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Samantha Vincent-Alexander

Priest and author

The Rev. Samantha Vincent-Alexander is the rector of Christ Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. She is co-author of “Grace in the Rearview Mirror” and “Irreverent Prayers: Talking to God When You’re Seriously Sick.”

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Scholarships available for the Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising 

Applications for the Thomas H. Lake Scholarship are now open! This scholarship supports participants in the Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF), a program designed to help religious leaders explore the spirituality of fundraising and gain skills essential for their work. 

Applications will be accepted until Monday, August 3, 2026. Applicants should expect to hear a decision by the end of August.

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