God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. Rom. 5:5 June brings us an abundance of ways to rejoice in the gifts of the Spirit. We rejoice in blooming flowers and growing grass. We care for the little portion of creation we share in common,…
Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 May is Mental Health Awareness month. As Episcopalians, we promise in our baptismal covenant to seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving our neighbor as ourselves. This promise impels us to work for the flourishing of all…
“Just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.” Romans 6:4 April is a time of seeking resurrection. We glimpse new life as tulips and daffodils peek up from the not-so frozen ground, and we long to see their bright blossoms. We…
Train yourself in godliness, for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. Timothy 4:7-8 We often speak of Lent as the Springtime of the church. As I write this, more snow is…
Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. Romans 15:7 What does it mean to welcome someone? Usually when we welcome someone into our home, we greet them by name, help them get settled, maybe hang up their coat, offer hospitality by making sure they have what…
I thank my God whenever I think of you and when I pray for you, I pray with joy. Philippians 1:3-4 Happy New Year! I hope your holidays have been filled with love and grace. This month marks a year since you called me to serve as your pastor. Paul’s words to the Phillipians accurately…
True peace comes from within and radiates outward. As we prepare for Christ’s coming during Advent, let us be vessels of peace for others.” (Henri Nouwen, Life of the Beloved) Dear siblings in Christ, Advent invites us to a journey. A journey of uncovering how God’s reign is present in our lives and our world….
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 In November our thoughts often turn to gratitude. I’m aware that this November, many of us…
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and walk in love, as Christ loved us, and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice for God. My beloved siblings in Christ, Our seasons continue to turn. This month we wrap up the Season of Creation with a pet blessing on 10/3…
The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world and all its creatures. Psalm 24 For no part of creation is left void of God: God has filled all things everywhere. St. Athanasius My dear siblings in Christ, I hope your summer was renewing and refreshing. September promises to be…
speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. Ephesians 4:15-16 NIV My beloved siblings in Christ,…
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. Genesis 1:1-2 Dear siblings in Christ, The breath of God, which moved over the waters at creation is stirring up…
