Take a Risk for Love
By the Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers Earlier th is spring, April 7 according to the scribble at the top of my journal page, I wrote about why “It’s All About Love” mattered, […]
Bible Study: Lent 2 (B) – February 25, 2024
LCR: Genes is 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:22-30; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38 Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 The one thing Abram has wanted since receiving the promise from God that he would be […]
EPPN Creation Care Series: Clean Water
[…] great deal of the low score is due to the increased water pollution and an aging drinking water infrastructure. Proposed regulatory changes at the Environmental Protection Agency would roll back […]
What is on your summer reading list?
[…] Day? Discovering the Teen Jesus by Felicia Silcox Speaking Faithfully: Communications as Evangelism in a Changing World by Jim Naughton and Rebecca Wilson Visit the Build Faith website for more […]
Thomas Cranmer
Thomas Cranmer is something of an icon for the crazy-quilt nature of Anglicanism. The collect we prayed gives thanks for the beauty of his liturgical language and notes that his […]
Helping Our Children Become Media Savvy
[…] they are trying to convey. As adults, we can help our children learn to d iscern the viewpoint of each film and reflect on their opinion about the vantage point. […]
Grant Story: UTO Board Member Visits Charlie’s Place at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church (2021 grant to the Diocese of Washington)
[…] to share a story of where your thank offering has gone in recent years. Th is month, one of our Board members shares about her experience visiting Charlie’s Place. Founded […]
Bulletin Insert: Jonathan Daniels – August 13, 2023
Bible Study: Proper 19 (A) – 2023
[…] 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35 Exodus 14:19-31 Who went into the Red Sea first? According to Jew ish midrash (a narrative interpretation that is meant to stand alongside Scripture – think Ancient […]
Bible Study: Proper 16 (C) – 2022
[…] HELP WANTED: Seeking prophet in Jerusalem. No previous experience necessary. Children may also apply. There is no pay. You will be required to proclaim things that your audience does not […]
Celebrating Earth Month in the Diocese of Northern California
By the Rev. Pamela Dolan The redwoods in Northern California. The Comm ission on the Environment for the Diocese of Northern California is encouraging all congregations to mark Earth Day in some […]
My Soul Magnifies the Lord, Advent 4 (C) – 2015
“My heart exults in the Lord … My strength is exalted in my God …” Sound familiar? Today we hear the Magnificat, that great song of Mary that the author […]
Bible Study: Easter Day (C) – 2022
RCL: Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 65:17-25; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 or Acts 10:34-43; John 20:1-18 or Luke 24:1-12 Isaiah 65:17-25 Here, Isaiah offers us a vision of God’s […]
Jesus’ Hour, Epiphany 2 (C) – 2013
In th is charming and exhilarating story, Jesus is the protagonist but says very little – only three short sentences – yet the whole story is filled with the light […]
The Darndest Parable, Proper 23 (A) – 2011
Isn’t today’s gospel reading the darndest parable? The whole thing just sort of jerks along, and doesn’t quite work – especially when you get to the poor fellow who […]
Creation Care in the ‘Third Act’ of Life
[…] one of the hardest hit communities in the eastern Kentucky flooding. Ten days before Chr istmas 2021, the unexpected occurred in my state: Tornadoes unleashed their fury in far western […]
Episcopal Church Executive Council: sermon presented by President Gay Clark Jennings
The following is the sermon presented by the President of the House of Deputies the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings at the opening Eucharist of the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, currently […]
You May Be Familiar…, Proper 21 (B) – 2006
[…] an outfit called the Church Ad Project. Started some years ago by a dynamic Ep iscopal priest with an interest in evangelism and church marketing, it got some of the […]