St. Paul Welcomes All To Believe and Belong!
There is a story in Mark 9 where Jesus heals a man they believed to have an unclean spirit. It took place in Capernaum. Capernaum was estimated to be a town of about 1500 people. It was a small town, much like Rural America that doesn’t have a lot of people from outside of their homogenous culture. Some 25 years ago, I bought some land and put a single wide trailer in it. This town had 98 people before my arrival and I became the 99th, 1 shy of 100…
Dear Friends, Well, here we are,only 84 days away from our Diocesan Convention! Time sure does fly.😊 Here are some Convention updates that you need to know: Nominations are now being received for Diocesan Council (1 clergy & 1 lay for a 3-year term) and Standing Committee (1 clergy & 1 lay for a 3-year term. A nomination form is attached for your convenience, and there is also one posted on the Convention page of the Diocesan website (episcopalidaho.org). Nominations are due no later than September 25. Nomination Form –…
There are seeds that fall on the sideways and byways, the seeds that fall on the rocky grounds and thorny bushes, and then there are seeds that fall on good soil. We have been taught many times that how our hearts are prepared to receive the Good News of God will determine the quality of the soil. Yes. True. But there is more to the story than just being the good soil. That’s how did Jesus become the good sower? Jesus says, there is good news everywhere if we are…
Blocks of rooms have been made with the following hotels for Convention weekend (November 10 & 11). All hotels are off the Eagle exit on I84 Tru (Hilton) 208-519-3535 1401 S Eagle Rd Meridian, ID Double queen – $116/night King – $126/night Towneplace Suites 208-884-8550 1415 S Eagle Rd Meridian, ID Double queen – $129/night King – $119/night La Quinta 208-288-2100 800 S Allen St Meridian, ID Mixture – $119/night Note: Tru and Towneplace have a cut-off date of a month before Convention & La Quinta has a cut-0ff date of…
God’s Word, My Voice: A Lectionary for Children. A simple resource for including children in the common worship of the church. As we approach the end of the school year many parishes also bid adieu to weekly church school classes. As Episcopalians we welcome this time! As much as we love church school, our theology has always been best communicated through our liturgy. This is just as true for kids as for adults. If you’re looking for inspiration on how to include these younger members in worship without alienating older…
A message from Bishop Jos following the arrest of a suspect in the Moscow murders Dear sisters and brothers, Peace to you, your loved ones, and your communities. I’m sure many of you are following the news regarding the heart-wrenching murders of University of Idaho students Ethan, Madison, Xana, and Kaylee. I imagine many, myself included, continue to be shocked and saddened by the loss of these young people and the impact of that loss on their families, friends, and the entirety of Idaho. When tragedy afflicts us, whether in…