Episcopal Visit and Confirmations
Episcopal Visit and Confirmations
As an Anglican, one of the things I’m profoundly grateful for is that as a local church we’re not out there on our own. Not only are we part of a worldwide Communion, a Province, and a Diocese, but we also have a godly and loving Pastor. No, not me (though hopefully I occasionally tend toward both). It’s our Bishop, Julian Dobbs—Overseer of ~40 churches, a member of a College of Bishops, led by an Archbishop. Anglican Priests, Bishops, and churches, while having some degree of independence are not autonomous.
Once or twice a year, +Julian pays Redeemer an Episcopal Visit (“Episcopal” means, “of a Bishop”, or “of Bishops”). This is a time for him to get to know us, encourage us, and better shepherd us. It’s also an important time for us to hear his heart and get to know him a just a little better. Normally, when a Bishop visits, he will preach, Baptize, Confirm (three of our friends will be Confirmed Sunday), and preside over Communion…in other words, as our Pastor he serves in the local Priest’s place (or really, on all the other weeks of the year Steve E. and I by virtue of our Ordinations and licensure serve in his place).
I know it’s the last holiday weekend of the summer and there are always other things to do, and I encourage you to make it a high priority to be with us Sunday.
Hope to see you then.
Steve+
Back to School Picnic and Commissioning
After worship and a brief interview and Q&A with +Julian, we’ll head outside for a picnic. We’ll have a bounce house and games for the children and will provide grilled burgers and all the burger stuff (including regular and gluten-free buns), bottled water, dessert, and table service. Please bring a side dish to share—refrigeration is available.
Second Sunday Sandwiches—September 11 following worship.
Vestry Meeting—September 11 following Second Sunday Sandwiches.