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...
by The Rev. Curt Norman | Feb 13, 2017 | parish life
The liturgical season of Lent begins this year on March 1 with the observance of Ash Wednesday. But it’s not too soon to begin thinking about how we, as followers of Jesus in the 21st Century, can approach this holy time. It’s fair to ask the question: what are we...
