Weekly Calendar July 28th

At the beginning of the sixteenth century the principal worship throughout England was the Mass, of which the Sarum Rite was the most widely used. The focal point was the elevation of the Host, not the act of Communion. The laity rarely communicated other than at Easter, and so they poured out their devotion to…

Musical Notes For June 9  Whitsunday (Pentecost) Prelude:  Komm, Gott, Schöpfer, heiliger Geist    J. S. Bach Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), German Baroque composer and organist, wrote his setting of the chorale Komm, Gott Schöpfer with the tune in the soprano and afterwards in the bass. This 16th century tune is a simplified adaptation by Martin Luther…

Morning Prayer Thursday Sept. 5th P You may have to un-mute your device.  Service begins around 15 minute mar.

Music for Trinity XIX – 10/27/2019 Prelude         Fantasia in G minor     Johann Pachelbel Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706), best known today for his Canon in D, lived much of his life in Erfurt and Nuremberg in southern Germany. His Fantasia has short points of imitation between voices. Introit (Psalm 35:3b) Say unto my…

  CHAPTER 5 Overall discussion of Sacraments and early church: Holy Order: The Church has recognized three distinct orders of ordained ministry since the time of the apostles. Bishops, priests, and deacons each have distinct leadership functions. Through a process of mutual discernment, the Church recognizes those who are called by God to ordained ministry…

Jesus Gets Us—But Not in the Way You Think The “He Gets Us” founders want to turn this negativity on its head and show the world that Jesus really is a nice guy. He’s kind, tolerant, patient, and understanding of everything we’re going through. He’s not a harsh judge—He’s our friend. He gets us.  Enjoy. …