Instruments of Peace Through the readings and musical selections, this Jazz Service will explore how a commitment to Peace changes everything. We invite you to both contemplation, and action. In Biblical times there were many challenges to peace. Among the last words of wisdom Jesus had for his disciples was this: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give…
December 10, 2023 PEACE, BE STILL In the Episcopal Church, we are in the Church Season of Advent. Advent means “coming.” For the 4 weeks of Advent, we have a blessed opportunity to ponder the miracle of Christ’s coming into our world and each of our lives. Coming first as a humble child, who grows…
Today’s Scriptures for the Fifth Sunday in Lent From The Lectionary Page The Collect Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts…
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Prayer to Breathe Dear Father, Our world is suffering. So many people sick. So many dying drowning in the effects of a tiny, hungry virus. Longing for breath. Drowning first in fear afraid of this tiny destroyer. How dare it attack our beautiful lungs! Families helpless to save loved ones afraid for themselves Will I…
As per Bishop McConnell’s suggestions, (read below) Father Don and Seminarian Will Robbins demonstrate ways to pass less germs while passing the Peace! Take it away, boys! FIST BUMP ELBOW THUMPALTERNATING TOE TAPS
Sunday, Nov. 10 @ 5:00 pm “Tumultuous Times”To whom or what do you turn in tumultuous times? This year, Jazz @ Emmanuel brings you music and meditations related to Decisions — as only Jazz @ Emmanuel can. September 8. Edge of the Water October 13. Ebb and Flow November 10. Tumultuous Times December 8. Being Human…
Are you wondering what it would actually look like to be a recipient of God’s peace? – or know that you are fully loved — and that is enough? (me too!) Well, here is a little self-assessment, written by our wise Vicar. Kind of a digest of basically every sermon, every week. See how many…