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Ecclesiastical Trial Update
Dear Resurrection Family, As you may be aware, our diocese has undergone an investigative process over the last four years overseen by the Anglican Church in North America. Last week Bishop Stewart began participating in an “ecclesiastical trial” that was estimated to run approximately five to ten court days. However,…
The History of Bow/Tie Sunday
Historians recently discovered a new Appendix to theologian and historian Dr. Elias Corvianus’ A Complete and Accurate History of Christianity. In this addendum to Vol III: The Fantastic Fourth Century, he tells of a now-lost tradition called “Bow/Tie Sunday.” “In the early 4th century, a monk name Jerome found himself…
Staff & Vestry Transitions
Dear Resurrection Family, As we step into summer, I want to provide you with a brief update about a few staff changes, our new vestry members, and the rector search. Staff Changes After nine years, Fr. Will Chester is stepping down from his role as Youth Pastor in order to focus…
What Is a Sick Person to Do?
By Lee Phillips I was in my mid-fifties with a healthy lifestyle, rarely sick, no family history, a great marriage, three children, a rewarding career, and my youngest was leaving to start college. How could such a beautiful August day hold such terrible news? I had a death sentence hanging…
Easter Testimony
By Lupe Before I met Jesus, I battled depression and anxiety from the age of 13 to 19. I believed in God but was filled with anger and wanted nothing to do with church. I felt lost, with no guidance or direction in life, and my only goal became abusing…
Update on the Rector Search Process
Senior Warden Amy Patton recently gave an update to our congregation on the rector search process. She outlined progress thus far and the Search Committee’s next steps. Here’s a summary: Looking back: Since Father Steve stepped down as rector/dean last June, Fr. Matt’s leadership as interim dean was established, and…