Jul 25, 2018
Dear friends in Christ, Maybe you’re not like me, and your summer has seemed long and luxurious, with plenty of time for rest and renewal. But I’m guessing most of you feel the same way as I do: bewildered by the rapid turn of the calendar, with the beginning of school and the church’s program … Continue reading Forward Today: Rest and renewal
Jul 18, 2018
Dear friends in Christ, Like many other church leaders, I have just returned from General Convention full of memories, knowledge, and inspiration. Each person will have a unique experience, with favorite moments from the convention. Mine came during the opening worship service, when our Presiding Bishop preached a fiery sermon about God’s love. That’s not … Continue reading Forward Today: Living the way of love
Jul 11, 2018
Dear friends in Christ, I write to you from the General Convention of the Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas. If you’ve been following the news, you know that church leaders – lay leaders, bishops, priests, and deacons – have been making important decisions affecting our common life as Episcopalians. Please allow me to share a few … Continue reading Forward Today: The inspiration of General Convention
Jul 4, 2018
Dear friends in Christ, If you are an Episcopalian, you probably already know that General Convention starts this week. This once-every-three-years gathering brings together bishops, other church leaders, and many others from across our church. We are assembled in Austin, Texas this time. If a long church meeting didn’t already guarantee plenty of hot air, … Continue reading Forward Today: Visit us at General Convention