“The Season of Advent is 4 Sundays. This year, be sure to celebrate ALL 4”
One of my family’s traditions starting from as far back in my childhood memories as I can recall is the joy of opening an “Advent Calendar” every morning in anticipation…
“It is Very Meet, Right, and Our Bounden Duty”
For fans of the Rite I liturgy of Holy Eucharist, the title of this article will likely bring a smile. It is, of course, a portion of the introduction to the…
“Healing Work”
I am writing this article from a hotel in Seattle where I am meeting with the Episcopal Church’s Commission on Resolution A127: a resolution for “Telling the Truth about The…
“Praying for Peace”
“Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is hatred, let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith;…
“Post Convention Message”
A big thank you to Holy Trinity, Juneau, and the many volunteers from St. Brendan’s who provided wonderful hospitality for Diocesan Convention. Let us be outposts of hope for a…
“On to Juneau for Diocesan Convention”
Looking forward to our annual Diocesan Family Reunion next week in Juneau. I am praying for safe travel for all and for a spirit of joy, wonder, and wisdom to…
“A Church of Goodness and Mercy in a Mean World”
At my ordination as your bishop, Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori presented me with a small, framed quotation from Archbishop Dom Helder Camara. It hangs on the wall of my…
“Come Labor On”
“Almighty God, you have so linked our lives one with another that all we do affects, for good or ill, all other lives: So guide us in the work we…
“This Fragile Earth Our Island Home”
I write this from Kotzebue where I am preparing to depart for Pt. Hope and a gathering of the Arctic Coast Deanery. It will be wonderful to see our Arctic Coast…
“Searching for a Presiding Bishop”
The term of office for the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church is 9 years. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s term will end at the 81st General Convention next year, 2024,…
