In the name ofthe Father and ofthe Son and ofthe Holy Spirit. Amen.If you’re hoping fora definitive, rational,post-Enlightenmentunderstanding of the Trinitytry again next year.Maybe I’ll read Katherine Sonderegger’s bookSystematic Theology, Volume 2:The Doctrine of the Holy Trinity:Processions and Personson my sabbatical.You’ve probably heard, rightly,that this is the only liturgical observanceof a doctrine —not a person […]
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O God, we pray for this gathering at St. Hilda St. Patrick today, and for all people who come together in your name around the world. Come, Holy Spirit, guide us. We pray today for Michael, our presiding bishop; Melissa and Brian, our bishops; Rev. Phil LaBelle, the Bishop-elect of Olympia; and Joseph, our vicar.
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When the day of Pentecost had come, the disciples were all together in one place.Among the older traditions of Christianity, the feast of Pentecost is, in part, the celebration of the founding of the Church. Before that night, 50 days from Passover and the last supper, the holy catholic and apostolic Church did not exist.
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Christ Jesus, your prayer for your church is that we may be one as you and the Father are one. Sanctify us in your truth, and send us into the world as witnesses to your resurrection. Bless Michael, our presiding bishop; Melissa and Brian, our bishops; Joseph, our vicar; and the person who will be
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Jesus prayed for his disciples.Situated toward the endof Jesus’ lengthy farewell speechJesus prayed for his disciples.He’s been at table with them.He’s washed their feet.Jesus knows he’s going to die,and they don’t quite believe it yet.He’s admonished themto abide in him,to stay in his love,the love the Father has given him.Jesus prayed for his disciples. Knowing
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God of love, we pray for your church, its members, and its mission. Help us to love you. That we may keep your commandments. God of love, we pray for St. Joseph-St. John, Lakewood; St. Mary’s, Lakewood; and Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil. Help us to love you. That we may keep your commandments. God
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We pick up this week,where we left off last week.That’s not what always happenswhen we use the lectionary.Last week we heard Jesus tell the disciples“I am the vine;you are the branches.If you remain in me and I in you,you will bear much fruit;apart from me you can do nothing.”Jesus concluded,“This is to my Father’s glory,that
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O God, rich in mercy, out of your great love you have made us alive together with Christ. You have made us a church family through the waters of baptism. Let us build each other up in love. We pray for your church and all who serve you including, Michael our Presiding Bishop; Melissa and
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Alleluia! Christ is risen!Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! “Whoever does not abide in meis thrown away like a branch and withers;such branches are gathered,thrown into the fire,and burned…”is not,despite what 19th and 20th CenturyAmerican evangelicals might have us thinkthe point of this passage.Jesus is at table with his friendswhen we drop in to John’s gospel
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O God, we pray for the holy churches in every place, and for the unity of all. We pray for the Anglican Church of Australia; and for the faith communities of St. Bede’s, Port Orchard; St. Paul’s, Port Townsend; and St. Luke’s, Sequim. Glory and praise to you, our living God. For this holy assembly and for
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