Grace In the Desert Episcopal Church

Being born and raised in the Episcopal Church in Mississippi, I’m use to a very traditional, low church service and atmosphere. I tried a few other Episcopal churches but just couldn’t feel comfortable in any of them. A few that were much closer were ok, but I knew I hadn’t found a home.
A few months ago I finally decided to make the 25 minute drive to Summerlin and am so glad that I did. I felt comfortable and could see myself as a member. The service is more high church than I’m use to, but they keep it fairly short (one of the ones in Henderson took 1 hour and 20 minutes). To me it feels like a perfect half way point i between low and high church. The Reverend is quite jovial and pretty easy to listen to during his sermon. The church its self is fairly modern for an Episcopal Church but it’s nice and they have some fairly traditional parts. I know that some people won’t understand how that can make a difference, but I’m very traditional when it comes to church, so I find comfort in it.
The neighborhood is great and I love how diverse the congregation is. I was a little worried that it would be all rich, white people (ok I’m white and from a pretty decent family myself, but I don’t want that to be the whole church). There seems to be quite a diverse selection of people and maybe even a few I could see myself getting to know at some point. I know they do hikes and other activities that I’m going to get involved in soon.
If you are Episcopal or not, I think Grace in the Desert is a great church. I look forward to really getting to know the rest of the congregation and I’ve officially transferred my membership.