Memory Lane before the shut down

JUSTIN MARTYR Christian apologist, born at Flavia Neapolis, about A.D. 100, converted to Christianity about A.D. 130, taught and defended the Christian religion in Asia Minor and at Rome, where he suffered martyrdom about the year 165. Two “Apologies” bearing his name and his “Dialogue with the Jew Tryphon” have come down to us THE…

Salvation In order to help explain the Anglican, and thus historic Catholic, position on salvation, the process by which we are brought into communion with God, I think it is important to clarify a couple of the terms that we frequently use but are not always distinguished as they should: Justification is the initial act by…

Venite, exultemus Domino 1928 Book of Common Prayer, page 9. (Morning Prayer) The Venite is a jubilant summons to the whole world of nature and man to worship its Creator, Provider and Judge, with joy and with thanksgiving, in beauty and in awe.  With Consummate art it weaves together the principal themes of all true…

Nature of Anglicanism – AN INTRODUCTION – General Overview Anglicans like most Christians everywhere, follow Jesus Christ, confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share in his eternal priesthood (after the order of Melchizedek.)[i] The Anglican Church has its roots in the Church of England and, together with churches in other nations…

Musical Notes:  June 26, 2019   Prelude                                Toccata on the Doxology                              Darwin Wolford Louis Bourgeois (1510-1559), a French disciple of the Swiss reformer John Calvin composed tunes for the French Psalter in 1561. Several of his tunes are used today, including Old Hundreth (the Doxology sung weekly). The tune is heard in a lively setting…

2nd Sunday in Advent                                  December 9, 2018 Visitors – Welcome! Peace and joy in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.  Please advise us of your visit and ask for a “First Time Visitor Bulletin” which briefly explains the communion service.  Please join our church family in the Parish Hall after the service for fellowship, drinks,…