Is Our Gratitude Alone Enough? Calvin Lane February 1, 2021 Commentary, Liturgy, The Episcopal Church By Calvin Lane Everyone here is just more than contented to be living and dying in three quarter time. Jimmy Buffet, “Nautical Wheelers” Through bleary eyes, the addict recognizes the wounds he has inflicte... Read More...
The Church or the Family? Calvin Lane December 17, 2020 Catechesis, Commentary, Ecclesiology, Ministry, The Episcopal Church By Calvin Lane There is, arguably, no greater imperative for the Church at this moment than deep formation in the Christian narrative. Everything we do hinges on our story, the story we hold deep within that... Read More...
To hush as the shadows lengthen Calvin Lane October 14, 2020 Commentary, Liturgy, The Episcopal Church By Calvin Lane I am not a good sleeper, a challenge since childhood. I used to watch my younger brother fall blissfully asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow. To this day, falling asleep is terribly hard... Read More...
The Transfiguration: Let’s Have It Twice Calvin Lane August 6, 2020 Bible, Commentary, Liturgy, Ministry, The Episcopal Church By Calvin Lane The Transfiguration — when Jesus takes his inner core of disciples up a mountain and is suddenly bathed in brilliant light and flanked by Moses and Elijah — is important enough, with enough la... Read More...
A House for the Body Calvin Lane July 14, 2020 Commentary, Ecclesiology, The Episcopal Church By Calvin Lane Just to the south of Hyde Park in London lies the upscale neighborhood of Knightsbridge. There you can visit a Rolex boutique before popping into Harrod’s, the self-proclaimed world’s leading ... Read More...
Unintended Blessings of the Pandemic Calvin Lane March 26, 2020 Commentary, Contributors, The Episcopal Church Many of us, in addition to much prayer (and, to be honest, not a little worry), have started to think about some of the potential benefits of this experience of pandemic.
As the waters cover the Sea: Hooker, Baptism, and the Nature of the Church Calvin Lane January 24, 2020 Commentary, Contributors, Ecclesiology, The Episcopal Church During the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, when many of us turn our attention to the twin subjects of ecumenism and ecclesiology, it is helpful to hear a variety of voices on the nature of the church, especially pertaining to baptism.
“What Would You Say You Do Here?” Episcopal Church Governance and Mission Calvin Lane December 17, 2019 Commentary, Contributors, Ecclesiology, The Episcopal Church In a period of undeniable decline among American churches — in the Episcopal Church this can only be described as precipitous decline — everyone in every form of ministry needs to answer directly and unambiguously how their work supports bringing people to Jesus Christ.
