We Episcopalians know that our very denomination means “of or relating to a bishop”. “Episcopal” is derived from the Greek episkopos, one who watches over, an “overseer”.

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When we travel on pilgrimage to Jerusalem, one of the most sacred sites is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Christians from around the world crowd the small space and wait for a brief moment to touch the cross of Jesus.

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The Bible isn’t only a book we read for peace and comfort. The scriptures can often challenge us to the limits of our understanding.

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September begins the Season of Creation where Episcopalians join other Christians around the world as an intentional time of repairing and restoring our relationship with God, with each other, and with all of creation.

That’s it, folks. I’m afraid summer is coming to an end. The Labor Day weekend is upon us, and last weekend was our last lake service of the year. But, oh, what a lake service it was!

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Last Saturday several of the Daughters of the King (DOK) from St. James and I joined Daughters from around the diocese for the Fall Assembly held at St. Luke’s in Jacksonville, Alabama.

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Father Rob’s message on Sunday encouraged us to ponder our cloud of witnesses, those who were instrumental influences and mentors on our spiritual journey.

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Last Saturday was the annual diocesan Jonathan Daniels and the Martyrs of Alabama Pilgrimage in Hayneville, Alabama, the 60th anniversary to remember the courage of Jonathan and to remember all the martyrs of the Civil Rights movement in Alabama.

The Good News this week is the church offices have officially been moved to the white house next to the gravel lot at the end of our church property.

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As we remember Dominic on August 8, my mind wanders to my high school days and listening to my Sister Soeur recording of Dominique.

The church office is moving into a newer building, the white house next door to Blackford Hall. This building is in much better condition.

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Since we remembered Ignatius of Loyola on July 31, I thought I’d mention his Spiritual Exercises and the prayer practices which have emerged from his writings.