As we enter into August, our Gospel tells the story of the feeding of the 5000. While the disciples saw no solution to the hungry throng of people, seemingly thinking it wasn’t their responsibility (‘send the crowds away’); Jesus showed that through faith and…
The Lesser Feast of Martha and Mary of Bethany Learn more about today’s Feast Page numbers listed are from The Book of Common Prayer. Opening Sentence, page 103 Officiant: O God, make speed to save us. People: O Lord, make haste to help us….
As Episcopalians, we speak often about the ministry of all the baptized. Those words can become so familiar that we stop hearing their invitation. In the Baptismal Covenant, found on pages 304-305 of the Book of Common Prayer (BCP), we commit ourselves, with God’s…
The Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene Learn more about today’s Feast Page numbers listed are from The Book of Common Prayer. Opening Sentence, page 103 Officiant: O God, make speed to save us. People: O Lord, make haste to help us. All: Glory to…
The Crowned with Grace chapter of the Order of the Daughters of the King recently joined Outreach Ministries, led by Terri Curran, to serve dinner at Sheffield Place, a local shelter supporting women and children transitioning out of homelessness. We prepared salads, made desserts,…
Wednesday in the week of Pentecost 7 Learn more about today’s Feast Page numbers listed are from The Book of Common Prayer.Opening Sentence, page 103 Officiant: O God, make speed to save us. People: O Lord, make haste to help us. All: Glory to…
One of my favorite poems is “Sometimes” by Mary Oliver. In the fourth point, she writes: “Pay attention.Be astonished.Tell about it.” These simple words beautifully capture something of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. First, we are called to pay…
The Lesser Feast of Priscilla and Aquila, Coworkers of the Apostle Paul Learn more about today’s Feast Page numbers listed are from The Book of Common Prayer. Opening Sentence, page 103 Officiant: O God, make speed to save us. People: O Lord, make haste…
Dear Friends – You will recall my last message dealt with Harry Truman’s proclamation declaring Memorial Day as a national day of prayer to supplicate God’s guidance in search of a lasting peace. One thing I did not know is that President Truman’s successor,…
The Lesser Feast of Pauli Murray, Priest Learn more about today’s Feast Page numbers listed are from The Book of Common Prayer. Noonday Prayer • July 1 Opening Sentence, page 103 Officiant: O God, make speed to save us. People: O Lord, make haste…
