The Gift of the Kingdom ~Fr. Greene There is only one simple qualification for being a disciple of Jesus: give up everything. That’s a pretty insurmountable obstacle. So hard is this qualification that earnest Christians have thought of many ways to soften Jesus’ words without washing all meaning and challenge out of them. It is often…
All Hallows’ Eve ~Fr. Michael All over America, Halloween is a day for children to dress up, have fun, and get lots of treats from indulgent neighbors. Skeleton suits and zombie makeup are all in fun. Some like to point out that the origins of this festival are not as fun, but have dark and…
Silence in the Church from a tract at Durham Cathedral ~Fr. Michael As a child I was taught always to whisper or speak quietly in church, except when joining in acts of public worship, and only to speak at all other times when absolutely necessary. The church building was a holy place, where people came to…
“Sono Contente?” ~Fr. Michael Our recent visit to a few monastic communities in Italy taught me some valuable lessons about life. I always find monastic devotion and dedication rather remarkable, but seeing how it intersected with a different language and culture made it more so. The first question all of our monastic hosts asked as…
What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You! If you are age 21-80 learn your risk for developing 6 different chronic diseases $3 out of every $4 spent on healthcare is for treatment of chronic disease. Better lifestyle habits can help prevent 80% of heart disease and 90% of type 2 diabetes. The 6 for Life Health Assessment measures your…
Our new program year is under way. Choir rehearsals are held on Wednesdays, at 7:00 p.m. If you are interested in joining the Choir, please contact Kate Larson at 952.220.5699 for more information.
Artist in Residence 2016-2017 www.jasonanhorn.com Jason J. Anhorn has been working as a professional freelance artist since 1996, specializing in fine art and illustration. He studied art at Minneapolis College of Art and Design, UW-Stout and UWEC. He has drawn caricatures at events for 20 years, creating funny yet flattering portrayals of people. He instructs…
Artist in Residence 2015-2016 I am an illustrator, working largely with inks, watercolor, and digital media. I will graduate in December 2015 from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, with a BFA in Illustration, and a minor in Japanese. During my time at UWEC I spent a semester studying in Nagasaki Japan, which had a…
Yes, the snow is melting and we are beginning to think about spring cleaning! Now, if you are wondering what to do with all those small household and clothing items that you have cleaned out, we have the perfect solution for you! Grace Episcopal Church in Menomonie has a thrift store and they would greatly…
Artist in Residence 2014-2015 Collage is very much like magnetic poetry for me. It’s a spontaneous process starting with a good crop of subjects and scissors. With addition and subtraction of this and that, and with attention for the piece unfolding-somewhere along the way meaning is revealed. The materials I use are simple…
