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Springfield Elects New Jersey Priest as Next Bishop

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

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

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