The Collect for Purity
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts… James 4:8 Dear Friends in...
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Dec 1, 20224 min read
Confession
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful...
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Nov 17, 20222 min read
Giving Thanks
Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise; * give thanks to him and call upon his Name. Psalm 100:3 (BCP) Dear...
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Nov 11, 20222 min read
What are Eucharistic Visitors?
We who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread. 1 Corinthians 10:17b Dear Friends in Christ, With COVID restrictions...
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Oct 27, 20223 min read
Why Communion?
For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes. 1 Corinthians 11:26 Dear...
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Oct 20, 20223 min read
The Gospel Procession
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us… John 1:14 Dear Friends in Christ, Why do we have a “Gospel procession?” For most protestant...
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Oct 13, 20222 min read
What is the “offertory?”
And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:2 Dear Friends in...
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Sep 8, 20223 min read
Gloria
Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise; * give thanks to him and call upon his Name. Psalm 100:3 Dear Friends...
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Aug 25, 20222 min read
Passing the Peace
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 Dear...
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