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Gift

Gift

  Jesus is baptized then, “he is led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness.” His baptism gift was knowing he was God’s own and God was pleased in him. The best part of his baptism gift was the gift he found in his wilderness. Wildernesses come to all of us....

Statement on Methodist LGBTQIA+ Vote

On February 26, 2019, a Special Session of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church meeting in St. Louis adopted a proposal to strengthen the enforcement of prohibitions against gay and lesbian clergy and same-sex marriages. Bishop...
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  The Pilgrims came from England for “The New World” in 1620.  In 1619, “…20 and odd Negroes….” arrived in what would become Virginia.  Abducted, enslaved and transported they were brought to the “The New World” from their homeland of Angola.  Captain William...

Go! Summit: Racial Healing in a Changing World

The Global Missions’ annual Go! Summit on February 16 explored racial reconciliation and healing on a local and global level. Held at the Cathedral of St. Philip, this one-day event featured speakers, panel discussions, and breakout sessions, using the companion...

United Thank Offering

It is time to Express our thanks in the various ways our parishes choose.  The Blue Box was created to remind us to give thanks daily and for all things.  A Blue Box placed anywhere can serve as a visual reminder to offer blessings large and small.  It...

Enemies

When we gather on Sunday we say to each other, “Peace be with you.” Because that phrase demands action, we reach out for one another. Hands offered. Smiling. Sometimes hugging. In that moment we’re responding to God’s ongoing peace initiative. In that moment we’re...

Happening 71: Love Unstoppable

Happening is a Christian experience presented by teenagers, for teenagers with the help of clergy and lay adult leadership. It seeks to achieve this purpose by bringing young persons and adults to fuller personal knowledge of and relationship with the Lord Jesus...

Be an Everyday Hero

You can provide invaluable service to children in your local community by volunteering as a Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)!CASA volunteers are everyday heroes from all walks of life who advocate for the well-being of children in foster care by giving them a...