Wednesday Night Lenten Dinners
It's that time of year again. Let's all plan to gather on Wednesday nights for worship, fellowship, food, and program. March 12, 19, 26, and April 2, 9. 5:30 p.m.Stations…
Allured by God: The Desert Journey Home
What does it mean to be truly alive? “We entreat you, make us truly alive.” (Eucharistic prayer of Sarapion of Thmuis) I suspect you know the deep longing expressed in…
Here Am I – Send Me! – Council Updates
Council News from Lory Zimmerman The Diocese of West Texas gathered for a significant event on the third weekend of February, marking a time of celebration and reflection for the Episcopal…
The Good, the True, & The Beautiful – April 25 – 27 at Camp Capers.
This annual retreat is commonly known as "The Bishop's Retreat", but it is not a retreat for bishops - it's for you! It is based on creativity, storytelling, and spirituality.…
Practicing Your Faith – A Class for Everyone!
New Sunday morning class "Practicing your Faith!" This class meets weekly in Grace Hall from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. for approximately eight weeks. I am planning a new curriculum for this…
Annual Parish Meeting
On Sunday, January 19th we gathered in Briscoe Hall to share a meal, present the budget, elect new vestry members, give thanks for the past, and look to the future.…
The Feast of the Presentation – Sunday Feb. 2nd
We will celebrate Candlemas -The Feast of the Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple on Sunday, February 2, at both the 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services.…
Epiphany Celebration
Join us for an Epiphany Celebration on Monday, January 6th, at 6:00 p.m. Following the service, we will gather at Broadway 830, 100 E Main St., for pizza and conversation.…
Walk in Love this Christmas
Have you thought about how you will Walk in Love this Christmas? Most children dream of finding special gifts under the tree on Christmas morning. But for many life is…
The Legacy Group Begins New Book Study
The Legacy group invites you to join them in a new book study that begins on Wednesday, December 4th at 10:30 a.m. in Grace Hall. The book they have chosen…
Read The Rev. Dr. Michael K. Marsh’s Sermons
AN EPISCOPAL PRIEST’S SERMONS, PRAYERS, AND REFLECTIONS ON LIFE, BECOMING HUMAN, AND DISCOVERING OUR DIVINITY
Interrupting the Silence
- A Better DirectionGreg Bovino, the Border Patrol Commander-at-Large, is no longer the “commander,” is leaving Minneapolis, and is returning to his previous duty station in California. (Source) A number of CBP agents in Minneapolis are also leaving. (Source) The chief federal judge in Minneapolis has ordered the head of ICE to appear and explain why he should […]
- Another Morning AfterAfter a federal agent murdered Renee Good I wrote about normalcy as resistance and making a pledge to normalcy. This morning, the morning after federal agents murdered Alex Pretti, I wrote this to myself: Lord,… Lord,… The silence shatters my words. I have no words. I can only remember and say their names. For Renee, […]
- Going To Pharaoh- A Reflection On Martin Luther King, Jr. DayIn the Episcopal Church the Feast of Martin Luther King, Jr., is celebrated on April 4, the date of his death. One of the things that strikes me about the gospel assigned for that day (Luke 6:27-36) is just how much Jesus sounds like Martin Luther King, Jr. “Love your enemies, do good to those […]
- Making A Pledge To NormalcyLate last Friday afternoon I went for a bike ride. I chased dirt roads through a neighborhood forest, spooked some deer, enjoyed cool weather, and kept an eye on the cloudy and darkening skies. My only goal was to get back to my truck before the sun set. It felt nice to be out and […]