Author Archives: Susan Gillespie

WILDERNESS TEMPTATIONS

WILDERNESS TEMPTATIONS       The Rev. Brian Backstrand       February 22, 2015 Mark does not waste time. In our Gospel lesson this morning, Jesus is baptized, Jesus is tempted in the wilderness, and Jesus proclaims the Good News, that the Kingdom or reign … Continue reading

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WHAT POSSESSES US?

WHAT POSSESSES US?     The Rev. Brian Backstrand        February 8, 2015 And the whole city gathered around the door. And he cured many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he would not permit the … Continue reading

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BLACKBERRIES & OTHER DISTRACTIONS

BLACKBERRIES & OTHER DISTRACTIONS   The Rev. Brian Backstrand 1-18-15 When it comes to the life of faith, one of the questions that haunts me concerns the holy and the ordinary and our ability to perceive:   What do we see? … Continue reading

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St. Andrew’s Mission Work Recognized at Diocesan Convention

The work of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in reaching out to the greater Green County area through various mission projects was recognized by Peggy Bean,  Canon for Congregations in her presentation at this year’s Diocesan Convention on October 11th. Canon … Continue reading

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