Oct 31, 2018
Dear friends in Christ, The hate-fueled violence at Tree of Life synagogue last Saturday was, of course, horrifying. Eleven people died and others were wounded at the hands of a man driven by hatred and fear. What are we Christians to do? Of course, we should pray. Our life begins, continues, and ends in prayer. … Continue reading Forward Today: Being good neighbors
Oct 24, 2018
Dear friends, Most readers of this weekly email will be residents in the USA. This nation is preparing for an important midterm election in a few days. Even for readers in other countries, it’s an important moment, as the relationship of the USA to many other nations will be affected by the outcome. I want … Continue reading Forward Today: For an election, let us pray
Oct 17, 2018
Dear friends in Christ, I’m sending this from Charlotte, where people from across the church have gathered for the fifth annual Discipleship Matters conference hosted by Forward Movement. Our reason for gathering is to help lay and clergy leaders create a culture of discipleship in their congregations. It’s important work. Too many of our churches … Continue reading Forward Today: Creating a culture of discipleship
Oct 16, 2018
Forward Movement is calling Episcopalians and all others to join with us in A Season of Prayer: For a Mid-term Election. This is a two-week period in which we will pray each day with a particular intention for this time in our national life and a collect from The Book of Common Prayer. This time … Continue reading Season of Prayer
Oct 10, 2018
Dear friends in Christ, If you read Episcopal Church news much, you’ve heard that Bishop Michael Curry, our Presiding Bishop, has been talking about the Way of Love. You might think of this as the spiritual practices that make the Jesus Movement come to life in our lives and in our church. The idea behind … Continue reading Forward Today: The Way of Love
Oct 8, 2018
Dear friends, Forward Movement has been working closely with Stephanie Spellers and the whole team at the Presiding Bishop’s office, as well as other partners, on Way of Love materials. We are happy to share that you can now pre-order printed Way of Love tri-fold brochures and wallet cards in English or Spanish. These are … Continue reading Way of Love Resources
Oct 3, 2018
Dear friends in Christ, The daily office Gospel reading for today has given me a much-needed reminder. From Luke 5, “Jesus answered, ‘Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick; I have come to call not the righteous but sinners to repentance.’” There are lots of ways to … Continue reading Forward Today: A hospital for sinners