Jim Wiant is a long-time member of the Episcopal House of Prayer community and a frequent leader of retreats at the House including the Come Away Weekends and Advent retreats. After a lifelong affinity for the natural outdoors, he enjoys caring for the forest along Luxemburg Creek in which he and his wife, Kathy, now make their home.

Bill Brand has been actively involved in the Episcopal House of Prayer since 2005, as a member of the Contemplative Body, a cantor for the weekly meditation “sits,” a co-leader of the weekly Chi Kung practices, and a cook, among other roles.