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Nicaea, 325
1,700 years ago, bishops from across the church gathered in Nicaea (in what is now Turkey).

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
May 222 min read
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Litany for the New Year
Merry Christmas! And Happy New Year!

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Dec 28, 20232 min read
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Praying in Worship Services
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people… 1 Timothy 2:1 Dear...

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
May 4, 20232 min read
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Giving Thanks
Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise; * give thanks to him and call upon his Name. Psalm 100:3 (BCP) Dear...

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Nov 17, 20222 min read
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What is a Collect?
“…Lord, teach us to pray…” Luke 11:1 Dear Friends in Christ, In our worship services, after we prepare ourselves for worship with songs...

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Sep 29, 20223 min read
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