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…
“Dare to Hope”
“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” 1 Peter 3:15b The thought of my suffering and…
Preparing for Diocesan Convention
In just a few short weeks, our 47th Diocesan Convention will convene. After two long years of the COVID-19 pandemic, our Convention theme this year is “Bringing Our Weariness and…
A “Call” for Dicipleship
A nationwide poll commissioned by the Episcopal Church in 2021-22 revealed that 84% of all Americans (religious and non-religious combined) believe Jesus to be an important spiritual figure. In…
Uncommon Common Prayer
Patricia and I attended Holy Eucharist at St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, today. St. Paul’s is a glorious edifice-some say Christopher Wren’s crowning magnum opus. It is inspiring.It is also…
“Communion”
“Communion” “Whenever we face another, we see a reflection of God’s infinite love and glory.” “[The] church catholic declares that life is sacred and all persons are worthy of respect and…
“The View From Lambeth” & “We Are Here”
“The View from Lambeth” That is a misleading title. Although Patricia and I have made it to the Lambeth Conference, the conference is no longer hosted or housed at Lambeth…
