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The Fourth Sunday after Easter

chancel-easter

O Almighty God, who alone canst order the unruly wills and affections of sinful men: Grant unto thy people, that they may love the thing which thou commandest, and desire that which thou dost promise; that so, among the sundry and manifold changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed, where . . . → Read More: The Fourth Sunday after Easter

Saint Athanasius

Earliest attested version of the Scutum Fidei (Shield of Faith) or Scutum Sancte Trinitatis (Shield of the Holy Trinity), from the Cotton Faustina manuscript B. VII of byPetrus Pictaviensis (Peter of Poitiers), c. 1210. From Wikipedia.

Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that, like as blessed Athanasius contended earnestly for the . . . → Read More: Saint Athanasius

Saint Philip and Saint James

O Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us perfectly to know thy Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life; that, following the steps of thy holy Apostles, Saint Philip and Saint James, we may stedfastly walk in the way that leadeth to eternal life; through the . . . → Read More: Saint Philip and Saint James

Afternoon Tea at the Garden Party

Tea Room

What could be more delightful than to partake of afternoon tea at the British Garden Party and Fête, on Saturday, May 2nd? The Garden Party runs from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and the Tea Room is open for constant service. (Be forewarned, the line can be quite long. You can read all the . . . → Read More: Afternoon Tea at the Garden Party

For the Unity of God’s People

O God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, our only Saviour, the Prince of Peace: Give us grace seriously to lay to heart the great dangers we are in by our unhappy divisions. Take away all hatred and prejudice, and whatsoever else may hinder us from godly union and concord; that as there is . . . → Read More: For the Unity of God’s People

Portobello Road White Elephant Stall at the Garden Party

Portobello Road Jumble Table

The best jumble in Baltimore County is to be found at the British Garden Party and Fête, on Saturday, May 2nd, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. There are amazing deals to be found all day long. There’s also a stall devoted to books and recordings in various media. (Is your VHS player lonely? We’ve . . . → Read More: Portobello Road White Elephant Stall at the Garden Party

Punch & Judy at the Garden Party

Dr Horn's Punch & Judy Show

We’re delighted to welcome back Dr Horn’s Punch & Judy Show to the British Garden Party and Fête, on Saturday, May 2nd. The Garden Party runs from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Dr Horn will present his riotously (and we use that word advisedly) funny show three times: at 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and . . . → Read More: Punch & Judy at the Garden Party

Flower Show at the Garden Party

Come see all the remarkable floral arrangements at this year’s British Garden Party and Fête on Saturday, May 2nd, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The theme for this year’s show is “All Things British”. Plus, there will be food and drink, music, games, and plenty of jumble. You can read all the details . . . → Read More: Flower Show at the Garden Party

Pipers Piping at the Garden Party

John F. Nicoll Pipers

There’s nothing quite like a Pipe Band playing a rousing version of “Scots Wha Hae”. And that’s true, whether your fer pipes or agin ’em. (I happen to find them appealing, but perhaps that’s the raptor in me.) Come to our British Garden Party and Fête on Saturday, May 2nd, from 11:00 AM to . . . → Read More: Pipers Piping at the Garden Party

For the Victims of the Earthquake in Nepal

Kathmandu valley

O Lord of Hosts, who lookest on the earth, and it trembleth; who touchest the hills, and they smoke: in thy great mercy, soothe the suffering of thy servants devastated by the earthquake in Nepal. Grant peace to them that perished, and comfort to them that mourn them. Defend them from the perils of instability . . . → Read More: For the Victims of the Earthquake in Nepal