Deacon Denise has a new title! Denise has always been venerable in my book, but now it’s official. She is the Ven. Denise LaVetty, Archdeacon of the Diocese of New York. But don’t worry. Before I even explain what an archdeacon is, let me assure you that...
We don’t really know very much about the Magi as depicted in the New Testament. We don’t know how many there were. We are never told that they were kings. The names we associate with them are taken from tradition, not scripture. The biblical account in...
Earlier this week, at our Wednesday service of Holy Eucharist, we celebrated the Feast of Ralph Adams Cram, Richard Upjohn, and John LaFarge. Adams and Cram were architects, and LaFarge was an artist versed in many mediums. You may know that he painted the...
Dear Friends, Ecclesia Ministries is meant to be a “church without walls”, a place for homeless and needy people to attend church without the barrier of entering a space where they may feel uncomfortable, have hurtful memories, or are unwelcome. Ecclesia...
Today, is the Feast Day of St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas was Bishop of Myra, which is now part of southern Turkey, in the 4th century. There are many stories about this popular saint, but he is best known for giving gifts in secret to the children of his town...