VOTE! **October's Lion's Roar**
In just a month we have a crucial day. Millions of us will go to the polls and vote. That is a great privilege that we have as Americans. There was a woman in my first parish, Liz, who taught me the value and importance of making my voice heard. Her example inspires me to ensure that I show up and be counted in elections. You may recall that I don’t believe it is my place to tell you HOW to vote. That is beyond my role as your pastor and priest. I do, however, encourage you to get to know the people and any proposed legislation that will be on the ballot for Tuesday, 5 November. I also encourage you to prayerfully examine your values and beliefs. What matters most to you? Which candidate holds the values closest to yours? Please, please look at the full picture. Do not just cherry pick one or two items. Then VOTE. Stand up and be counted. Let your voice be heard. Your vote matters.