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An important message from The Rt. Rev. Julian Dobbs.

This article is reprinted from GAFCON.org A World Wide Association of Orthodox Anglicans. It is written by the General Secretary of GAFCON, Dr. Peter Jensen. Read it in it’s original format by following this link: gafcon.org 500 years on – does the reformation still matter? Peter Jensen When all is said and done, the fundamental … [Read more…]

Or Picking Sides in the Kingdom of God… We are living in interesting times.  Some are hopeful that things are about to change; some are fearful that things are about to change.  Here is some nonpartisan advice from Psalm 146:  “Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is … [Read more…]

February 2 marks a feast (or holy day) that is near the end the season of Epiphany and a longer series of celebrations relating to the birth of Jesus.  The feast is often called The Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple.  It commemorates the Jewish custom of presenting first-born male children to … [Read more…]

January 26, 2017 – Thursday Morning Let us go forth unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach. For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.1 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: but rejoice, … [Read more…]

CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL  On January 25, the church celebrates the conversion of St. Paul, a dramatic event in early church history.  The story begins with a young and zealous Jewish scholar named Saul (probably named after the first king of Israel).  Saul was in Jerusalem shortly after Jesus’ crucifixion and he was alarmed at … [Read more…]

“Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations“. (Isa. 42:1 ESV) Prophet, priest, and the Lord’s anointed. On this day, we remember the courage, conviction, and calling of a life lived boldly and sacrificially.   … [Read more…]

What happens after the 12 days of Christmas tide? Yesterday we concluded the 12 days, while today we celebrate a new season. The Christian church year, which begins with Advent, the season leading up to Christmas, tells the story of Jesus’ life and saving acts.  Christmas of course celebrates his birth at Bethlehem.  The next … [Read more…]

Join us this Sunday, January 1st for a Service of Lessons and Carols. Our 10:30 am service will begin with this sweeping narrative of salvation history through Scripture readings and the carols which help to tell the story. The service will then transition to our Sunday Mass, the first of the New Year – 2017! … [Read more…]

Starting on December 24 (Saturday) at 5:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. we celebrate the birth of Jesus.  We also have a service on December 25 (Sunday) at 10:00 a.m. (A wee bit earlier than usual).  Christmas is not (just) for children, and it’s not (just) about good cheer and gifts.  The festival celebrates the fact … [Read more…]