The Rev. Thomas C. PumphreyDec 15, 20223 minAnamnesisThen he took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body, which is given for...
The Rev. Thomas C. PumphreyDec 8, 20222 minThe Collect for PurityDraw 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...
The Rev. Thomas C. PumphreyDec 1, 20224 minConfessionTherefore 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...
The Rev. Thomas C. PumphreyNov 24, 20222 minThanksgiving at HomeDay by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts,...
The Rev. Thomas C. PumphreyNov 17, 20222 minGiving ThanksEnter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise; * give thanks to him and call upon his Name. Psalm 100:3 (BCP) Dear...
The Rev. Thomas C. PumphreyNov 11, 20222 minWhat 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...
The Rev. Thomas C. PumphreyNov 3, 20222 minAll Saints and ElectionsSome of them have left behind a name, so that others declare their praise. But of others there is no memory… But these also were godly...
The Rev. Thomas C. PumphreyOct 27, 20223 minWhy 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...
The Rev. Thomas C. PumphreyOct 20, 20223 minThe Gospel ProcessionAnd 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...