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A Hump Day Message: What is Exegesis?

by Epiphany Communications

February 12, 2025 Exegesis by parishioner Dick Fichter with assistance from Rev. Dina Background Last time we discussed the NRSV (New Revised Standard Version) of the Bible and how groups of scholars, clergy, laity, committees, etc. made the decisions to arrive at the content of the NRSV. This made me wonder: What techniques did they use […]

A Hump Day Message: Bible Translations, cont.

by Epiphany Communications

February 5, 2025 Translations of the Bible, continued by parishioner Dick Fichter with assistance from Rev. Dina The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible Last time we referenced the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible in our discussion.  I use the Oxford annotated version which contains detailed footnotes and explanations which I find very helpful […]

A Hump Day Message: Bible Translations

by Epiphany Communications

January 29, 2025 Translations of the Bible by parishioner Dick Fichter with assistance from Rev. Dina The Geneva Bible When I was looking into translations of psalms, I came across the Breeches Bible. This stopped me in my tracks. What is the breeches Bible all about?Officially known as the Geneva Bible, this translation is referred to as the […]

A Hump Day Message: Remember he Annual Meeting Sunday!

by Epiphany Communications

January 22, 2025 Join for the meeting and stay after for a fantastic egg casserole brunch! Slate of vestry nominees With deep gratitude we will be saying thank you and discharging from duty two members of our vestry who have served faithfully and well in the last three years. And we will be voting in […]

A Hump Day Message: The Psalms: Its Five Books

by Epiphany Communications

January 15, 2025 The Psalms: Its Five Booksby parishioner Dick Fichter with assistance from Rev. Dina Last week’s Hump Day Message gave an introduction to the Psalms. This week we take closer look at its five books. The five books of the psalter contain the following grouping of psalms: 1–41, 42–72, 73–89, 90–106, 107–150.  If […]

A Hump Day Message: The Psalms: An Introduction

by Epiphany Communications

January 8, 2025 The Psalms: An Introductionby parishioner Dick Fichter with assistance from Rev. Dina One Sunday during the service in Advent, we recited a psalm by alternative verses. The Lectionary in the Book of Common Prayer indicates the psalms to be read each Sunday of the three-year lectionary cycle along with the lessons to be […]

A Hump Day Message: Happy New Year!

by Epiphany Communications

January 1, 2025 Happy New Year! From the Hump Day Camel and friends from Epiphany, we wish you a blessed new year! Hope and LoveAll winterthe blue heronslept among the horses.I do not knowthe custom of herons,do not knowif the solitary habitis their way,or if he listened forsome missing one—not knowing eventhat was what he […]

A Hump Day Message: Merry Christmas!

by Epiphany Communications

December 25, 2024 Merry Christmas! From the Hump Day Camel and friends from Epiphany, may you experience the wonder and joy of this Christmastide. Then, may you be moved to begin the work of Christmas: to generously share the love that is at the root of that wonder and joy to the pockets of the […]

A Hump Day Message: Advent, Blue Christmas, and Christmastide

by Epiphany Communications

December 18, 2024 Advent, Blue Christmas, and Christmastide This coming Sunday is the final Sunday of Advent. It is a season of anticipation, watchful anticipation, and preparation. One of my favorite prayers goes like this: for what was, for what is, and for what will be, give thanks to God. I wonder if in the rush […]

A Hump Day Message: With and Without Shelter

by Epiphany Communications

December 11. 2024 With and Without Shelter Sunday night we opened our doors to people in need of shelter. We will have guests revisiting from last year and new ones throughout the week. We have been privileged to offer a place for our guests to come and receive a warm meal, conversation, and a quiet […]