"As a black man, I understand the anger in our streets. But we must still choose love." Read the Presiding Bishop's Washington Post op-ed From the Office of Public Affairs A word to the Church from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry: “Our long-term commitment to racial justice and reconciliation is embedded in our identity as baptized followers of Jesus. We will … [Read more...] about Curry: ‘We’ll Be There When the Cameras Are Gone’
Archives for May 2020
The Day of Pentecost
The Day of Pentecost By Thabo Makgoba Reading from the Gospel of John, 20:19-23 19 When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." 20After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the … [Read more...] about The Day of Pentecost
Healing the Humble
Healing the Humble by Michael Fitzpatrick Reading from the Gospel of Matthew, 9:18-26 18 While he was saying these things to them, suddenly a leader of the synagogue came in and knelt before him, saying, “My daughter has just died; but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live.” 19And Jesus got up and followed him, with his disciples. 20Then suddenly a woman who … [Read more...] about Healing the Humble
Nairobi Children’s Minister Launches Balcony Services
The Rev. Paul Machira has been leading high-energy song and Bible lesson gatherings for children in apartment complexes around Nairobi, the Associated Press reported this week. The “Balcony to Balcony” ministry was started in mid-March by Machira, who also serves as resource mobilizer for All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral, and since then has presented services 16 times at large … [Read more...] about Nairobi Children’s Minister Launches Balcony Services
Bishop, Bishop-Elect on the Death of George Floyd
In the wake of the death of George Floyd while in police custody, the bishop and bishop-elect of the Episcopal Church in Minnesota urged all Minnesota Episcopalians to "commit again to the work of racial reconciliation and justice." The statement, by Bishop Brian N. Prior and Bishop-Elect Craig Loya, expressed support for protests and said "The systemic racism revealed in … [Read more...] about Bishop, Bishop-Elect on the Death of George Floyd
Children of the Light
Children of the Light by Michael Fitzpatrick Reading from Ephesians, 5:1-20 1 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, 2and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3 But fornication and impurity of any kind, or greed, must not even be mentioned among you, as is proper among saints. 4Entirely out … [Read more...] about Children of the Light
Corporate Christians
Corporate Christians by Michael Fitzpatrick Reading from Ephesians, 4:17-32 17 Now this I affirm and insist on in the Lord: you must no longer live as the Gentiles live, in the futility of their minds. 18They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of their ignorance and hardness of heart. 19They have lost all sensitivity and have … [Read more...] about Corporate Christians
Detecting Domestic Abuse During Lockdown
Two international Anglican bodies have published "a major new resource" to help churches cope with the fact that sheltering in place makes it much more difficult to discover whether domestic abuse is occurring. The 23-page document (PDF) from the Anglican Consultative Council and the Anglican Alliance is based on the work of Anglican and Episcopal contributors from several … [Read more...] about Detecting Domestic Abuse During Lockdown