Anglican worship is rich with symbols and meanings, and it helps to know the source of these symbols. Our liturgy, our church building, our altar all tell a story–the story of redemption. The Scriptures are the root system for all the words, symbols, and actions of Anglican worship. We set apart one Sunday to explain […]
Mary Consoles Eve
Mary Consoles Eve by Rev. Jack King December 20, Sunday – Psalms 24, 29, 8, 84; Gen. 3:8–15; Rev. 12:1–10; John 3:16–21 (ESV Daily Office Readings Online) Eve and Mary will be united forever. After the Fall, in the moment of Eve’s shame and the announcement of the curse she would bear, Eve could not […]
Pastoral Letter–The Supreme Court Decision on Marriage
This Sunday, the Reverend Jack King read a pastoral letter to Apostles regarding the recent Supreme Court decision and the civil redefinition of marriage. You may read his letter here (Jack’s Pastoral Letter on Supreme Court Decision). Please also take time to read the statements and call to prayer from the ACNA Council of Bishops. […]
Advent – The Fruit of Jesse’s Tree
Advent Reflections The Fruit from Jesse’s Tree by The Rev. Jack King Isaiah 11.1-9; Psalm 61, 62; Revelation 20.1-10; John 5.30-47 With the final Sunday of Advent complete, we have three days until we celebrate the nativity of Jesus. But these final days of waiting and preparation are essential to our faith. Our anticipation accelerates, […]
Sermon Follow-Up: Resources for Daily Bible Readings
Yesterday, I preached about the importance of the Scriptures in our lives, not only for times of crisis, but for forming our minds and hearts in the image of Christ each and every day. Here are some thoughts from yesterday’s sermon: If you want to grow in the wisdom of God, I believe there’s no […]