It is vacation time in many parts of the country. Many children are out of school for the summer and families have begun to travel to favorite vacation destinations or new places to see. We urge all who travel to worship with other congregations. Spending Sunday morning with a group of Episcopalians in another part of the country can be a rewarding experience. Don't expect it to be exactly like your home parish. You may find different ways of doing things than in your church back home. You may encounter new music, hear a different style of preaching, or experience another style of worship. If you should go to a different country, especially one with a different language, it is always satisfying to be part of Anglican worship and to know what's going on, even if you may not understand the words.

Hopefully, you will receive a warm welcome wherever you go. Most congregations, especially those in resort areas, are making a concerted effort to be more friendly to visitors. One of the wonders of the Episcopal Church is that in meeting someone, you often find you know the same people. In most communities, it's not difficult to find an Episcopal Church. The familiar blue-and-white signs of welcome are found in many places, and telephone directories or newspaper religion pages may be helpful. If you know your destination, the Church Services Directory at the back of this magazine can be of value, and parish and diocesan offices may be able to help you find a congregation in an unfamiliar community.

We hope readers who travel will do so safely. Do take TLC with you to the mountains, the seashore, or wherever your destination may be in order to stay in touch.