Baptized into the priesthood of all believers, I continually seek to be open to God’s call. I am a member of the Episcopal Church which openly affirms and welcomes my participation, encourages my spiritual growth and honors my gifts. I am a spiritual director, a recorder player, a labyrinth walker, a gardener, and a journaler. Sharing the ordinary difficulties of daily life with my partner since 1980, we were finally allowed to be married in Maryland in 2013. Living together through times of celebration and sorrow, I am grateful for his constant friendship and love.