“For Lent, the Brothers of The Society of Saint John the Evangelist (SSJE) invite you to take on a simple practice that draws on the rhythm and richness of the monastic life – yet fits into your day. “Brother, Give Us a Word” has been helping people to start the day with prayer for over…
February 20, 2022: May God’s words be spoken, may God’s words be heard. Amen. Jesus said, “I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you… Be merciful…do not judge …do not condemn…Forgive.” That is what we just…
Re-scheduled from earlier, this is now happening on the first Sunday of Lent, March 6th. Are you thinking about attending an Episcopal Church and want to know more about it? Are you already attending our parish, and are wanting to be a member and are not sure what that means? Then come to our next…
February 6, 2022: May God’s words be spoken, may God’s words be heard. Amen. Like millions of others, I watched the Opening Ceremonies of the Winter Olympic Games that are now taking place in Beijing China. While smaller than others of these ceremonies, it was still amazing to watch. I am one who prefers the…
Check out this article about our church in the Glen Ridge Paper! Church increases number of parishioners
January 30,2022: May God’s words be spoken, may God’s words be heard. Amen. Well, isn’t that every preacher’s nightmare – like Jesus, you offer a sermon and the people try to throw you off a cliff! Hopefully, that will not be my fate today, or any Sunday. Now, if you have ever been at a…
January 23, 2022: May God’s words be spoken, may God’s words be heard. Amen. There is a thread running through all of these scriptures that we have heard today. Jesus is in the synagogue among others, the people gather at the Water Gate with Ezra in Nehemiah, and St. Paul is writing not to some…
Join in this online Adult Forum on the four canonical gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Mother Diana will cover the parallels between them (and the differences), composition, audience, and more. Each evening will include a mix of presentation and discussion over 90 minutes on Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm-8:30pm. The classes will be on…
May God’s words be spoken, may God’s words be heard. Amen. Back in 2019, when I was on sabbatical (Lordy, it seems a lifetime ago), anyway – I had the opportunity to study at Oxford University in England. One of the classes I took was on Mary Magdalene, one of the disciples of Jesus. We…
