Category Archives: Publications
Epiphany
January 2011 – Rector’s Ruminations Epiphany, which we celebrate this month on the sixth of January and which continues as a season through March eighth and the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday, translates from the Greek as “manifestation.” Those … Continue reading
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Emergent Church?
December 2010 – Rector’s Ruminations Is Emmanuel Parish an “Emergent Church”? I recently came across an article entitled, “The Emergent Church in Anglican Perspective by The Reverend Dr. William S. Brosend, who teaches at St. Luke’s Seminary at The University … Continue reading
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Emmanuel Outreach- 2010
November 2010 – Rector’s Ruminations In my column last month I recounted some of the highlights of our ministry at Emmanuel over the past year. A few of you were interested and also appreciative of the fact that we support … Continue reading
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Rector’s Annual Report for 2009
February 2010 – Rector’s Ruminations According to The Book of Common Prayer (p. 856), “The duty of all Christians is to follow Christ; to come together week by week for corporate worship; and to work, pray, and give for the … Continue reading
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On Health
October 2009 – Rector’s Ruminations From our founding, we as a nation have espoused the notion that “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” are inalienable rights. Today at least 45 million people in our country are without the most … Continue reading
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Emmanuel’s Accomplishments and Highlights – 2010
October 2010 – Rector’s Ruminations Last month I received a request from The Reverend Andrea McMillin, our Mt. Baker Region representative to Diocesan Council, asking for highlights and information about parishes in our region. In putting together a list of … Continue reading
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Vestry Retreat Follow-up
September 2010 – Rector’s Ruminations Since May, we have continued the process of strategic planning resulting in the following priorities: Outreach: to continue our current commitment and find new opportunities to serve the greater Orcas community as “The Village Church,” … Continue reading
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In Remembrance – Mardi Lister
August 2010 – Rector’s Ruminations “It is a poor thing for anyone to fear that which is inevitable.” Tertullian I did not know Mardi Lister, but I wish I had… for a variety of reasons. She lived, by all appearances, … Continue reading
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Further Reflections on Ministry
July 2010 – Rector’s Ruminations In reading over my June “Rector’s Ruminations,” I was struck by how the Vestry/Staff discussions about the future shape of ministry at Emmanuel correlate and complement planning at the Diocesan level.Given that fact, I offer … Continue reading
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Some Reflections on our Vestry/Staff Retreat
June 2010 – Rector’s Ruminations On Friday evening, May 14th, the Vestry and Staff gathered at 6 o’clock in the Parish Hall and began our Retreat with Evening Prayer. After praying we shared pizza and salad and two delicious pies … Continue reading
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