Gospel Journeys

About the Book

Travel with Deacon Emily around the world as she discovers what world markets, the fauna of Ecuador, Buddhism, Michelangelo's sculpture and the message of Christ have in common. "Gospel Journeys: Travels of a", a collection of sermons and essays, reflects her passion as a deacon in the Episcopal Church to bring the needs of the world to the church and the light of Christ of to the world. From Ecuador to Siberia she transports us to the sights of the stark reality of Nelson Mandela's tiny prison cell on Robben Island in South Africa to the smile on the faces of Salvadoran children reading a book. Through each adventure she surprises us with where she sees the "Hands of God".

About the Author

I have a B.A. in Psychology from Gettysburg College, an M.S.L.S. from the University of North Carolina, and was ordained deacon in the Episcopal Church, Diocese of New Jersey in October 2000. I have traveled to almost 40 countries, always bringing back experiences to share with friends and family. My career in public libraries spanned working in Baltimore, MD, Eden and Winston-Salem, NC, Rochester, MN, and Toms River, NJ. I have also told stories in many of the countries I have visited. I have always loved sharing stories, with my nieces and nephews, with children in story programs at the many libraries I have worked in, and even in such far-flung places such as a small village in China, an after-school center in Rio de Janeiro, small schools in El Salvador and Thailand. Stories are powerful, world folktales as well as our own, and through stories we share our joy, laughter, and humanity. I live in Toms River, NJ, where I keep busy serving Christ Episcopal Church, two Diocese of New Jersey committees, and Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity, and looking forward to my next trip. I live with my cat, Smokey.