Prayer & Reflection
In our latest blog, the Rev. Michael Carney addresses the question, “How can caring people stay hopeful amidst all the troubles in our world?”, drawing from Jesus’s experience and Sermon on the Mount.
In our latest blog, Donald Romanik offers suggestions on how to incorporate themes of Epiphany into our daily lives as followers of Jesus.
The Rev. Michael Carney talks about time and hope in the light in his latest post for ECF’s blog.
In our latest blog post, Forrest Cuch discusses the disparity between the “surfer dude” image of Jesus and his Native existence.
Here is a collection of Advent resources for 2022
In Jesus Was Not White, the Rev. Michael Carney talks candidly about the different portrayals of Jesus and that he was actually far removed from an average middle class white man.
In our latest blog, Greg Syler talks about technology and the Covid pandemic, and suggests maybe it’s time to come back together in person.
In our latest blog, Greg Syler continues talking about stewardship and our Anglican heritage. Looking at a bigger picture, he asks, “How will we learn to celebrate even those intangible gifts such as joy and generosity?”
Talking about money is still the big taboo, especially in church circles—and especially among Episcopalians. We talk about everything else in church—the most intimate details of our lives, including health and even our relati…
In our latest blog, the Rev. Michael Carney writes about asking and receiving, prayer and answers. “When we ask, we will receive, but not necessarily what we wanted. When we search, we may not realize what we need. When we kn…
In his latest blog, ECF President Donald Romanik discusses gathering together, as family, community and church.
What does a theologian do? In our latest blog, the Rev. Hannah Armidon explains why she became one and what scholarship brings to The Episcopal Church.
The Rev. Michael Carney discusses community and the challenges of bringing people together in this fractious climate. As he says, “What could be a more fitting challenge for the church than to love our neighbors as ourselves?…
The Rev. Catherine Thompson talks about her church’s partnership with Khesed Wellness and their mental health services for the uninsured and underinsured.
In our latest blog, Hearts Broken Open, the Rev. Michael Carney addresses the killings in Uvalde, Texas. He writes, “Jesus knew from personal experience that our hearts would take a beating…His parting words were that ‘you wi…
In our latest blog, the Rev. Michael Carney talks about the Creator’s miracles, and the way that, “We often take for granted the way day follows night, the changing of the seasons, the cycles of birth and death and new life.”…
The Rev. Lisa G. Fischbeck explores the historical practice of ablutions and how they changed during the pandemic and how they might evolve going forward.
In our latest blog, the Rev. Sandy Webb discusses replacing a worn but much-loved historical dossal curtain.
In his latest President's blog, Donald Romanik discusses Eastertide and the state of church.
In our latest blog, the Rev. Michael Carney talks about establishing a practice of prayer and encourages us to pray the Psalms.