“Advent Darkness is Light to See”
It had been a while since I drove the Parks Highway from Anchorage to Fairbanks in November. But that is what I found myself doing Sunday the 13th. I left St. David’s…
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. I Chronicles 16:34
Next week we celebrate Thanksgiving Day. I have always enjoyed Thanksgiving Day. Any holiday that has as its primary act of celebration eating a big meal then taking a nap…
Kindness and Gratitude
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Colossians 3:12 Hard to believe that it is only two weeks from Thanksgiving…
“Who Will Be The Next Presiding Bishop?” and more
At the end of October, I attended a meeting of the Joint Nomination Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB). It is an honor to be serving with…
“Who Will Be The Next Presiding Bishop?” , And More
“Who Will Be The the Next Presiding Bishop?” As October comes to a close, I find myself in Baltimore, MD attending a meeting of the Joint Nomination Committee for the…
Training Ministers for Interior Communities
Friday and Saturday this week, I am excited to be part of a training program with ministers from our Interior Deanery Communities. Lay Ministers and church leaders from Tanacross, Circle,…
Mark Boesser
I received word that our brother, Mark Boesser, died peacefully on October 12th. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. Arrangements are in process for the celebration of…
Be It Resolved…… The 47th Diocesan Convention
This edition of the eNews is filled with important information and results from the business of the 47th Diocesan Convention that took place September 29 through October 1 in Anchorage. We accomplished…
“A Call to the Diocese of Alaska”
I call on all Episcopalians in Alaska and all Episcopal communities and congregations in the Diocese of Alaska to renewal and growth in discipleship through the Five Marks of Mission.…
“Support for St. Paul’s, Graying & the West Coast of Alaska”
Thank you to everyone who has expressed interest in helping our Alaska communities recover from recent catastrophes. As of Sunday afternoon, I had reports from most of our “Episcopal” Arctic…
