You may feel that the pledge or gift is “in” and that the whole, long process of cultivating and then asking for the gift is over; but you are wrong. In a way, it has only just begun.
“What they got was like an electric shock going through the congregation, or maybe it was a jolt from the Holy Spirit, showing up early for Pentecost and deciding to make this wedding day something completely different and unforgettable.”
This love, which we have seen in Jesus Christ and in which we share through the Holy Spirit, can change our world
“I have devoted my energies to the study of the scriptures, observing monastic discipline, and singing the daily services in church; study, teaching, and writing have always been my delight.”
It was quite the whirlwind week for the PB
In a letter to the Diocese of Virginia, published on the diocesan website today, the Rt. Rev. Shannon S. Johnston, XIII Bishop of Virginia, stated that the ongoing search for a second bishop suffragan has come to an end without an election.
At a time when church attendance is in decline and use of technology throughout everyday life is increasing, the Church of England is capitalizing on the virtual assistant trend by launching a new skill on Amazon Alexa.
“I set aside my wisdom and my intellect to rest in the newness of a fresh beginning, a brand new moment with God.”
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s appearance alongside Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby at events before and after last Saturday’s royal wedding underscores the strength of continuing Communion relationships.