By Neva Rae Rox Correspondent On January 28, the Diocese of Oregon and St. Timothy’s filed a lawsuit “challenging the constitutionality of an ordinance adopted by the Brookings City Council that restricts St. Timothy’s longstanding practice of serving free meals to people in need from their church property.” The lawsuit escalates a dispute TLC reported on in December, … [Read more...] about Church Sues Oregon City Over Homeless Ministry
Archives for January 2022
5 Epiphany, Year C: Fearful Love
SUNDAY’S READINGS | February 6, 2022 Isa. 6:1-8 (9-13) Ps. 138 1 Cor. 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11 We are not here, in this life, to count days and accumulate pleasures, to consume as much as we can for as long as we can in a mindless and empty pursuit of transient and trivial enjoyments. We are not, despite what we are told day and night, merely consumers. Rather, we are called … [Read more...] about 5 Epiphany, Year C: Fearful Love
Trust and Obey
By Michael Smith A Reading from Hebrews 11:1-12 1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible. 4 By faith Abel offered to God a more … [Read more...] about Trust and Obey
Ready for Mercy
By Michael Smith A Reading from Genesis 18:16-33 16 Then the men set out from there, and they looked towards Sodom; and Abraham went with them to set them on their way. 17 The Lord said, “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do, 18 seeing that Abraham shall become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him? 19 No, for I … [Read more...] about Ready for Mercy
To Be Where You Are
By Elizabeth Baumann A Reading from the Gospel of John 6:16-27 16 When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, 17 got into a boat, and started across the lake to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. 18 The lake became rough because a strong wind was blowing. 19 When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on … [Read more...] about To Be Where You Are
Council Roundup: Budget, Russia-Ukraine, LGBTQ+
By Kirk Petersen Executive Council concluded its busy four-day meeting January 27, having passed a two-year budget, a statement of support for Ukraine, and, as reported separately, significant changes to the annual parochial report. Also the council learned that a committee is studying fallback alternatives in the event General Convention cannot be held in person in … [Read more...] about Council Roundup: Budget, Russia-Ukraine, LGBTQ+
When It’s Not Enough
By Elizabeth Baumann A Reading from the Gospel of John 6:1-15 1 After this Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, also called the Sea of Tiberias. 2 A large crowd kept following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing for the sick. 3 Jesus went up the mountain and sat down there with his disciples. 4 Now the Passover, the festival of the Jews, was … [Read more...] about When It’s Not Enough
Racial & Ethnic Data Added to 2022 Parochial Report
By Kirk Petersen Parish priests throughout the church are working toward a March 1 deadline to submit the annual parochial report of membership, attendance, and finances for 2021 -- a task that has grown considerably more complicated because of the pandemic. Meanwhile, Executive Council on January 27 approved an outline of a form for the 2022 report, adding some questions … [Read more...] about Racial & Ethnic Data Added to 2022 Parochial Report