Expansive ministry, in our own words.
A quarterly magazine of theological reflection, member stories and ministry resources, rooted in FCM’s commitment to inclusivity and radical hospitality.
Read Diaspora.
Print editions are published by Free Priests Press and available from the FCM store.
Vol. 1 · Issue 4Summer 2026
- My Unfinished Stole
- Grief & Holy Spaces
Vol. 1 · Issue 3Spring 2026
- Intent of the Heart, Fruit of the Seed
- Charisms but not Consecration
Vol. 1 · Issue 2Advent & Christmas 2025
- Wisdom in the Snow
- There’s Something About Mary
Vol. 1 · Issue 1Season after Pentecost 2025
- People of a new Pentecost
- When Theology Meets the Body
Bold, thoughtful, grounded in lived experience.
We uplift voices from diverse backgrounds, including queer, feminist, BIPOC, interfaith and lay ministers working outside traditional religious institutions.
- 1,000–2,000 words
Feature articles
Essays, profiles or in-depth reflections on ministry, social justice or spiritual practice.
- 500–1,000 words
Personal reflections
First-person narratives that connect faith and life, often rooted in vocation, identity or pivotal experiences.
- Poetry · short nonfiction
Creative writing
Up to three poems, or creative nonfiction under 1,000 words.
- Transcripts or written
Interviews and conversations
Between colleagues, spiritual leaders or activists. Please obtain consent if interviewing others.
- JPEG or PNG
Visual art and photography
Original, high-resolution work that reflects the magazine’s themes, with a short artist’s statement.
Topics of interest.
Some issues are themed, and we always welcome general submissions.
- Theologies of liberation, embodiment and reimagined ministry
- Stories of nontraditional callings and sacred community
- Faith-based approaches to justice, inclusion and care
- Reflections on chaplaincy, spiritual direction or pastoral counseling
- Explorations of grief, joy, resilience and identity in spiritual contexts
What we don’t accept.
- Proselytizing or exclusionary theology
- Hate speech, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia or ableism
- Academic papers that aren’t accessible to a general audience
- AI-generated submissions without meaningful human authorship or editing
Send us your work.
We publish four times a year and accept submissions on a rolling basis, planning future editions around what we receive. You’re welcome to submit at any time.
- Send written work as .docx or Google Docs, not PDF.
- Include a title, your name and a brief bio of up to 100 words, written in the third person.
- For visual work, include an artist’s statement of up to 100 words.
- Simultaneous submissions are fine; tell us if your piece is accepted elsewhere.
- Previously published work may be considered; include the original publication details.
Editorial review
The editorial team reviews every submission and may make minor edits for clarity, grammar and formatting. We’ll ask for your approval if substantial edits are needed, and aim to respond within four to six weeks.
Compensation
Diaspora is volunteer-driven and doesn’t offer payment. You keep all rights to your work. Published contributors receive a digital copy of the magazine and may be featured on FCM’s website and social media.