Can you think of a more famous passage from the letters of Paul? The only more famous lines out of the entire Bible might be John 3.16 or Genesis 1.1. But for my money 1 Corinthians 13, the "Love" chapter, is the most famous passage of the New Testament. When we read this passage it … Continue reading You are patient. You are kind.
Author: St Augustine's at UK Chaplain
Just Like Jesus
This Sunday we will hear about Jesus going to the synagogue in his hometown for services which in his day mostly consisted of hearing the Torah (the Law) and the Prophets and then a sermon on the readings. This is still what the first half of our services look like today in the Episcopal & … Continue reading Just Like Jesus
St. A’s 2021 Report
What a year! Again! During these difficult and confusing years of Covid, so many things have changed that it is hard to keep our bearings, but as followers of Christ, we always know where our deepest selves live, where our deepest roots take hold, and from there, our truest lives spring forth, even in troubled … Continue reading St. A’s 2021 Report
Advent Appeal
Dear Friends in Christ, The season of Advent is my favorite season of the whole church year. I love the changing of the year, the soft blues and purples of the Church, and the hymns of joy and expectation. As the light from the sun wanes, the light of Christ increases as we begin a … Continue reading Advent Appeal
Graduate Reflection: Becky Fulton
When I began classes for my library science master's degree at UK in the fall of 2018, I had no plans to join any campus ministry group. I had attended a Catholic high school, so I imagined joining any campus ministry to be like sitting through the daily religion classes I remembered. I did not … Continue reading Graduate Reflection: Becky Fulton
Read Bible with us!
Over the last year, I've heard a lot of folks ask me how to read more Bible. Some want to read it for spiritual reasons, other for curiosity's sake. Either way, I'm a big advocate of reading more Bible. Below is a week-by-week chart for reading the entire Bible in about one year. The readings … Continue reading Read Bible with us!
A Craving for More
For our first reflection of the 2021 academic year we hear from Glenna Joyce. Glenna came to St. A's as a graduate student, graduating in May 2021. She is still an active member of the leadership of our Gathering and we are so proud of her. Growing up, religion was not a large part of … Continue reading A Craving for More
St. A’s Day Appeal!
Dear Friends in Christ, This past year, while difficult for many obvious reasons, was actually one of the best for St. A’s. We had a wonderful, consistent group that came to care deeply for each other as siblings in Christ. Our Bible study delved deeply into the Gospel according to Mark, the prophet Jonah, Paul’s … Continue reading St. A’s Day Appeal!
Thy Kingdom Come 2021, The Day of Pentecost
Psalm 63.1-8God, you are my God; eagerly I seek you;my soul thirsts for you, my flesh faints for you,as in a barren and dry land where there is no water.Therefore I have gazed upon you in your holy place,that I might behold your power and your glory.For your loving-kindness is better than life itself;my lips … Continue reading Thy Kingdom Come 2021, The Day of Pentecost
Thy Kingdom Come 2021, Day 10
Psalm 63.1-8God, you are my God; eagerly I seek you;my soul thirsts for you, my flesh faints for you,as in a barren and dry land where there is no water.Therefore I have gazed upon you in your holy place,that I might behold your power and your glory.For your loving-kindness is better than life itself;my lips … Continue reading Thy Kingdom Come 2021, Day 10
St. Augustine's Chapel 