Bishop’s E-pistle

The Anti-Racism Committee of the Diocese of Arizona is looking for volunteers to serve as Facilitators for our new Anti-Racism Training. Facilitators can be lay or ordained. Facilitators should be …

Two weeks ago, Father Harold Knight died in Mesa. He was the oldest living Episcopal priest at 108 years old. When Bishop Smith and I visited him in March of …

Over the last nine months, clergy have consistently asked me, “What are we supposed to be doing about recording attendance and services during the pandemic?” We finally have an answer …

A few years ago, I got one of those phone calls that parish priests in New York City relish. “Hi, I’m Jewish and I’m writing a movie and I need …

Lord, this year I give thanks for many things that would not have occurred to me in prior years in the same way: For healthcare workers For technology that connects …

So far, I have spent 20 hours on Zoom this week doing the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center’s Mediation Skills Training Institute. Twenty hours down, 20 hours to go. I’ve been …

Shortly before my ordination to the priesthood, the Diocese of Los Angeles held a pre-ordination retreat for the eight ordinands, led by the Rev. Malcom Boyd of Are You Running With …

“Then he said to them, ‘I am deeply grieved, even to death; remain here, and stay awake with me.’” –Matthew 26:38 —Siento en mi alma una tristeza de muerte. Quédense …

Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide the people of the United States in the election of officials and representatives; that, by faithful …