Howard Burnham returns as James I

Four hundred years ago the King James Version of the Bible was published. But on Tuesday September 27th, you can learn about the man behind the book! To mark the 400th anniversary of the KJV, St Stephen’s proudly presents Howard Burnham’s characterization of the King who ordered the most famous English version of the . . . → Read More: Howard Burnham returns as James I

Choosing between the new sins and the old

Isaac is a very wise old bird and we can all benefit from his briefing on the new theology of sin. It has become virtually “conventional wisdom” among our “opinion makers” and, thanks to them, it has insinuated itself into almost every aspect of our lives—education, the media, politics, as well as some of our . . . → Read More: Choosing between the new sins and the old

Hurricane Irene and a new theology of sin

Forget about pride, envy, gluttony, et al. Over the past three decades, the Seven Deadly Sins have gotten as outmoded as last summer’s beachwear. They have been replaced with an all–embracing pantheon of sins against which the whole gamut of ancient of sins pales into insignificance.

I’ve seen a lot in my two centuries or . . . → Read More: Hurricane Irene and a new theology of sin

Sermon for September 4th Trinity XI

Here is the sermon for Sunday September 4th: Trinity 11, 2011

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter: St. Stephen’s News XXII 35

The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity

O God, who declarest thy almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Mercifully grant unto us such a measure of thy grace, that we, running the way of thy commandments, may obtain thy gracious promises, and be made partakers of thy heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.