In 2019 I decided to slow down my drive to the special called General Conference and take a more prayerful, intentional approach. I needed to remind myself of why I do this work as an organizer for Reconciling Ministries Network.

It's 2024 now, five years later and I had found myself needing that reminder again.

It's been nearly two weeks since I returned from my journey home from St Louis, retracing the steps and churches I visited on my way to the special General Conference in 2019.

In 2019 I was literally driving to St Louis to go to the special called General Conference, from my home (at the time) in Weaverville, NC. I had opened Google maps, set the destination of St Louis and then told Google to avoid highways. A route was set for me (I love technology, and maps!)