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By Greg Syler
What if we, from the treasures of our Anglican theological heritage, took some of our common life out of the church buildings proper, and into the neighborhoods, homes, parks, restaurants, and coffee shops?
By Annette Buchanan
Overall, more needs to be done to recognize the everyday contributions of those congregants within our church community.
By Anna Olson
As we as the Episcopal Church embark on reading Paul’s longest contribution to the Biblical canon, I might just share all the reasons I love Paul, just in case your enthusiasm for reading the letter to the Romans needs a little boost.
By Annette Buchanan
There are so many places in our church life where members of our congregations do not know or have not been told what happens behind the scenes.
By Alan Bentrup
How do you, and your congregation, practice loving those different than you?
By Sarah Townsend Leach
I had just attended my first service with a six-week old baby, and I would see things with new eyes from now on in every church I visited thereafter.
By Linda Buskirk
Maybe the liturgical year should include a Romans 16 Day, on which we celebrate what we appreciate about each other.
By Anna Olson
Three months into St. Mary’s commitment to the Safe Parking project, I have a few observations.
By Linda Buskirk
As our awareness of physical barriers increases, let us also consider whether our language and behavior send messages of, “You are truly welcome.”
By Greg Syler
Following his triumphal entry into Jerusalem, Jesus stayed in the city.