Tom Gartin
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Dad | Episcopal Priest | Dungeon Master
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I don’t always get sermon feedback, but today I got a lot. Mostly positive, but one that was critical. Of course it’s the critical one that lingers in my mind. But you just can’t get 100% ever.
September 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
I don’t always get sermon feedback, but today I got a lot. Mostly positive, but one that was critical. Of course it’s the critical one that lingers in my mind. But you just can’t get 100% ever.
The late great Robin Williams, a standup Episcopalian
History of Religion | Robin Williams | Live on Broadway (2002)
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August 14, 2025 at 5:02 AM
The late great Robin Williams, a standup Episcopalian
“If you say no to this, you’ll die. If you say yes to this and then do nothing, you will die,” she said. “You must say yes and do the work.” – Sister Elizabeth Ann Eckert, SSJD
Anglican Church of Canada General Synod overwhelmingly votes for change
[Anglican Church of Canada] General Synod voted to pursue the six pathways for change recommended by a primatial commission over the next triennium – and to allocate up to $2 million of unrestricte…
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July 9, 2025 at 11:05 PM
“If you say no to this, you’ll die. If you say yes to this and then do nothing, you will die,” she said. “You must say yes and do the work.” – Sister Elizabeth Ann Eckert, SSJD
John Green talks about being an Episcopalian
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My Religion
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June 17, 2025 at 10:57 PM
John Green talks about being an Episcopalian
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If I have a big smile on my face on Father’s Day it’s because my [incredible, adorable, beautiful] wife surprised me with an espresso machine. ☕️ ❤️
June 15, 2025 at 7:07 AM
If I have a big smile on my face on Father’s Day it’s because my [incredible, adorable, beautiful] wife surprised me with an espresso machine. ☕️ ❤️
Went to kiddo’s first pride party today
June 8, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Went to kiddo’s first pride party today
35 years ago today, a big yellow moving truck brought me to California ❤️
June 7, 2025 at 12:22 AM
35 years ago today, a big yellow moving truck brought me to California ❤️
It’s true. The 30s have been awesome… started over, became a priest, found an awesome D&D group, married my wife, and I get to take my toddler to pick out donuts every Friday. 🌈 🍩
June 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM
It’s true. The 30s have been awesome… started over, became a priest, found an awesome D&D group, married my wife, and I get to take my toddler to pick out donuts every Friday. 🌈 🍩
Hey, maybe don’t buy your Pride flag from a company that donates to the people trying to repeal LGBTQ rights. 🏳️🌈
June 3, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Hey, maybe don’t buy your Pride flag from a company that donates to the people trying to repeal LGBTQ rights. 🏳️🌈
Hopefully it’s big enough that the message is clear: ALL ARE LOVED
May 27, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Hopefully it’s big enough that the message is clear: ALL ARE LOVED
I love that my kid woke up wanting to watch Nausicaä
May 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I love that my kid woke up wanting to watch Nausicaä
You know, I don’t really care if my church social media presence is lacking if being more engaged with trending topics means the same five people who like all my posts are drowned out by hundreds of hateful comments. I’d rather not subject myself to that.
May 27, 2025 at 5:48 AM
You know, I don’t really care if my church social media presence is lacking if being more engaged with trending topics means the same five people who like all my posts are drowned out by hundreds of hateful comments. I’d rather not subject myself to that.
Teddy had a great time seeing his first movie in the movie theatre today. We’re already looking forward to seeing Arrietty next!
May 27, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Teddy had a great time seeing his first movie in the movie theatre today. We’re already looking forward to seeing Arrietty next!
For anyone who has a cat like mine who likes to nibble on things
May 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
For anyone who has a cat like mine who likes to nibble on things
The roses are popping this year. Had to prune and tie one pretty heavily that had collapsed over the sidewalk, but I’ve always loved our rosebed.
May 10, 2025 at 6:35 AM
The roses are popping this year. Had to prune and tie one pretty heavily that had collapsed over the sidewalk, but I’ve always loved our rosebed.
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JERRY: they're all coping about the pope
GEORGE: because the pope is woke?
JERRY: because the pope is woke
GEORGE: so... it's pope cope?
JERRY: it's woke pope cope, George, woke pope cope!
GEORGE: because the pope is woke?
JERRY: because the pope is woke
GEORGE: so... it's pope cope?
JERRY: it's woke pope cope, George, woke pope cope!
May 8, 2025 at 7:17 PM
JERRY: they're all coping about the pope
GEORGE: because the pope is woke?
JERRY: because the pope is woke
GEORGE: so... it's pope cope?
JERRY: it's woke pope cope, George, woke pope cope!
GEORGE: because the pope is woke?
JERRY: because the pope is woke
GEORGE: so... it's pope cope?
JERRY: it's woke pope cope, George, woke pope cope!
I just got the notice that a kickstarter I backed almost two years ago had finally shipped my order.
Whatever you think you’re too late to do, you can do it anyway.
Whatever you think you’re too late to do, you can do it anyway.
May 8, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I just got the notice that a kickstarter I backed almost two years ago had finally shipped my order.
Whatever you think you’re too late to do, you can do it anyway.
Whatever you think you’re too late to do, you can do it anyway.
Some shruti box for your Monday afternoon
May 5, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Some shruti box for your Monday afternoon
It was super cool to go on a tour of native plant gardens around Sacramento today. Totally in love with the many forms of sage we got to see (and smell!)
May 3, 2025 at 10:16 PM
It was super cool to go on a tour of native plant gardens around Sacramento today. Totally in love with the many forms of sage we got to see (and smell!)