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By Ken Mosesian
In “What’s My Purpose?”, Ken Mosesian addresses a question that has occurred to most people. He says, “All of us – without exception – have been given a gift by God. Some of our gifts may seem similar, but because we are unique individuals, those gifts can only be fully expressed by the one who possesses them. Our mission, should we choose to accept it, is use those gifts fully.”
By Dean Wolfe
The ECF Board of Directors gathered at St. Bartholomews in NYC on November 12, 2021. During a Eucharist service that day, the Rt. Rev. Dean Wolfe delivered this sermon reminding everyone why they should be Episcopalians.
By Donald Romanik
Earlier this year, our Board of Directors adopted the “ECF Compass” – a rearticulation of our Purpose, Mission and Vision. This document also highlights who we are, what we do and how we do it. In addition to describing ourselves as Episcopal, Independent and Lay-led, we also state that ECF is inclusive, i.e, “we are anti-racist and committed to social justice, equity, diversity and inclus...
By Linda Buskirk
Linda Buskirk brings us our latest blog as part of the Good Book Club, which is reading the Gospel of Mark during Epiphany. She focuses on Mark 1:1 - “The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.”
By Paul Klitzke
Paul Klitzke shares a vlog tour of ECF Vital Practices
By Betsy Ivey and Kirk Berlenbach
In our latest blog, Betsy Ivey and Kirk Berlenbach discuss the transition of older urban churches with diminishing congregations to a missional model based on outreach and service to the community.
By Sarah Cowan
Sarah Cowan asks: how will you bring a Mister Rogers moment to your people through your online experiences?
By Ken Mosesian
In our latest blog, Ken Mosesian acknowledges that it is possible to overdose on online meetings, even though they are our link to the outside world.
By Ken Howard
In "I Can’t Breathe" - Mapping Systemic Racism, Ken Howard uses mapping and probability to prove that systemic racism exists. See for yourself.
By Sam Dessordi Peres Leite
This month Sam Dessordi Peres Leite shares five resources on Multi-Cultural Congregations.