A few weeks ago, I officiated the wedding of parishioners Oseloka (Bobby) and Chika Chira. Chika is somewhat new to our congregation, but many of you know Bobby as a member of the Vestry and head of the Usher Corps. Both Bobby and Chika grew up in religious...
“Christianity in today’s America: How it shapes us and we shape it…” The ever-changing state of religion in America has always intrigued me. Nevertheless, I never expected to find a comprehensive article covering the topic in a New Yorker book review!...
Last week I visited Incarnation Camp in Ivoryton, Connecticut. Founded by our church in 1886, Incarnation Camp is the oldest co-ed summer camp in the United States. I was there to speak to the camp counselors and other staff as part of their orientation week...
"Cakes, Vanilla Ice Cream, and Bullfrogs" I’ve always loved this time of year. As a kid growing up in a small country town upstate, it meant the last day of school and the beginning of what felt like endless summer. When I was too young for a summer job, but...
Come Holy Spirit, Come. As I write this, I am wrapping up a three-week vacation in Mexico. This is the first time I've ever had the luxury of a three-week vacation in more than 52 years of working. So, getting older does have its advantages. My sister and I...