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By Greg Syler
In this first of a two-part post, the Rev. Greg Syler proposes a novel way to manage church properties – sell them. Or give them away. Read on to learn more.
By Donald Romanik
Lay leaders have been involved in church governance and finances for decades, but until recently, have had a more limited role in broader matters of mission and ministry. Thanks to the work of ECF, and enlightened bishops and priests, that traditional role is no longer the norm. ECF President Donald Romanik explains in his latest blog post.
By Ken Mosesian
In “What’s My Purpose?”, Ken Mosesian addresses a question that has occurred to most people. He says, “All of us – without exception – have been given a gift by God. Some of our gifts may seem similar, but because we are unique individuals, those gifts can only be fully expressed by the one who possesses them. Our mission, should we choose to accept it, is use those gifts fully.”
By Sandy Webb
Did you know that the word “eucharist” meant “thanksgiving”? The Rev. Sandy Webb explains in his latest post.
By David W. Peters
The Rev. David Peters Shares Five Resources on Pandemic Church
By Donald Romanik
My name is Donald Romanik and I am President of the Episcopal Church Foundation. Its been about a year since weve been living with this pandemic of COVID-19.
By Richelle Thompson
In breakout sessions and a Q&A period, the sentiment was universal: we want to read scripture. We need to read it. God is calling us to read, reflect, and respond.
By Patrick Kangrga
Jesuss last living moments are described in the Gospel of Mark, "When it was noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. At three oclock Jesus cried out with a loud voice, Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani? which means, My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?...Then Jesus gave a loud cry and breathed his last."
By Ranjit Mathews
In our latest blog, Ranjit Mathews explores “lex orandi, lex credendi, lex vivendi”, or “that which we pray, is what we believe, is what we live. In essence, we become what we pray.”