From Our Rector’s Pen
Thoughts, helpful articles, historical information, encouragement – all from our Rector.
Rogation Sunday
Ever heard of Rogation Sunday? Neither had I. But it seems rather apropos for our current situation. I invite you to read a bit for your own edification and prayer: https://anglicancompass.com/rogation-days-a-rookie-anglican-guide/?ck_subscriber_id=788511201 God's...
A Letter Concerning the Death of George Floyd and So Many Others.
To the Clergy of the Anglican Church in North America, I am writing to commend the letter below written by Bishops Jim Hobby, Todd Hunter, Stewart Ruch, and Steve Wood regarding the recent killing of George Floyd in Minnesota. I ask that you reach out to the...
Pentacost
Tomorrow we celebrate Pentecost, the Jewish feast during which the Holy Spirit was poured out on the first followers of Jesus. I commend to you this video produced by CMJ which gives the biblical background to Pentecost: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cS8Q-EYik0...
Fasting and Prayer – a call from Archbishop Foley Beach
Dear Friends in Christ,Our Archbishop has called for fasting and prayer over a week of time, interceding for God's mercy in our nation. In case you did not get his message, a portion is reprinted below.Lord, in your mercy...Jim+Sisters and brothers, I am asking you to...
Irish Blessing
I pray that you each are abiding in Christ and well this day. This powerful and heartening video was passed on to me through Austin. It is particularly apropos as we sang this same hymn yesterday. https://youtu.be/TascsWZPj8U
A Biblical Framework for Addressing Racism
Sam Ferguson, now pastor of The Falls Church Anglican, has written a helpful article regarding the present troubles of our country. I encourage you to read it. A BIBLICAL FRAMEWORK FOR ADDRESSING RACISMThe Rev. Sam Ferguson, Rector, The Falls Church It’s wise, in a...