“Keep the Sabbath day and treat it as holy…”  Deuteronomy 5:12 Dear Friends: These past several weeks a beloved, faithful soul in the life of Epiphany has lamented over her Sabbath Envy! In her very busy schedule she’s reminded of Meister Eckhart’s words, “God is not found in the soul by adding anything but by […]

“God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.” John 3:16 Dear Friends: This week, I’ve spent a large part of the days in Washington, D.C. with about a thousand other priests/pastors as we participate in the Festival […]

“When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.  And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind…”  Acts 2:1 Dear Friends: We have much to celebrate this Sunday with Pentecost (the birthday of the church), and two baptisms! The Holy Spirit is deeply […]

“While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven.” Luke 24:51 Dear Friends: “Who will say the blessing,” might be a question asked around our Mother’s Day meal time tables this Sunday as we honor our mothers. A blessing is the assurance of God’s favor upon a person, people […]

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding” Proverbs 3:5 Dear Friends: Lately, we’ve been hearing and reading quite a bit about what it means to trust. Merriam Webster’s Dictionary defines trust as: “the belief that someone or something is reliable, good, honest or effective.” Often we look […]

“No testing has overtaken you that is not common to everyone. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to endure it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 Dear Friends: Just about this time a […]

“When he came to his hometown,…the people were surprised and said, ‘Where did he get this wisdom?‘” Matthew 13:54 Dear Friends: Our beloved Lisa Erdeljon will be with us this Sunday, preaching and presiding at both 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. worship. Welcome Lisa home! At the same time, Freddie and I will be in Cape […]

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord.” (Isaiah 55:8) Dear Friends: You will not want to miss this teaching from our gifted resident theologian, John Rybicki Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. Here is a prelude from John introducing The Philosophy of Religion… Philosophy explores the process […]

“You should be known for the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious to God.” 1 Peter 3:4 Dear Friends: This Hump Day message is a day late. I’m sorry for the delay. I’ve been on a silent retreat. This week our Bishop, The Rt. […]

“So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.” John 13:14 Dear Friends: Last night I ducked into the neighborhood spa and quickly got a pedicure. My feet are gross. Getting a pedicure gives me a false hope that maybe my feet might look better […]