pandemic – The Rev. Beverly Patterson

2 Lent 2022

Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. 3And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4and endurance produces character,Continue reading “2 Lent 2022”

Proper 13 Year A 2020

Good Morning. It is good to be back among you while I am sojourning in Victoria. I would like to thank Fr. Stephen for allowing me to participate in the ministry of St. Francis at this time and thank all of you who have continued your love and support for my ministry during the pastContinue reading “Proper 13 Year A 2020”

4 Easter 2020

What does it mean to be the church in the middle of a pandemic, in the middle of the post-Christian era, in a global community, but a highly divided and polarized country? What does it mean to be the Church today? We get three glimpses this morning of what it meant to be the churchContinue reading “4 Easter 2020”