Alydia Smith wrote the preface and prayers. Alydia is a worship leader, educator, caregiver, and Jesus-follower who serves as the Program Coordinator for Worship, Music and Spirituality for the United Church. She holds a bachelor’s in music, a master’s in divinity from the Atlantic School of Theology, and a doctorate in worship from Drew University under the mentorship of Donald Hilliard and Leonard Sweet. Alydia loves learning and is always looking for new opportunities to grow.