Monthly Archives: June 2006

Orthodox Tent Revival

Back in 1997, in the Mountains of Western North Carolina, plans were in place for the first Appalachian Orthodox Tent Revival. Kinda. Here’s what was planned: BBQ, a bluegrass band and/or barbershop quartet, a guest Orthodox “preacher” … … and … Continue reading

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REPENT? For What?

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The first openly gay Episcopal bishop said Wednesday that the church’s top policymaking body should not heed a request from Anglicans worldwide to place a moratorium on electing gay or lesbian bishops. “Jesus is the ‘homosexual … Continue reading

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Somewhere … Out There

I’m headed to El Paso for our Diocesan Parish Life Conference, so postings here may be sparse, or re-runs, till Monday. The realization that I had blunted my emotions for the sake of physical pleasure helped me gain the strength … Continue reading

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Apologies to Fred, Wilma, Barney, Betty …

… and other right-believing Anglicans. ‘Piscopalian. Meet the Anglicans. They’re the modern stoned age family. From the World of Vicky Gene, they’re a page right out of history. Let’s ride with the family down the street. Through the courtesy of … Continue reading

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Prayer to the Holy Spirit

In the Orthodox Church, most every service … In the Orthodox Home, most every time of prayer … Begins … O heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of TruthWho art everywhere present and fillest all thingsTreasury of good thingsAnd giver of LifeCome … Continue reading

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