Dear Apostles Family, Yesterday I began the morning praising the Lord with joy in the words of Isaiah’s song, words appointed for the Feast of the Epiphany: Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has dawned upon you. For behold, darkness covers the land; deep gloom enshrouds the peoples. […]
Cancelled: 10.30pm Christmas Eve Service
Hi Apostles Family, With worsening weather conditions this evening, we have decided to cancel the 10:30pm Christmas Eve Service. We are sad that we cannot offer the traditional Christmas Eve service that concludes at midnight. However, we know this is the best decision given the circumstances. We hope that YouTube will post the 5:30pm livestream […]
Christmas Eve Services and Knoxville Weather Advisory
Hi Apostles Family, We are closely monitoring the weather conditions moving through East Tennessee and the hourly forecast for the evening. Currently we are planning to proceed with both scheduled Christmas Eve Services at 5:30 and 10:30pm. Regarding the 10:30pm service, we will review the weather conditions throughout the evening and will post a second […]
Justice and God’s Well-Ordered World
When this year began, I carried a weighty burden with me that had been the source of much wrestling in 2019. I felt compelled to address the divisions our country suffers on political and social issues. Some pastors jump right into the fray. That’s not me. But that doesn’t mean I walk away from difficult […]
Coronavirus Update 8: June Worship Schedule
Dear Apostles Family, This Sunday we enter the liturgical season known as Ordinary Time (also known as the Season after Pentecost). This year we’ve realized just how precious the normal, ordinary routines of our lives mean to us. As our city continues its phased reopening, Apostles is taking further steps to resume our own ordinary […]
Apostles’ Reopening, Pentecost, and Congregational Singing
Dear Apostles Family, The day is drawing near when we will reopen our church to celebrate Pentecost and Holy Communion together. About three weeks ago, we announced May 30th as a target date for reopening Eucharistic services. Thanks be to God that we are able to gather for worship this Saturday at 10am! By way […]