By Egan Millard Episcopal News Service St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Edgartown, Massachusetts – a summer resort town on Martha’s Vineyard – was thrust into the national spotlight after taking in 48 migrants who were unexpectedly dropped off on the island on Sept. 14. For almost two days, the small parish provided shelter to the migrants – including some children – who … [Read more...] about Martha’s Vineyard Church Hosts 48 Surprise Venezuelan Guests
Archives for September 16, 2022
Queen’s Witness Inspires Australians
By Robyn Douglass Australian Anglicans are mourning not only their head of state, but a woman whose public expression of her faith was an example to the nation. Queen Elizabeth II visited Australia 16 times in her 70-year reign, and worship at the nearest available cathedral was always a feature of a royal visit. At the very least, it gave Australians another opportunity … [Read more...] about Queen’s Witness Inspires Australians
Who Are We Living For?
By Christin Ditchfield Lazo A Reading from the Gospel of John 12:36b-43 36b After Jesus had said this, he departed and hid from them. 37 Although he had performed so many signs in their presence, they did not believe in him. 38 This was to fulfill the word spoken by the prophet Isaiah: “Lord, who has believed our message, and to whom has the arm of the Lord been … [Read more...] about Who Are We Living For?