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Tag Archives: Baptism
Sign Language II: Food for Thought
A few weeks ago I wrote a post called Sign Language. The post was written in response to a question posed at an informal Adult Forum called Ask a Priest: https://stalbansparish.wordpress.com/2015/09/14/sign-language/ The point of that post was that in a liturgy like … Continue reading
Posted in The Rev. Jim Quigley
Tagged Baptism, Episcopal Church, Eucharist, Holy Communion
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Ever Wonder?
Earlier this week I was listening to one of the comedy channels on the radio as I sat in traffic on the way in to work. The comedian was not all that funny. However, at the end of his bit … Continue reading
Thankful
One of the greatest joys in my priesthood thus far (all 601 days of it as of today) has been how as a parish St. Alban’s supports and appreciates our children and youth. I remember last year around this time … Continue reading
Posted in The Rev. Matthew R. Hanisian
Tagged 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a, Baptism, Baptismal Covenant, Celebrities, Children's Ministries, Chili, encouragement, J2A, love, Rite 13, Rite 13 posters, st. alban's, St. Paul, Super Bowl, Super Bowl Chili, support, Thankful, Thankful heart, Youth
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He Will Proclaim All Things to Us
Henry Martyn is the saint we celebrate today in the life of the church–a relatively recent saint having died only in 1812. Martyn’s life was that of a missionary, spending a majority of his ordained life abroad, chiefly in India … Continue reading
Mature Affirmation of Faith? See You in Church.
In the Book of Common Prayer, on page 412 under the section titled, “Concerning the Service,” reads the following: “In the course of their Christian development, those baptized at an early age are expected, when they are ready and have been … Continue reading
Posted in The Rev. Matthew R. Hanisian
Tagged attend church, Baptism, Book of Common Prayer, Christian formation, christian responsibility, come back to church, Confirmation, expectations, get involved, keep coming to church, mature affirmation of faith, Sr.High Youth Group, st. alban's, st. alban's parish, welcoming, Young Adult Group
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The Jesus of Politeness
Earlier this week The Rev. Dr. Carol Flett and I attended the monthly meeting of the Washington Episcopal Clergy Association, or WECA for short. These monthly meetings are designed for the clergy of the diocese to come together for prayer, … Continue reading
Posted in The Rev. Matthew R. Hanisian
Tagged Baptism, Christ, Christian Community, Christian formation, church, congregation, Covenant, death, Diocese of Washington, disciples, Easter, Episcopal, Holy Baptism, Holy Spirit, Holy Week, Jesus, polite, Politeness, responsibility, Resurrection, WECA
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The Daily Cup 