A Man and A Woman Are Chatting…, Thanksgiving Day (C) – 2004
[…] we read in the Letter of James.” In his little book, Gratefulness, the Heart of Prayer, Brother David Steindl-Rast writes about the importance of give and take. “The receiver of […]
Earth Day Selected Sermon
[…] all things in heaven and on earth were created (Colossians 1: 15 – 20.) A Prayer O God, enlarge within us the sense of fellowship with all living things, even […]
Media Advisory: NOTICE OF HEARING – The Rt. Rev. William H. Love, June 12, 2020
[…] are available here. The tentative agenda for the Hearing is as follows: Welcome & Opening Prayer Overview of the Proceeding Argument by Church Attorney: overall time allotment, 45 minutes; counsel […]
Bulletin Insert: Your Guide to the DFMS, Part 6 – July 7, 2024
[…] in the baptismal covenant, the Office of Global Partnerships provides connections, resources, and opportunities for prayer, companionship, and advocacy to strengthen the church’s global mission engagement in our relationships with […]
Easter 2016 message from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
[…] weep and mourn. And of a world mourning, and not too sure how to move forward. And this world does not need another fairy tale. This week’s story of crucifixion […]
The Dream of the Table, Thanksgiving Day (A) – 2002
[…] the Thanksgiving Day table. For it seems then that our entire nation offers a single prayer and sits down to a single meal. The dinner is shared in the homes […]
Dawley, Powel Mills
[…] Its Work (1955), Vol. 6 of the first “Church's Teaching Series”; The Religion of the Prayer Book (1943); and The Story of the General Theological Seminary: A Sesquicentennial History, 1817-1967 […]
In the Philadelphia Museum…, Proper 23 (B) – 2000
[…] this as individuals, and we need to do this as a faith community. It takes prayer, honesty, and a serious decision to want to live as a people of God. […]
Resources for Ministry After a Disaster
[…] When Waters Roar and Foam. The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America offers a number of prayers and hymn suggestions in the aftermath of “Sandy.” The Presbyterian Mission Agency offers instruction […]
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
[…] known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7And the peace […]
It Is A Hard Job…, Proper 17 (A) – 2011
[…] we come to church fairly often, put in a pledge, mutter a few familiar night-time prayers, and only occasionally feel a tug of conscience that perhaps God wants more of […]
Bible Study: Proper 11 (B) – 2018
[…] How do you feel about diversity in the church? What can we do in our daily lives to express our unity in Christ? What can we do to encourage peace […]
O Come All Ye Faithful, Bored and Irritated, Christmas Day (II) – 2018
[…] has a baby done to impress me? What can a baby do to answer my prayers? But even as we’re thinking these thoughts, we suddenly do stumble to our knees. […]
Immigration and Border Issues, NACO border procession: Crossing Over
[…] with a European perspective continue to call the Middle East Psalm 139:6-9, Book of Common Prayer 1979, p 794 Deuteronomy 10:17-18 Deuteronomy 10:19-22 Deuteronomy 27:19 Among others: Dum Diversas, issued […]
Neau, Elias
[…] Trinity Church. The chief factor in his becoming an Episcopalian was his regard for the Prayer Book. Neau's school for slaves met in the belfry of Trinity Church and later […]
Out of All Nations…, Proper 6 (A) – 2005
[…] as Jesus asked. They prayed for more laborers to go into the harvest and their prayers were answered. They became the laborers. They became the ministers, and not assistant ministers […]
St. Michael and All Angels Selected Sermon
[…] We are called to join the heavenly battle which does exist, and must be enjoined daily, in all our choices. And like Nathaniel, we will be known, seen and shown […]
The Calling
[…] in organizing everything. We sat down and had a meeting, and after much time in prayer the women were asked to think of people to nominate. Being the youngest of […]
Pearls and Grit, Easter 7 (B) – 2021
[…] The Gospel we just heard is a portion of what is called the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus. The time is “the night in which he was betrayed.” Jesus is […]
Sermon for Clergy Gathering in Diocese of Southwest Florida
[…] rests there or not. The kind of pastoral work you and I do on our daily rounds is like the mail â we may never be entirely certain whoâs going […]