In North Texas, Episcopalians take a deep breath
A previous service at All Saints Episcopal Church before the property was removed from the congregation. Photo/Courtesy of Diocese of North Texas By Katie Sherrod Sherrod Let’s talk about what makes a “real church.” In 2008, the former bishop of this diocese and many diocesan leaders…
A reflection on anti-Asian violence
Stop the hate against Asians posters from rally in Summit NJ, March 27. Photo/George Lou/Wikimedia Commons By Allen K. Shin Suffragan Bishop Allen K. Shin of the Diocese of New York wrote this message on March 18 to the people of the diocese after a number of violent incidents, including the…
Glass Stations of the Cross shine online
Station 1-Jesus is condemned to dearth, stained glass by Sister Gerardine Mueller By Sharon Sheridan COVID-19 temporarily derailed a scheduled Stations of the Cross installation at a new Episcopal chapel in New Jersey. But thanks to technology, Episcopalians throughout the Diocese of Newark have had an opportunity to view and pray…
“The Black Church” includes an Episcopal presence
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry appears in “The Black Church: This is Our Story, This is our Song,” interviewed by Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Photo/Henry Louis Gates, Jr. via Facebook By Episcopal Journal Episcopal Presiding Bishop Michael Curry is among the faith figures in “The Black Church: This is Our Story,…
Why I love Lent
“Ash Wednesday,” Carl Spitzweg, oil on canvas, 1860. Image/Staatsgalerie Stuttgart/Wikiart By Pamela A. Lewis Pamela Lewis It seems only a few days ago that I took down my Christmas wreath, put away the elf on the shelf (I know – it’s a bit creepy, but it’s still…
Why Christmas movies are so appealing this holiday season
James Stewart and Donna Reed star in the 1946 classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Photo/RKO Pictures/Archive Photos/Moviepix/Getty Images By S. Brent Rodriguez-Plate With the pandemic limiting travel over the holiday season, many Americans will be settling in front of the television to watch their favorite holiday movies, along with…
