[RCL] Acts 2:1-21 or Numbers 11:24-30; Psalm 104:25-35, 37; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 or Acts 2:1-21; John 20:19-23 or John 7:37-39 Numbers 11:24-30 It is an unsettling thought for Joshua to think that God’s message might come out of someone random, someone surprising, people like Medad or Eldad, people we never hear about anywhere else in…

[RCL] Acts 10:34-43 or Jeremiah 31:1-6; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Colossians 3:1-4 or Acts 10:34-43; John 20:1-18 or Matthew 28:1-10 Easter is one of those occasions on which most folks come to church already knowing the story. Due to their familiarity with the Easter narratives, some in our number might be tempted to let their minds…

[RCL] Acts 10:34-43 or Jeremiah 31:1-6; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Colossians 3:1-4 or Acts 10:34-43; John 20:1-18 or Matthew 28:1-10 Easter is one of those occasions on which most folks come to church already knowing the story. Due to their familiarity with the Easter narratives, some in our number might be tempted to let their minds…

El Comité Nominador Conjunto para la Elección del Obispo Presidente (JNCPB, por su sigla en inglés) continúa su labor de preparar a la Iglesia Episcopal para la elección del 28º.Obispo Presidente en la Convención General de 2024.

The Episcopal Church Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) is continuing its work to prepare The Episcopal Church for the election of the 28th Presiding Bishop at General Convention in 2024.

[RCL] Acts 17:22-31; Psalm 66:7-18; 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21 Acts 17:22-31 In our first lesson this week, we are placed in the midst of the story as Paul, traveling from northern Greece (Thessalonica and Beroea) south to Corinth, stops for a few days in Athens. The city is depicted as a hotbed of intellectual…

[RCL] Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:19-25; John 10:1-10 Acts 2:42-47 Matthias has just been named the twelfth apostle, and Christ has called the twelve into mission. The Holy Spirit has set upon them and they begin their post-resurrection ministry. As the apostles gain believers, small intentional communities begin to form, and the atmosphere…

LCR: Romanos 6:3–11; Salmo 114; San Mateo 28:1–10 Hermanos y hermanas. Hoy, después de 40 días, podemos decir: ¡ALELUYA! Hoy, después de tres días, volvemos a sonar las campanas con gozo. ¡Hoy celebramos la Pascua!  Pero ¿Qué es la Pascua? ¿Para qué nos preparamos durante la Cuaresma? Pues bien, la Pascua, para nosotros los cristianos,…

[RCL] Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 70; Hebrews 12:1-3; John 13:21-32 It is Wednesday of Holy Week, and Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem with waving palm branches and cries of “Hosanna” is a distant memory. Our ears will soon be assaulted by the cries of “Crucify him!” as we journey to the dark day the church has…

[RCL] Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 70; Hebrews 12:1-3; John 13:21-32 It is Wednesday of Holy Week, and Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem with waving palm branches and cries of “Hosanna” is a distant memory. Our ears will soon be assaulted by the cries of “Crucify him!” as we journey to the dark day the church has…