What other paths could our lives have taken? How can this mental exercise give us empathy for others – with power and without? I draw on musical theatre as well as my own experience with retail, chronic illness, and love. Worship Leader: Rev. Sue Matranga-Watson

Originally from Maryland, Emily now lives in Beaverton. She earned a B.A. in Theatre from Davidson College and an M.A. in Arts Management from Carnegie Mellon University, and has worked in theaters across the country. Emily spent six years in sales at Brooks Brothers before becoming a stay-at-home parent. She also writes poetry.

Topics: Compassion, Imagination, Personal Story