+In the Name of God: Who was, and is, and is to come. Amen. “Now as you excel in everything – in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in utmost eagerness, […]Read more “Generosity of Spirit”
Author: the Rev. Stephen H. Applegate
The Family of God
+In the Name of God: who was, and is, and is to come. Amen. “Then Jesus went home; and the crowd came together again, so that Jesus and his disciples […]Read more “The Family of God”
Good Shepherds for Each Other
+In the Name of God: who was, and is, and is to come. Amen Jesus said, “I am the Good Shepherd.” John 10:11 This past week, one of All Saints’ […]Read more “Good Shepherds for Each Other”
Reaching out with wounded hands
+In the Name of God: who was, and is, and is to come. Amen Living God, for whom no door is closed, no heart is locked, draw us beyond our […]Read more “Reaching out with wounded hands”
April 4, 2021
Dear Friends, Easter Day is this Sunday, April 4. The date of Easter moves around a lot, since its timing is determined by the phases of the moon and the […]Read more “April 4, 2021”
A Parade, a Protest March, & a Funeral Procession
+In the Name of God who was, and is, and is to come. They brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it; and he sat on it. […]Read more “A Parade, a Protest March, & a Funeral Procession”
‘Yes’ is a Complete Sentence
+In the Name of God who was, and is, and is to come. Then God spoke all these words: I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of […]Read more “‘Yes’ is a Complete Sentence”
“A Community that Covenants”
+In the Name of God who was, and is, and is to come. God said, ‘This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and […]Read more ““A Community that Covenants””
Service vs. Entitlement
+In the Name of God who was, and is, and is to come. As soon as [Jesus and his disciples] left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and […]Read more “Service vs. Entitlement”
Can Anything Good Come Out of All This?
+In the Name of God who was, and is, and is to come. Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him about whom Moses in the law […]Read more “Can Anything Good Come Out of All This?”
The Essentials of Christmas
+In the Name of God: who was, and is, and is to come. Amen. I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is […]Read more “The Essentials of Christmas”
What Does True Restoration Look Like?
+In the Name of God: who was, and is, and is to come. Amen. They shall build up the ancient ruins, they shall raise up the former devastations; they shall […]Read more “What Does True Restoration Look Like?”
December 13, 2020
Dear Friends, Tomorrow clergy and lay delegates will gather online via Zoom webinar to elect the 13th Bishop of Chicago. The convention begins at 9:30 am with Morning Prayer and […]Read more “December 13, 2020”
November 15, 2020
Dear Friends, One of the joys of having grandchildren is that stage when they play pretend. The youngest of our grandkids aren’t toddlers any more – both are four and a […]Read more “November 15, 2020”
November 1, 2020
Dear Friends, This morning, I walked into All Saints’ for the first time since the papel picado and the hundreds of prayer flags had been hung in the sanctuary. Unlike other years […]Read more “November 1, 2020”
Vote… Faithfully
In the Name of God: who was, and is, and is to come. Amen. One of [the Pharisees], a lawyer, asked [Jesus] a question to test him. “Teacher, which commandment […]Read more “Vote… Faithfully”
October 18, 2020
Dear Friends, All Saints’ people take actions for social justice and hold dear our long-term commitments to local and international ministries. Our Mexico Outreach supports two parishes in Cuernavaca – […]Read more “October 18, 2020”
God is Guiding Us Through the Wilderness
In the Name of God: who was, and is, and is to come. Amen. When the people saw that Moses delayed to come down from the mountain, the people gathered […]Read more “God is Guiding Us Through the Wilderness”
October 4, 2020
Dear Friends, When I told one of my colleagues recently that I was serving my fourth church in the last four years, she quipped, “Can’t hold a job, huh?” With […]Read more “October 4, 2020”
The Math of Forgiveness
In the Name of God: who was, and is, and is to come. Amen. Then Peter came and said to him, ‘Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, […]Read more “The Math of Forgiveness”