As I reeled from the recent shootings in Baton Rouge, St. Paul, and Dallas, I knew I had to say something. Unexpressed grief easily becomes indifference, something no one needs. So what do we need? I believe times like these call not for desperate measures but a deliberate reach. So what does that look like…
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Sorrow filled the air as the pews filled up today, Saturday, at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke. Christopher Leinonen, the one to make his friend’s laugh and ease their pain, was laid to rest. Read full story here. PHOTO CREDIT: Harald Biebel | Dreamstime.com
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The Cathedral of St. Luke’s deacon, Nancy Oliver, spent her Sunday June 12 at ORMC. She was there to comfort families while they awaited news of their loved ones. This is what deacons and clergy train for. Click here for full story.
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The Bishop of Central Florida, the Rt. Rev. Gregory Brewer, has responded to this weekend’s shooting at an Orlando nightclub by acknowledging that “words of condolence have little value.” Brewer, whose Cathedral of St Luke is just 1.5 miles away from the scene of the shooting, said, “All we can do is grieve, pray, and…
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St. John’s Episcopal in Melbourne announces the formation of its new Outreach Committee. The committee recently held its first meeting. Discussion focused on three areas: outreach to our St. John’s family, community-outreach projects, and publicity/communication. Outreach to Our St. John’s Family Our “out of the blocks” project, focusing on our St. John’s family, is something…
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In our obsession for the so-called great things of life, we might overlook things that really matter. It had been awhile since we had seen Isabela. We met her in the streets about a year ago. For a homeless teen, she was unusually reserved. Most of the teens and children are open to any adult…
[ Read More]The Honduran women are very excited about their projects, which are helping improve their lives by motivating them, giving them hope, and enabling them to feel useful while granting the possibility of covering their needs with the income they make. The women are very thankful and want to tithe to their churches because they know…
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Amid what felt like an intense discussion, Caio posed a strange question: “Which is more important,” he asked me, “to know what is in between the covers of the Bible or to have a pristine Bible?” When I saw the worn-out Bible with no covers in his hands, I understood why he had asked. He…
[ Read More]Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I would like to share some exciting news! As you may already know, we have been diligently working with our brothers and sisters in Honduras, teaching life skills to help assist them in becoming self-sustainable. Our goal is for the Diocese of Honduras to become independent by the year…
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In 1883, a small group of men started the Brotherhood of St. Andrew in Chicago to minister to men and boys. The group is still going today. It has a rich history of pointing men to Jesus. Some 25 years before Gideons International started putting Bibles in hotel rooms, the Brotherhood of St. Andrew was…
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