faith, Jesus, and a conversation on the road
A weekly Rector's Notes Article, December 30, 2019 I have never made a New Year Resolution before. I have (sometimes, likely not often enough) engaged in a very devoted Lenten Practice. I've made life changes based on events throughout my life, but I have never made a New Year Resolution. Perhaps it's the little bit … Continue reading resolution
A weekly Rector's Notes Article, December 16, 2019 Are we supposed to like the song "Baby, It's Cold Outside" or not? I write that first line somewhat tongue in cheek, but I think it points to something that we do struggle with, particularly in this season of Christmas: life, especially life in 2019 heading full-speed … Continue reading it's complicated
A weekly Rector's Notes article, December 2, 2019 I'm writing my rector's notes this morning after working at the First Christian Severe Weather Shelter from 4am-morning close at 7:30am. It was certainly interesting to hold the thought of Advent, the "slow down & quiet", the "rest, connection, & preparation", that we have talked about through … Continue reading Advent: Day by Day
A Rector's Notes Article for Monday November 18, 2019 The First Sunday of Advent falls on December 1 this year, which is also the Sunday immediately following Thanksgiving. The way the calendar falls this year, it will be tempting to see the month of December as a sprint to the finish line of Christmas, especially … Continue reading Slow down, quiet, it’s Advent
A weekly Rector's Notes Article, November 11, 2019 This year, our vestry set two goals for us to accomplish together as a parish. The first goal we have met and exceeded with great passion and enthusiasm: strengthening and growing our ministries to those on the margins, especially the homeless. We have continued our youth severe … Continue reading Care taking of each other
