Most High, omnipotent, good Lord, To thee be ceaseless praise outpoured, And blessing without measure. Let creatures all give thanks to thee and serve in great humility. These words were written by St. Francis of Assisi in his “Canticle of the Sun.” We celebrate…
As you read this, I will be on my way home from Omaha, Nebraska, where I just had a two-day planning session for the next North American Cathedral Deans Conference. It will take place May 8-11, 2025, in Omaha. Trinity Cathedral will be the…
Many thanks to all who came last night to meet and listen to our four nominees for IX Bishop of West Missouri. It was a great turnout, and I appreciate everyone’s interest in getting to know the nominees better. The Q&A session was livestreamed…
It looks like we’ll have a nice day for our annual Cathedral Cup Croquet tournament tomorrow starting at noon on the North lawn. This year’s theme is “Croquet by the Bay” and will be great fun as we come together for some friendly competition…
I’m excited about all we have coming up starting this Sunday, September 8, with our back-to-school blessing, formation classes, and Ministry Fair. Also this Sunday, you’ll notice some changes in the service as we do a seasonal shift for the remainder of Pentecost. We’ll…
I am excited to announce that after almost two years of meeting, discussing, and planning, the final phase of the renovation of the Common Room is finally going to happen. Earlier this summer the Vestry approved the final plans for the renovation and asked…
Tomorrow is the Feast of St. Bartholomew. This is probably one of the lesser known Apostles, but there are many Episcopal churches that bear his name. Nothing is really said of him in scripture apart from his being named one of the twelve Apostles…
The cooler weather was nice while it lasted. I enjoyed getting a taste of fall this early in August. I fired up our outdoor firepit last weekend which was very nice. I don’t think I’ll get to do that again for a bit, but…
My family and I had a good vacation; thank you to all who helped keep everything running while I was away. Now, it’s hard to believe we’re well into August, a time when we try to enjoy the last days of summer break, prepare…
I walked into a retail store last Friday, July 5, and the shelves that were just recently filled with must-have summer items and decorations were, shockingly, bare. They were completely empty. My only guess was that since the 4th had come and gone, summer…
I hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th of July celebration. Perhaps, since it was yesterday, you are still celebrating. I preached a sermon many years ago on the history of what we call Independence Day. Here are a few interesting items I…
The 81st General Convention of the Episcopal Church comes to an end today after a busy week of worship, resolutions, and conversations. I will make available a summary of all actions of the Convention once it has been assembled. As I mentioned last week,…
The 81st General Convention of the Episcopal Church begins this Sunday and runs through Friday, June 28, in Louisville, Kentucky. One of the many actions that will take place includes the election of the 28th Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church. This…
Happy Flag Day! This day commemorates the adoption of the U.S. flag on June 14, 1777. Later, in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation officially establishing June 14 as Flag Day. In 1949, on August 3, National Flag Day was established by an…
Yesterday marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day when Allied forces landed on the beach in Normandy and began the liberation of Europe on June 6, 1944. It was a day to give thanks for all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to turn the…
