Jul 29, 2020
Dear friends in Christ, This coming Sunday’s collect seems particularly appropriate for this moment in our common life. Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and … Continue reading Forward Today: Cleanse and defend your church
Jul 22, 2020
Dear friends in Christ, In the last few days, I celebrated my ninth anniversary of serving at Forward Movement. These occasions are natural times to reflect on time that has passed. I’m proud of what Forward Movement has done, and I’m grateful for all the leaders who served before me to lay a solid foundation. … Continue reading Forward Today: Let the whole world see
Jul 15, 2020
Dear friends in Christ, Before I started serving at Forward Movement, I didn’t really understand the power of Forward Day by Day. When I was a parish priest, I always made sure we had our copies out in the narthex on time, because I knew that parishioners loved reading Forward Day by Day. But it wasn’t my … Continue reading Forward Today: The balm we need
Jul 8, 2020
Dear friends in Christ, As I’ve been watching the news like many of you, I have been trying to puzzle out meaning and direction. What does all this mean? Where are we headed? Of course, I don’t know. But I’ve been reflecting on how the global pandemic and the calls to end white supremacy are … Continue reading Forward Today: Fierce and all-consuming love
Jul 1, 2020
Dear friends in Christ, This morning, I gave thanks that this is the first day of a new month. I didn’t used to pay much attention to the changeover from one month to the next, but that changed a few years ago. Almost every morning, I pray morning prayer. Several years ago, I started using … Continue reading Forward Today: Their delight is in the law of the Lord