Every Sunday we confess in the Creed that “We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church,” and sometimes people ask why that word “catholic” is in there. “Catholic” just means “universal,” and I recently read a wonderful description of what this means from Cyril…
Parents: Just Do What it Takes to Hold On
This past Sunday was our 7th in a row of worshiping online, and I’m tired. I’m tired of not seeing people face-to-face, tired of not hearing our voices blending together, adjusting to one another as we sing and pray together, tired of not being able…
Invitation to Holy Week
Dear Church, Holy Week starts tomorrow, on Palm Sunday (we’ll all be gathering our own “palms,” more details below). During Holy Week, we walk with Jesus toward the cross. As we do so, it’s as if time liturgical “slows down,” like a slow-motion scene at…
Lament as Participation in the Life of God
Dear sisters and brothers, This past Sunday we read about Jesus’ response to his friend Lazarus’ death, and the pain and desolation it caused Lazarus’ sisters, Martha and Mary. Jesus was “deeply disturbed and troubled” by all the sadness, and wept at his friend’s tomb.…
Staying Connected When We Can’t Be Together
Dear Sisters and Brothers, As the coronavirus pandemic evolves, it seems we are in uncharted territory in many ways. There have been global pandemics before, of course, but the particularly pernicious nature of this pathogen, combined with our political and social climate right now, makes…
How We Can Keep Being the Church During Coronavirus
In light of the rapid escalation of concern about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, as well as encouragement from our Bishop, we will not be meeting in-person at our building for worship gatherings for the rest of March (at least). Instead, we will be meeting online.…
A Time to Pray For Those Discerning Ordination
The Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday following the First Sunday of Lent (along with 3 other times during the year) are what’s called “Ember Days” in the Anglican Church: days set aside to pray for those called to Holy Orders (i.e. ordained ministry as Deacons, Priests,…
Resources for a Good Lent
Dear Church, Lent is just around the corner! Lent is an ancient Christian practice of taking 40 days of solemn reflection and penitent preparation for celebrating the resurrection of Christ. It starts on Ash Wednesday (February 26 this year) and lasts until Easter Sunday (April…
What to Expect at Our All-Church Meeting
This Sunday morning, February 9, BEFORE worship, at 9:30am, we will hold our first ever All-Church Meeting! If you consider The Table your church home, (or if you’re just interested in The Table), this meeting is for you. We will be sharing some reflections from…
Bring Your Candles For Blessing This Sunday
This Sunday (February 2) is the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ, also known as Candlemas, and part of our worship gathering will be a blessing of candles to be used this coming year in worship and personal prayer. Candlemas is one of the…
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