A Portrait Series Celebrating the Diversity of Episcopal Life in Texas
What do a poet, a gardener, a cook, a returning skeptic, and a quiet caregiver have in common? They are all faces of faith. They all carry stories worth telling.
Faces of Faith is a new project by Tina Francis, a Master of Divinity senior at Seminary of the Southwest, who was recently awarded a grant from the Episcopal Evangelism Society (EES) for her vision of evangelism through storytelling. Her goal: to capture the sacred in everyday life through photography and narrative across the Diocese of Texas.
“For Tina, evangelism is a ministry of storytelling—honoring the sacred in ordinary people and creating spaces where others feel seen, valued, and welcomed into the Church,” shared EES. These portraits will be shared through traveling exhibits, an online gallery, and a 40-day digital reflection series leading up to Easter.
Who Are We Looking For?
We’re seeking people of all backgrounds, ages, and walks of life. Individuals with interesting callings, hobbies, ministries, or journeys of faith. Do you know someone in your congregation or community with a story to tell? Maybe it’s you!
Some examples: artists, caregivers, hunters, dancers, iconographers, musicians, cooks, woodworkers, CEOs, animal lovers, comedians, D&D fans—anyone whose life reflects the beauty of lived faith.
How Can You Support the Project?
- Nominate 1–3 people from your congregation or community using this form: https://forms.gle/XERpL68p8VEeZZcx5
- Help brainstorm compelling photo settings (like a kitchen table, garden, or studio).
- Or consider being featured yourself!
More Information:
Tina Francis
tina.francismutungu@my.ssw.edu
Seminarian, Seminary of the Southwest
