There is a story in Mark 9 where Jesus heals a man they believed to have an unclean spirit. It took place in Capernaum. Capernaum was estimated to be a town of about 1500 people. It was a small town, much like Rural America that doesn’t have a lot of people from outside of their …
Dear Friends, Well, here we are,only 84 days away from our Diocesan Convention! Time sure does fly.😊 Here are some Convention updates that you need to know: Nominations are now being received for Diocesan Council (1 clergy & 1 lay for a 3-year term) and Standing Committee (1 clergy & 1 lay for a 3-year …
There are seeds that fall on the sideways and byways, the seeds that fall on the rocky grounds and thorny bushes, and then there are seeds that fall on good soil. We have been taught many times that how our hearts are prepared to receive the Good News of God will determine the quality of …
Blocks of rooms have been made with the following hotels for Convention weekend (November 10 & 11). All hotels are off the Eagle exit on I84 Tru (Hilton) 208-519-3535 1401 S Eagle Rd Meridian, ID Double queen – $116/night King – $126/night Towneplace Suites 208-884-8550 1415 S Eagle Rd Meridian, ID Double queen – $129/night …
God’s Word, My Voice: A Lectionary for Children. A simple resource for including children in the common worship of the church. As we approach the end of the school year many parishes also bid adieu to weekly church school classes. As Episcopalians we welcome this time! As much as we love church school, our theology …
A message from Bishop Jos following the arrest of a suspect in the Moscow murders Dear sisters and brothers, Peace to you, your loved ones, and your communities. I’m sure many of you are following the news regarding the heart-wrenching murders of University of Idaho students Ethan, Madison, Xana, and Kaylee. I imagine many, myself …
Bishop Tharakan invites you to join a diocesan-wide Lenten Study of the book “Things Hidden” by Fr. Richard Rohr. In this book Fr. Rohr invites us to Discover how reading the Bible can change our life. The Bible is meant to be about transformation, not merely information. In Things Hidden, Richard Rohr invites you to experience Scripture …
Read more ““Things Hidden” Book Study on Zoom With Bishop Tharakan!”
Episcopal Church in Idaho is a beautiful and vibrant community spread out over 27 congregations around the state. With over 70+ outreach ministries caring for our neighbor, we are humbled and grateful to serve God by serving people and places in need. We are seeking partners who will work towards justice through authentic living. We are …
We are Too patient when it comes to injusticeToo proactive when it comes to bigotry. Too grief-stricken to do the right thing.Too short of time not to celebrate unjust victory. We have no time to love without conditionWe are too busy to care for the needy. We are too polite to call out hypocrisyWe are too afraid to stop …