May 30, 2018
In the new Forward Today, Scott reflects on tomorrow’s Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Dear friends in Christ, Tomorrow the church celebrates the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, remembering the time when Mary went to visit her cousin Elizabeth. As St. Luke’s Gospel tells the story (1:39-57), when Mary entered her cousin’s home, … Continue reading Forward Today: Celebrating joy and justice
May 23, 2018
In the new Forward Today, Scott reflects on Bishop Curry’s powerful sermon on love at last weekend’s Royal Wedding. Dear friends in Christ, It seems like everyone is talking about Bishop Michael Curry’s sermon at the royal wedding last weekend. When does a sermon ever become a news story? And yet, Bishop Curry has been on CNN, … Continue reading Forward Today: How will you fall in love with God again?
May 22, 2018
Dear friends in Christ, On Saturday, the world was captivated by Presiding Bishop Michael Curryâs powerful sermon at the royal wedding. Itâs gone viral, and thatâs surely due to his core message. âThis way of love is the way of lifeâ and âWe were made by a power of love. And our lives were meant and are … Continue reading Discover a life rooted in the power of love
May 17, 2018
Our summer reading list features some of our most compelling and soul enriching titles of the year. Whether youâre reading poolside, on the bus ride to work, or at the airport, we hope whichever book you choose will add richness to your summer, and to your spiritual life. During the week of May 21 â … Continue reading A summer reading giveaway
May 16, 2018
In the new Forward Today, Scott reflects on the upcoming Day of Pentecost, and asks: “What do you think would happen if the Holy Spirit descended afresh on our church?” Dear friends in Christ, This Sunday, we will celebrate the awe-full (as in full of awe) Day of Pentecost. Consider what it might have been … Continue reading Forward Today: Come, Holy Spirit
May 2, 2018
In the new Forward Today, Scott reflects on spring, and asks:Â What keeps you from constant amazement? Dear friends in Christ, Spring is here. Technically, it’s been spring for several weeks, but at least in the part of the country where I live, we’re just now enjoying what might be called spring weather. The sky is … Continue reading Forward Today: Springtime gratitude is not just for spring