New Spirit Update, February 17, 2022
In this issue: Bishop Bruce’s Absalom Jones sermon, the Rev. Steven Wilson, and clergy transitions, plus: Black History Month videos for weeks one and two, educational scholarships, and more.
In this issue: Bishop Bruce’s Absalom Jones sermon, the Rev. Steven Wilson, and clergy transitions, plus: Black History Month videos for weeks one and two, educational scholarships, and more.
Six-minute video. This is the second in the 2022 series of four weekly videos remembering key African American figures in the Episcopal Church and beyond. A new video will be published each Thursday for four weeks from February 10, 2022.
One-Minute read. What’s your sweet spot in prayer?
Six-minute read. Fr. Frank became rector of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church on January 16, 2005. He came to St. Philip’s after serving as a Canon Missioner at three Episcopal churches in San Antonio — St. Stephen’s Church, Trinity Church, and Holy Cross Church…
Believing in the Communion of Saints and the Resurrection to Life Everlasting, we ask your prayers for the Rev. Steven C. Wilson, who passed into Larger Life Sunday, February 13, in Carthage.
One-minute read. Church leaders, check out this reminder for these important items due by March 1, 2022.
One-minute read. The February edition of The Cross, the magazine of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, a worldwide ministry to men and youth in the Episcopal and Anglican communion is available to read online.
One-minute read. El Ministerio Hispano de la Diócesis de West Missouri y Arkansas. Grace Church Carthage, San Nicolas Noel, La Iglesia de Todos los Santos en Bentonville, San Andres en Rogers y San Tomas en Sprindales.
Seven-minute video. This is the first in the 2022 series of four weekly videos remembering key African American figures in the Episcopal Church and beyond. A new video will be published each Thursday for four weeks starting February 10, 2022.
10-minute video. Bishop Bruce’s impassioned sermon at the Absalom Jones Celebration service drew a standing ovation. If you’d like to find out why you can watch the sermon here.
One-minute read. Fr. Ron Keel will be joining Christ Episcopal Church, Springfield as their interim rector. He will be the celebrant at Christ Church’s service on Sunday February 27, 2022.
90-minute video. On Sunday, February 6, 2022, a service celebrating Absalom Jones was held at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City. The service included recorded video messages from the Union of Black Episcopalians, and Presiding Bishop Michael Curry.
Eight-minute read. The latest issue of Diakoneo, the magazine for deacons is available to read online.