Six years ago, our clergy stalls featured mismatched and increasingly, rather ratty-looking red velvet cushions. But thanks to this project, no longer!
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A Letter of Thanks for the Pride Eucharist
In place of my usual Queer Theology roundup I want to post this open letter of thanks to all that made the Pride Celebration Eucharist happen on Wednesday, June 3rd. Discussing the impact of that night was the sole topic of our Queer Theology meeting on June 7th, and...
Rector’s Book Club Roundup: Henri Nouwen’s “The Return of the Prodigal Son”
As we gathered in May for the final Rector’s Book Club of the program year, Fr. Noah Van Niel guided us through a different kind of reading experience. Having previously explored rich historical and political narratives, our group turned inward to wrestle with Henri...
Come To Our Upcoming Diocesan Pride Eucharist
Half a century ago, the Episcopal Church took a monumental step forward in its journey toward inclusion for LGBTQIA+ folks. In 1976, the General Convention passed a defining, if very 1976-sounding, resolution saying “homosexual persons are children of God who have a...
Flexibility, Grace, and the Reality of Living a Rule of Life
Anders Nolan (left) and Fr. Jared Grant (right) at the final “Rule of Life” formation session on May 17. Over the last six weeks, our Eastertide Adult Forum about building a “Rule of Life” has been on a sweeping journey through the history of Christian monasticism....
Celebrating Half A Century of Inclusive Love in the Episcopal Church
This month’s Queer Theology discussion explored the Episcopal Church’s deep-rooted theology of inclusive love, celebrating the 50-year anniversary of officially welcoming the LGBTQ+ community.
Practical Steps for Building a Rule of Life
This past Sunday, Fr. Jared Grant returned to lead our fifth session, shifting our focus to the ultimate question: How do we craft our own Rule of Life?
The Paradox of Structure: Finding Freedom Through Rules
How can rules make us free? As Fr. Noah explained, adopting a certain amount of form and structure can engender a great deal of freedom for many people.
Confessions of an Arts Critic with Dr. Page Laws
How often do we stop to truly evaluate what we are seeing and hearing?
Finding Stability, Obedience, and Transformation in a Chaotic World
How do we walk the path of discipleship amidst the noise of modern life?
Rector’s Book Club Roundup: Daughters of Palestine by Leyla King
The book served as a mirror reflecting our own responsibilities as peacemakers in a fractured world.
Exploring Monasticism to Build Our Rule of Life
Our lively Adult Forum gathered again to take the next step in “Building a Rule of Life”, looking back at the spiritual giants who blazed this trail.
A Queer Theology Reading of Doubting Thomas
In this month’s Queer Theology Discussion Group, we focused on the story of Doubting Thomas in John 20: 19-31.
Building a Rule of Life at Christ & St. Luke’s
Whether we realize it or not, unspoken rules already govern our daily lives. We have routines for how we get ready in the morning, habits for how we consume information, and boundaries for how we interact with our families. But the profound question we must ask ourselves as Christians might be: Do these unspoken rules center Christ?
The Treasure in the Basement — Discovering the Lunch Ministry at Christ & St. Luke’s
Find out why our Thursday Lunch Ministry is far more than just a place to get a free meal.
