Pentecost 20201 Bishop Duncan
Dear Sisters in Christ,The Season of Pentecost is upon us. It is the “long season” in the Church’s year and will last until the 4 weeks of the Advent Season preceding Christmas. At one time this season was referred to as the Trinity Season. Pentecost references the Holy Spirit coming down upon the Apostles and their empowerment as Disciples to preach and teach the Gospel of the Risen Lord Jesus to all people “…even to the ends of the earth!”The Gospel challenges all of us to not only proclaim the Gospel but also to live it out in our lives. How might we share, invite, visit, include others...
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Alleluia, Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!On this most holy day, we rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus who destroyed death and brought to us new life.Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life, those who believe in me, even though they die will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.” John 11:25-26Almighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened the gate of everlasting life; Grant that we, who celebrate with joy this day of the Lord’s resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by your...
Read MoreEaster Message from Bishop Duncan
“ALLELUIA!” “CHRIST IS RISEN!” “THE LORD IS RISEN INDEED!” “ALLELUIA!” Dear Sisters in Christ,Central to our faith is that “Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again!” In the early Church it was dangerous to be a follower of Jesus. Christians were often persecuted, enslaved and executed for sport and amusement. That the faith survived is testament to those who believed and risked everything that we could ever imagine.We give thanks for those who, nevertheless, witnessed to their faith and preached the Gospel that we now are called to share. These were the Saints known to us...
Read MoreMary Magdalene Fund Easter Ingathering
But whoever has been forgiven little loves little. “Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” The Mary Magdalene Fund supports the operations, work, and mission of The Episcopal Community. The name of the Fund was chosen because Mary Magdalene was the first to spread the news of the Risen Christ. Funds may be used to provide services, materials, and communications that exceed the regular budget; to help with expenses of providing retreats, workshops and annual meetings; to defray costs of providing services at General Convention of The Episcopal Church, and to help...
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