At the beginning of June, a non-binary person named Michaela wrote a Twitter thread and blog post about their gender identity and scripture: “i’m nonbinary. how does this reconcile with …
Bishop’s E-pistle
The Bishop’s E-pistle: Communion
I’ve been listening to Madeline L’Engle novels while driving all over Arizona in the past few weeks (we are on A Swiftly Tilting Planet right now) and it is reminding me not …
The Bishop’s E-pistle: La Casa
Last Thursday, the Nogales wind blew through the paper pinwheels strung on ribbons through the trees. It reminded me of Genesis 3 when God walks in Eden at the time …
The Bishop’s E-pistle: Personnel Announcements
In preparation for the eventual retirement of Canon Cathy Black, our office is adjusting some position descriptions and responsibilities. As of June 1, 2021, Serrena Addal will be training to …
The Bishop’s E-pistle: Those with Ears to Hear…
Earlier this year, I wrote in the E-pistle that Canticle Communications was doing an audit of the Diocese of Arizona’s communications. I included a link to a survey, which 297 …
The Bishop’s E-pistle: Rogation Days
Next week (May 10- May 12) are the annual “Rogation Days” of the Episcopal Church calendar. Rogation Days were a time for congregations to focus on agriculture and the bounty …
The Bishop’s E-pistle: Cruzando Fronteras Updates
I’m frequently asked about updates on Cruzando Fronteras, our ecumenical border ministry in Nogales, Sonora. Over 200 migrants lived in the shelter together for the entire pandemic, building strong bonds …
The Bishop’s E-pistle: Updated Guidelines for Congregations During the Pandemic
Three questions have dominated my conversations with Arizona Episcopalians since the COVID-19 vaccine arrived in our state. When can we sing? When can we eat? When can we gather in …
The Bishop’s E-pistle: Recovery
I used to participate in jokes about Episcopal drinking habits, and for years led a Bible study in a bar called “Bible and Brewskis.” It was a good intention–moving the …
The Bishop’s E-pistle: Easter Message / Mensaje de Pascua
This week’s E-pistle message is presented in video format in both English and Spanish. Click on either image below to watch Bishop Reddall’s video message. If you prefer to read …