Dearly Beloved, I am writing this before I leave for Guatemala; by the time that you receive it, I will be on my way home (boy, time does fly). Hopefully, you have had a chance to see the pictures of this experience on Facebook – if not, we’ll have a...

Dearly Beloved, As you are receiving this, myself and Deacon Charlie Germain have most likely already landed in Guatemala and made the trip to San Lucas Toliman on Lake Atitlan. We will be spending the week learning about and working alongside people involved in the San Lucas Mission (https://sanlucasmission.org/) This...

Dearly Beloved, This Sunday we hear from John the Baptist as he calls people to return to God with their whole hearts. This is followed by Jesus’ baptism when the Holy Spirit descends on him and a voice declares him God’s beloved. Throughout this reading, our attention is dramatically drawn...

Dearly beloved, The time has indeed drawn nigh and the celebration of God-with-us/Emmanuel is here! All the planning and preparation culminates as we gather in worship to mark the arrival of Love Incarnate. It is a familiar story that many could recite from heart just as Linus does in the...

Dearly beloved, As we gather this week, we mark the 4th week of Advent, lighting the candle of love. Love is at the heart of our faith, for it is love that was born in that manger. Here is a prayer of love as we draw ever nearer to the...