St. James’ Episcopal Church, founded in 1842, and Zion Baptist Church, founded in 1866, are just a funeral home away from each other in downtown Marietta, Georgia. The churches have a history of neighborliness. When St. James’ was undergoing construction a few years ago, Zion opened its doors to...

I have recently indulged in some binge-watching of the HBO series, “The Newsroom.” In an early episode, one of the characters describes what she hopes to produce in the face of the dominant, commodified, ratings-driven, news-as-entertainment paradigm. We need, she says, “a nightly newscast that...

Ed. note: Lynette Wilson spoke with the Rt. Rev. Michael Curry immediately following his unprecedented election on the first ballot as the next presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, June 27, during the Church’s General Convention in Salt Lake City. Currently bishop of North Carolina, Curry...

Barbara Goodson is closing the loop after 37 years. Following a long career in the oil and gas business, she has returned to her first love—cutting and styling hair. But not just anyone’s hair—homeless men and women, the elderly or infirm who can’t make it to a salon or can’t afford a beauty...

On her last day of second grade, my little friend furiously scribbled numbers on notebook paper, wrinkled her brow and looked up.

[Diolog Magazine] The Rev. Simón Bautista, Canon Missioner for Latino Ministries at Christ Church Cathedral, Houston,was born and raised in the Dominican Republic. Ordained a Roman Catholic priest in 1987, he taught philosophy, served two parishes and pastored Haitian immigrants in the Dominican...

[Diolog Magazine] In January of 2011, the Epiphany Community gathered for the first time at Christ Church, Tyler. Initially aimed at young adults and college students, Epiphany has transitioned into a missional community with its eyes on a second campus. “It began as a service for all the people...

[Diolog Magazine] Iliana Gilman, executive director of El Buen Samaritano, Austin, has used her personal life experience and background in strategy and public policy to bring new life to the legacy of Bishop Maurice “Ben” Benitez since joining the organization exactly one year ago. El Buen is a...