerable food for thought:

Holy Land Holidays

by Becky Garrison 12-15-2008
Thanks to the folks at Alternatives for Simple Living, I've been refocusing how I celebrate the Christmas holidays.

Religion in the Race for the White House

by Becky Garrison 11-04-2008
As part of my coverage of the American Academy of Religion's annual meeting, I attended a day-long workshop titled "Religion in the Race for the White House." Fo

Climate Change: The Threat to Life and A New Energy Future

by Becky Garrison 10-20-2008

Through videos, dioramas, and interactive stations, the American Museum of Natural History's (AMNH) exhibit Climate Change: The Threat to Life and A New Energy Future, explores the different ways we have altered the natural world through our

Changeling and the Spirituality of Activism

by Becky Garrison 10-15-2008

Clint Eastwood's latest feature Changeling (opens October 24) depicts the real life story of Christine Collins (Angelina Jolie), a working class single mom living in Los Angeles circa 1928.

Fomenting a Fair Trade Chocolate Revolution

by Becky Garrison 09-19-2008
During a recent trip to Seattle, I took a tour of Theo Chocolate, the first and only organic and fair trade chocolate factory in the United States.

My Summer with Daddy King (Interview: Part 3)

by Becky Garrison 09-08-2008

[continued from part 1 and part 2]

Back in 1961, Gurdon Brewster was a seminary student at Union Theological Seminary, training to be an Episcopal priest. When this Northern [...]

My Summer with Daddy King (Interview: Part 2)

by Becky Garrison 09-05-2008

[continued from part 1]

Back in 1961, Gurdon Brewster was a seminary student at Union Theological Seminary, training to be an Episcopal priest. When this Northern liberal raised his hand to volunteer as a summer intern at Ebenezer Baptist Church, he had no idea what lay in store for [...]

My Summer with Daddy King (Interview: Part 1)

by Becky Garrison 09-04-2008

Back in 1961, Gurdon Brewster was a seminary student at Union Theological Seminary, training to be an Episcopal priest. When this Northern liberal raised his hand to volunteer as a summer intern at Ebenezer Baptist Church, he had no idea what lay in store for him. He tells this story in