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God Is Our Refuge in Times of Anxiety
Letter From the Pastor  Isaiah 41:10 “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and...
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Jul 112 min read
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Who is My Neighbor?
Deacon’s Corner  “Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he said, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" He said to...
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Jul 112 min read
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Why I Love Our Country—In Light of Jesus Christ
Letter From the Pastor  Romans 12:2 (CEB) D on’t be conformed to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your...
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Jul 42 min read
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Are We a Safe Zone Yet?
Deacon’s Corner  Are We a Safe Zone Yet?  Summary:  We had a large turnout for Safe Zone Training! To expand our efforts to create an...
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Jul 42 min read
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Why does the Episcopal Church affirm LGBTQ+ people?
Letter From the Pastor  Galatians 3:28 There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and...
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Jun 282 min read
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You are a Superhero!
Deacon’s Corner  You are a Superhero!  Summary: You have all the powers you need to make Earth a better place.  In our Gospel this...
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Jun 281 min read
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Standing for Justice: The Christian Call to Advocacy
Letter From the Pastor  Isaiah 1:17 Learn to do good; seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend the orphan, plead for the widow.  ...
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Jun 202 min read
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What Are Your Demons?
What Are Your Demons?  Summary: Jesus casts out a legion of demons in this Sunday’s gospel.  This week, we leave the poetic, often...
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Jun 201 min read
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Living Our Calling: The Priesthood of All Believers, An Invitation and a Celebration
Letter From the Pastor  Revelation 1:5-6  (CEV) Jesus was the first to conquer death, and he is the ruler of all earthly kings. Christ...
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Jun 132 min read
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We Are All Children of God
Deacon’s Corner  We Are All Children of God  Summary: Immigrants must be treated with dignity and compassion.  In the sacrament of...
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Jun 131 min read
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Come Holy Spirit
Letter From the Pastor  Acts 2:4 – All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit...
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Jun 72 min read
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We All Share the Same Spirit
Deacon’s Corner  We All Share the Same Spirit  Summary: We are made in love, by love, and for love.  This is Pentecost Sunday, when we...
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Jun 71 min read
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St. Augustine of Canterbury Day
Letter From the Pastor  1 Thessalonians 5:24  The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do this.  St. Augustine of Canterbury Day...
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May 312 min read
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Building Bridges of Love, Acceptance, and Understanding
Deacon’s Corner  Building Bridges of Love, Acceptance, and Understanding Summary : Safe Zone Training, Saturday, June 28th, 9am to 12pm....
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May 311 min read
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Christian Nationalism Is Not the Gospel
Letter From the Pastor  Philippians 3:20 But our citizenship is in heaven, and it is from there that we are expecting a Savior, the Lord...
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May 242 min read
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A May Full of Blessings
Deacon’s Corner A May Full of Blessings  Summary: Our cup overfloweth at St. Augustine.  This was my first May as your deacon, and can...
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May 241 min read
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A Journey from Woundedness to Healing
Letter From the Pastor  Psalm 147:3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.  A Journey from Woundedness to Healing  ...
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May 172 min read
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Deacon’s Corner
This week, Pastor Anny and I spent time at the Diocese's clergy conference. We spent most of our time thinking and talking about healing....
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May 171 min read
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Good Will Hunting
Letter From the Pastoral Intern  This week the Letter from the Pastor is coming from Rosemary MacLaughlin’s sermon from Sunday May 4,...
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May 104 min read
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Listening for God’s Voice
Deacon’s Corner Listening for God’s Voice  Summary: Jesus knows us and cares for us like a shepherd.. “My sheep hear my voice. I know...
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May 101 min read
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