I was lucky enough to be among eight folks who spent four years together studying spirituality through the Education for Ministry program (EFM). Although EFM's title might suggest that the course is designed to lead participants to a particular vocation, none of us came away with marching orders.  Although I didn’t come away from EFM knowing what I would do next, I did come away with an understanding that whatever I do I will do in community.

I was born into a secular age, but a religious household. This dichotomy led to an unconscious embarrassment about religious practice. That reluctance to proclaim my faith led me to think that I could do the “God thing” all on my own.

Whatever connection I maintained with the divine didn’t require other people, or so I thought. It wasn’t until EFM that I began to see how other believers fit into the picture.

One of the challenges of faith is seeing God in everything, particularly in each other. Each of us shares in the spark of the divine, despite our differences, despite our ability to hurt each other.

It’s our work as Christians to find Christ in each other. I give to St. Thomas’ because maintaining this community means I will have a place to do this work.

And there are great things happening at St. Thomas’. We’ve got a diverse and welcoming congregation, rich liturgy and music and a vibrant rector. These are things worth my generous support.

Finally, I give to St. Thomas’ because I love you all.