Stephanie Townes Ordination

Stephanie Townes Ordination

by | Jul 31, 2026 | Open to God's Grace

As of Tuesday, I have been ordained to the diaconate for one whole week! It has been such a joy to be a deacon so far. Words fail me when I try to describe the awe I felt when Bp. White laid her hands on my head and called down the Holy Spirit to make me a deacon in...
Lent Madness

Lent Madness

by | Feb 18, 2026 | Open to God's Grace

Are you ready for some FUN this Lent? While Lent is usually associated with prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, thanks to our friends at Forward Movement, Lent also has a fun activity you can join along with: LENT MADNESS! Lent Madness, much like its namesake March...
Mardi Gras Musings

Mardi Gras Musings

by | Feb 13, 2026 | Open to God's Grace

Mardi Gras “I invite you, therefore in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting and self-denial, and by reading and meditating on God’s holy Word. . . .” (BCP p. 265) Self-denial: A counter...