Month: January 2022

Save the Date: Absalom Jones Day Celebration Absalom Jones (1746–1818) founded the first black Episcopal congregation in Philadelphia in 1794, and in 1802, he was the first African American to be ordained as a priest in the Episcopal Church. Jones is listed on the Episcopal calendar of saints and is remembered liturgically on the date of his death, February 13. …

St. Brendan’s Public Forum Native Americans: Yesterday, Today, And Tomorrow Thursday, January 13, at 7 p.m. via Zoom There are 4.5 million Native Americans in our country today and a small number live here in Pennsylvania. Michael Simms will address the culture of Native Americans in a Q&A format. Simms is part of the Upper Cumberland Cherokee and Seminole tribes. …

Per KDKA CBS Local Website  for full video click here “Pittsburgh, pray, that not only is our Creator’s dream for his creation discerned and/or discovered, but also desired,” said Reverend Canon Eric McIntosh of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh. “Desired by a Pittsburgh that wants compassion to be at the core of driving it to be a better city.” They …

What gives you life when looking at scripture though the lens of the love of Jesus? The BCI invites you to join us as we come together to pray for healing, reconciliation and racial justice. This online prayer and discussion event will be offered throughout 2022 at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. The inaugural session will …

In Matthew 22:37-39 Jesus said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” In Matthew 5:43-48, Jesus said to love your enemy. Following those commandments, you are invited to read scripture …