WHERE’S THE PASTOR?

John said to [Jesus], “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.” But Jesus said, “Do not stop him; for no one who does a deed of power in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me.[Mark 9:38-39]Continue reading "WHERE’S THE PASTOR?"

SEPTEMBER 14 – THE HOLY CROSS

And the Lord said to Moses, “Make a poisonous serpent, and set it on a pole; and everyone who is bitten shall look at it and live.” So Moses made a serpent of bronze, and put it upon a pole; and whenever a serpent bit someone, that person would look at the serpent of bronze and live.[Numbers 21:8-9]Continue reading "SEPTEMBER 14 – THE HOLY CROSS"

FAITH OVERCOMES ADVERSITY – ALEXANDER CRUMMELL

Many will praise his understanding;it will never be blotted out.His memory will not disappear,and his name will live through all generations.Nations will speak of his wisdom,and the congregation will proclaim his praise.[Sirach 39:9-10] Alexander Crummell This Sunday, September 12, many Episcopal parishes will celebrate the life and legacy of Alexander Crummell, the first African-American priestContinue reading "FAITH OVERCOMES ADVERSITY – ALEXANDER CRUMMELL"