Church of the Mediator
Father George’s Sermon: Welcome (28 June 2020) “The Episcopal Church Welcomes You” this is the message of the ubiquitous blue and white signs that mark the way to a local parish church all over this country. When I travel noticing those signs have started many a side trip, or distraction, from the road. This morning’s […]
Adapted from the weekly email to members of Church of the Mediator by Father George, June 26 2020. Several have asked about “Spiritual Communion.” I’ve written a brief response, as follows: Interest in “spiritual communion” is on the rise as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage our nation and the world making our usual form […]
Why Are You Afraid? This past several weeks the talking heads on the various news programs have been commenting on the fearfulness of our times. I will admit that some of the news is potentially frightening. Yet, once again, we hear Jesus inviting us, no urging us, to let go of our fears. The one […]
Easter 6, 2020 The readings for this Sunday offer a rich variety of material. We have Paul preaching at the Areopagus in Athens telling his listeners that the “Unknown God” they have been worshiping is really the One who created the heavens and earth and gave his only Son for us. Peter reminds us that […]
FROM FATHER GEORGE: Second Sunday of Easter, a.k.a. St. Thomas’ Sunday or “Low Sunday” Our journey through the Great Fifty Days of Easter continues with a story we hear every year on this Sunday – St. Thomas’ story. We all know the story; you can read it at the following link: www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Easter/AEaster2_RCL.html. John 20:19-31 When […]