Books that might help strengthen our faith. I will share titles of books that have helped me understand my faith better and helped to sustain my faith in challenging times. The list I offer here…
Author Archives: fr.david
Rector’s role in governance?
The rector of a church has two roles in the Episcopal Church: the first and most important is to be the spiritual leader of the church and the second…
How is our local church governed?
FRANCISCO-fact: I know I am going to regret this, how is our local church governed? Under all the high theologizing and erudite matters, the local church has real issues to manage…
How is the Episcopal Church governed?
FRANCISCO-fact: How is the Episcopal Church governed? Wow! If you followed this Blog, you would know that my favorite answer is: “it’s complicated.” The above answer is especially true for the Episcopal Church, specifically, and the Anglican Communion more generally. On a large picture basis, the Episcopal Church (TEC) is a voluntary association of 112Continue reading “How is the Episcopal Church governed?”
What does Christmas mean?
To be part of feeling loved and being lovely, join us at 5:00 and 8:00 PM on December 24 for Carols, readings and Eucharist
Appointment of Assistant Bishop
“This is exciting News. Bishop Harris confirmed my son Colbert and she has been a really important part of the life of the Diocese of Massachusetts. This is an excellent appointment for the Diocese of Virginia.”
Rev David Lucey
Week of 2 Advent
Each night when lighting the candle or candles for the week, the reading above can be read out loud with the collect…
FRANCISCO-fact: Potpourri
What is Renewal Works?
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CHURCH VITALITY SURVEY
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FRANCISCO-fact: Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 2nd @ 5pm.
Blessing of the animals (house pets, barnyard animals, birds, reptiles, and stuffies.) This is a great opportunity to invite a friend, quadrupedal, bipedal, winged, or finned.