A weekly Rector's Notes Article for Monday June 8, 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYOjWnS4cMY WARNING: Graphic Violence Depicted https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_iLCC-OAKo I have always turned to music during times of stress, anxiety, and even hopelessness. Because of this, music has been constantly playing in my office these past months, and especially the past couple of weeks. Music is important because … Continue reading This is America
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this is hard, and that’s ok
A weekly Rector's Notes article, April 20, 2020 This past Sunday was a powerful reminder to me of the joy I have in being the Rector of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. From online virtual worship from my home with all who were able tuning in and leaving comments throughout the service, to our first virtual … Continue reading this is hard, and that’s ok
anticipating resurrection
A weekly Rector's Notes article for Monday, March 30, 2020 And darkness is a harsh term don't you thinkAnd yet it dominates the things I seeIt seems that all my bridges have been burnedBut you say 'That's exactly how this grace thing works"It's not the long walk home that will change this heartBut the welcome … Continue reading anticipating resurrection
Good Friday Vibes
I have often struggled with the purpose and focus of Good Friday. Good Friday was not part of my experience of Holy Week when I was a kid. When I really began to wrestle with and explore my faith on a deep level, I made Good Friday (and all of Holy Week) a priority to … Continue reading Good Friday Vibes
On Isolation & Holy Week
A weekly Rector's Notes from March 16, 2020 We are truly living in a moment in time that will forever change our understanding of the world, forever alter our sense of community, forever shape how we treat one another whether friend or stranger, coworker or neighbor. With the school closure for 6 weeks, the immediate … Continue reading On Isolation & Holy Week
