The definitive collection from one of thethe leading voices on LGBTQ issues in the Episcopal Church.Letters from Samaria gathers together much of Louie Crew Clays best and most influential prose and poetry written from 1974 until the present day including an essay composed especially for the volume. Much of the material has not appeared since its original publication in newsletters and other ephemeral sources. It is crisply written and often surprising for its bravery matteroffact selfdisclosure insight and love. Louie played a pivotal role in transforming The Episcopal Church and indeed Christianity over the past 40 years. This collection provides a window into Louie Clays unlikely and at times shocking ministry throughout the years as history was unfolding.