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Atta Van Haldol
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Sister Amanda Reckinwith, San Diego SPI
Sister Peghan Ritual, San Francisco SPI
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Inspiration

I discovered my calling as a Sister while I lived in San Diego.  I had been searching for a way to serve my community, especially in the area of HIV/AIDS and equality advocacy.  I had heard of the Sisters and even had friends that where members of the order.  I spent sometime with them and decided that being a Sister was the opportunity I had been looking for.

II consider myself to be a Progressive Christian.  I am an active member of the Episcopal Church and work to combine my life and ministry as a Sisters within my religious community as well.

My personal biggest goal in my ministry is the advocacy for and the achievement of equality for everyone.  I am tired of being treated as less than equal because I am queer.

Treat everyone the way you would like for them to treat you.

Seek joy in all you do.  Don't let anyone say anything that will make you feel less of yourself.

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