First of all, as the Lay Leader following in Kurt’s shoes (notice the word “following,” not “filling”) I am humbled and more than a little awed. Know that I am not Kurt with his exuberance for leadership, but I am a familiar face at Christ Church. Over the 25 year Read more…
This past Sunday the gospel story was about doubting Thomas. This is one of those stories we all know by heart. Jesus has risen from the dead, some of his group have seen him, he appears to them behind a locked door and Thomas (The Twin) who wasn’t there for Read more…
For three weeks now, or so, we have worshipped online. Our beautiful building has been locked, I have placed a sign on the door offering information and a way to access pastoral care if needed. And when I go in the door to, say, pick up the Paschal Candle for Read more…
Every once in a while someone will call me ‘Johnny one-note.’ I’ll bet you didn’t know that. The conversation goes something like this: “Hey, you preached on the simple Jesus thing again this week.” “Yup.” “By my count that’s six times in the last six months.” “Yup.” “You’re beginning to Read more…
The Plus Side of Quarantine Nobody can find anything good about people getting sick and dying. Nobody and no way. But the measures being taken to control, slow down and prevent the virus can be a positive coming from this terrible disease. It’s time for people to learn to slow Read more…
As indicated on the web site news section, the Bishop has cancelled all services and programs in our churches for at least the next two weeks. That means we will not have services, Communion or Morning Prayer, or programs like Bible Conversation, Book Club and Prayer Shawl ministry for the Read more…
As we have indicated on the web site news section the Bishop has informed all churches that she has cancelled all services for at least the next two weeks. That means we will not have services, Morning Prayer or Bible Conversation/Prayer Shawl for the next two weeks. Will that continue? Read more…
We had a wonderful service and adult forum this Sunday. During the service we continued to play ‘Johnny one note’ and talk about the simplicity of the Jesus Way. We talked about how we sometimes put up barriers—personally, collectively, as a church that complicate the way and leave some people Read more…
Addressing Parishioners Concerns about Flu and the Coronavirus 3/27/2020 Clergy and Members of the Diocese: As the flu season continues, and amid growing concerns about the possible spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, now is a good time to remind everyone about best practices for hygiene during Eucharist and other services. Read more…
This past Sunday I was the guest celebrant at Crossroads United Methodist Church in Ashburn. Before coming to Christ Church, Crossroads (or as it is written in short hand Xrds) was one of the two churches I was serving, St. Gabriel’s Episcopal, here in Leesburg the other one. Thanks to Read more…