

Moments of Quiet
The world around me often moves at a frenetic pace. Whether it’s the depressing political news that arrives constantly on my phone...


At the Foot of the Cross
Holy Week! Every year at this time, I’m struck by the otherness of “church.” Lent and Easter are ours alone, marking us as strange from...


We Must Continue to Speak Up and Speak Out
The eighth amendment to the United States Constitution, one of the first ten amendments that elucidate the Bill of Rights, states...


Come for Dinner!
When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they...


Greetings to All!
Welcome to St Stephen’s, and welcome to this week’s E-Courier!! I wanted to take a few moments here, to introduce myself. Many of you...


Welcome to Lent
When the day drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. Luke 9:51 In last Sunday’s gospel, Jesus and his...


Reconciling in Christ
I can stay silent no longer. Our congressional representatives must hear from me and as many others as possible who are angry at the...


Have Faith! Spring Will Come…
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 Late February always feels to me like...


The Fruit of Silence
One of the ways I’m trying to take care of myself in this winter of discontent is by moderating my daily consumption of news. Breaking...


Living Into Our Mission
Matthew 7:12 – “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Galatians 5:22 - "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,...