In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
It’s always good to know what something costs before you get in line to buy it. And today we hear Jesus telling his followers what it will cost them to be a true disciple—a true friend of his.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
When I was in Seminary in New York I had a student-friend who came into the Episcopal Church from the Presbyterian Church. He was a minister and was changing denominations. He was a very committed Christian who happened to be a gay man. He was looking for a Church where he could be fully himself. He was a good friend.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Our gospel today gives us the background. Jesus tells his friends on the night before he died that God his Father will send them the Spirit of Truth, who will help them and advocate for them. Jesus says that this Spirit of God already abides with his friends and will continue to be in them.
This Spring, after Easter, we will again offer a program on various aspects of the church and our faith. This will prepare interested adults to reaffirm their faith, to be confirmed or to be received into the Anglican Communion.
This year we read together the entertaining and informative book called "Jesus was an Episcopalian . . . and you can be one, too." We read 3 short chapters per week and meet each Sunday in May, beginning May 2.
All are welcome--even if you haven't had time to read ahead. Join us!
