DNA is not the only thing passed down from our ancestors. A canticle of poems, Not My Grandmother’s Hymnal: Composing a Curious Faith explores the religious practices and theological beliefs we inherit. Familiar and ethereal, these melodious words shine light on church harm and generational trauma, taking readers to the depths of human suffering without leaving them there. Whether healing from wounds inflicted by Christianity, deconstructing or re-imagining faith, Not My Grandmother’s Hymnal inspires creativity and stirs curiosity about what it means to be human and divine.