First Sunday after Christmas Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 Year (cycle): A, B & C Gospel: John 1:1-18 One of the most powerful parts of my life as a priest is that sometimes I get to say words that make things happen. In grammar, this is called performative speech because the words perform the deed. For example,…
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Reflection for the Fourth Sunday in Advent Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018 Year (cycle): C Gospel: Luke 1:39-45, (46-55) Theotokos – “God-Bearer” Now that our grandson has turned 3, my wife and I keep an eye out for old movies that we feel would be meaningful to him as he grows up. While shopping, we found a three-pack…
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For: Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 Third Sunday of Advent Gospel: Luke 3:7-18 What then should we do? The audience listening to John’s discourse on repentance asked him this question three times, according to the Gospel of Luke 3:10-14. First the crowd, then the tax collectors, finally the soldiers. It seems an easy question for…
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Lectionary Living for Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 Advent 2, Year C, Luke 3:1-6 Preparation is a part of life. Participation in any event requires some sort of preparation. You can’t just show up, and if you do, you’ll miss out on the full experience. If you’re going to watch a football game for the first…
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Folks can take a walk through some of the Bible’s most historical moments when Church of the Good Shepherd in Maitland once again presents its annual Live Nativity. For the fifth consecutive year, the church will present a Live Nativity for the public on Sunday, Dec. 9, on church grounds. The free event runs from…
[ Read More]The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Maitland is currently looking to hire two nursery workers in paid positions. According to a church news release, requirements for the position are: Must be at least 18 years old Reliable Provide at least one reference Required availability on Sunday mornings from 8:45 to 11:30, as well…
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Advent and Christmas are among the busiest times of year for churchgoers, and that trend is expected to continue for Episcopal churches around the Diocese of Central Florida. Advent 2018, which is the first season of the church year, officially starts Sunday, Dec. 2, and ends Monday, Dec. 24, on Christmas Eve. Advent is the…
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The two huge caravans from Central America that set out for the U.S. several weeks ago have been one of the biggest stories of the year. Individuals and families from a minimum of 20 countries, including Guatemala and Honduras, compose the caravans, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Sort of lost in the shuffle…
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When Wildwood United Methodist senior pastor Michael Beck took the door off the hinges in his office and placed it in the church sanctuary, church members knew he was onto a different type of evangelism. That evangelism is called Fresh Expressions. Fresh Expressions is an innovative worldwide movement in which members create new forms of…
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For Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 Advent 1, Year C, Luke 21:25-36 [And Jesus said,] “There will be strange signs in the sun, moon, and stars … People will be terrified . . . Keep alert at all times. And pray that you might be strong enough to escape these coming horrors and stand before the…
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