This prayer (or Collect) and these scriptures are taken from the Anglican Book of Common Prayer. O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the … Continue reading Daily Office Readings | Week of 4.22.2018
Easter, Part 3: Just Show Up
Rev. Eddie Kirkland, preaching from Acts 3:12-19 and Luke 24:36-38 on April 15, 2018. We discover the miracle of experiencing the presence of Jesus in simply "showing up" to be with people. Subscribe to the Parish Podcast: iTunes / Other
Daily Office Readings | Week of 4.15.2018
This prayer (or Collect) and these scriptures are taken from the Anglican Book of Common Prayer. O God, whose blessed Son made Himself known to His disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold Him in all His redeeming work; who lives and reigns with You, in … Continue reading Daily Office Readings | Week of 4.15.2018
Easter, Part 2: Holy Consolation
Rev. Eddie Kirkland, preaching from John 20:19-31 on April 8, 2018. The first step in Practicing the Presence of Jesus is learning to notice his resurrection words, "Peace be with you" in our everyday life. Subscribe to the Parish Podcast: iTunes / Other
Daily Office Readings | Week of 4.8.2018
This prayer (or Collect) and these scriptures are taken from the Anglican Book of Common Prayer. Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their … Continue reading Daily Office Readings | Week of 4.8.2018
Easter, Part 1: Only The Beginning
Rev. Eddie Kirkland, preaching from Mark 16:1-8 on April 1, 2018. On Easter Sunday, we explore an interesting account of the resurrection in Mark's gospel and discover the amazing truth and responsibility in the Easter story. Subscribe to the Parish Podcast: iTunes / Other
Daily Office Readings | Week of 4.1.2018
This prayer (or Collect) and these scriptures are taken from the Anglican Book of Common Prayer. Almighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord's resurrection, may be raised from the death … Continue reading Daily Office Readings | Week of 4.1.2018
Lent Practices – Holy Saturday – 3.31.2018
THEME:Subtracting Distraction, Gaining Jesus BREATH PRAYER: Jesus, keep me centered at the foot of the cross. CENTERING: When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who was also a disciple of Jesus. He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus; then Pilate ordered it to be given … Continue reading Lent Practices – Holy Saturday – 3.31.2018
Lent Practices – Good Friday – 3.30.2018
THEME:Subtracting Distraction, Gaining Jesus BREATH PRAYER: Jesus, keep me centered at the foot of the cross. CENTERING: So they took Jesus; and carrying the cross by himself, he went out to what is called The Place of the Skull, which in Hebrew is called Golgotha. There they crucified him, and with him two others, one … Continue reading Lent Practices – Good Friday – 3.30.2018
Lent Practices – Maundy Thursday – 3.29.2018
THEME:Subtracting Distraction, Gaining Jesus BREATH PRAYER: Jesus, keep me centered at the foot of the cross. CENTERING: Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the … Continue reading Lent Practices – Maundy Thursday – 3.29.2018