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Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Collect for Second Sunday of Easter, p. 172-173 Book of Common Prayer
We continue our Easter observance this week. Our Collect talks about the new covenant of reconciliation. Reconciliation is a word we here a lot about recently, especially in regards to racial reconciliation. I keep hearing that to reconciliation assumes there was a relationship to begin with. Reconciliation is about repairing that relationship. In Christ, we are reconciled to God; our broken relationship with God is repaired, especially when we follow Jesus Christ.
Racial reconciliation means we repair the broken relationship that exists between we human beings. First of all, the concept of "separate" races has been debunked. The idea of race is totally human-created. The relationship we have with each other, based on race, is in need of repair, is in need of reconciliation. In reconciling with each other, we also reconcile with God. Let us do this necessary work.
Love, Rebecca+
Announcements
We will return to in person services on Sunday, May 2.
All services will be available through Zoom online or by phone until further notice.
Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85722557280
Meeting ID: 857 2255 7280 Password: 5676514
or Call In: +1 929 205 6099 Meeting ID: 857 2255 7280
Today we take a Special Offering for the UTO Ingathering.
Please include the following in your daily prayers.
The Rev. Joe Mitchell, Scot, Randy, Margo, Raymond, Matthew, Colton, Meta, Jim, Tootser, Jacob, Elaine, Dick, Stephanie, Chris, Wendy, Deb, Scott, Laura, Jai, Nelson, Sue, Lynne and Taran.
Body is a Temple Group meets April 14 & 28, May 12 & 26, 5:30pm
Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82130156249?pwd=dEZaN252S0N3eFh0aDRTTEV4cHlmZz09
Meeting ID: 821 3015 6249 Password: 782337
or Call In: +1 929 205 6099 Meeting ID: 821 3015 6249 Password: 782337
Join Hands Needs
Bath towels (gently used or new), Kitchen towels (gently used or new), Sheets (twin, King & Queen gently used or new), AC Units, Small table & chairs, Refrigerators, Washer & Dryers, Smaller Dressers
Shaped by Faith Celebrating our Stories NEW DATES Wednesday, April 28, May 5, 12, 19 & 26, 6 -7pm
The stories of our faith are rooted in transformation. As we continue walking this season of seemingly unprecedented change, we want to create space to hear again the stories of how our faith communities have charted these waters. Originally scheduled for Saturday, May 22, we are shifting to five online workshops on Wednesday evenings in late April and May. Topics will include preserving oral history, creating parish history exhibits, writing your parish history, and creating and maintaining a parish archive. Workshop leaders will be announced soon; you may pick and choose which sessions are most relevant to you and your community.
Please contact The Rev. Canon Chris Streeter with any Shaped by Faith questions by email: cstreeter@diocesecpa.org
The Equal Exchange cart in the Undercroft features fresh olive oil from Palestine and an assortment of our favorite candy bars. If you would like additional items, we can order them for you. Please contact Jane Hoover or the office.
The Stevenson School for Ministry Courses
Words of the Bible, Begins Tuesday, June 1st at 7 pm
This online class introduces the most important theological words of the Old and New Testaments. Students will learn about the three original languages of the Bible - mostly Hebrew and Greek, but also Aramaic - and the terms in each language that are most important for understanding Scripture’s message about God. Increase your biblical word power through readings, lectures, and class discussions. Students will also learn how to use online tools and resources to enrich their study of biblical words. The class will be fun, engaging, and useful for preaching, teaching, and personal discipleship. Faculty: The Rev. Dr. Collin Cornell
Becoming Beloved Community, Saturdays, beginning June 5, 10am
Using the framework of the Episcopal Church’s “Becoming a Beloved Community” this course on antiracism will lead participants through four pillars rooted in the Baptismal Covenant: Telling the Truth about the Church and Race; Proclaiming the Dream of Beloved Community; Practicing the Way of Love; Repairing the Breach in our Churches; and Repairing the Breach in Society and Institutions. Faculty: Kevin Barron and Dr. Marion Schwartz Cost: FREE Registration info at a later date.
