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From Our Canon Chaplain

From The Rev. Canon John Bolton

Canon Chaplain for Clergy

revjbolton@webtv.net
(404) 402-7599

Since You Were Precious in My Sight

“Since you were precious in My sight, You have been honored, And I have loved you…” (Isaiah 43 : 4) Dear Friends and Colleagues: I believe that over the weeks we have been distanced from one another and from the people of God we have undergone changes in how we view...

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A Season of Rediscovery

‘ A season of rediscovery….. “O God of Peace, you have taught us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, in quietness and confidence shall be our strength…… lift us we pray you to your presence where we may be still and know that you are God…..” BCP 832’ Dear...

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Such Fasting as You Do Today

“Such fasting as you do today will not make your voice heard on high” (Isaiah 58 : 1 – 12) Dear Friends and Colleagues: This passage from Isaiah hit me like a hammer on Ash Wednesday. I said to one of my colleagues afterwards that we should have stopped the service...

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Going Towards the Light

Dear Friends and Colleagues, In early January, I traveled to Charlotte where my grandchildren wanted to celebrate my 80th birthday with me. We had a wonderful time together including very creative birthday cards and an enormous chocolate cake with a gigantic 80 on it...

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Looking Into 2020

Dear Friends and Colleagues, As we enter a new year I want to outline afresh my responsibilities and ministry within the Diocese as Canon Chaplain/Pastor. Overall I continue to assist the Bishop with the pastoral care of ACTIVE clergy and their families. While I have...

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