Stonger Together: Beyond Hispanic Heritage Month
In her latest column, Rev. Fabiola Grandon-Mayer reflects on the Northern Illinois Conference’s Hispanic/Latinx ministries and the importance of celebrating and supporting these…
Posted: September 16 2026 at 07:33 AM
Author: Bishop Dan Schwerin, Northern Illinois-Wisconsin Episcopal Area
a green stone
in my pocketin the world
as a child(Kingfisher #13)
I write to encourage you. Yesterday someone reminded me how difficult this moment is, how divided we are. Then a thought leader across the pond spoke to me of her own fears, living as a refugee. My email is a sea of bad behavior wreckage.
Even so, God is with us for good. I offer the above poem to bear witness to God's wonders, and the weaving ways of the Spirit to find us. I found a stone. I thought Julie would love to see it. How simple.
Beloved of God, you are a wonder in the world. You are a witness to hope. Together we are practicing hope. Tune your eyes to awe. Share your wonders. These signs of manna are providential. Be encouraged.
May Christ be in our steps.
Thank you for your ministry.