Jan 28, 2026
Dear friends in Christ, This Sunday’s reading from the fifth chapter of the Gospel according to St. Matthew brings us a portion of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. The “blesseds” are worth reading over and over, so here they are: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Blessed are those […]
Jan 21, 2026
Dear friends in Christ, Amidst the chaos of the world, I have some good news. Lent is coming up, starting four weeks from today. Now, if you’re a person who dreads Lent, you might not think of this as good news. I invite you, with joy, to give Lent a try, especially this year. If […]
Jan 14, 2026
Dear friends in Christ, The collect for this coming Sunday includes a petition that God would “Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory.” I love the poetry of this phrase, packed with richness and vivid imagery. Indeed, we do well to bask in the […]
Jan 13, 2026
Furman Buchanan is an Episcopal priest, author, and teacher. He serves a congregation in South Carolina and is committed to celebrating and sharing the gifts of God through worship, learning, and compassionate care and service. Furman’s latest book is Honest to Goodness, the latest Lenten offering from Forward Movement. Learn more about Furman and his work […]
Jan 6, 2026
Dear friends in Christ, Today the church celebrates the Epiphany of Our Lord Jesus Christ. This is a rich feast day, and there are plenty of aspects we could focus on. Since I can only cover one small facet here, I hope you’ll find your way to church today to celebrate the fullness of the […]