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St. Thomas Church welcomes interim priest
The cowboy hat that the Rev. Brian Baker left behind fits. But the man who takes over at St. Thomas Episcopal Church already fills some pretty big shoes of his own. The Rt. Rev. Craig Anderson brings a long list … Continue reading
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Wide open to the unexpected – Lesley Smith meets a theologian with a new job in New York
A group of homeless people gathers on the corner of Ninth Avenue and 21st Street in New York. Taxis brake and honk as four lanes of traffic roar downtown. A stifling breeze stirs the litter on the pavement. Stepping through … Continue reading
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Three Faiths plan to Worship Together
Three faiths will come together next week for a Week of Prayer and Christian Unity. Bishops from the Catholic, Episcopal, and Lutheran churches will preside over three worship services during the week of Jan. 18 through 25. The week is … Continue reading
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Leading Eagle: The Sioux in him
On Sunday the Rt. Rev. Craig Anderson will take his place behind the altar of St. Thomas Episcopal Church one last time in his role as interim pastor. When he does, he’ll do so not in his traditional bishop’s dress … Continue reading
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Some Thoughts on Advent as we begin the new Church Year
December 2009 – Rector’s Ruminations In the Christian calendar, Advent marks a period of preparation for the coming or arrival (Latin: adventus) of Christ in the flesh at Christmas (incarnation) and his second coming (parousia) in the future on the … Continue reading
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On Worship
September 2009 – Rector’s Ruminations Shortly after the beginning of the summer a rather detailed Worship Survey consisting of 54 questions was sent to all members of the parish. The Worship Committee received 61 responses and published the results to … Continue reading
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General Convention
August 2009 – Rector’s Ruminations By now you have no doubt heard of the actions taken by General Convention to affirm that “any ordained ministry” (to include the office of bishop) is open to gay and lesbian persons. This action … Continue reading
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An Invitation By Way of a Proposal
June 2009 – Rector’s Ruminations Over the course of the past year and a half, several of you have expressed an interest in having an “inquirers’ class”/confirmation instruction to explore the nature of Anglicanism and what it means to be … Continue reading
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