The question comes up every time I attend a clergy gathering: "Why do you wear a black robe?" I wear a cassock - a long black robe, generally used by Anglicans and Roman Catholics for non-Communion services. I don't wear the smaller white robe over it, just the black. Most clergy in liturgical … [Read more...]
All Are Welcome*
*Conditions may apply The explicit policy of many churches is to proclaim that "All are Welcome!" Which absolutely sounds fantastic. Informally, this has been our approach here at Spirit of Joy! as well. What could be wrong with welcoming everyone? Why would any other welcome statement be … [Read more...]
God is Doing a New Thing
What follows is an adaption of a letter I sent to Spirit of Joy! this week. I think what is said here about the congregation I serve is true of many of our congregations and communities. Beloved At Spirit of Joy! we have had two long years. We socially distanced ourselves thanks to a global … [Read more...]
A Christmas Letter for 2021
A letter to the congregation of Spirit of Joy, Christmas 2021 "Even as you have done it to the most vulnerable of these, you have done it to me." Dear friends, I know. You are tired of this stupid virus. You tired of the restrictions, and being cautious and worrying … [Read more...]
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