Bishop Reddall is happy to introduce the two newest members of the diocesan staff, who are starting this week. Toni Murdock began as our Events Coordinator on Monday, and Laurel …
Diocesan News
The Bishop’s E-pistle: Prayers for Afghanistan
The phrase that has gone through my mind over and over again as I read and watch the news about Afghanistan is “things done and left undone.” I’m not an …
The Bishop’s E-pistle: Called to Serve
As we approach Diocesan Convention in October, we are still in need of additional nominations of both clergy and lay candidates for Standing Committee and the Disciplinary Board. Members elected …
The Bishop’s E-pistle: A Word of Hope for the Church
This week’s E-pistle message is presented in video format. Click the image below to watch Bishop Reddall’s video message. If you prefer to read her message, the text is available …
Creation Season: A Time of Deep Connection
By The Rev. Canon Pam Hyde, Canon for Creation Care Creation Season is just three weeks away! Someone asked me the other day what I wanted to accomplish by promoting …
The Bishop’s E-pistle: Retreat
“Come away to a deserted place and rest a while…”—Mark 6:31 This was part of the Gospel reading two Sundays ago; it was a happy coincidence that it came shortly …
The Bishop’s E-pistle: A Friendly Wager
When it became clear that the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks were going to play one another in the NBA Finals, I reached out to their provisional bishop, Jeffrey …
A Sermon for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost by the Rev. Canon Pam Hyde
July 17, 2021 | Epiphany, Flagstaff “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while. Sometimes I think these are the loveliest words someone could ever …
The Bishop’s E-pistle: The (Inter)National Episcopal Church
People in Episcopal congregations frequently refer to the “National Church,” by which they mean the whole Episcopal Church. Since coming to Arizona as your bishop I have tried to–gently–push back …
10 Ways for a Person to Harvest the Sun
By David Spence Humans have long referred to the sun as “Father” and to the earth as “Mother”. There are a multitude of ways to benefit from this familial relationship. …
Gathering for Abundant Life Update July 13, 2021 (English & Español)
Dear Colleagues and Friends in Ministry, The Gathering for Abundant Life Task Force is further simplifying our guidelines for churches totwo simple statements: All unvaccinated individuals must wear masks at …
The Bishop’s E-pistle: An Account of the Hope that is in You
This week, the pre-Lambeth Conference “Bishop’s Conversations” begin via Zoom. Once a month, for the next six months, Anglican bishops from around the world will gather online in small groups …