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Monthly Archives: August 2011
God’s Economics, Part I: Meet the Landlord
This post is the first of a multi-part series contributed by SSI parishioner Jim Gilmore. In this series, I’m going to discuss some of what I see as the central economic principles found in Scripture, and what they mean for … Continue reading
Feast of Aidan and Cuthbert
Today we commemorate the British monks Aidan (651) and Cuthbert (684) who helped to re-establish Christianity in the British Isles after the pagan suppression of the mid-600s. Cuthbert helped bring the British church and the Roman church together after the … Continue reading
Countdown to the Thirty Days of Imperatives
Rev. Linda offers a few words as we prepare to begin the Imperatives of Romans 12:9-21. For the past two days I have been talking about conversion, that change of heart and mind to a new relationship with God. We … Continue reading
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Feast of Charles Chapman Grafton
Many of us at SSI have a connection to our high liturgy. The incense, the vestments, the gospel procession assist us in connecting to the Divine through our senses. In some ways, we owe the inclusion of such “Anglo-Catholic” ritual … Continue reading
This Week’s Lessons
Proper 18 (23) (September 4, 2011) First reading Ezekiel 33:7-11
The Thirty Imperatives – September Challenge
This morning Rev. Linda Kaufman challenged us to live into the thirty imperatives found in Romans 12:9-21, which include such commandments as blessing those that persecute us and associating with the lowly. Below is a guide Linda has provided for … Continue reading
Troy Davis Execution Update
Over the last several months, St. Stephen’s parishioner Laura Moye, has been updating the congregation regarding the Georgia death row case of Troy Davis. Laura, who works with Amnesty International, has been working on Troy’s case since early 2007 and … Continue reading
Neighbors and the Storm
Although the National Hurricane Center has downgraded Irene to a Category 1 storm there is still potential for a great deal of disruption here in DC/MD/VA. Even those who predict lesser effects are concerned about flooding and extensive power outages … Continue reading
Feast of Thomas Gallaudet and Henry Winter Syle
Thomas Gallaudet (1902) was an advocate for the deaf and founded schools focused on their needs. According to Holy Women, Holy Men, “Without his genius and zeal for the spiritual well-being of deaf persons, it is improbable that a history … Continue reading
Damage to the Church Contained to Balcony
According to church administrator Brian Best, the earthquake damaged the balcony of the church and an angel in the Incarnation Chapel. There are cracks in the plaster of the ceiling and east stairwell and the balcony is currently blocked off … Continue reading
