by The Rev. Curt Norman | Aug 30, 2017 | devotions, episcopal identity, parish life
Twentieth-century theologian Karl Barth was quoted as saying: “Take your Bible and take your newspaper and read both. But interpret newspapers from your Bible.” In 2017, each of us might hold a Bible in one hand while scrolling through social media with the other. But...
by The Rev. Curt Norman | Aug 14, 2017 | community, devotions, episcopal identity
What can we learn from the Apostle Paul in the wake of domestic terrorism committed by white supremacists? I wish these events were non-existent. I cannot help but wonder if they are increasing in frequency, bolstered by a vacancy in the See of American Moral and...
by The Rev. Curt Norman | Jul 26, 2017 | community, devotions, episcopal identity
Fr. Curt here. In a recent post, I mentioned the two Bible studies I will host beginning this fall. What a daunting task. It’s enough to host just one. Let’s be real: the Bible is difficult to read. Despite the fact I have a Master of Divinity, I am not an...
by The Rev. Curt Norman | Jul 24, 2017 | community, devotions, episcopal identity
Fr. Curt will host two Bible studies this fall at St. John’s. On Sundays from 9am to 10am, beginning September 10, we will work from Parallel Gospels in Harmony. The task will be to read the Gospel accounts side-by-side in chronological order. There is no need for...
by Amy Simons | Jul 10, 2017 | choral scholars, episcopal identity, music, youth and family
This summer, Choral Scholar Heather Seaton had a chance to venture south to be steeped in the rich traditions of Anglican church music during a Royal School of Church Music (also known as VOICE for Life) conferences in North Carolina. Based at St. John’s...
by Amy Simons | Jul 10, 2017 | choral scholars, episcopal identity, parish life
Pop Quiz: Who directs the oldest Anglican church music conference in the United States? You’re very own St. John’s Director of Music and Organist, Kevin Simons, that’s who! Sewanee TN, is not only the alma matter of our rector, Fr. Curt but also the...
