Philadelphia Eleven
O God of Persistent Grace, you called the Philadelphia Eleven to the priesthood and granted them courage and boldness to respond,
Read moreO God of Persistent Grace, you called the Philadelphia Eleven to the priesthood and granted them courage and boldness to respond,
Read moreMonday I will begin my sabbatical. The word sabbatical finds its root in the word for rest, sabbath. Sabbaticals can
Read moreCurrently, the icon Jackie writes about below can be found in the Nave above the votive candles. The “Beloved Disciple”
Read moreLord God Almighty, in whose Name the founders of this country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit
Read moreThe reading from 1st Samuel tells us of David’s faith. David’s awareness of and faith in God’s presence, and his
Read moreRight after the Bishop laid hands on my very sweaty head and consecrated me a deacon, he said this prayer:
Read moreAuthor, lay minister, scholar and mystic “It is those who have a deep and real inner life who are best
Read moreThis past Sunday, Rev. Nancy preached on the Mark Gospel reading (Mark 2:23-3:6), where Jesus, facing a man with a withered
Read moreRecently I was reminded, “You don’t do retirement well!” It is true that my time following retirement from Cabarrus County
Read moreOn Pentecost, we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit to the followers of Jesus. While personal, the gift of
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