The devastating hurricanes that struck Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico recently have left many people with a sincere desire to help yet uncertain as to the most helpful course of action to take. In response to these needs, the Episcopal churches of Bella Vista, Bentonville and Rogers have joined...
A podcast I listen to was recently talking about the spiritual journey of a person’s life. The priest being interviewed began to speak about his childhood, growing up in the Missionary Baptist Church and how he experienced hearing Scripture in church. He talked about his hearing of the...
More ways to help with hurricane relief in Texas and Florida!
Jesus invites the disciples who ask Him where he was staying to “Come and see." And He invites us to do the same. That is all we have to do to invite others to know who Jesus is.
Many people want to know how they can assist in relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Following is the official response from the Episcopal Church in Arkansas.
If you haven't perused the shelves in our parish library for a while, you'll find plenty of new titles! From classic literature to Christian and Biblical history to examinations of our modern times -- you are sure to find something that will lift, entertain, inform and enrich. Come on in!
Our way of life as followers of The Way should imitate Jesus’ life and ministry, not his dying. (Photo credit: Fr. Gregory Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries)
In my mind there is a difference in being committed and obligated to something. Being obligated implies that there is no freedom in the connection, while being committed implies a dedicated choice. By committing ourselves to change or changing something, we do so freely and with devotion.
It is an important gift that Christianity gives to the world: see the risen Christ in others so that they become our equals as we love them as we love ourselves. It brings peace. It is a message that the world needs now more than it has in ages.
Last Saturday, six happy cooks left jars of soup in the freezer in the church kitchen. We enjoyed cooking together and started with vegetable soup. When we meet again, we'll add other menu choices. The soup is free to anyone. Just take what you want for "rainy day insurance" for yourself, or...