Gender Violence: 16 Days of Activism That Last the Entire Year
[…] on December 10th with International Human Rights Day (http://www.un.org/en/events/humanrightsday/). Having these two significant events as book-ends symbolizes the link between violence against women and human rights, stressing the fact that […]
Bible Study: Proper 10 (B) – 2018
2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 The books attributed to the prophet Samuel tell the history of the Israelites and explain God’s law for Israel under the guidance of the prophets. In chapter 6 […]
Testimony, Epiphany 2 (A) – January 19, 2020
[…] been taught it by another person. Engaging in a website or a film or a book privately is being taught by another person; the website and that film and book […]
Today’s Readings and Collect…, Proper 16 (C) – 2016
[…] discerning hearts, courage to will and persevere and the gift of joy and wonder ( Book of Common Prayer, p. 308). We were sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as […]
Bible Study: Advent 3 (C) – 2015
Zephaniah 3:14-20 In these final verses from his book, the Prophet Zephaniah gives us an exultant vision of the restoration of the People of God. The Lord has “taken away […]
Sermon at Trinity Cathedral, Sacramento
[…] working through another round of change right now. Lots of people still call this prayer book new, but very few of us would go back to the old one. Almost […]
Pastoral Letter from the House of Bishops 5th Sunday in Lent – April 1, 2001
[…] purpose of advancing the mission of the Church. This mission, as the Catechism of the Book of Common Prayer tells us, is “to restore all people to unity with God and each other […]
Toward GC81: Preachers, presiders named for General Convention daily worship
[…] Kentucky, are invited to daily worship services that seek to embody the church’s “beautiful mosaic of diversity.” Three Eucharist services—including one entirely in Spanish—and three Morning Prayer services will be […]
Bible Study: Proper 7 (A) – 2023
RCL: Genesis 21:8-21; Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17; Romans 6:1b-11; Matthew 10:24-39 Genesis 21:8-21 Outside of the book of Genesis, the word “Abraham” appears in the Bible 142 times. Compare that with […]
Bible Study: Proper 21 (B) – 2012
Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 Today’s reading from the book of Numbers interweaves three themes – the peoples’ frustration with their situation of wandering in the desert with little to eat, […]
Bible Study: Proper 21 (B) – 2021
[…] 9:38-50 Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 Esther is perhaps the most fun of all the biblical books! A hilarious cast of characters, comedic turns of fate, and a clear commendation of […]
Bible Study: Easter 4 (A) – 2017
Acts 2:42-47 During the Easter season, lections from the book of Acts are used in place of the Old Testament because they record the early response of the church to […]
They Are Fondly Heard…, Epiphany 4 (A) – 2005
[…] set of ethical principles, the Baptismal Covenant, which is set forth in the Episcopal Churchâs Book of Common Prayer. Having stated what we believe, the Baptismal Creed, we now say how we will […]
Bible Study: Proper 7 (A) – 2017
Genesis 21:8-21 Outside of the book of Genesis, the word “Abraham” appears in the Bible 142 times. Compare that with Sarah, which appears 24 times, and Hagar who only appears […]
Jerusalem: Pilgrimage – Past and Present
[…] history of Jerusalem is the history of the world,” so begins historian Simon Sebag Montefiore’s book Jerusalem: The Biography. I love history. It was always my favorite subject in school. […]
Toward General Convention
[…] Episcopal Life makes plain, preparations are well underway for the 74th General Convention. The Blue Book, official reports to the General Convention, has been carefully compiled, printed and circulated. Hotel […]
At #CSW68: “From NYC to Chicago”
[…] already being guided and resourced by the church is through the Diocese of Chicago’s One Book, One Diocese program. I read the selected book for this year, Poverty, By America, […]
Bible Study: Epiphany 3 (C) – 2013
[…] period, after the return of the Jewish people to Jerusalem from exile in Babylonia. The books of Ezra and Nehemiah are a narrative of the restoration of the Jewish people […]
Bishop Mary Gray-Reeves shares thoughts from 2024 Anglican Primates’ Meeting
The Rt. Rev. Mary Gray-Reeves, vice president of the House of Bishops, attended the 2024 Anglican Primates’ Meeting in Rome April 26 to May 3 on behalf of Presiding Bishop […]
Celebration of our Episcopal Heritage and Mission in Worcester County
[…] restore the ancient order of deaconesses, and he pushed the not-insignificant revisions of the 1892 Book of Common Prayer. He also challenged this congregation to found four more congregations, named after each of […]