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Casual students of Church history are probably under the impression that the first English Prayer Book is the First Prayer Book of King Edward VI, which was authorized for use in 1549. Indeed, this wonderful book is the ancestor of all the Books of Common Prayer in use today. The English Church played a major . . . → Read More: Prayer Book’s history goes back beyond 16th century  
James the Just, from the Menologion of Basil II (10th or 11th c.). [James the Just, a.k.a. James of Jerusalem, a.k.a. James the brother of our Lord.] From Wikipedia. Grant, we beseech thee, O God, that after the example of thy servant James the Just, brother of our Lord, thy Church may . . . → Read More: Saint James of Jerusalem
The ugliness that has characterized what shamefully passes for political discourse in Washington represents a further escalation of the bitter partisanship that has been increasingly poisoning social relationships in the country since the late 1960s. Once upon a time, spirited partisanship was largely confined to the political arena, manifesting itself among the general public only . . . → Read More: Manners maketh man … or not as the case may be The song “A Boy Named Sue” has resonated with me ever since I heard the late great Johnny Cash sing it on the radio. That’s because I share poor old Sue’s problem. Actually, my discomfiture is far greater than his. Sue merely totes a generic girl’s name. I, by contrast, bear the name of Britain’s . . . → Read More: Is Washington ready for a return of John Wilkes?
Mrs Tracey Collins, a member of the Sunday School staff, has been appointed to join the Vestry in place of the long-serving vestryman Gordon Turner. The daughter of former vestryman Mrs Dorothy Lewis, Mrs Collins has been a member of the parish since the early 1990s. Her daughter Daytona also teaches Sunday School, and her . . . → Read More: Mrs Tracey Collins joins the Vestry   
All Moms interested in bringing their 5-and-under children to meet at St Stephen’s weekly are invited to a preliminary meeting to discuss times and days on Oct 28th after the 9:15 AM service in the Sunday school classroom. Call Carolyn Kerouac at (203) 500-9098 ( carolyn.kerouac@gmail.com ) to discuss. Edited to correct Carolyn’s email . . . → Read More: How about a Mom’s Morning? 
The Legend of St Frideswide O God, who didst endue with heavenly grace thy servant Saint Frideswide: Mercifully grant that we, who commemorate her life of charity and holiness, may be fruitful in good works, and attain by thy grace to the reward of the poor in spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord. . . . → Read More: Saint Frideswide  
Some prayers flow like water. They roll from your very soul because they are so well thought out by their authors. Of course, the very best author of prayer is God Almighty in the person of Jesus Christ! The Lord’s Prayer is so beautiful in its simplicity and directness. It tells us of God’s love, . . . → Read More: Meditation on the Lord’s Prayer |
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