By Bill Robinson Lynn is behind the wheel today and her clenched-jaw attention is fixed on the road. The borrow ditches on either side of the narrow, bumpy, asphalt defile known as “Indian Highway 15” are exceptionally deep. She does not have the luxury of sightseeing. That’s my job. That, and trying to serve as …
The Rev. Sally Niles has answered the Call to lead as the Director of the Deacon Formation Academy. After 8 years, The Rev. Dr. Robin Hollis will step aside effective with the Jan. 20, 2024, Diaconate Ordination. Deacons Sally and Robin will continue to transition through the remainder of 2023. The Venerable Amy Bryan shares, …
Five pilgrims from the Diocese of Arizona will be traveling to Kisii, Kenya on Monday to visit with our partners in the Diocese of Kisii. I ask your prayers for safe travel for myself, the Rev. Canon Anita Braden, Canon Clyde Kunz (St. Matthew’s, Tucson), Susan Hillman (St. Michael and All Angels, Tucson), and Kathleen …
Last week the Episcopal Church’s Executive Council voted to choose Phoenix as the host city of the 2027 General Convention of the Episcopal Church. This is exciting news for our Diocese, and I am grateful to the Diocesan staff and lay leaders who met with the General Convention Office team and with the Executive Council …
by The Rev. Canon David Ulloa Chavez “This year, we are also mindful that LGBTQ people in many countries are in additional danger. They are often threatened because of who they are, persecuted, and fleeing persecution” Presiding Bishop, Michael Curry, Message Commemorating World Refugee Day Last week, on my way to visit our shelter in …
By The Rev. Canon Bruce A. Jackson – Canon for Black Ministry In 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law a proclamation making June 19 a federal holiday that has become known as “Juneteenth.” This holiday commemorates June 19, 1865, when U.S. Gen. Gordon Granger, following the defeat of the Confederacy in the Civil War, …
By The Rev. Laura Adelia, Missioner, Diocesan Veteran & Military MinistryPhotos by Deacon Michael Douglas St. John’s in Bisbee Celebrates the Installation, Blessing, & Dedication of their New Flagpole On May 21st, the people of St John’s Episcopal Church in Bisbee held a dedication ceremony for the installation of their new flag pole, generously donated …
Para leer en español, click aquí “In Christ there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ.” – Galatians3:28 June 12, 2023 Dear Siblings in Christ, The vows I took as your bishop include the following: “Will you boldly proclaim and interpret theGospel of Christ, …
V. The eyes of all wait up thee O Lord R. And thou givest them their food in due season V. Thou openest thine hand R. And fillest all things living with plenteousness Bless O Lord these gifts to our use and us to thy service, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. This grace, an …
“So there is one Father, not three Fathers; one Son, not three Sons; one Holy Ghost, not three Holy Ghosts. And in this, Trinity is none afore or after other; none is greater or less than another. But the whole three persons are co-eternal together and co-equal.” – the Athanasian Creed, BCP, page 865 I …
Today’s Epistle is simply updates on Monday’s fire at St. Stephen’s, Douglas. I wish to start with a note of gratitude. The Rev. John Caleb Collins, Vicar of St. Stephen’s, Douglas, has shown exemplary leadership with his congregation and community over the last 48 hours. And people from around the diocese, the Episcopal Church, and …
VBS Across the Diocese of Arizona This summer, many churches across the country will be hosting Vacation Bible Schools to encourage children and youth to explore their relationship with God. Here are a few VBS programs that are taking place in Arizona. St. Francis in the Valley – Green Valley 600 S La Canada Dr., …