Disciples, Apostles, and Saints! It is wonderful to be back, to be welcomed and supported by such a loving and generous community! After three months of Sabbatical, it is a time of joy and grace to prepare for reunion, to be among friends again. The experience is also quite overwhelming. As I …
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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 …
Independence
Disciples, Apostles, and Saints! As hundreds of Episcopalians from all over the country (and beyond!) gathered in Louisville last week, I doubt many felt completely alone. Even my friend, Layla, who wore disappointment like sackcloth for the Palestinian people knew that her aspirations were …
