SETTING OUR HOPE ON CHRIST

In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance, having been destined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to his counsel and will, so that we, who were the first to set our hope on Christ, might live for the praise of his glory. [Ephesians 1:11-12] On a chilly evening InContinueContinue reading “SETTING OUR HOPE ON CHRIST”

PASTORAL LETTER FROM BISHOP ALLENDE ON THE SUPREME COURT RULING

There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus. [Galatians 3:28] Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As you are already aware, on Friday, June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court of the United StatesContinueContinue reading “PASTORAL LETTER FROM BISHOP ALLENDE ON THE SUPREME COURT RULING”

HE ASCENDED INTO HEAVEN

…as they were watching, [Jesus] was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight.[Acts 1:9] The first time I preached a sermon on the Ascension of our Lord was ten years ago, on May 5, 2005. The ministerial association that I was a part of held an ecumenical Ascension service each yearContinueContinue reading “HE ASCENDED INTO HEAVEN”