A ‘tsunami of wishful thinking’ caused riots

The condition of modern Britain is such that it calls to mind one of the dreariest pieces of literature it has been my misfortune to read. It is the novel Erewhon, authored by a tedious scribbler named Samuel Butler.

Erewhon (an anagram of “Nowhere”) was originally published anonymously. I had no problem understanding why—Butler’s . . . → Read More: A ‘tsunami of wishful thinking’ caused riots

Congratulations, Dean—from one eagle to another

Three rousing cheers for chorister Dean Olsen Philip, who has been elevated to the rank of Eagle Scout. He was formally honored for the achievement at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor at St. John Lutheran Church, New Freedom, Pennsylvania, last Sunday, August 21st.

Dean is not only a member of St. Stephen’s Choir of . . . → Read More: Congratulations, Dean—from one eagle to another

Sermon for August 28th Trinity X

Here is the sermon for Sunday August 28th: Trinity 10, 2011

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter (a bit late, courtesy of Hurricane Irene): St. Stephen’s News XXII 34