Presiding Bishop Rowe is articulating his vision for the Episcopal Church in the next nine years, and he is re-committing us to articulating that vision in terms of the Kingdom of God.
Jesus speaks a lot about the Kingdom of God in the gospels—it is like a mustard seed, a pearl of great price, yeast, and so many other images.
The Forma Conference 2025 will be a hybrid experience, with online content offered in English and Spanish at local in-person gatherings.
I had intended to write today’s Epistle about the movie Conclave, a fictional exploration of the conclave of cardinals gathering to elect a new pope I found it a fascinating …
Celebrations for Veteran’s Day were happening in many communities throughout the Arizona Episcopal Diocese this past week! And let us not forget the U.S. Marine Corps 249th birthday, which was on NOV 10th!
How did your community celebrate & honor your veterans & families?
Join us from January 3rd to 5th, 2025 for a weekend of fun, family, and faith. Winter Family Camp at Chapel Rock is for families of all shapes, sizes, and ages. It’s for families with or without children. Give yourselves the gift of time together at Chapel Rock!
Serving as an Episcopal bishop in a swing state means that I know there are some members of my flock who are happy at the results of yesterday’s election, and to those who are in that category, I ask for your support and compassion and prayers for those who woke up this morning feeling frightened or lost.
During the season of Epiphany 2025, in recognition of the ways that the Holy Spirit has moved and inspired the church to gain new insight, the Pride Committee of the Diocese of Arizona is sponsoring a reading and discussion group.
It is a huge week for the nation, and there are also many critical things going on in our diocese. This E-pistle is perhaps a reflection of the scattered nature of my own thoughts, prayers, and actions.
Join us on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 11:30 AM for lunch and a short presentation. Hosted by The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona and Church Pension Group, this free event could change how you think about your financial future.
In Latin America, traditions of the Day of the Dead are passed from generation to generation, but in the United States, this celebration is relatively new. In California, some activists began organizing processions and altar displays for the Day of the Dead in the 1960s and 1970s as a way to honor Mexican American heritage. More recently, Day of the Dead products have started appearing in stores like Wal-Mart, Target, and Crate & Barrel. Now they are in many more stores.
Diocesan Convention 2024 was a fantastic gathering of the faithful! Our Year-in-Review video is available–take a look and see what the Diocese of Arizona has been doing as we Follow Jesus, Grow in Faith, and Walk in Love!
As you read this e-news, Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close. An important month for Hispanics and Latinos in the United States. A month that also serves as a reminder to non-Hispanics of the work that still needs to be done and the ongoing challenges that the Hispanic/Latino communities face. Let us go over quickly about its origins and today’s challenges that Hispanic people face. Hispanic Heritage Month began as a week of celebration in 1968, under President Lyndon B. Johnson’s administration. But it wasn’t until 1988 that the United States Congress enacted legislation that expanded the celebration to a full month, from September 15 to October 15.