by Fr. Doran Stambaugh | Jul 14, 2019 | From the Sermon
The past few weeks I have been pondering the word “loophole.” It’s an interesting word with an even more interesting usage. A loophole is a means of evasion or avoidance. It’s a workaround, a way to beat the system, or maneuver around a law to one’s favor...
by Becky Gleason | Jun 19, 2019 | Outreach
Vacation Bible School is a safe, welcoming environment for children to learn about Jesus, for teenagers to learn valuable life skills, and for adults to step into leadership roles. But the St. Michael’s program doesn’t stop there! We encourage campers and volunteers...
by Fr. Doran Stambaugh | Jun 9, 2019 | From the Sermon
A couple of years ago I was having coffee with a local Roman Catholic priest. There was no real agenda, just an opportunity to meet and get to know one another. One thing he said has stuck with me. We were discussing various developments and changes within the life of...
by Anthony Parisi | Jun 8, 2019 | Church Life
Last month I had the privilege of joining Fr. Doran in a visit to his alma mater, Nashotah House Theological Seminary in Wisconsin. He was able to reconnect and go to meetings, I attended some lectures and special events, and we both celebrated the graduation of...
by Anthony Parisi | Feb 20, 2019 | Church Life
There is a classic dynamic in storytelling where villains can be considered more interesting than heroes. Evil is interesting, flashy, complicated. Goodness is simple, bland, boring. This framing is superficial but can often feel true. Understandably, we can’t relate...
by Becky Gleason | Feb 11, 2019 | Family
In Children’s Chapel a few weeks ago, I asked the students how they see God in their lives. We talked about laughter, birthday parties, the beach, trees, animals – all sorts of things. Then, one child piped in, “When I help my mom around the house.” I was surprised...
by Guest | Feb 8, 2019 | Outreach
And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” Isaiah 6:8 The passage from Isaiah above (part of this Sunday’s Old Testament reading) has often been used to talk about World Missions — God’s...
by Fr. Doran Stambaugh | Jan 28, 2019 | Liturgical
In a recent interview, music legend Quincy Jones spoke candidly about a wide-range of topics, including what he sees as “the problem with modern pop.” When asked why he thinks songs are not as good as they used to be, Jones replied, “Producers now are ignoring all the...
by Guest | Jan 21, 2019 | Outreach
Thank you to all who participated in the Advent Drive supporting the Episcopal Refugee Network! We collected several boxes of toothpaste, shampoo, and body wash to support the efforts of this ministry. Hear from RefugeeNet board members about the good work they’re...
by Guest | Jan 7, 2019 | Family
I have been teaching Sunday School at St. Michael’s for over twenty years! I can’t remember when I started, but I know it was a calling from Lord. Once I started teaching I was hooked! Through the years I’ve taught...
