I met recently with Win Charles, a member of Saint Barnabas on the Desert, Scottsdale whom I confirmed this year. Win approached me about restarting the Disability Concerns Committee in …
Diocesan News
Back to School Generosity
by Laurel WayDirector of Communications This time of year is bittersweet for many people. For some, it’s an exciting time to reconnect with friends and start classes again. For others, …
A Must-have Safety Feature for People Who Live Alone
by Rev. Canon Timothy Dombek, Rector, Church of the Advent, Sun City West In the past few years, most likely all our congregations have had parishioners who live alone and …
Reunion Reflections
I attended my High School reunion a few weeks ago, where I had many conversations that got me to reflect on evangelism–especially in dialogue with the parable of the sower, …
A Fruitful Visit to Kenya
Late last week, our diocesan pilgrims to Kisii, Kenya returned safely to Arizona in a haze of jetlag but satisfied that our time in Kenya was well-spent and for the …
The Problem with Water – A Personal Journey
By Bill Robinson Lynn is behind the wheel today and her clenched-jaw attention is fixed on the road. The borrow ditches on either side of the narrow, bumpy, asphalt defile …
New Director of Deacon Formation Academy
The Rev. Sally Niles has answered the Call to lead as the Director of the Deacon Formation Academy. After 8 years, The Rev. Dr. Robin Hollis will step aside effective …
2023 Pilgrimage to Kenya: Partners Across the Globe
Five pilgrims from the Diocese of Arizona will be traveling to Kisii, Kenya on Monday to visit with our partners in the Diocese of Kisii. I ask your prayers for …
General Convention is Coming to Phoenix in 2027!
Last week the Episcopal Church’s Executive Council voted to choose Phoenix as the host city of the 2027 General Convention of the Episcopal Church. This is exciting news for our …
Un Lugar para Todos/A Space for All
by The Rev. Canon David Ulloa Chavez “This year, we are also mindful that LGBTQ people in many countries are in additional danger. They are often threatened because of who …
Juneteenth – A Commemoration for All Christians
By The Rev. Canon Bruce A. Jackson – Canon for Black Ministry In 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law a proclamation making June 19 a federal holiday that has …
Veteran Ministry News in Southern Arizona
By The Rev. Laura Adelia, Missioner, Diocesan Veteran & Military MinistryPhotos by Deacon Michael Douglas St. John’s in Bisbee Celebrates the Installation, Blessing, & Dedication of their New Flagpole On …