I grew up with Holy Week. As a life-long Episcopalian, Holy Week was a natural part of my upbringing. Just as all the seasons of the church were. But really Holy Week wasn’t a week. It was a couple of days. For me, Holy Week meant just Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. After a season of …
Easter
Resurrection Stories
In the Easter season, we are treated to some of the most fascinating stories in the gospels. We might call them the resurrection stories. At one time it worried me that each of the gospel books had a different ending. One (Luke) has a walk to Emmaus. One (Mark) has an empty tomb and no Jesus. …
Holy Week, Easter, and a Brand New First
As we prepare ourselves for Holy Week, this culmination of our Lenten journey, check out the latest edition of First, the seasonal publication of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church! Inside you'll find: Answers to serious questions! Reflections on Holy Week in worldly contexts! Poetry by …