I am an Episcopal priest who loves preaching, liturgy, creative writing and Gary Trudeau’s kind of humor. I love the Episcopal Church because it does not require that you leave your brains at the door. I also love church because it can be a kind of instant family. Some you love, some you don’t, some make you nervous. But it’s community, nonetheless. Wherever you are in your spiritual journey, you are welcome in the Episcopal Church. At least you are wherever I am.
And now “wherever I am” is in Laurel, Maryland, as I am the Rector of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Laurel, Maryland, in the Diocese of Washington. So come and see us there!
THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH REALLY DOES WELCOME YOU!
Sheila
Hi Mother Blogger, glad you’re doing this. when I retire, maybe I’ll try it. hang in there and have a blessed Advent (and in a few days, Christmas).
Now that the Saint David’s website has a link to your blog, can you put a link from your blog back to St. David’s?
Thanks for the suggestion! Done! S+
I loved your solemn, thoughtful poem “April Gun Metal Morning” so much, I quoted from it on my sermon the Sunday following the VT tragedy. Thank you for saying what we all wished we could have said so well. Peace, Judith+
This morning at church I learned, along with the rest of the congregation, that you are to be our new rector, come September. This is wonderful news. Your letter of self-introduction mentioned your blog, and so here I am, particularly happy to find your poems. “Ash Wednesday” is very beautiful.
I look forward to getting to know you at the end of summer.
I’m thrilled that you have accepted our call. You may or may not remember me from Vestry, though I’m sure we’ll have time to be working together come fall. If there is any assistance I/we can provide as you make your plans, feel free to give me a shout. Peace be with you and Pat as your journey brings you this way, and to St. David’s as they complete their process.
Hi Sheila! I’m glad to know where you are. And doubly glad that you in the Diocese of Washington, with the most liberal, inclusive, brave Bishop in the U.S. And you’re not too far away from Rosemari. I love your website. Just when I get to feeling smug about being techie, I see something like this and feel like a kindergartner again.
Best wishes and prayers,
Sandy
Hi, Sheila! Happened across your blog by accident and I like what I’ve read so far. Have a look at breadandwine.wordpress.com my blog. Eric Funston, Rector of St. Paul’s Parish, Medina, Ohio.