At our diocesan staff Bible study today, we read next Sunday’s Gospel about the appearance of Jesus to the Disciples, and especially to Thomas. But we got off on an …
Diocesan News
Walking with Jesus in Jerusalem
Once again we begin our walk through the great Three Days: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter. This year has seen many oft-postponed groups of pilgrims from Arizona (and elsewhere) …
Get outside on Earth Day…National Parks are free!
by The Rev. Pam Hyde, Canon for Creation Care Did you know that there are twenty-four National Park units in Arizona…and you can get into them all for free on …
I am Resurrection and I am Life
The funeral of retired Presiding Bishop Frank T. Griswold was live-streamed on Saturday; I only was able to see a portion of the service, but what I experienced, and the …
2023 Arizona Deacon’s Retreat
“God Brings Water to a Thirsty People” By The Venerable Amy Bryan, Archdeacon This last weekend I had the privilege of gathering with many of the deacons around the diocese …
Church of the Nativity kicks off its New Veteran Ministry!
There was much excitement Sunday, March 5th at Church of the Nativity in north Scottsdale, as they held their Outreach Ministry Fair and celebrated starting their new Veteran Ministry. …
The Philadelphia Eleven
Last fall, I was privileged to attend an online private screening of The Philadelphia Eleven, a new documentary about the first women-ordained priests in the Episcopal Church. Those eleven women …
Beyond Dominion and Stewardship
By Dr. Angel Wang In the book of Genesis, Adam and Eve were given charge over Creation as “dominion” or “stewardship”. Could a third, rarely recognized interpretation be “partnership”? Harvard philosopher …
Pilgrimage to Kenya
Most of you are aware that I formed a friendship with a Kenyan bishop, John Oringa, at the Lambeth Conference last summer. In our conversations, he indicated that his clergy …
Let Your Voice Be Heard!
Are you aware that as Arizonans we have the opportunity to make known our position on the various bills that are being considered by our State legislature by simply going …