In the folk opera HadestownHermes —both the narrator and a character —introduces us,the audience,to Hades, Persephone, Eurydice, and Orpheus.He warns us that thissung-through show is an old song,and it’s a sad song.But!He lets us know,it’s a love song.As we’ve walked this triduum,Maundy Thursday, Good Friday,and Easter —starting with last night —we’ve reflected on God’s love […]
March 31: Easter Sunday Read More »
Listen now to the Easter Sermonof St. John Chrysostomas translated for useat St. Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal Church,San Francisco. If there are devoutand God-loving people here;welcome to this beautiful,radiant feast.If there are any carefulservants of God,come and rejoice with the Lord.If anyone hereis worn out from fasting,tonight you will get your fill. If you’ve been
March 30: The Great Vigil of Easter Read More »
The folk opera Hadestownbegins with Hermes —both a character and narrator —singing about the road to hellwith a railroad line.He sings,“Someone’s got to tell the taleWhether or not it turns out wellMaybe it will turn out this timeIt’s a sad song…We’re gonna sing it anyway.” After introducing us to Eurydice and Orpheus,Hades and Persephone,Hermes tells
March 29: Good Friday Read More »
The folk opera Hadestownbegins with Hermes —both a character and narrator —singing about the road to hellwith a railroad line.He sings,“Someone’s got to tell the taleWhether or not it turns out wellMaybe it will turn out this timeIt’s a sad song…We’re gonna sing it anyway.”When Brandon and I saw Hadestown in NovemberI remarked to Paul
March 28: Maundy Thursday Read More »
Jesus, Light of the World, we pray for your church, clergy, and lay leaders, especially Michael, Melissa, Brian, Joseph, Kenneth, and all who work to create and sustain our church community. As we journey through this Holy Week, bring us together in your love. We pray also for those who are preparing for baptism, especially
March 24: Weekly Prayers Read More »
In his book Reconciliation,which some of us have been readingand discussing this Lent,Martin L. Smith writes,“Far from beinga remote third partyobserving us critically and dispassionately,God is our very life,the creative, sustaining environmentin which we live and moveand have our being.Our lives are rooted and enmeshed in God’s;our acts and thoughtsmove and touch God.Our acts and
March 24: The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday Read More »
We pray for peace, O God, and for your salvation to be known throughout the world. For the one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church and for the unity of all Christian people. We pray for the Church in Wales; and for the faith communities of St. David’s, Friday Harbor; and Grace, Lopez Island. For all
March 17: Weekly Prayers Read More »
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
March 10: Weekly Prayers Read More »
On Good Friday,March 29,I’ll carry a large wooden cross into the church.I’ll stop at three pointsbetween the entrance to the naveand just up here in front of the altar.At each stop I’ll say“Look on the wood of the cross,on which was raised the savior of the world.O come let us worship.”The next night,at the Easter
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