Patricia Baughman is a faith-rooted writer, public theologian, and ecumenical bridge-builder with a background in community organizing and storytelling. She serves in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and writes at the intersection of communion, justice, and sacred imagination. She gets her motivation from her two children, Lyric Ann (9) and August Royle (6). She has dedicated her career to fostering ecumenical and interfaith dialogue, mentoring leaders, and promoting peace.