The New York Times had an article this week about Dr Carol Williams, St Paul’s organist in residence, and the civic organist of San Diego. You may recall a vigorous discussion in the city about whether San Diego can afford to pay the organist. Says the NY Times, SAN DIEGO — On the best days, … READ MORE…
This is a wonderful profile of Scott! “Be hopeful, devoted, upright, redeemed, and, most of all, zealous for good deeds.”
When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. … READ MORE…
This is one of several short videos from the Episcopal Church Center in New York, of different Episcopalians describing their experience of Advent. What does Advent mean to you? Advent Greetings: Schuyler Halsey from The Episcopal Church on Vimeo.
The Rev. Marshall Scott is a hospital chaplain in the Diocese of West Missouri. He writes, After spending the better part of a year moving from the Nativity to the feast of Christ the King, in Advent we seem to reverse that process in four weeks. We return in our lessons to the unsettled time … READ MORE…
We’re living in bad economic times. Many of us are struggling, underemployed or jobless. Our politics and civic discourse are badly polarized. We are set against one another. It’s heartwarming, then, to read a story that captures the best of humanity and the season: The young father stood in line at the Kmart layaway counter, … READ MORE…
“God made man in his image, and we have been busy returning the favor,” George Bernard Shaw quipped. As usual, he was right on the money. Take a look at scripture itself for all the proof you need. It is what the literalists like to do. Adam and Eve chat with God as if he’s … READ MORE…
Do you have sites you like to visit during Advent? Trinity Wall Street once again offers an online advent calendar.
The Cathedral Blog celebrated its second year anniversary last month. Here are some blog facts for you: We’ve had: over 22,000 visitors over 300 posts over 70 contributors We average around 15 visitors per day. Our biggest day is Friday (when the e-bulletin comes out), when we may get 50, even 75 visitors. Not many … READ MORE…