By The Rev. Canon Pam Hyde The angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called Son of God. For nothing will be impossible with God.” Then Mary said, “Here …
Investing in energy efficiency at your church can be a win-win both for the church’s bottom line and for the earth. But the problem can sometimes be coming up with the funds to make energy efficiency improvements. Two acts of Congress in the past year have included provisions that can help with that, including establishing …
by The Rev. Canon Pam Hyde What do you think of when you think of the Thanksgiving holiday? Turkey? Family? Maybe football games or Black Friday shopping? Thanksgiving is first and foremost a day of offering thanks for the bounty given to us by God. Our Book of Common Prayer contains a Litany of Thanksgiving on page …
by David Spence, MD I grew up in southeastern Nebraska where only a few isolated remnants of the once vast prairie still exist. One such remnant, 360 acres (1/2 square mile) of virgin native grass, was my father’s prized land. In his will, he specified that this half section of land shall never be ploughed …
by The Rev. Steve Keplinger This past June, I had a relationship with an individual who was around when Jesus walked the earth. I have also been with others who were standing when Moses led the Hebrews out of Egypt. Ninety-six percent of them, however, are gone. Old-growth forests are some of the most miraculous …
by The Rev. Dr. John Leech A young man in fancy clothes got off his horse, took his rich apparel and the fine fabrics he was carrying, and sold them in a neighboring town. He gave the cash — or tried to — to the priest at a small derelict church, which, as he could …
By The Rev. Canon Pam Hyde August in Flagstaff. Days start with blue skies and blazing sun, but the humidity in the air hints at changes to come as the day develops. Soon little clouds sprout and grow into towering cumulonimbus clouds, and thunder starts rolling through the air. The sky darkens, and soon drops …
by The Rev. Alison Lee The Diocesan Creation Care Council has worked hard this past year to clarify how we convey to the Diocese what we discuss, and more importantly, how we as people of faith, as Episcopalians live into caring for God’s creation in active ways. Many of our efforts have been concentrated on …
by The Rev. Canon Pam Hyde I think I was in first grade when I first heard in Sunday school that God gave mankind dominion over the whole Earth. We were being taught the creation story from the book of Genesis that morning. “Dominion” is a big word for a child that age, so I’m …
By David Spence, MD Most people will agree with the following (fortune cookie or horoscope) advice: “Consider a variety of viewpoints and opinions before choosing your own path.” In our spiritual journey, we read all four gospels and the letters of Paul and John. In our quest to understand climate change and our personal response …
How to Stay Safe during Disasters and the Dry Heat By Laurel Way Arizona Diocesan Disaster Preparedness Coordinator April 20th, 2022 – Over the weekend there have been several reports of wildfires throughout Arizona. This includes south of Prescott, Bisbee, and north of Flagstaff. Arizona no longer has a “Wildfire Season,” rather we are vulnerable …
Earth Day is Friday, April 22nd — only nine days away! Honor God’s creation as we turn our focus toward our fragile island home on that day and the days surrounding it by doing something special to celebrate the earth. Here are some events and activities for you to consider participating in — or look …