On this All Saints Day we give thanks for the life of Mary and Ron Miller, faithful, longstanding leaders in the Consultation, the coalition for independent peace and justice organizations of the Episcopal Church, of which TransEpiscopal has been a member since 2007. Mary died one year ago and Ron Miller just died earlier this month. A remembrance of Ron and Mary from Episcopal News Service and the Diocese of Maryland was posted earlier this week here. It includes quotations from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry who preached and presided at both of their funerals. The Presiding Bishop's homily at Mary Miller's service can be seen here and at Ron Miller's service be seen here.
The below reflection is from Donna Cartwright, founding member of TransEpiscopal and current member of our steering committee.
Fifteen years ago, when trans Episcopalians were beginning to organize and bring our issues and concerns before the church, the going was tough. We encountered suspicion, misunderstanding and in some cases an unwillingness to engage, in some cases even from others in the progressive wing of the church.
I met Mary Miller in that context -- she was a strong ally from the start, and a helpful guide in navigating the internal politics in the church. I met Ron Miller not long afterward, and got a more thorough understanding of the breadth of social justice commitments inside and outside the church that wonderful couple exemplified.
A few years later, when Mary and Ron sold their home in South Baltimore and moved a few blocks from where I live, our friendship deepened. Mary and I had a regular lunch every few weeks, where I learned a great deal about the inner workings of the church (as one who came to faith late in life, this was very helpful for me).
I miss them both a great deal. We can best honor and remember them by carrying on their work.
- Donna Cartwright
The below reflection is from Donna Cartwright, founding member of TransEpiscopal and current member of our steering committee.
Fifteen years ago, when trans Episcopalians were beginning to organize and bring our issues and concerns before the church, the going was tough. We encountered suspicion, misunderstanding and in some cases an unwillingness to engage, in some cases even from others in the progressive wing of the church.
I met Mary Miller in that context -- she was a strong ally from the start, and a helpful guide in navigating the internal politics in the church. I met Ron Miller not long afterward, and got a more thorough understanding of the breadth of social justice commitments inside and outside the church that wonderful couple exemplified.
A few years later, when Mary and Ron sold their home in South Baltimore and moved a few blocks from where I live, our friendship deepened. Mary and I had a regular lunch every few weeks, where I learned a great deal about the inner workings of the church (as one who came to faith late in life, this was very helpful for me).
I miss them both a great deal. We can best honor and remember them by carrying on their work.
- Donna Cartwright
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