Pope Francis supports civil union equality
October 21, 2020
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“They’re children of God and have a right to a family,” the pope said. “Nobody should be thrown out, or be made miserable because of it.”
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He Changed His Mind
October 23, 2020
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“This, I believe–the fact that somewhere down the line James changed his mind–is today’s Good News.”
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Uncovering Recovery: Shame on You!
October 18, 2020
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“The crushing pain of shame need not keep us from the sunlight of the spirit. Shame need not keep us fleeing from ourselves in addiction, even if that addiction is as subtle as projecting our shadows onto others (well, sometimes that’s not too subtle, actually) or constantly keeping ourselves busy so that we never dwell within our own center. Whatever bad things we have done—even if we have urinated in the janitor’s bucket—we are not a bad thing. Guilt is meant to be temporary, something to work through, and we need not split off parts of ourselves that we hide and bury in sick secrets.”
Pandemic Ministry: Between the Church and the World
October 17, 2020
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“The grace of the folks in the homeless camps we delivered food to reminded me again and again why I do ministry. One day I showed up with bags of sandwiches and a woman who lives in one camp greeted me with laughter. It was strange, something I hadn’t heard in a long time, and I smiled. The people of my parishes who cared so deeply about each other and the world dared me to hope. The way they talked to each other, with genuine concern, every time we met by Zoom. The way they organized to support our homeless neighbors, gathering resources and sharing their time. So I did hope, a little. And then a little more. Finally I was able to pray. And then to listen to the Word. And so I continue in this work, but with a focus on each person I encounter and the blessing they offer, and with a little more patience for myself.”
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Faith to Go: Participating in a Different Economy
Special guest the Venerable Pamela Rieger, aka Deacon Pam, joins in to discuss Jesus’ exchange with the Pharisees about paying taxes to Cesar from this week’s gospel
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Subversive Undercroft #170: The Joy of Jesus
Curiously, selfishness seems to bring little actual delight and joy into our lives
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Speaking to the Soul
He Changed His Mind
October 23, 2020
“This, I believe–the fact that somewhere down the line James changed his mind–is today’s Good News.”
The First Rule
October 22, 2020
“We talk about faith, but too often we make decisions out of fear or anxiety or cynicism.”
Fairy Tale
October 21, 2020
“‘I don’t know why it should affect me in this way. Perhaps, it reminds me that life really is a beautiful fairy tale.'” (from The Letters of Rosa Luxemburg)
Naming Our Blessings
October 20, 2020
“Take a moment and look. Close your eyes and listen. See the hope that surrounds you. And repeat as needed.”
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Pope Francis supports civil union equality
October 21, 2020
“They’re children of God and have a right to a family,” the pope said. “Nobody should be thrown out, or be made miserable because of it.”
Spiritual coaches in West Baltimore
October 20, 2020
“We need people in the community who are not talking at us but talking with us.” said Carol Scott, an emergency room physician and one of the co-directors of the program called Kindred Coaches. “We need people who can provide facts and information and can inspire.”
Episcopal retreat and churches partner with Underground Kitchen
October 19, 2020
Community First grew to serve nearly 3,000 meals a week and, since the end of March, has served nearly 60,000 people around the area. Roslyn, with its commercial kitchen and dining hall, served as the hub for the program, supported by hundreds of volunteers from local Episcopal churches.
2019 Parochial Report Data Show Continued Decline in Attendance
October 16, 2020
In a sobering report released this week, the data from the 2019 parochial reports (submitted annually by each parish church, and which include data on average attendance and giving) paint a picture of a continued steady decline.
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Fragments on Fragments #5: Being Human in a Pandemic
October 20, 2020
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“The important thing is the destination: there is no extra virtue attached to going it alone.”
Uncovering Recovery: Shame on You!
October 18, 2020
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“The crushing pain of shame need not keep us from the sunlight of the spirit. Shame need not keep us fleeing from ourselves in addiction, even if that addiction is as subtle as projecting our shadows onto others (well, sometimes that’s not too subtle, actually) or constantly keeping ourselves busy so that we never dwell within our own center. Whatever bad things we have done—even if we have urinated in the janitor’s bucket—we are not a bad thing. Guilt is meant to be temporary, something to work through, and we need not split off parts of ourselves that we hide and bury in sick secrets.”
Pandemic Ministry: Between the Church and the World
October 17, 2020
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“The grace of the folks in the homeless camps we delivered food to reminded me again and again why I do ministry. One day I showed up with bags of sandwiches and a woman who lives in one camp greeted me with laughter. It was strange, something I hadn’t heard in a long time, and I smiled. The people of my parishes who cared so deeply about each other and the world dared me to hope. The way they talked to each other, with genuine concern, every time we met by Zoom. The way they organized to support our homeless neighbors, gathering resources and sharing their time. So I did hope, a little. And then a little more. Finally I was able to pray. And then to listen to the Word. And so I continue in this work, but with a focus on each person I encounter and the blessing they offer, and with a little more patience for myself.”
Do We Want to be Made Well? The Sickness and Sin of Racism in America
October 17, 2020
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“To be made well will require us to put aside all thoughts of the perceived impediments to wellness; we’ll have to help each other into the stirred up waters of the pool. To be made well will require us to not fear change or the collective healthy growth of our community; we will have to come to the table together, to have honest conversation about how the sickness of racism continues to impact our communities, and work together to plan for whole-community transformation.”
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