A Word From The Bishop

Prayer for Coronavirus

Dear Brothers and Sisters, 

Greetings in Christ. We in the diocese are making several changes to our liturgical life due to the possibility of the coronavirus, especially communion with the bread alone (wherein is found Christ’s full and real presence) and the peace without touching. Let me emphasize that: - this is temporary

• while our theological commitments are unchanged.

• they aim at enabling parishioners to worship without anxiety and with a mind to protecting the vulnerable.

• we aim to be a calm and hopeful presence in the wider community.

• we continue to seek medical and public health advice.

Please pray with me this prayer during this period: 

Assist us mercifully, O Lord, in these our supplications and prayers, and dispose the way of thy servants towards the attainment of everlasting salvation; that, among all the changes and chances of this mortal life, they  may ever be defended by thy gracious and ready help; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

Peace,

+GRS 

Anglican Bishop of Mumias to Visit Dallas

Joseph Wandera is the Anglican Bishop of Mumias, in south-western Kenya. In addition to being a pastor, he is a scholar who holds a Ph.D. in theology from the University of Capetown, South Africa.  Prior to his election, Wandera was a teacher at the St. Paul’s University in Limuru. His area of expertise is inter-religious dialogue, and in particular Christian-Muslim relations.  He is also a member of the taskforce called ‘Theological Education in the Anglican Communion’ (TEAC).

Bishop Wandera will be in the United States to speak at a consultation to be held at Virginia Seminary entitled ‘Communion and Disagreement.’ After this event, we will be welcoming him to visit the Diocese.  On Thursday, January  16,  at 7 p.m. at Canterbury House, as a guest of The Living Church, he will take part in a conversation about his work. All are welcome.  Then on Friday, January 17, he will take part in a luncheon conversation with scholar- priests of the diocese- if you are currently at work on a D.Min. and would like to attend, get in touch with the Bishop’s office. On Saturday, Bishop Wandera will be taking part in Stanton Center classes, and on Sunday, January 19, he will be the preacher at Good Shepherd. We want to welcome him most warmly to our Diocese.