On the morning of November 8, 2013, Super Typhoon Haiyan made landfall in the central Philippines, causing widespread damage and knocking out power and communications lines. Episcopal Relief & Development’s local partner, the Episcopal Church in the Philippines, is working with the National Council of Churches in the Philippines on a coordinated response under the […]
O Lord, bless your children throughout your church, whether they worship as we do or not, whether they look as we do or not, whether they live as we do or not, so that we may not weary in doing what is right. We give thanks to you, Lord, and call upon your name. […]
May our fears and anxieties be transfigured with your good hope, As we live in you, God of the living May our consciousness reflect your enlightenment, As we live in you, God of the living May we search for those qualities in others that we wish for ourselves As we live in you, […]
Forward Movement is pleased to announce the release of Twelve Days of Christmas Cards, created by the Brothers of the Society of Saint John the Evangelist. Each of the twelve cards includes a stunning photo of an iconic image on one side, and a brief meditation on Faith, Peace, Gratitude and nine more seasonal themes on the other. These business-sized […]
For your church, which collects the wisdom and lessons of the past, for our understanding and communal sharing of your love in service to others. DEAR GOD, WITH GRATITUDE FOR YOUR CONSTANT LOVE, WE PRAY For Peace in the world, that comes from hope in each heart to know your love and pass it to […]
Emmanuel is now flying the pride flag (weather permitting) along with many businesses in Eastsound. Here is a wonderful explanation of what a pleasant surprise this was for a new parishioner that was originally posted on the Integrity blog on September 27. 3,730 miles is the distance from my hometown in Puerto Rico to […]
May we humble ourselves in the knowledge that Your righteousness is more important than being right. Lord, as you call upon us, let us call upon you. May we see an aspect of You and Your Son in everyone, especially [read names on prayer list] Lord, as you call upon us, let us call upon […]
All Hallow’s Eve, All Saints, and All Souls Day is a three day period to remind us that so much of the goodness and light we experience comes from those who have run the race before us. In the three days of this remembrance season, we recall that we stand on the shoulders of saintly […]
[Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs press release] The Task Force for Re-Imagining the Episcopal Church (TREC) has posted its Engagement Kit and invites input and comments from Episcopalians. The Engagement Kit is located here. TREC member the Rev. Craig Loya explained, “This process is designed to continue to engage the church at all levels […]
The staff and community of St George’s Church in the heart of Baghdad have long been in the midst of some of the worst sectarian violence and terrorism in the Middle East. However in recent days there have been horrifying, almost daily, terrorist attacks throughout the country, killing many and wounding hundreds more. Bishop Michael […]