Beloved in the Lord, Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This Sunday, we come to Pentecost. Fifty days after Easter, ten days following the Ascension, it’s a day sometimes thought of as the Church’s birthday, and there’s some truth to that, because at Pentecost we witness … Continue reading Weekly Pastoral Letter: June 7th, 2025
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Weekly Pastoral Letter: May 31st, 2025
Beloved in the Lord, Christ is risen! He is risen indeed, alleluia! This past Thursday, the Church marked the Ascension of our Lord, a moment that is often times overlooked, yet so rich with meaning. The thing is it’s not a footnote in the life of Christ. It’s one of the most profound events in … Continue reading Weekly Pastoral Letter: May 31st, 2025
Weekly Pastoral Letter: May 24th, 2025
Beloved in the Lord, Christ is risen! He is risen indeed, alleluia! Over the past couple of weeks you may have noticed that I’ve been following a little bit of a theme as we’ve explored the gift and the purpose of worship, that is, namely, how it’s God who meets us with His grace, and … Continue reading Weekly Pastoral Letter: May 24th, 2025
Weekly Pastoral Letter: May 17th, 2025
Beloved in the Lord, Christ is risen! He is risen indeed, alleluia! As I sit down and I think about what to write this week, I find myself thinking about the church and what it is, and our tendency, in this world, to reshape and remold it. The thing is the Church isn’t ours to … Continue reading Weekly Pastoral Letter: May 17th, 2025
Norma Normans and Norma Normata
The other day a friend sent me a message. The question was a simple one, “I’m curious, whenever you read patristic or medieval quotes that seem to contradict Sola Fide, how do you handle it?” It was a great question – first, because it means he is diving deep into the writings of the church … Continue reading Norma Normans and Norma Normata