Contributed by Deb Boopsingh

Current estimates are that 71% of adults are on Facebook. It is where we are and where the church is too. (I apologize to the 29% of you that may be reading this). If your Facebook feed looks like mine -it may be bogged down in a myriad of political arguments, selfies, quizzes (Just how Texan are you anyway?) Over the years I find myself hiding more and more content not to get too dragged into the worst of social media. Fortunately there are a few people and groups that I follow that vastly improve my Facebook feed – sometimes with humor, sometimes with prayer and sometimes just with the realness of it all. Here are some of my favorites that I hope will improve your Facebook feed too!

On the lighter side – Episcopal Church Memes is one of my favorites for a smile and sometimes a chuckle.

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A great reminder of our worldwide community and the work that needs to be done and the amazing work that is being done is Episcopal Relief & Development– This feed often includes amazing stories of triumph and grace, like this story of an outpatient clinic in Ecuador, straight from the Diocese of Ecuador.

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Always provocative is Radio Free Babylon’s Coffee with Jesus. These are daily posts with regular people, and occasionally satan, having coffee with a dry and frequently sarcastic Jesus. In addition to the comic strip, the conversation that these strips usually generate on Facebook are some of my favorite online interactions -even if sometimes I just read the conversations and don’t actually join in!

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The Washington National Cathedral – Often stunning images of art and events at the Cathedral, and many on-point with current events. The events always make me wish we lived closer and could go more frequently. Often when I see the images I  start planning our first family trip to the cathedral!

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Unapologetically Episcopalian – A great resource for morning prayer, evensong, great conversation, and beautiful music. Sometimes just what is need for a quiet break in the day.

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