The past week, I joined fellow Episcopalians at the Virginia Mae Center at the National Cathedral for a board meeting of the Gathering of...

I am one of those students who didn’t really like science. I will read any book except for a science textbook - not even science fiction....

A few days ago, we lost an illustrious son of the land - President Jimmy Carter. Although the passing of the former president was not, in...

A little over a week ago, the Vestry passed the Ministry Resource Statement - the budget for the year. This was after a sober reflection...

Last Saturday, many of us witnessed the ordination of Kiona and four others to the Sacred Order of Deacons. It was a beautiful service,...

One of the people I have come to know over the past couple of years always has this refreshing response to the everyday question of 'How...

Fall reminds us of the falling leaves, whereas springs bring forth new leaves - a burst of new life and new possibilities. In that same...

During my brief stint in law school, I learned something very important about the American experiment. I learned how the Founders thought...

This past weekend was one of unexpected challenges, but it was also one of celebration. We held a successful Annual Meeting, celebrating...

Whenever I preach, I offer myself the opportunity to reflect on the words that I shared after the service. I even go back and listen to...

When I returned from my sabbatical, I began offering a prayer before the final blessing during worship. This is the prayer: Teach us,...

I have long thought about how our circumstances do shape and influence us. Those circumstances can be a limitation but they can also be...

Vestry Meetings at Christ Church begin with a meal. The meal is usually provided by two Vestry members. Before each meal, we will share...

A few days ago, we heard in the news of the assassination attempt on the life of the former president-Donald Trump. Thank God this was...

It was a bright sunny afternoon under the trees by the parish hall. Earlier that day, I had cleaned the table and bench because no one...

When I first spoke to Steve and Donna, I told them that I was on my way to a Mission Trio. They invited me to respond to a few questions...

I took a call one afternoon from a Pennsylvania number: "Hello - good afternoon," I said. "Good afternoon, Emmanuel. This is Cliff,...

I started applying for jobs in the fall of 2004 because I knew that my time at Yale Divinity School would end upon graduation in May,...

Today is a super special day as we wish Father Manny a very Happy Birthday! We are so blessed to have you as our Rector at Christ Church,...

I remember calling All Saints a couple of times that day and left a voicemail. But I didn’t get a callback. And so, on Sunday, I wore my...