Read inspiring reflections from St. David’s clergy each week. Letters are posted on Thursday afternoons.
Find them here, or linked in our Friday morning emails.
Let Your Light Shine
Jesus says, “Let your light shine so that others may see your good works and give glory to God in heaven.” Matthew 5:15 Dear People of St. David’s, I pray that you and yours are safe and well and happy on these beautiful spring days. Spring is one of those seasons...
[Frances Perkins]: Public Servant and Prophetic Witness
Loving God, we bless your Name for Frances Perkins, who lived out her belief that the special vocation of the laity is to conduct the secular affairs of society that all may be maintained in health and decency. Help us, following her example, to contend tirelessly for...
Being Found by God
“While they were talking and discussing, Jesus came near and walked with them.” Luke 24:15 Dear People of St. David’s, I pray that you and yours are safe and well and want to offer the gentle reminder that though Easter Day is past, we are still in the season of...
We Walk by Faith
“So we are always confident . . . for we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:6-7 Dear People of St. David’s, I pray that you and yours are well on this week of our Annual Meeting. I hope, too, that you are making plans to join us in-person or online Sunday...
Little Resurrections
Now on that same day, the first day of the week, two of the disciples were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself...
We Remember
“He is not here; Jesus is risen! Remember what he told you,” Luke 24:6 Dear People of St. David’s, I pray that you and yours are well in this most important week of the Church year and want to offer a special invitation to you to remember. I invite you to remember the...
Love and Grace Enough
Jesus came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples followed him. When he reached the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not come into the time of trial.” Then he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and...
Abandonment to God
I pray that this Lent has been a time for God to strengthen your faith as you have paid more attention to your life in God. For the life given over to God is the life that God can bless and empower and renew.
Start With Prayer
Jesus says, “And whenever you pray . . .” Matthew 6:5 Dear People of St. David’s, I pray that you and yours are well and that, like me, you are enjoying these early spring days with the early flowers and blossoms promising more beauty in all of our lives. I’ve been...
Healing Body, Mind, and Soul in Lent
Last Wednesday I sat in the chapel before the weekly Healing Service at 7:30am. I was looking over the service bulletin and marveling at the beauty of the language. You all know that we occasionally use Eucharistic Prayers from Enriching our Worship, a series of texts authorized by The Episcopal Church’s General Convention in 1998. This makes them accessible, but for most of you, invisible! One such treasure is the A Public Service of Healing. It’s public because it isn’t solely between two people, as we used to practice in the corners of the chapel following the reception of Holy Communion. This is an entire service devoted to healing…
