Advent Blessing
From the Church of England’s Online Advent Calendar
General
Tweeting: I’m an EpiscopalianBecause
Do you tweet? From The Lead, Can you say why you are an Episcopalian in less than 140 characters? On the micro-blogging/social media site Twitter, there is an interesting series of posts this week in which all sorts of people are answering the question “I am Episcopalian Because…” You can check out the responses without … READ MORE…
The People’s warden reports
The Chapter of St. Paul’s is analogous to the board of directors and is comprised of lay leaders who are responsible for the management of the Cathedral’s finances and buildings and grounds. Each month, Carol Walsh, Chapter member and People’s Warden, summarizes the “highlights” of the Chapter’s monthly meetings. Here are some notes from the meeting of 20 Nov … READ MORE…
News from Massachusetts
From The Lead at Episcopal Café: Starting Advent 1, clergy of the Diocese of Massachusetts are being given leave by Bishop Thomas Shaw to solemnize same-gender marriages for eligible couples. In a letter posted to the blog Telling Secrets, Bishop Shaw clarifies: Solemnization, in accordance with Massachusetts law, includes hearing the declaration of consent, pronouncing … READ MORE…
Advent Online
In this internet age, there are a number of online Advent calendars with creative ways to acknowledge the season. The Diocese of Washington has a nice one, from which this graphic was taken. For a more traditional style, check out this one from Trinity Wall Street. Let us know what sites you find to mark … READ MORE…
You Can’t Call It Dialing Anymore
In the non-so-thriving town of Augusta, Ohio where I spent a great deal of my youth, we had a telephone of the kind that will be familiar to those of you who remember episodes of “Lassie” on TV. It was a box that hung on the wall in our hall, had a mouthpiece sticking out … READ MORE…
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! We all have much to be thankful for, in our families, friends, and community. Hope yours is a blessed day.
East Meets West
BP and I were on the road again in October, and thanks to the wonders of Google, were able to find a parish for the Sunday. The church we found is called (I kid you not) St Alban’s-by-St-Andrew’s, as it resides right next door to the small Cathedral of St Andrew. It’s a smallish building, … READ MORE…
Invitation to Take a Leap of Faith
This past week (Wednesday November 11th), I celebrated the 2nd anniversary of my Baptism here at St. Paul’s. At the time, it was an inconceivable event in my life that marked me as Christ’s own forever, and set into motion a series of events and experiences that I could never have imagined – First and … READ MORE…
Stewardship Witness
As Scott said, I was asked to talk about why I love St. Paul’s, and I’m going to do that in three short scenes. Last spring, I helped with the baptism class, in which parents and sponsors learn and reflect about the meaning of Baptism. Toward the end of the class, I watched as these … READ MORE…