Feb 27, 2019
Grant, O Lord, that by the observance of these days of Lent we may grow in companionship with Christ, and that by sharing his suffering we may come to know the power of his resurrection, this we pray through Jesus Christ, our Redeemer. Amen If you had told me a decade ago that I would … Continue reading Forward Today: Lenten practices
Feb 21, 2019
This past fall, a Forward Movement team member took a trip to MĂ©rida, Mexico, the capital of the YucatĂĄn. While there, she met up with JosĂ© Vieira Arruda, the priest at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Here is what JosĂ© has to say about himself and his ministry in MĂ©rida. Could you please introduce yourself? My name is … Continue reading Discussion with Father JosĂ© in MĂ©rida, Mexico
Feb 20, 2019
Dear friends in Christ, In fourth or fifth grade, my class learned about biographies, in particular about some of the significant figures in United States history. We had an assignment to select one of these figures, to read about that person, and to share what we learned with the class. I happened upon Frederick Douglass. … Continue reading Forward Today: Reflections on Frederick Douglass
Feb 19, 2019
Lent is just a few short weeks away. We’ve put together a list of resources that we believe will guide you, move you, challenge you, and ultimately transform you this Lenten season. We will be praying for you as we enter this sacred season. Meeting Jesus on the Margins Meditations on Matthew 25 Where do … Continue reading Lenten Resources
Feb 18, 2019
Forward Movement invites individuals and congregations to explore the difficult but important issues of migration and immigration in a new, free resource, No Longer Strangers: Exploring Immigration Issues. The downloadable booklet encourages discussion of migration and immigration through the lens of scripture and shared Christian values, presents opposing viewpoints, and invites people to talk … Continue reading No Longer Strangers: Exploring Immigration Issues
Feb 13, 2019
Dear friends in Christ, February offers The Episcopal Church lots to celebrate. This week, we celebrated the feast day of Absalom Jones, our first African-American priest ordained in 1804, alongside the 30th anniversary of the ordination and consecration of Barbara Harris, the first woman elected bishop in The Episcopal Church in 1989. For their ministries, … Continue reading Forward Today: Show Up
Feb 6, 2019
Matthew 25:34. Then the king will say to those at his right hand, “Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a … Continue reading Forward Today: Meeting Jesus on the Margins