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Lenten Thoughts 2019
When I think of Lent, I think of daffodils. To bloom, daffodils must have a period of quiet (twelve to sixteen weeks) underground in the silent, cool darkness. During that time, a daffodil slowly develops roots as it takes in nutrients from the soil. It then goes dormant, resting, before beginning the inner formation of…
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Walking the Way of Love
Join our Presiding Bishop as he discusses “The Way of Love” Click here to learn more and begin your journey.
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Christmas Message to The Episcopal Community 2018
Beloved in Christ, I send each of you in the Episcopal Community greetings and my prayers for a blessed Christmas Season. As Christians we gather on Christmas to celebrate the birth of Jesus who was born in a stable because there was no room in the Inn. As disciples of Jesus we take time during…
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Advent: A time to prepare
Greetings from The Rt. Rev. Philip Duncan We are about to enter the Advent Season: a time to prepare for the celebration when we will remember God coming into His creation as one of us. Advent is a time of getting ready for the birth of Christ Jesus our Lord. For many of us, it…
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General Convention 79 – Austin, TX
July 4 – 11, 2018 Join us as we gather to serve The Episcopal Church. We will participate in the ECW Triennial. Nancy Young, National President and Patti Joy Posan, National Vice President, will lead a workshop at Triennial, “Wake Up! See! Hear! Share!” On July 8th we will gather for our Annual Meeting and…
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Alleluia! Christ is Risen! The Lord is Risen indeed! Alleluia!
I have been on my Lenten journey toward the Easter Event, and this year I have found it harder not to take short cuts or “get on with it.” Well the journey is almost over and finished or not, Easter will arrive. It is all but time to proclaim “Christ is risen!” “The Lord is…
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Holy Week 2016 – Lectionary
PALM SUNDAY LECTIONARY ISAIAH 50: 4-9 The prophet receives his assignment from God every morning, which he dutifully teaches to God’s people. Question: What have God’s prophets taught you? Are you willing to trust them? PHILIPPIANS 2: 5-11 Paul calls us to a life of humility in the service of our Lord and Savior Jesus.…
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The Circle of Leadership
Beckwith Conference Center, Fairhope, ALJanuary 15-18, 2016 The keynote speaker for this gathering is The Rev. Becca Stevens. Becca is many things…an author, speaker, social entrepreneur, founder and president of Thistle Farms and Magdalene House. Thistle Farms is a powerful community of women who have survived prostitution, trafficking and addiction. Magdalene is a private residential rehab…
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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry to preach at wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
[Anglican Communion News Service] Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will preach at next weekend’s wedding of Prince Henry of Wales – more informally referred to as Prince Harry – and the U.S. actress Meghan Markle, Kensington Palace announced May 12. Prince Harry, the grandson of Queen Elizabeth and sixth in line to the throne, will…
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The Season of Pentecost
The Day of Pentecost Today we mark Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit among the apostles and followers of Jesus. Celebrated 50 days after Easter (including the day of Easter itself), the name of the holiday comes from the Greek Pentēkostē, which literally means “the 50th day.” The events of the day are foretold…