Why this Presbyterian pastor still knows the Hail Mary by heart
Brittany Porch reflects on her Catholic roots, the comfort of inherited prayer and the words that return to us in moments of grief.
The Rev. Brittany Porch is a pastor and certified Christian educator serving at Broad Street Presbyterian Church in Columbus, Ohio. A practical creative, she loves innovative ministry, travel, her book club, and MLS soccer. She and her spouse, the Rev. Trip Porch, joyfully raise two kids and their pets, including an axolotl.
Brittany Porch reflects on her Catholic roots, the comfort of inherited prayer and the words that return to us in moments of grief.
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