By Kirk Petersen The Diocese of Springfield has elected a New Jersey priest and former police officer to serve as the XII Bishop of Springfield. The Very Rev. Brian K. Burgess has served since 2005 as rector of 164-year-old Christ Church in Woodbury, New Jersey, a couple of miles directly south of Philadelphia. The "Very" in his title reflects that he is dean of the Woodbury … [Read more...] about Springfield Elects New Jersey Priest as Next Bishop
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Episcopal Leaders Discuss Church’s Role in Society
By Episcopal News Service Leaders of The Episcopal Church gathered Dec. 9 on Zoom for a webinar elaborating on their views of the church’s place in society. Given the massive social upheaval over the past two years in the United States, the “Work of the Church” webinar was presented as a chance to take stock of how the church has changed and where it is going. Listing a … [Read more...] about Episcopal Leaders Discuss Church’s Role in Society
A “Good” Reputation
By David Baumann A Reading from Revelation 3:1-6 1 “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars: “I know your works; you have a name for being alive, but you are dead. 2 Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is at the point of death, for I have not found your works perfect in the sight of … [Read more...] about A “Good” Reputation
A Love Song
By David Baumann A Reading from Psalm 119:25-48 Daleth 25 My soul cleaves to the dust; give me life according to your word. 26 I have confessed my ways, and you answered me; instruct me in your statutes. 27 Make me understand the way of your commandments, that I may meditate on your marvelous works. 28 My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to … [Read more...] about A Love Song
Living Church Foundation Elects New Leaders
[column size=three_quarter position=first ]By Amber Noel The Living Church Foundation gathered for its annual meeting via Zoom October 28, 2021. Four new board members and eight new members were elected to the Foundation. New board members include: Kathleen Alexander (Potomac, Md.), consultant and former chair of the Board of Trustees for the Washington International … [Read more...] about Living Church Foundation Elects New Leaders
Judgment Calls
By James Cornwell A Reading from the Gospel of Matthew 22:15-22 15 Then the Pharisees went and plotted to entrap him in what he said. 16 So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and teach the way of God in accordance with truth, and show deference to no one; for you do not regard people with partiality. 17 … [Read more...] about Judgment Calls
Author and Giver of Love
From “Prayer for Friends” (ca. 1070-1080) I pray you, good and gracious God, for those who love me for your sake and whom I love in you. And I pray more earnestly for those whom you know love me and whom I do most truly love. I am not doing this, Lord, as being righteous and free from sin, but as one urged on by some kind of love for others. So love them, you Source of love, … [Read more...] about Author and Giver of Love
Treasure in the Field
All Souls' Day By Ken Asel A Reading from the Gospel of Matthew 13:44-52 44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls; 46 on finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all … [Read more...] about Treasure in the Field