“Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil; for you are with me.” Psalm 23:4 In his well-known leadership book Good to

Dear Friends,  This week I am in Charlotte with hundreds of leaders from across The Episcopal Church for the annual Episcopal Parish Network conference. Over the last few years, this

Good Folk of St. Michaels, We have begun in earnest the solemn season of Lent: a time of self-examination, prayer, fasting, self-denial, Scripture study, and almsgiving. It is a time

Dear Friends,  Next Wednesday will be Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of our observance of the season of Lent. We will begin the forty days by receiving ashes upon our

Dear Friends, I am grateful for all the kind and encouraging reflections on our Annual Parish Meeting last Sunday. It was a time of celebrating so many gifts in this

Dear Friends, You may be surprised to know that January is one of my favorite times in parish ministry.  Full of work on budgeting, reporting, nominating & electing, and planning

Going by Another Way “Steer clear of royal welcomes/ Avoid a big to-do/ A king who would slaughter the innocents/ Will not cut a deal for you.” -James Taylor, Home

I don’t stop giving thanks to God for you when I remember you in my prayers. Ephesians 1:16 Dear Friends,  New Year Greetings to you and yours! I want to take

Dear Friends, We are ready to gather with you for the celebration of Christmas! The church is adorned with greenery, white hangings, and the familiar scents of a winter holiday.