By Dr. Angel Wang What a profound realization comes from learning that “Adam”, the name of the first human being in Genesis, comes from “adamah” meaning earth or soil. And …
Diocesan News
The Bishop’s E-pistle: Artisans Beyond Borders
Next year, the Diocese of Arizona is helping to sponsor a traveling exhibition of embroidery by migrants called, “Bordando Esperanza: Embroidering Hope; Devotional Retablos of Asylum.” The exhibition is going …
The Bishop’s E-pistle: Emmanuel: No One is Alone
The death of Stephen Sondheim and the beginning of Advent have put one of his songs and an Advent hymn into creative dialogue in my head. The Sondheim song, from …
“My Kingdom is Not From This World”: A Sermon for the Last Sunday After Pentecost by the Rev. Canon Pam Hyde
November 21, 2021 | St. Michael and All Angels, Tucson Watch the sermon from the Rev. Canon Pam Hyde on YouTube.
The Bishop’s E-pistle: Alpha and Omega
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” (Revelation 1:8) This week I have had …
Down the River
By the Rev. Steve Keplinger Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap,they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them.” I have had my soul formed in …
From the Canon for Stewardship and Planned Giving: What to Do for Your Stewardship
As we approach the end of the calendar year, and the beginning of a new liturgical year, most of our congregations in the diocese are deep into their annual response …
The Bishop’s E-pistle: Clergy Compensation Report
Church Pension Group released the 2020 Clergy Compensation report last week. This is an annual event, but this year the report is interactive and includes many more breakdowns than prior …
The Bishop’s E-pistle: A Century of Living Stones
Last Sunday I was at Trinity Church in Kingman, Arizona as they celebrated their 101st Anniversary—postponed from their scheduled celebration last year. Our Trinity Cathedral is also celebrating their 100th …
The Bishop’s E-pistle: Serving Those Who Served – A New Ministry for Veterans & Military Service Members
As I mentioned in my address to the convention two weekends ago, I have been eager to work with local leaders to create a diocesan structure initiative to support ministries …
The Bishop’s E-pistle: The Power of the Spirit – 2021 AZ Diocesan Convention
The in-person portion of our Diocesan Convention is this Friday and Saturday. If you are not joining us in person, you can watch the live stream of Bishop Curry’s keynote …
Francis of Assisi: Model of Creation Care
By The Rev. Rick Wilson Throughout history there are numerous examples of followers of Christ that inspire us. A widely and highly respected person is Francis of Assisi. He manifested …