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Joy to the World: A Hymn of Joy and Anticipation
Letter From the Pastor Psalm 98:4-6 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises. Sing...
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Dec 7, 20242 min read


Joy to the World
Letter From the Pastor Luke 1:46-47 "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior..." Joy to the World The joy...
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Nov 30, 20243 min read


The Spiritual Practice of Remembering
Letter From the Pastor Deuteronomy 7:18b You shall remember well what the Lord your God did. The Spiritual Practice of Remembering The...
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Nov 22, 20242 min read


A Grateful Heart in All Seasons
Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts… And be thankful. A Grateful Heart in All Seasons Gratitude is the key to...
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Nov 17, 20241 min read


We Have a New Presiding Bishop
Letter From the Pastor Proverbs 11:19 Without guidance, a people will fall, but with many wise leaders will be kept safe. We Have a New...
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Nov 9, 20243 min read


Light in the Darkness: The Traditions Behind Halloween
Letter From the Pastor Daniel 2:21 God is the one who changes times and seasons. Light in the Darkness: The Traditions Behind...
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Nov 2, 20242 min read


Giving is Worship
Letter From the Pastor Leviticus 27:30 (CEV) Ten percent of everything you harvest is holy and belongs to the Lord. Giving is Worship...
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Oct 26, 20242 min read


Like a Cool Breeze Summary: The Holy Spirit brings life to a weary soul.
Letter From the Pastor Jeremiah 31:25 “ I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.” Like a Cool Breeze Summary: The Holy Spirit...
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Oct 19, 20242 min read


What You Plant, Is What You Harvest
Letter From the Pastor Luke 6:38 (CEB) Give, and it will be given to you. A good portion—packed down, firmly shaken, and overflowing—will...
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Oct 13, 20243 min read


Harvest What You Sow
Letter From the Pastor Galatians 6:9 So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not...
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Oct 5, 20242 min read


Commonly Asked Questions
Letter From the Pastor Commonly Asked Questions In our series on “Commonly Asked Questions,” I try to answer questions about St....
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Sep 27, 20244 min read


Volunteering is a Health Plan, Part 1
Letter From the Pastor Proverbs 11:25 Generous persons will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. ...
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Sep 21, 20242 min read


Harvesting Hope
Letter From the Pastor Psalm 107:37-38 They sow fields and plant vineyards and get a fruitful yield. By his blessing they multiply...
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Sep 15, 20242 min read


Letter about the Gathering Inn
Curated by the Pastor Isaiah 58:6-7 Isn’t this the fast I choose: releasing wicked restraints, untying the ropes of a yoke setting free...
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Aug 31, 20242 min read


Letter From the Deacon
Letter From the Deacon Matthew 13:44 ‘The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in...
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Aug 24, 20241 min read


Loss & Backpack Sunday
St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church - A Safe Place for People Seeking God Loss & Backpack Sunday About five years ago I lost...
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Aug 24, 20242 min read


St. Augustine’s Deacon Serves at Disaster Recovery Office
From the Pastor St. Augustine’s Deacon Serves at Disaster Recovery Office Our deacon, Brother Simeon (Lewis) Powell served at the...
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Aug 17, 20243 min read


Bridge to Our Future Update
Letter From the Pastor Proverbs 21:5 The plans of the diligent lead to profit. Bridge to Our Future Update Summary: We accomplished...
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Aug 10, 20242 min read


What is a “Safe Place”?
Letter From the Pastor 2 Samuel 22:2 The Lord is my solid rock, my fortress, my rescuer. What is a “Safe Place”? Summary: Let’s talk...
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Aug 3, 20242 min read


Letter From the Pastor
Acts 14:23 (The Apostles) appointed elders for each church. With prayer and fasting, they committed these elders to the Lord, in whom...
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Jul 27, 20243 min read
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