Rector's Corner

We all know that Christmas is not all about presents, decorations, or trees, but it is also not all about family, generosity, or appreciating others.  It’s all about a baby boy, born 2000 years ago who brings great joy to all people, including you and me!

To every thing there is a season, and a time for every purpose under Heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1

Like all of you, we, your clergy, were broken-hearted and deeply grieved by the acts of violence and lawlessness which took place in and around the U.S. Capitol this past week. It seems that the ending of 2020 alone was not enough to end the turmoil we have had.

No place in an inn for the King of Heaven, the Messiah, the Christ, the Savior of the World, the very Son of God? This is an outrage! Or so we might proclaim in the occasional hypocrisy of our own inattentive hearts.

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.” (Isaiah 9:6-7

“Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt compelled to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God’s holy people.” (Jude 1:3)

A few days ago, we sent to you an informal pastoral video message from my heart. It was inspired by my own urgent prayers over the national and international pain, heartbreak, and outrage arising from the tragic death of Mr. George Floyd, as a rogue policeman’s knee horrifically pressed against his neck. My eyes could not believe what I was seeing.

“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:28)

Rev. Edward Kelaher from All Saints Church sat down with FOX 5’s Holly Morris to discuss how churches can stay relevant today