This Lenten devotional book is what I’m doing for Lent. So far it’s a good read which is something because I’m not much of a reader. My bishop The Rt. Rev. Brian Cole is featured this first Sunday of Lent. I’m looking forward to seeing what is coming up as the season goes by.
For more info visit https://livingcompass.org/lent.
This weekend, we represented our church at the 42nd Annual Convention of The Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee. It was our third time attending as a delegate. This is a gathering to discuss and conduct the business of our larger community of churches. It was a great time to learn more about how to be better Episcopalians and to connect with others who are doing the same. I was blessed to be there and to reunite with friends and to meet new people. One of the group meetings I was encouraged to be more weird in church, This is easy for a church nerd like me. It was a lot of fun and I hope I can go back next year. Thanks to the Episcopal School of Knoxville for hosting again.
I was witness to 3 new ministers of The Episcopal Church being ordained tonight. Two women and one man were charged with service to God and the people of East Tennessee. They have put in the work and answered the call. I am proud to be in a religious community that ordains men and women. Their calling comes from a God that created them with hearts, minds and souls to minister to a world that needs to love and care for the poor, the prisoner, the sick and their neighbors.
Church of the Ascension in Knoxville, Tennessee. Worship service for the Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee.
Hey, It’s Friday and that has to make you smile. I am heading out of town for a Church trip today to hang out with fellow Episcopalians, which should be fun. Let’s have a great weekend, everyone. Love and peace to us all.
Ashes are a sign of mortality and repentance. Remember that you are dust and to dust you will return. The season of Lent has begun. May those who observe have a time of reflection, renewal of spirit and self-denial. Peace to all in this time.
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