Weekly ePistle 7/30/14

The Fortieth Anniversary of the Ordination of Women in the Episcopal Church July 29, 1974 by the Rev. William P. McLemore “Mary has chosen the better part.”   (Luke 10:42b) Jesus’ visit to the home of Martha and Mary might be a turning point for...

Weekly ePistle 7/23/14

Thoughts from Lori+ I’ve been a priest far too long to hold onto the illusion that there is any such thing as a perfect family. Not only have I never found one – not one – but I’ve come to realize that there simply is no such thing. Every...

Weekly ePistle 7/16/14

Thoughts from Lori+ I have recently been away to take up the role of grandmother while my daughter and son-in-law were on a trip to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary. It was a true gift to be able to do that for them and to enjoy the company of one of our...

Sermon, 7/20/14, The Rev. Lori M. Lowe

Pentecost  VI (Proper 11 A)                                                St. Paul’s McHenry July 20, 2014                                                                             May the words of my mouth and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable in your...

Sermon, 7/13/14, The Rev. Lori M. Lowe

Pentecost IV (Proper 10 A)                                                 St. Paul’s July 13, 2014                                                                                McHenry  May the word of my mouth and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable in your...

Weekly ePistle July 9, 2014

Thoughts from Lori+ Stories. Stories may be the single most important thing that connects us as human beings across all divides. Some years ago, I knew a couple – both therapists – who decided to up and move to Hawaii. One of their early observations about...