“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not let them be afraid.” [John 14:27 NRSV] Monday, February 28 was my final day as Acting Bishop of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod of the ELCA. It wasContinueContinue reading “SHALOM”
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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]ContinueContinue 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 priestContinueContinue reading “FAITH OVERCOMES ADVERSITY – ALEXANDER CRUMMELL”
Walking Together in Faith 