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Morning Prayer for the Fourth Sunday in Lent
Morning Prayer for the Fourth Sunday in Lent

The Rev. Stephen DeGweck officiates, and Bishop Sloan preaches, at a service of Morning Prayer for the Fourth Sunday in Lent at St. Andrew's in Montevallo, AL. The service begins on page 82 of the Book of Common Prayer, and today's readings are available he... Read More

A message from Bishop Sloan concerning COVID-19
A message from Bishop Sloan concerning COVID-19

Hello, friends ​There are two mistakes we need to avoid with regards to COVID-19, the coronavirus: one is to scare people or contribute to an international panic; the other is to pretend that this virus doesn’t potentially present a threat and give pe... Read More

Preparing for the Unexpected: COVID-19
Preparing for the Unexpected: COVID-19

Our lives in community as the Church and our day to day individual lives are subject to all sorts of unexpected disruptions. From natural disasters, accidents, illness, or violence, we increasingly face disruptions and the need to respond to events around u... Read More

“Cy Pres” You Say?
“Cy Pres” You Say?

What does that mean and what does it have to do with a church? The phrase means “so near/close” and is used often to mean that funds are being used as near as possible to the donor’s intent, though, not as the donor exactly specified. The ... Read More

Wrap Up of the 189th Convention of the Diocese of Alabama
Wrap Up of the 189th Convention of the Diocese of Alabama

The 189th Convention of the Diocese of Alabama was held at Camp McDowell, February 6-8. The Convention program was presented by the Department of Christian Formation, and centered on the theme of "Behold what you are; Become what you receive." The keynote s... Read More