Tag Archives: Diocese of South Dakota
Ashes and dust March/April 1989
“Remember that you are dust; and to dust you shall return.” With these worth, the sign of the cross, and the imposition of ashes we once again began our forty-day Lenten journey. During this season of fasting, penance, alms-giving and … Continue reading
On the unity we seek February 1989
O God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, our only Savior. the Prince of Peace: Give us grace seriously to lay to heart the great dangers we are in by our unhappy divisions; take away all hatred and prejudice, … Continue reading
The Language of Lambeth January, 1989
Praying and working for unity within the Diocese, the larger Christian body and the communities in which we live is hardly a concern unique to the Diocese of South Dakota. At our convention this past fall we held up unity … Continue reading
The Bishop’s Charge to Diocesan Convention November, 1988
My charge to you this year is two-fold. The charge comes from something that Don Armentrout shared with us last night at dinner. He said that unity is both a gift and a task. So first, my brothers and sisters, … Continue reading
This Historic Episcopate September 1988
Bishops come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, cultures and personalities. I am especially aware of the wonderful diversity among bishops in writing this article at the end of the Lambeth Conference in Canterbury, England. For the past … Continue reading
June 1988
The Catechism defines sacraments as “outward and visible signs of inward and spiritual grace, given by Christ as a sure and certain means by which we receive that grace.” The Catechism goes on to define grace as “God’s favor … Continue reading
The Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds May 1988
The second article of the Chicago-Lambeth Quadrilateral states: “The Apostles’ Creed, as the Baptismal Symbol; and the Nicene Creed (are) sufficient statement(s) of the Christian faith” (The Book of Common Prayer p. 877). Just what is a creed and … Continue reading
The Holy Scriptures April, 1988
The first article of the Chicago-Lambeth Quadrilateral states: “The Holy Scriptures of the Old and New testaments contain all things necessary to salvation and are the rule and ultimate standard of the faith.” We are a people of the … Continue reading
“Just what do Episcopalians believe?” March 1988
“Just what do Episcopalians believe?” Have you ever been asked that question? I know that I have, by persons outside the Episcopal Church and Episcopalians! In traveling the Diocese, I have also discovered that a good many … Continue reading
The Episcopal Church: “Conservative? Or “Liberal”?
The Episcopal Church: “Conservative? Or “Liberal”? A question often raised, in relation to last month’s article on the relation of Church and state and religion and politics, is whether the Episcopal Church is a “conservative” or “liberal” Church. Perhaps … Continue reading