by The Rev. Curt Norman | Feb 15, 2017 | devotions, episcopal identity
To answer the question posed in the headline: HECK NO! But having said that… What am I going to “give up” for Lent? Chocolate? Weekly viewing of The Bachelor? Social media? The question of giving up something arises in my mind every time the penitential season...
by The Rev. Curt Norman | Feb 14, 2017 | episcopal identity, parish life
A parishioner asks: “Fr. Curt, are there any devotional practices for Lent you could recommend?” Yes, there are! While college basketball fans everywhere (except maybe Lansing) eagerly anticipate March Madness, Episcopalians revel in Lent Madness. This is a fun way...
by Amy Simons | Jul 2, 2015 | community, episcopal identity, parish life
Before the chancel was switched around, generations of worshippers at St. John’s were inspired by the beautiful stained glass window over the altar showing St. John healing the cripple at the gate of the temple. The story comes from the Book of Acts. The...
by Amy Simons | Jul 2, 2015 | episcopal identity
What is a Presiding Bishop? In the Episcopal Church of the United States of America, the Presiding Bishop is the chief pastor of the national church. This person has the responsibility for initiating, developing and articulating policy and strategy, overseeing the...
by dcannon | May 27, 2015 | episcopal identity
This June we have an exciting event taking place within the Episcopal Church. The house of bishops will be electing a new Presiding Bishop on June 27th. This process determines who will lead our denomination for the next nine years, a critical time in the life of the...
by dcannon | Jan 10, 2015 | episcopal identity
A new year is upon us and at St. John’s we will be ushering it in with a visit from our bishop, The Rt. Rev. Todd Ousley, on Sunday January 11th. Being a part of an “episcopal” (or “bishop”) church, I find it helpful to reflect on the...
