“As you learn more and more how God works, you will learn how to do your work.” (Colossians 1:10 MSG) I recently finished my first semester at
Category: Anglicanism/Episcopal Church
On the theological paradox of ecclesiastical authority in the Episcopal Church
“In the Episcopal Church, priests take vows to follow the counsel of their bishops and to live and teach the doctrines of the Church BUT are also called to help people live into the life and teachings of Jesus who was anything but deferential to institutional religious authority.”
Opening weekend at Bexley Seabury
This weekend I began an M.Div. program at Bexley Seabury Seminary in Chicago. My path to this program has been somewhat unconventional. I’m in my
Mutual ministry in the Episcopal Church: opportunities and possibilities
“The trend in Mainline Christianity membership is currently one of decline, not growth. While the community parish priest is the traditional model in Episcopal congregations, it will likely become more and more difficult to sustain, especially in smaller communities. This makes for exciting opportunities and possibilities.”
The beatitudes and kindness on social media
“How might our contribution to social media be used to uplift and edify instead of tear down and demonize?”
The importance of worship and liturgy in the modern world
Episode 4 of the Way of Love podcast from the Episcopal Church and Presiding Bishop Michael Curry was released this week. In it, Bishop Curry
