Forward Day By Day – January 12, 2019

Saturday, January 12, 2019

For his unshakable witness, the man born blind and healed by washing in the waters of Siloam is kicked out of the temple. We can only imagine how desperately he wants answers. Jesus knows the man is in trouble and seeks him out to reassure and calm him. A preacher...

Presiding Bishop bars Albany bishop from punishing priests for same-sex marriages, seeks discipline proceeding for possible ‘canonical offense’

Friday, January 11, 2019

Bishop William Love of the Diocese of Albany tells General Convention on July 11 during the House of Bishops debate on liturgical marriage-equality Resolution B012 that passing the measure would force him to violate his ordination vows. Photo: ENS screenshot...

Presiding Bishop’s response to Bishop William Love’s November 10, 2018 Pastoral Letter and Directive

Friday, January 11, 2019

After broad consultation with leadership in The Episcopal Church and continued discussions with both the Rt. Rev. William Love of the Episcopal Diocese of Albany and the Episcopal Diocese of Albany Standing Committee, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has issued the...

Forward Day By Day – January 11, 2019

Friday, January 11, 2019

Jesus could have ridden a wave of popularity to an earthly kingship. However, his choices demonstrate a commitment to a plan far greater than merely overthrowing the Roman Empire. Defining a vision for the impact of our ministries is crucial to helping us make wise...

Forward Day By Day – January 10, 2019

Thursday, January 10, 2019

Homer, a police officer, moved and breathed patience. His report writing was methodical: wipe down the desk, assemble writing materials, write, clear off the desk for the next officer, return to patrol. Whether he had arrested a shoplifter or a more malignant...

Forward Day By Day – January 9, 2019

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

In today’s gospel reading, Jesus heals a long-time invalid who has no idea who Jesus is, let alone proclaim faith in him. Jesus heals him anyway. Under the management of a savvy director, our region’s food bank has grown in vo….(View this reading and more...

Forward Day By Day – January 8, 2019

Tuesday, January 8, 2019

The light of Epiphany shines brightly from this story in John. But there is much to ponder. The story ends with a final statement about the official: “So he and all his household believed.” What do these people believe? There’s no Nicene Creed to fall back on, so what...

Celebrations planned, tension lingers a month after marriage equality resolution takes effect

Monday, January 7, 2019

[Episcopal News Service] The Episcopal Church’s five-week-old plan to give same-sex couples unfettered access to marriage in all of its domestic dioceses is still clouded by requirements not envisioned by the enabling resolution and has broken the relationships of...

Forward Day By Day – January 7, 2019

Monday, January 7, 2019

I already miss our Christmas tree and the crèche on the end table. During the dark mornings of Advent and Christmastide, I spend time in silence, staring at the assembled scene illumined by the soft glow of tree lights. Baby Jesus in the manger, arms outstretched,...

Forward Day By Day – January 6, 2019

Sunday, January 6, 2019

“Reading of the will” scenes in movies reveal the true nature of the assembled heirs, and it’s usually a pretty dysfunctional picture. The good news of the Epiphany celebration is that this footage from our own lives of faith has been destroyed. Paul writes that this...