Nancy Beach

“Warren’s Aunt Jeanette grew up as the oldest of four children in New York City. Their father died when they were quite young, and the family struggled to meet basic needs. Aunt Jeanette was supposed to pay a fee for the confirmation class at their local church. The family didn’t have the funds. Aunt Jeanette remembers the shame of that experience as the church leaders put on pressure for them to pay or she would not be included in the class. Meanwhile, a Jewish rabbi lived nearby. He became aware of Jeanette and the challenges of her family and began helping them with food and clothing. Aunt Jeanette was so deeply marked by the contrast of those two faith communities that later in life she married a Jewish man and converted.”
― Nancy Beach, Next Sunday: An Honest Dialogue About the Future of the Church

“The hour on Sunday can be a time of wonder, a time of transformation, maybe even a time of awe.”
― Nancy Beach, An Hour on Sunday: Creating Moments of Transformation and Wonder