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Two Occasions: Full of Wisdom and Grace

March 23, 2001

[…] related worlds in which we seek to proclaim the gospel. Daily worship was from our Book of Common Prayer, and our work was wonderfully supported by the daily Bible Study, introduced by Professor […]

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A word to the Episcopal Church

January 22, 2004

[…] of all people to unity with God and one another in Christ, as our Prayer Book tells us. Our General Convention devoted much attention to the commitment to reach beyond […]

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EPPN Lenten Series Part 4: Spotlight on Security

March 26, 2014

[…] your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.  – Collect for Peace on Good Friday, Book of Common Prayer This week we continue our look at the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and the difficult issues […]

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Turning Toward God: Advent Meditation, 12/9/2012

December 9, 2012

[…] sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen ( Book of Common Prayer, p. 211).

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On Baptism

May 1, 2001

[…] – of “Christ in us the hope of glory.” In the rites of our present Book of Common Prayer a notable feature is the Baptismal Covenant. Increasingly it is explicated and reflected upon […]

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Moving toward convention

January 6, 2009

[…] the United States and abroad. In earlier conventions, we made decisions to adopt new prayer books, hymnals and teaching materials. All of those shape our faith, for we are a […]

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From the Presiding Bishop: A Word to the Church

July 10, 2006

[…] its domestic and global dimensions. By mission I mean, in the words of our Prayer Book, the restoration “of all people to unity with God and each other in Christ.” […]

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Marking Ash Wednesday and Lent

November 6, 2014

[…] saying the Lord’s Prayer or The Prayer of Self-Dedication found on page 832 of the Book of Common Prayer. 40 Days of Prayer Lent is a time for daily devotion. We invite you […]

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IN THE SHADOW OF WAR

March 18, 2003

[…] and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Book of Common Prayer, page 815. The House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church March 18, 2003

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The Good Friday Offering: 1972-1982

March 14, 2022

[…] the ordination of women to the priesthood and episcopate; second, the adoption of a proposed Book of Common Prayer to replace the book in use since 1928 (this would become the 1979 Book […]

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Bible Study: Epiphany 1 (A) – 2017

January 8, 2017

[…] baptized? Who was there? Do you remember it? Read through the baptismal covenant in the Book of Common Prayer. What parts stand out to you and why? Have you felt the Holy Spirit […]

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