Bulletin Inserts
Bulletin Insert: Pentecost 4 (B) – Explore the Way of Love: Pray – June 20, 2021
As humans, we often think of our lives in terms of stories. So much of the input of our senses, what we hear and what we read – and even what we feel – is processed in terms of story. We are the protagonist, the heroine or hero on a journey, pursuing our goal, facing conflict along the way, and each day is another chapter in our story.
Bulletin Insert: Pentecost 3 (B) – Meet Our Religious Communities: The Community of St. Mary, Southern Province – June 13, 2021
Our mission statement is “We endeavor to say a fervent ‘yes’ to God by responding to the temporal and spiritual needs of our society through daily worship and prayer, the nurture of spiritual growth and the practice of responsible stewardship.”
Bulletin Insert: Pentecost 2 (B) – The Episcopal Church’s Annual Appeal – June 6, 2021
In The Episcopal Church, we have long been taught to let our actions speak for our faith. As the Presiding Bishop’s canon for Evangelism, Reconciliation, and Creation Care, it has been my joy to invite and equip Episcopalians to witness boldly and to match words with our loving deeds. Words matter now more than ever, and thanks to the work of a creative and committed team, we have invited thousands of individuals and congregations to claim the ministry for themselves.
Bulletin Insert: Trinity Sunday (B) – Explore the Way of Love: Learn – May 30, 2021
As humans, we often think of our lives in terms of stories. So much of the input of our senses, what we hear and what we read – and even what we feel – is processed in terms of story. We are the protagonist, the heroine or hero on a journey, pursuing our goal, facing conflict along the way, and each day is another chapter in our story.
Bulletin Insert: Day of Pentecost (B) – Pentecost – May 23, 2021
Today we mark Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit among the apostles and followers of Jesus. Celebrated 50 days after Easter (including the day of Easter itself), the name of the holiday comes from the Greek Pentēkostē, which literally means “the 50th day.”
Bulletin Insert: Easter 7 (B) – Meet Our Religious Communities: The Third Order, Society of St. Francis – May 16, 2021
In 1205, Francis of Assisi was called by God to rebuild the Church. Early in his ministry, Francis recognized the need to include people from all walks of life within his movement of reform and renewal. The work of following Christ in humility, love, and joy, which is the vocation of all Christians, could not be restricted to the traditional and cloistered life of the Friars and Sisters (First and Second Orders). The Third Order was born.
Bulletin Insert: Easter 6 (B) – Support the Annual Appeal – May 9, 2021
Last November at the Holding onto Hope service at the National Cathedral, I preached that the mountain in Matthew, chapter 5, was not incidental to the story. Jesus went to and spoke from the Mount so that folks could see the Promised Land. He pointed us in the direction of God’s promise and asked us to be bold in following him.
Bulletin Insert: Easter 5 (B) – One in the Spirit, a Way of Love Revival Weekend – May 2, 2021
The Episcopal Church greets Pentecost with One in the Spirit, a Way of Love Revival Weekend designed to fan the flames of hope, celebrate difference, honor creation, foster beloved community, and send people toward Jesus’s Way of Love. The weekend of events includes the following:
Bulletin Insert: Easter 4 (B) – The Episcopal Church Racial Justice Audit – April 25, 2021
After two years and more than 1,300 surveys, the ground-breaking Racial Justice Audit of Episcopal Leadership (iam.ec/rja) is now available to the wider church and public.
Bulletin Insert: Easter 3 (B) – Meet Our Religious Communities: What’s in It for Me? – April 18, 2021
Connection with a religious order can include spiritual guidance and friendship, resources, connection with other friends of the community, and retreat opportunities. Religious communities offer prayers for the world and individuals as requested.
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