Faith & Reflections

"For God so loved the world, he gave his only begotten son
that whoever trusts him would not perish, but have everlasting life."

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God calls us every one of us to become conscious, intentional Seekers

Jesus calls us all to "seek first the Kingdom of God, and God's righteousness," remembering the Scriptural promise, "you will seek the Lord your God, and you will find him, if you search after him with all your heart and with all your soul."

You are invited, along with all other people, to become a Seeker of God.

We intend to to share clearly and lovingly the Good News of God's gift of salvation. This gift was provided through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Once you have considered this gift, God invites you to become a trusting follower of Jesus. God offers you the free gift of salvation, the free gift of forgiveness, the free gift of new life in Christ. You receive this gift as freely as God offers it: You receive it by trusting in God's love, by believing the Good News that God graciously offers you salvation in Jesus Christ. In the name of God, we invite you to become a Christian: to become a trusting, faithful believer and follower of Jesus!

God calls all Seekers to become conscious, intentional Disciples

Faith is only the beginning of spiritual life. God assures us that our past is forgiven and our future assured in Jesus Christ. But life in God only just begins with this assurance. The heights and depths of the spiritual life -- available here on earth in this present life to every living person -- is beyond our ability to imagine!

Jesus invites all seekers to follow him -- to become conscious and intentional disciples -- to experience the transforming power of God! Thus, we urge every seeker to: grow in the faith grow in grace and the knowledge of Jesus be transformed by the renewing of the mind be changed from Glory to Glory. We urge all believers to become conscious, intentional, active, fully-committed followers (disciples) of Jesus Christ.

God calls all Disciples to become conscious, intentional Ministers

Jesus said of Himself that He "did not come to be served, but to serve."

If we are truly his disciples, we will progressively adopt his attitude, becoming willing servants of others.

The Lord never intended the ministry to be the realm of a few so-called "professionals." Rather, ministry is both the privilege and responsibility of EVERY member of the Body of Christ.

In baptism we are authorized to serve, and in baptism we commit ourselves to that service. The proper role of church leaders is to "equip the saints for ministry."

Anglican Christianity

The cornerstone of Anglican Christianity is described as the "three-legged stool" of Scripture, Tradition, Reason:

All Things Anglican (Rev. Rebecca's Explanation & Guide)

Anglicans Online: "Start Here"

An Anglican Timeline
Anglicanism (Wikipedia)
An Episcopal Primer:
Catechism
Celtic Christianity
Diocese of MD
Episcopal Church - USA
Episcopal Glossary
Episcopal Spirituality

Issues and Conflict: "Fireproofing the House"

Reflections - offered by our rector for spiritual awakening and for spiritual growth toward a deeper relationship with God, made known to us in Jesus Christ.

• Recent reflections - read and/or join Our Rector's Blog (web-log)
• Older reflections

Resource Links

• Lectionary
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• Pilgrimage
  • Message Board - 2008 Trip
• Clagett Center
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• Message from the Clergy
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