Photo by Sincerely Media on Unsplash I became a first-time rector of a local Episcopal Church (TEC) in August of 2003. For those of you who came into the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) having come out of TEC, that month and year might mean something. That was the month that Bishop Gene Robinson, … Read More

Photo by Grant Whitty on Unsplash There was a scene cut from the end of the movie, The Lord of the Rings, after the ring is destroyed at Mount Doom and the eagles fly in to rescue Sam and Frodo. It’s in the original novel. Sam wakes up from his sleep, surprised he is alive … Read More

by the Rev. Cn. Mark Eldredge I’m a die-hard Jacksonville Jaguar football fan. Yes, there are a few of us out there. And yes, dealing with the disappointment of a losing season most years helps with my prayer life! I’ve watched enough football to know that no matter how good the quarterback or other individual … Read More