On Sabbattical
Heifitz suggests “getting off the dance floor and up on the balcony” as an analogy for gaining a clearer perspective of what’s going on for better strategic planning. Perhaps even better, Covey says that...
Author: Fr Matthew+
Sabbatical Ready
These are my balance stones. I picked them out of Lake Michigan on a family day trip a few years ago. They are part of a meditation I do to remember to take time...
Priest’s Personal Collect
This article appeared earlier this year in The Anglican Digest. It is a personal, if clunky, favorite of mine for the priestly office, especially as an Episcopalian-Anglican. It was originally published here. The Priest’s...
A Warm Bath: Returning to #DailyPrayer
At this season in my life I happen to be more faithful to the Church’s Daily Office and to my Rule of Life than I have been in others. I am blessed with a...
Full Inclusion
Today the General Convention of The Episcopal Church approved to make the rites of Holy Matrimony equally open to all and to fully include our LBGTQ sisters and brothers in the rites and canons...
Serious Afternoon at GenCon2015
Serious work in the House of Deputies this afternoon. Our morning was full of jubilation and appreciation for our Presiding Bishops and a robust conversation about the Five Marks of Mission. This afternoon we...
New Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church
It was a joy to be present today as the House of Deputies confirmed the House of of Bishops election of Bp Michael Curry of the Diocese of North Carolina as our new Presiding...
The Episcopal Church at Work and Play, Mostly Work
The General Convention of The Episcopal Church gathers in Salt Lake City this week and next. It meets every three years in different locations. Last time was in 2012 in Indianapolis. General Convention is...
