Eternal God, may the leaders of your church, especially our Presiding Bishop Michael, our Bishop Greg and our priests Berto and Hugh, remember that You do not desire sacrifices yet forgive our transgressions, so they may inspire us to defend the orphan and plead for the widow. You preserve us from trouble. Eternal God, may […]
No Spiritual Formation meeting until November 21, after the retreat with Wendy. The new book for our study starting on November 21. We will be reading Addison Hodges Hart’s The Ox-Herder and the Good Shepherd: Finding Christ on the Buddha’s Path. The Ten Ox-Herding Pictures, produced by the twelfth-century Chinese Zen master Kakuan Shien, trace […]
Lector: Oh Great Mystery, Creator of All, how our souls long to know you. Help us to see you in every face, in every tree, in every fallen leaf and drop of rain. We rejoice in your creation and praise your name as the psalmist did, so long ago. How dear to us is your […]
Dear Lord, God of all You are the Alpha and Omega of our lives. In this time of our deep concern for the world, we pray. Teach us to boldly follow the example of Jesus, our savior. You are my God. My time is in your hands. Lead me to use it in service, as […]
Lector: Precious Lord, the works of your hands are faithfulness and justice. Let the songs your people sing praise the marvel of your creation and ring out justice for all living things. Lord, may we be continually given to good works. Precious Lord, you caution us, your church, to avoid wrangling over words. Help us […]
Emmanuel Episcopal Parish has donated $6,000 in proceeds from its 2019 Market Day sale to Orcas Island charities. “Market Day is an island tradition that gives to everyone,” said Emmanuel’s Rector, Berto Gándara-Perea. “Donors find use for their clutter, buyers get great stuff at low prices, and the money helps our community in many ways.” […]