by Richard Lightsey | Jan 29, 2018 | Rector's Blog
The season of Epiphany draws to an early close this year with Ash Wednesday slated for February 14 (the imposition of ashes will make for a unique and unforgettable valentines date!).In the Christian calendar, February 2nd is the presentation of Jesus at the Temple,...
by Richard Lightsey | Jan 28, 2018 | Homilies
As I reflected on this past year together as a parish I couldn’t help but realize the community of wellness, stability, maturity, and faithfulness that is the foundation of our rich life together. Some bear the fruit of being here for decades providing wisdom and...
by Richard Lightsey | Jan 21, 2018 | Homilies
Epiphany is about bringing the light of our own invisible divine nature into the light of the world. The Christian tradition is unique for its theology of the incarnation. The divine takes on flesh and blood. Spirit takes on nature, skin becomes the body of God. In...
by Richard Lightsey | Jan 20, 2018 | Rector's Blog
(an excerpt from homily for January 21) Jesus was not a preserver of the status quo or conserver of people’s status and privilege, instead he encouraged them to share what they have, give honor to those whom they may have been taught to segregate from or discriminate...
by Richard Lightsey | Jan 14, 2018 | Homilies
Epiphany is the season for the invisible and divine to take upon physical appearance. It is the light within us and about us becoming what our eyes can see and hands can touch. I love this passage from The Book of Samuel. If you are not familiar with the story...
