One of our promises in the Baptismal covenant is to “Proclaim by word and deed the good news of God in Christ.” This is a call to joining our words and our actions together; it is a call to naming what is “good news in Christ” in all that we do. We often stumble with how to talk about matters of faith that are deeply important to us.
This evening will be a time to hear from some in the Episcopal Church in Connecticut who are seeking to blend their words and their deeds in authentic ways. We will hear what they are doing and how they are providing a way for folks to talk about their deeds from a faithful, prayerful perspective. We will catch a glimpse of the deep connection between being formed as Christians and talking about our faith.
God feeds us all
feed –
when one’s blessing
magnify –
he keeps watch over
greeting –
good news of great joy
to have a moment
exault –
when buds swell
the gathering
sing –
when one bears fruit
The feeling we have
offering –
The affection I get from my flock
Years ago when I was a Canon in the Diocese of South Dakota, I was honored by my Lakota friends who gave me one of their ancestors names, “Winyan Hanska”. They gave other gifts too, including 2 red tail hawk feathers. I was told that the red tail hawk would companion me on my life’s journey. Since then hawks have become my messengers. The sighting of hawks, by myself and my family members, always seems to message us in some way. I was given the hawk symbol due to their keen vision and thanked for my spiritual visioning.
the one who tells us
splendor –
the feeling one has
not there to stop tears
expectation –
