Monthly Archives: August 2015

Bandaids to Bricks

Posted on August 31, 2015 by jimq2012

There’s isn’t a graduate of an Episcopal Seminary, the popular adult education offering Education for Ministry, or hopefully any graduate of a Confirmation or Inquirer’s class in the Episcopal Church that doesn’t have an image of the legendary Anglican thinker Richard Hooker’s three-legged stool firmly … Continue reading →

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Moses the Black

Posted on August 28, 2015 by matthewhanisian

In doing research for what will hopefully become a Daily Cup, every now and again, I come across a bit of information about the church, or theology, or in this case, a saint, that out of curiosity makes me want … Continue reading →

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Agree to Disagree

Posted on August 27, 2015 by sonyasutton

My husband and I went to a lecture at Chautauqua in western New York a few weeks ago, with very low expectations. In fact, we sat near the edge so that we could make our escape as soon as boredom … Continue reading →

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Friends

Posted on August 26, 2015 by deborahmeister

The first time I met her, we chatted for a few minutes, then turned away, uninterested. It was our first week of seminary, and both of us had the same immediate impression: “No, not that one.” I don’t remember when … Continue reading →

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Heroism

Posted on August 25, 2015 by ronatstalbansdc

“Greater love hath no man than that he lay down his life for his friend.” In the pantheon of American heroes, one of the highest places surely belongs to Ken Bellau.  If you missed his story in the Washington Post … Continue reading →

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Mea Culpa

Posted on August 24, 2015 by jimq2012

A Daily Cup last week, one written by yours truly, began like this: “As is likely true for many others, yesterday was one of the most memorable days that I have ever experienced in church.”   Indeed, last Sunday was a … Continue reading →

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Not Easy

Posted on August 21, 2015 by matthewhanisian

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.” This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: “You shall love your neighbour as … Continue reading →

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Secular Studies

Posted on August 20, 2015 by sonyasutton

I was fortunate enough to spend time at Chautauqua in western New York a few weeks ago. If you’ve not been, you might think of it as a summer camp for adults who listen to NPR. Morning and afternoon lectures, … Continue reading →

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What is to be Done?

Posted on August 18, 2015 by ronatstalbansdc

At the forum this past Sunday at which the guest preacher at our 10 a.m. service, Ruby Sales, was also the speaker, that question – What is to be Done? – was raised several times in the Q and A … Continue reading →

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Only God

Posted on August 17, 2015 by jimq2012

As is likely true for many others, yesterday was one of the most memorable days that I have ever experienced in church.  Our guest preacher and forum speaker, Ruby Sales, had such a presence!  As compelling as her words were, for … Continue reading →

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