The Very Rev. Brian K Burgess currently is rector of a church in New Jersey.
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Episcopal Leaders Discuss Church’s Role in Society
“I hate to paint a bleak picture, but there’s been trouble in the land,” Presiding Bishop Michael Curry said.
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 […]
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 […]
Living Church Foundation Elects New Leaders
The Foundation publishes The Living Church.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]