“Almighty God, in whom is no darkness at all: grant me your light perpetually…” William Knight Dear Friends, There is no room for hate, anywhere. In fact, somehow, we’re called to do good, bless those, pray for those, turn the other cheek, give, expecting nothing in return to those who hate us. This is no […]

“Let all that you do be done in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:14 (ESV) Dear Friends, This week we received notice from the Episcopal News Service. Beloved Presiding Bishop Michael Curry is publishing a book of sermons about love! Alleluia! We need to hear and we need to read and we need to see more LOVE! […]

“Everyone should give whatever they have decided in their heart.” 2 Corinthians 9:7 Dear Friends, Recently, I came across the question: “what is the difference between generosity and giving?” Giving is to bestow, to offer, to grant. Generosity, as one author defines is “the virtue of giving good things to others freely and abundantly”. Generosity […]

“You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.”2 Corinthians 9:11 Dear Friends, We’re celebrating God’s great generosity on Sunday! First, we’ll give thanks to God through worship at 8:30 a.m. and then 10:00 a.m. Then, immediately […]

“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on rock.” Matthew 7:24-25 There are […]

Dear ones, I feel so thrilled, blessed, and grateful to be serving at Epiphany for the next four semesters of my journey toward ordination while in seminary! Everyone has been so welcoming to me and made me feel right at home. Thank you for your warm hospitality, your kindness, and your support. I feel like […]

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 Dear Friends, Let’s help those in Wilmington suffering from the devastation of Hurricane Florence. Today, with the help of some leads from all of you, I called several Episcopal Churches in the Wilmington area. Either phone lines were still down, or […]

“Wisdom cries out in the street; in the squares she raises her voice.” Proverbs 1:20-33 Dear Friends: It’s a time of wisdom. Wisdom as interpreted in the New Testament actually suggests we plan ahead; be ready for the unexpected. With Hurricane Florence fast upon our heals, now is the time to batten down the hatches […]

“Jesus left that place and went into the region of Tyre…” Mark 7:24 Dear Friends: Jesus was always on the move. When we think of having a relationship with Jesus Christ, we generally think about intentionally meeting Jesus in worship, on Sunday morning. This Sunday in worship, we’ll learn that Jesus travels from Galilee to […]

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105 Dear Friends: We are a blessed community to grow in the knowledge of God in Christ under the leadership of our Children, Youth and Family Minister, Dana Hale and the amazingly supportive Ministry Team led by Elaine Isner. Along […]