Disciples, Apostles, and Saints! Each year, we gather as a congregation for a meeting that includes everyone. We call it simply, the Annual Meeting, which, frankly, is a little on-the-nose if you ask me. We are obligated by canons of the church and by state and federal law to have a …
A Word: Baptism and our common story
Jesus brings us all inEpiphany 1C | Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 A few weeks ago, we gathered for the last Sunday of preparation before the Christmas season: when we greened the church, we cloved oranges, decorated trees, feasted on sumptuous foods, and sang for our figgy pudding. There is lovely …
After the Storm
Disciples, Apostles, and Saints! I was watching the weather reports from Lake Junaluska, North Carolina, just west of Asheville. It was in the fifties through the weekend, hitting sixty on Monday before dipping into a chilly New Year’s night for us. Light snow fell, making the tight roads in …
