@jayhulmepoet.bsky.social Before I knew you as “awesome trans Christian poet” I knew you from your Tumblr post about Anthony Head, and I feel like I need to offer you condolences, along with his family.

Poulsbo’s mayor raised the Pride flag at city hall this morning. I went to show support and (occupational hazard) was invited to speak and offer a closing prayer off the cuff.

Not just preaching prep.

Re the topic of Christian Nationalism, the Episcopal Church is clear this is heresy, apostasy, sin. ⚓️

Email sent to the altar guild this afternoon:

I was just thinking about tomorrow’s visit by a member of the Bishop’s staff, and the phrase, “Who wears the chasuble in this relationship?” popped into my head and amused me far more than it had any right to.

This folder has papers from 1977. Having seen one Star Wars, I was ready to create new droids for more.

Another school assignment, dated September 6, 1979—a few months after I started playing #dnd.

In this school project from 1980, you can clearly see the influence of Todd Lockwood’s krolli (Dragon #36). I grew up to be a writer.

The Wisdom of God, the Love of God, and the Grace of God strengthen you to be Christ’s hands and heart in this world, in the name of the Holy Trinity.

Weird question for the ⚓️Narthex: Does anyone have handy the Church Publishing lectionary insert for this Sunday? Does it have both Gospel readings in it? (My church is an hour's drive away...)

My @aetherobjects.bsky.social Cathedral Dice arrived today! I mean, how could I not?

Going through old files last night, I found these “PC Combat Cards” I used when I ran the first sessions of what would become Acquisitions, Inc. in 2008. @pennyarcade.bsky.social #dnd

In other #DnD news.... It's great to see @aquela.com in a video again! #DragonDelves is now officially open for pre-orders! Make sure to support your friendly local game shop! They'll need all the help they can get these days. youtu.be/m2CGz-M4HH4?...

From “Falls Run” in Dungeon 66 (January 1998) to the 2024 DMG, Chris and I have worked together A LOT. Thanks for everything, my friend.

Today I retire from Wizards of the Coast after 28 years. With D&D’s 50th anniversary wrapping up and the revised rulebooks doing gangbusters, this is the perfect fairytale ending for me. I can’t wait to enjoy D&D purely as a fan again, knowing the game is in good hands. See you in the Feywild!

Given my age, I do not have favorite console games from my childhood (Munch-Man on the TI-99/4A? Please.) but Kirby Air Ride was my absolute favorite game to play with my daughter on the Wii, despite having to use janky old GameCube controllers. This news has us both teary. youtu.be/oJVsNMp_nAU

Seriously this Bible exchange goes on even longer than I'm able to clip here.

I was just reflecting this week that, with dozens of D&D books on my bibliography, with every one I still harbor the secret fear, “What if this one sucks?” (Same thing for sermons. ⚓️)

I got better! (9, +4 for Bless, +3 Con)

“Oh, I’ll be fine against a cave full of basilisks. I’ll cast Bless on us all first.”—Ad’onohr, last words (?) #dnd

KJ is a beloved part of my little Morning Prayer community and is also near the front lines of people who are being trampled by Trump’s assaults. Please consider helping him out. gofund.me/615b085a

Shivam kicking my butt was absolutely a highlight of my whirlwind trip to MagicCon. Great to see you, friend!

Interestingly, I too will be at MahicCon Chicago, at least on Friday and part of Saturday (flying home in time to preach on Sunday!).

We'll be at MagicCon Chicago this weekend with other D&D fans, artists, creators, the cast of Baldur's Gate 3 and more! It's not too late to attend, check out all our activities and get tickets through the link below. dndbeyond.link/DnD-at-Magic...

🎵Tell me why Death is raining from the sky Storm of Vengeance… 🎶

Spotted in the sacristy of my new church. Someone's been scouting me out!

A bright spot in the hellscape, I guess, but my first #dnd game at clergy conference (DioOly) was a smashing success. Vile dragons were slain! ⚓️

there’s a bill on the floor rn to outlaw gender affirming care for minors in washington, PLEASE go to this link and select "oppose." takes 30 sec. examples on stuff to say in thread! app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/1038

Starting next week, I have a part-time vicar job in addition to my writing D&D job. Super excited to start this new phase of my ministry! (And run D&D at clergy conference.) ⚓️

A lot of folks have become Bp Budde fans and want to know how to support her. Tell them: Show up at your local Episcopal church this Sunday, make an offering, get to know your neighbors, and ask how you can help with their local community efforts. No belief required. ⚓️

From the examination of a bishop. 📕

IN 90 MINUTES! Ready yourself for a Late Night Commander match! ▪️Karador, Ghost Chieftain (@aquela.com) ▪️Giada, Font of Hope (@strykredkite.bsky.social) ▪️Edward Kenway (@paintingpirate.bsky.social) ▪️Thalia and the Gitrog Monster (@archivistalec.bsky.social)

As of today, I've been working on D&D and Magic for a quarter of a century. When I started, D&D had just celebrated *its* 25th anniversary and was about to launch its third edition.

Then! Who's ready for some Late Friday Night commander at 9pm Pacific?? ▪️Karador, Ghost Chieftain (@aquela.com) ▪️Giada, Font of Hope (@strykredkite.bsky.social) ▪️Edward Kenway (@paintingpirate.bsky.social) ▪️Thalia and the Gitrog Monster (@archivistalec.bsky.social)

A number of my Episcopalian friends have been showing up here recently. Check out the Narthex feed!

It is indeed life-giving when the church shows up with and for us 💜

✨ ANNOUNCEMENT ✨ I'm very honored to announce Lifelink For Trans Lifeline: An MTG Commander Charity Event raising funds for Trans Lifeline! The event will be from January 17th to January 18th with so many awesome people! Our goal will be of $2000 and you can donate here: Bit.ly/translifelink 🧵

Next up, get ready for a Late Night Commander Friday night on January 17th at 9pm Pacific! ▪️Karador, Ghost Chieftain (@aquela.com) ▪️Giada, Font of Hope (@strykredkite.bsky.social) ▪️Edward Kenway (@paintingpirate.bsky.social) ▪️Thalia and the Gitrog Monster (@archivistalec.bsky.social)

Happy 2025, friends. May it be a year of health, of safety, of righteous actions, of hope, of inspiration, of solidarity, of connection, of reaching out, of bringing in, of love, of laughter, of bounty, of sharing, of creativity, of showing up, of doing just, of unmitigated joy. ❤️ 🌱

I wore my D&D 50th anniversary jacket to church today. Also had a fun conversation with two parishioners about how their grandson is getting really into D&D. I like being able to be fully myself. ⚓️

I think @jayhulmepoet.bsky.social would appreciate this story about our cathedral windows. “It was a pattern that had been created only by nature and time and accident. And the community of Saint Mark's had come to see the beauty in this brokenness, and to love it.” saintmarks.org/2022/04/trea...

Would’ve been nice to be at PAX Unplugged this weekend, but I had a prior commitment… ⚓️

What do you call a Bard who can’t roll above a 5? A jackass-of-all-trades.

Kids these days with their blockbuster film adaptations of Stephen Schwartz musicals! When I was a kid, I had Victor Garber in Godspell (1973)—and liked it.

Hey look, D&D is here at last! #wotcstaff

I am really struggling to find the right balance between this joyful spite and genuine fear for my family’s safety. What I want to do is dig deep into (real) community. But maybe what I need to do is get the hell out of here before they come for my kids.

What GIF pops up when you type in your name? Sigh… I wonder if there’s a Jesse Earp out there with a similar experience.

The Tenets of Dad: (1) Unconditional Love. Your kids are persons of sacred worth deserving of your unconditional love, even when they are not like you and even when you don’t understand who they are becoming.

In our awesome #dnd game last week (my daughter’s campaign), we hit 5th level after clearing the monsters out of a ruined city—so we’re establishing Bastions there. My “oath of Dad” paladin, who adopted 13 kids after the Shattering (in which his own wife and kids were killed), …