About Me

Hi Guys!!! My name is Emily Kirk, and I am so excited to share this journey with you! I am serving in the Diocese of Liverpool, England with the Young Adult Service Corps. I am from East Tennessee (which explains the "y'all") where I have lived my whole life. I'm a cradle Episcopalian in the middle of the Bible Belt so I've been blessed with a love for the Book of Common Prayer, sweet tea, and the SEC. I have always felt the call to serve others and believe that this is the best way for me to do it. I hope that you enjoy reading about my time here and that you join me on this journey.

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