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Forgiveness, Repentance, Reconciliation & Grace

October 4, 2019

This week we have seen circulating around the internet the footage of Brandt Jean offering his forgiveness to Amber Guyger, the woman who murdered his brother Botham.

The Two Thousand Year-Old Book Club, or Why Bible Study Matters

September 7, 2019

A lot of people think Episcopalians have no real relationship with Scripture. Because we have historically spent more time with our prayer books than our bibles, there is a misperception that we do not value Scripture or at least the the Bible is subordinate to our prayer books and therefore not central to our faith.

“Remember, I am with you always…”

August 30, 2019

“Remember,” Jesus says at the end of Matthew’s Gospel – his final words to his disciples – “Remember, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” And that is a promise – a promise to remember always, to hold on to, amidst the changes which are all around us. What doesn’t change is God’s faithfulness. -Br. Geoffrey Tristram, SSJE

And We’re Off!

August 23, 2019

Tonight and tomorrow—Friday through Saturday—your vestry and I are out at Claggett Camp and Conference Center to eat, pray, and plan together for the coming program year.

Tending the Holy

August 16, 2019

This past Sunday we did some planning and training together in the sanctuary for our various lay ministries in worship. Today I want to discuss particularly the work of the greeters/ushers, and acolytes/servers.

We should at all times, and in all places, give thanks to thee, O Lord…

August 9, 2019

But for planning purposes we must decide on specific times to come together to offer our thanks and praise to God as a community in our beloved Trinity Church.

Consider the Lilies

August 2, 2019

Many thanks to everyone who has responded to my letter last week about changing our worship schedule. My door, inbox, and ears are still open, and I hope more of you will feel free to ask questions, share concerns, and offer suggestions.

The Times They are a-Changin’

July 26, 2019

Aside from sporting pink hair, I am not a person naturally drawn to rash action. I have ever been a late-bloomer, slow-mover, and moderate thinker. Anyone among my friends and family will tell you that in my private life I sometimes suffer from “choice paralysis” as a result of prolonged deliberation.

Something to think about: slow down!

July 19, 2019

This is probably not the first thing you expected to hear from your new Priest-in-Charge. An unusual amount of activity going on at Trinity for a parish in the height of summer. The energy and excitement here are palpable, and it’s great! I suppose there is something invigorating about that “new priest smell” that’s got everybody buzzing,

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