Dear Friends in Christ,

Now we are entering Summer and traditionally this is a season when the Church slows down (because of school vacations, etc). Well, this Summer, I urge you to continue in your faith journey and to expand your idea of mission in the world. Even if you are out of town for vacation, what can you continue to do in Christ’s name to further His mission in the world?

There is the idea that the Priests, Deacons, and Bishops are the only ministers of God’s work in the world. This idea does not come from thin air, it is an outdated idea from the past. Yet, if we look to the farther past back beyond that idea to ancient times, there is something different. In ancient times the church was filled with lay people doing Jesus’ work in the world. Over time, this idea was transferred to priest, deacons, and bishops, only doing God’s work. But this is detrimental to our faith. Every person, lay or ordained, has a mission to do in the world in God’s name.

Take this Summer (traditionally down time) to pray and ponder what your mission in the world in God’s name is. How can you work to make the world a better place for all people?

This is our mission from Jesus; Love God, love your neighbors as yourself. How do we live out this mission in our everyday lives?

Yours in Christ,

Mo. Lauren

The Rev. Lauren T. McLeavey
Rector

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