Greetings, Friends! What a weekend we just experienced! The Ordination and Consecration of our new bishop, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Bonnie Perry was just extraordinary!! I hope that you all had the opportunity to attend or were able to livestream the service. If by chance, you missed it, you can find it on the EDOMI … Continue reading Justice, Righteousness and Doing Good To Others
Greetings, Friends! It’s Friday afternoon as I sit down to write this blog and outside my window there are some small patches of blue sky and hints of sunshine. It seems as though it’s been a long time since I’ve seen the sun so this momentary glimpse is very welcome. This will be a busy … Continue reading Gender Inclusivity in Climate Action
Greetings, Friends! Wasn’t it nice to see the sun last week?! I do hope that all of you have been safe and warm with the winter weather conditions we’ve had recently. Since it’s still very wintery out there, let’s grab a cup of your favorite hot beverage and check out this week’s highlighted resolution. This … Continue reading Advocacy for Victims of Religious Persecution
Greetings, Friends! It’s Friday afternoon and the weather forecast seems to say that a real Michigan winter storm is on its way for our weekend. I hope all of you, dear friends, will be safe and warm. I made the mistake of venturing out the grocery store not thinking that there might be a crowd. … Continue reading Transparency, Honesty and Integrity
Greetings, Friends! I trust that by now all of you have received the schedule of events for the upcoming Consecration of Bishop-Elect Bonnie Perry to be held on February 8 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn. What an exciting time for our diocese! It’s hard to believe it was over … Continue reading The Ordination of Bishops
Happy New Year Friends! The beginning of a new decade brings new spiritual energy. Our diocese has a lot of energy to tap into with our young adults. The Episcopal Church has lots of room for young adults in leadership and membership representing every race and ethnic group. Nothing is impossible for those who believe … Continue reading New Beginnings in The New Year
Greetings, friends! I hope this finds you enjoying the blessings of this Advent season. Sometimes it’s difficult to take time to “be still and know that I AM God” during Advent. The world around us seems to be dragging Christmas onto our calendars before Halloween. However, taking time during Advent to prepare our hearts and … Continue reading Recognizing and Ending Domestic Violence
Greetings, Friends! I hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving weekend! With that holiday coming so late this year, I feel as though my head is spinning when I realize that we’re already in the second week of Advent. I hope you’re all doing better than I am! This week’s blog comes from Resolution Review … Continue reading Practicing Creation Care
Greetings, Friends! I hope that you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and are now settling into one of my favorite seasons of the church year, Advent! I will admit that, with Thanksgiving coming so late this year, I feel as though I’m playing catch-up in my desire to rest into this special time of waiting … Continue reading The Jesus Movement Scholarship Program
Greetings, Friends! Faith of the Pilgrims From my years young in days of youth, God did make known to me his truth, And call’d me from my native place For to enjoy the means of grace. In wilderness he did me guide, And in strange lands for me provide. In fears and wants, through weal … Continue reading Thanksgiving Food for Thoughts (and Prayers and Action)
