“…And I remember the ancient story– about a sacred wind that carried Your hot breath. A wildfire, it licked the heads of the locals, formed words, spread in a conflagration of gospel speech, grew until whole languages roared beyond all borders….” Come Join us on our episcopal community website and enjoy the rest of this Pentecost inspired poem by Luci Shaw as well as the quote of the week :)

“Gardening hope is similar to Christian hope. It is essentially a forward looking process that brings about joy, a joy that is connected to our past, present and future, bound together in a single moment. It is also about knowing that our lives are deeply connected to the Source that is sometimes beyond our senses, but we see the handiwork in the joy of life around us….” Enjoy the rest of this good read from this month’s ‘letter of hope’ by our very own episcopal community member, Kimberly Axtell :)

This week’s ‘An Episcopal Sermon’ Podcast has been posted!
Subject of Sermon: Jesus leaves his followers with the promise of the Holy Spirit and is carried up into heaven.
Sermon by The Reverend Canon Martha Korienek at The Episcopal Church in Almaden, San Jose, CA
Today's Gospel Reading: Luke 24:44-53

Here are this week’s episcopal community updates at The Episcopal Church in Almaden, San Jose.

“In an age when words of fear, retribution and anger dominate the news and fill our ears, words of hope, forgiveness, and love seem an idle tale at worst and unbelievable at best. Yet the promise of the Risen Lord is that hope, not fear, has the last word….” Come Join us on our episcopal community website and enjoy the rest of this inspirational quote as well as the poem of the week :)

This week’s ‘An Episcopal Sermon’ Podcast has been posted! Subject of Sermon: Jesus promises his followers that those who love him will be guided by the Holy Spirit and will also see him.
Sermon by Kimberly Axtell at The Episcopal Church in Almaden, San Jose, CA
Today's Gospel Reading: John 14:15-21

This week’s ‘An Episcopal Sermon’ Podcast has been posted! Subject of Sermon: Jesus speaks with his disciples shortly before his passion and tells them that he is the way, the truth, and the life.
Sermon by The Reverend John Buenz at The Episcopal Church in Almaden, San Jose, CA
Today's Gospel Reading: John 14:1-14

“Healing is a process we’ve all been through. Healing centers us and gives us a reason to get out of bed in the morning. Healing helps us find God where we need God most – which isn’t always where we want God most….” Come Join us on our episcopal community website and enjoy the rest of this inspirational quote as well as the poem of the week :)