Gratitude

By The Rt Rev’d Jennifer A. Reddall, sixth bishop of Arizona

I pray that every member of our churches has a blessed day this Thursday, and reflects on what you are grateful for this year. For myself, the list includes:

My family and friends

Nate's amazing teachers at All Saints Episcopal Day School

The clergy leading our congregations through perilous times

The lay leaders who are finding new ways to be church.

Every person who started attending one of our congregations this year

The many ministries of the Diocese

Our elections officials and elected leaders

First responders of all kinds

The first people of the land on which I live

The Earth, and the beauty I see each day in God's creation

The redemptive love of Jesus.