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About Sarah Forti
Sarah Forti serves in ministry with the Episcopal Church and with the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. She is a contributing author in the book "Soul Food: Nourishing Essays on Contemplative Living and Leadership" published by Church Publishing Inc.
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