The Thankful Priest – Leyla King

Hi, I’m Leyla.

I’m an Episcopal priest, author, Palestinian American, and small church advocate – all of which are part of my identity as the Thankful Priest. Click here to learn more.

Daughters of Palestine

Daughters of Palestine is now available for pre-order wherever you get your books. Release-date of the paperback is July 8 but you can get an early digital copy by joining the Launch Team

Small Churches, Big Impact Collective

As one of the founders of the Small Churches Big Impact Collective, I’m passionate about the dynamic nature of small churches. The average Episcopal church has an average Sunday attendance of 40. Yet these small churches, all around the nation, are having a big impact on their members and communities. Click here to learn more.

Palestinian Anglicans and Clergy Allies

Palestinian Anglicans and Clergy Allies (PACA) is a grassroots organization of Palestinians – both living in the land of Palestine and in the diaspora – who are members of the Anglican Communion worldwide, and the ecumenical alliance of clergy and seminarians who support them. Our goal is to educate and equip the clergy of the Church in the global West to understand, teach and preach from sound theological and pastoral foundations about the realities faced by Palestinians. Click here to learn more.

The Thankful Priest
Blog

While I am an author and speaker, my blog is where I pen my most personal reflections.

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Latest Blog Posts

  • First Days

    A Lectionary Reflection for the people of Thankful Memorial Episcopal Church for worship from home, January 10, 2021, Year B, 1 Epiphany Genesis 1:1-5Psalm 29Acts 19:1-7Mark 1:4-11 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the… Continue reading

  • The Light in our Darkness

    A Lectionary Reflection for the people of Thankful Memorial Episcopal Church for worship from home, December 24/25, 2020, The Feast of the Incarnation (Christmas Day) Isaiah 9:2-7Psalm 96Titus 2:11-14Luke 2:1-20 In the name of the Father, and of the Son,… Continue reading

  • Still Waiting

    A Lectionary Reflection for the people of Thankful Memorial Episcopal Church for worship from home, December 20, 2020, Year B, 4 Advent 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16Canticle 15Romans 16:25-27Luke 1:26-38 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and… Continue reading

  • A Reason to Rejoice

    A Lectionary Reflection for the people of Thankful Memorial Episcopal Church for worship from home, December 13, 2020, Year B, 3 Advent Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11Psalm 1261 Thessalonians 5:16-24John 1:6-8, 19-28 In the name of the Father, and of the Son,… Continue reading

  • Practical Steps for Preparing the Way

    A Lectionary Reflection for the people of Thankful Memorial Episcopal Church for worship from home, December 6, 2020, Year B, 2 Advent Isaiah 40:1-11Psalm 85:1-2, 8-132 Peter 3:8-15aMark 1:1-8 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and… Continue reading

  • The Parable of the Unseen Stabbing

    A note to my readers: What follows is a description of what the past nine months have felt like to me. Others may have a different perspective of the particular event and its consequences that led to my experience. But… Continue reading

  • Hope Like a Helmet

    A Lectionary Reflection for the people of Thankful Memorial Episcopal Church for worship from home, November 15, 2020, Year A, 23 Pentecost, Proper 28 Judges 4:1-7Psalm 1231 Thessalonians 5:1-11Matthew 25:14-30 In the name of the Father, and of the Son,… Continue reading

  • The Joyful Procession

    A Lectionary Reflection for the people of Thankful Memorial Episcopal Church for worship from home, November 8, 2020, Year A, 22 Pentecost, Proper 27 Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25Psalm 78:1-71 Thessalonians 4:13-18Matthew 25:1-13 In the name of the Father and of the… Continue reading

  • Blessed Right Now

    A Lectionary Reflection for the people of Thankful Memorial Episcopal Church for worship from home, November 1, 2020, Year A, All Saints’ Day Revelation 7:9-17Psalm 34:1-10, 221 John 3:1-3Matthew 5:1-12 In the name of the Father and of the Son… Continue reading

  • Whole-Selfed Love

    A Lectionary Reflection for the people of Thankful Memorial Episcopal Church for worship from home, October 25, 2020, Year A, 21 Pentecost, Proper 25 Deuteronomy 34:1-12Psalm 90:1-61 Thessalonians 2:1-8Matthew 22:34-46 In the name of the Father, and of the Son,… Continue reading