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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


Litany for the New Year
Merry Christmas! And Happy New Year!

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Dec 28, 20232 min read


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


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


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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