By Bill Robinson When Christopher Columbus landed in the Americas in 1492, it’s estimated that there were over 4000 varieties of maize, or corn, growing in North America. Many of these varieties looked different from the corn we know today. They were being grown across an immense spectrum of geography and climate. The diversity and …
January 17th is the Feast Day of St. Antony of Egypt, one of the fourth-century Desert Fathers and Mothers whose wisdom was collected and has been passed down to our own day in various translations. I first encountered them in Thomas Merton’s translation, The Wisdom of the Desert, and I turn back to it periodically, …
Written by George Hartz The City of Scottsdale has had a sister city relationship since December 2013 with Uasin Gishu County in western Kenya. My wife Donna and I have had the privilege and joy of visiting Kenya eight times in support of this relationship. During those visits, we have also gotten to know, and …
It has already been a fascinating experience serving on the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music for the Episcopal Church. One key piece of what I am working on is the continued development of the www.episcopalcommonprayer.org website, per a resolution at the last General Convention. The site currently has a great list of liturgical resources, …
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 …
On Monday, Trinity Cathedral is hosting the Arizona Faith Network’s “Interfaith Winter Night” of prayer, song, and reflection. I am honored we are hosting this event, and to be welcoming siblings from many faiths to gather. The Episcopal Church has a history of cordial relationships with leaders of other faith traditions, and of working together …
“Love is what happens when you stop trying to figure out who deserves it.” Karen Faith It is always a joy to share the many ways in which the work of Cruzando Fronteras and our partnershelter, La Casa de Misericordia y de Todas Naciones, is making an impact on the lives of present andpast shelter …
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 …
I love Advent in the Episcopal Church–the anticipation, the introspection, the hymns, the combination of preparing for the birth of a child in Bethlehem and preparing for the second coming of Christ. I find Advent brings with it a sense of new beginnings and second chances. My old sins, my old ways have another chance …
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 The Rev. Canon Debbie Royals November is nationally recognized as Native American Heritage Month. During Native American Heritage Month, we are invited to explore the heritage, culture, and experience of Native Americans both historically and in America today, while also sharing the various ways Native Americans contribute to our present life. America is a vast …
by The Rev. Laura Adelia, Chaplain, Lt Col, USAF (Ret.) Veterans Day is upon us this week. And as a veteran, I cannot tell you how many times I have had people say to me “Thank you for your service”. Do know that most veterans, including myself, very much appreciate being thanked. It is a …