We hope you are enjoying Sacred Stories: Stained Glass of Rhode Island Episcopal Churches in which we share with you the beauty of some of the stained glass windows in our Episcopal churches in Rhode Island. Stained glass windows, both as an art form, and as a sacred offering to God have adorn chapels, churches, and cathedrals since the Middle Ages. Beyond their beauty they are an important means of sharing our faith by depicting Bible stories of our saints and significant moments in our sacred history. Our Rhode Island Episcopal churches have a unique collection of windows that are wonderful examples of all of this. We invite you to explore in person by visiting the churches where they can be found. For more information about the windows and churches featured in this our first coloring book, please go to www.episcopalri.org/charities. Proceeds from our coloring book support the efforts of Episcopal Charities which works in partnership with our churches and local nonprofits to provide basic human needs for our neighbors all around Rhode Island. Since its creation in 1952, Episcopal Charities has raised millions of dollars to meet critical needs in Rhode Island. We are thankful for your support of this project and for our participating churches, Thea Ernest our artist, and Archdeacon Grace Swinski for their work in creating this coloring book. The Rt. Rev. W. Nicholas Knisely Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island