Over the last nine months, clergy have consistently asked me, “What are we supposed to be doing about recording attendance and services during the pandemic?” We finally have an answer …
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The Bishop’s E-pistle: Repent
A few years ago, I got one of those phone calls that parish priests in New York City relish. “Hi, I’m Jewish and I’m writing a movie and I need …
The Bishop’s E-pistle: Thanksgiving Prayer for 2020
Lord, this year I give thanks for many things that would not have occurred to me in prior years in the same way: For healthcare workers For technology that connects …
The Bishop’s E-pistle: Faithful Conflict
So far, I have spent 20 hours on Zoom this week doing the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center’s Mediation Skills Training Institute. Twenty hours down, 20 hours to go. I’ve been …
The Bishop’s E-pistle: COVID Updates
My heart sank when I saw the new cases of COVID-19 in Arizona on Tuesday morning. 3,434 cases in a single day. One more notch in making the curve of …
The Bishop’s E-pistle: Standing on the Threshold
Shortly before my ordination to the priesthood, the Diocese of Los Angeles held a pre-ordination retreat for the eight ordinands, led by the Rev. Malcom Boyd of Are You Running With …
First Neely Visiting Professor in Religion and Public Policy Hired at Arizona State University
In August, Dr. Colleen Wessel-McCoy began teaching at the School of Public Affairs (SPA) in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions as the first Neely Visiting Professor …
Message from Bishop Reddall Regarding Updated Gathering for Abundant Life Guidelines
Today, The Rt. Rev. Jennifer A. Reddall, Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona, released the following message: The Gathering for Abundant Life Task Force met yesterday to review our …
The Bishop’s E-pistle: Gethsemane
“Then he said to them, ‘I am deeply grieved, even to death; remain here, and stay awake with me.’” –Matthew 26:38 —Siento en mi alma una tristeza de muerte. Quédense …
The Bishop’s E-pistle: Prayers for an Election
Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide the people of the United States in the election of officials and representatives; that, by faithful …
The Bishop’s E-pistle: Indigenous People’s Day
Last year, our Diocesan Convention passed Resolution 2019-4 authorizing the observance of Indigenous People’s Day on the second Monday of October. You can find the appointed readings for that observance, as well …
The Bishop’s E-pistle: Stuff to Read
Part of the role of the theologian is to point to other theologians who are smarter, more astute, more experienced, or more articulate than we are ourselves. To that end, …