“Spiritual Gifts”
This Sunday is the Day of Pentecost, the festal celebration of the descent of the Holy Spirit, sent as promised by Jesus, to transform humankind into the body of Christ,…
“Trust”
This Sunday, the Second Sunday of Easter, we will hear the story of Thomas, who unfortunately seems to be forever associated with doubting. He is the original “Doubting Thoms.” It is…
“Easter Comes to the Wilderness”
“[As] he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice came from heaven,…
“Wishing to See Jesus”
“Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir, we wish…
“Lenten Love”
February 14 is Ash Wednesday this year. It is also Valentine’s Day, which at first strikes one as a rather odd pairing. I have enjoyed all the Valentine’s Day/Lent memes…
“Worship Leaders and Laity can Officiate Ash Wednesday Liturgy”
The rubrics of the Book of Common Prayer state clearly that the service of Ash Wednesday, including the imposition of ashes, may be led by a lay reader (Worship Leader). …
” A Case for Love”
With very little fanfare and publicity, “A Case for Love,” a film based on the writings and message of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, was released for only one day and…
A Case for Love – Save the Date: January 23, 2024
Creating Positive Change Virginia Theological Seminary is proud to be a supporting partner of A Case for Love. With society more divided than ever, issues such as a loss…
“By Another Road”
I am attending the Province VIII House of Bishops meeting in Los Angeles this week and am writing this article on January 4, the Eleventh Day of Christmas. Tomorrow, obviously,…
“Away in a Manger”
Whether you are a fan of the William Kirkpatrick setting titled “Cradle Song” that appears in our hymnal (and the hymnals of the Church of England and the Anglican Church…
