Every October, the world seems to turn pink. We see ribbons on clothing, buildings, social media posts, church bulletins, sporting events, and storefronts. We celebrate survivors, honor those we have lost, encourage early detection, and remind one another of the importance of breast health. For me, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is deeply personal. I am a breast cancer survivor. And in March 2025, I received the words I had prayed and hoped to hear: I was cancer-free. Even now, those words...

By Bishop Bonnie L. Radden Companionship Coordinator | Pathways 2 Promise There are moments in every person's life when the road becomes difficult. Grief. Loss. Mental health challenges. Illness. Loneliness. Transitions. Unexpected disappointments. While each journey is unique, one truth remains constant: No one was created to walk through life alone. That is why the final month of The Belonging Project carries perhaps its most hope-filled message: You Are Not Alone. These four words remind...

By Bishop Bonnie L. Radden Companionship Coordinator | Pathways 2 Promise Have you ever walked into a room and wondered if anyone noticed you? Maybe you've attended a community event, a church service, a meeting, or even a family gathering and felt invisible. You smiled. You spoke. You participated. Yet somehow, you still felt like an outsider looking in. If you've ever felt that way, you're not alone. One of the deepest longings of every human heart is the desire to belong. Belonging isn't...