by The Rev. Curt Norman | May 8, 2017 | parish life
Success! More than enough money has been raised to purchase a columbarium for St. John’s. Congratulations and thank you, to those whose vision, patience, persistence, and financial commitment are making this a reality. Once the order documents arrive from...
by The Rev. Curt Norman | Apr 5, 2017 | devotions, episcopal identity, parish life, vestry
Every now and then I like to share what I’m reading and what I’m listening to (yes, I know I’m ending a sentence with a preposition). Book-wise, I’m methodically (meaning slowly) making my way through Where Jesus Leads: Helping...
by The Rev. Curt Norman | Apr 4, 2017 | devotions, episcopal identity, parish life
What is arguably the most awe-inspiring, Spirit-filled week of the Christian year is upon us. Holy Week begins April 9 with the observance of Palm Sunday. I’ve stated during the announcements in recent Sundays that the liturgies of the Book of Common Prayer for...
by The Rev. Curt Norman | Feb 21, 2017 | devotions, episcopal identity, parish life
If you’re looking for something to read in Lent, here are some of the books I’ve read recently:
by The Rev. Curt Norman | Feb 16, 2017 | community, devotions, parish life
Mark 12:13-17 13 (The chief priests and the scribes and the elders) sent to (Jesus) some Pharisees and some Herodians to trap him in what he said. 14And they came and said to him, ‘Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and show deference to no one; for you do not...
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...
