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Going to put in a public appearance at the middle school at a vigil for a student who recently died by suicide.

I didn’t know the kid nor do I know the family, but I have youth group kids who knew him and, being in a small town, this is something I need to be at.

#Episcopal #SLECBuffalo #PriestLife #Suicide

ReverendRef 1d ago

We have been using a digital hymnal ever since our organist quit on 1/1/24. For part of that time we used what was hooked to the organ, and it was a major pain in the ass. I convinced the vestry to purchase a better Digital Hymnal that I’ve used before. Won’t go into all the details, but it’s much better and has the complete Hymnal 1982 in its brain.
During this time people have complained that I choose bad, unfamiliar, and/or unsingable hymns.
We hired an organist effective 3/1. He’s playing music I’ve selected (because my list goes through Easter 4.
After service yesterday someone told him, “I just love the hymns you choose, they’re nice and easy to sing.”
#Episcopal #SLECBuffalo #HeadDesk #PriestLife

ReverendRef 2d ago

For the first time since I’ve been at Saint Luke’s, the tower bell froze and I was unable to ring it for the 8:00 service. Hopefully the current sunshine will melt the ice enough for it to be rung at the second service.

I don’t think it was the cold as much as it was the wind that froze the snow to the rigging.
#Episcopal #SLECBuffalo #Cold

ReverendRef 3d ago

Went to a funeral today for a retired priest of the diocese. The service was held in Casper at a church he served and then worked from as a retired priest. Again …. This was a funeral for a retired priest of the diocese.

By my count, there were only two …. TWO …. clergy in attendance (other than the celebrant and deacon). The two of us were from towns 1:40 and 2:10 away. I can’t tell you how disappointed I am at other clergy of the diocese.

#Episcopal #Disappointed #Lazy

ReverendRef 6d ago

Had a transient come into the church today, which is unusual; it’s not like Buffalo is a high traffic town for that, but every so often.
Anyway, he was slow, no ID, $9 in pocket, and trying to get to Cheyenne. So I got home a bus ticket, sent him to the food pantry for supplies, bought him lunch, and got him a room for the night.
Here’s hoping he’s on that 7:30 bus.
#Episcopal #SLECBuffalo #HardLuck #PriestLife

Rev. Charles Browning 6d ago

In today's live-stream, we'll be taking a look at the 3rd and 4th chapters of the Wisdom of Solomon and what they have to say about the nature of the soul, life after death, and how our behavior now might affect what is to come.

We go live at 2:30 pm Hawai'i time! (And can be watched whenever after)

#Bible #Episcopal #Anglican #Church #Christianity #Spirituality #Theology

https://www.youtube.com/live/A5IUiY55l7A

Wisdom of Solomon, chapters 3 and 4: The Souls of the Righteous and the Ungodly

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ReverendRef Mar 5

There’s not much more frustrating to me than to have an idea for a sermon but not able to find the right words to express that idea.

#Episcopal #Sermons #SLECBuffalo #PriestLife

Rev. Charles Browning Mar 4

In today's livestream of the Wisdom of Solomon, we take a look at the celebrated second chapter and not only what it says about Jesus, but how it reflects our current world.

We go live at 2:30 Hawai'i time (but can be watched whenever after that, of course).

https://youtube.com/live/K0TDwJH9Oyk?feature=share

#Jesus #Christianity #Episcopal #Anglican #Church #Theology #Bible

Wisdom of Solomon, chapter 2: The Righteous Nuisance

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Greg Johnson Mar 4

Alexander Crummell, Episcopal priest, surveyed an age scarred by slavery, injustice, and war. Yet he discerned a providential shift: the idol of the War-God waning while moral conviction, benevolence, and gospel mission rose in honor. The gods of this world lose rank when Christian character prevails.

Which will you advance—violence or virtue?
#episcopal #Justice #christian #peace

ReverendRef Mar 3

#BarWeek started off well. I met a gal I’ve never met before and we had a great conversation about life, marriage, and the church. The invitation was made and we’ll see where it goes. But for Bar Week, it was a good night.
#Episcopal #SLECBuffalo #PriestLife