Dear St. John's Community,
Today is known as All Saints Day. Some use this day to celebrate the official saints who have been recognized by the church, but it's worth remembering that in the early days of Christianity all the people of the church were referred to as "the saints."
It's easier to think of saints as heroes—people who are somehow much better, much holier than regular people. But I believe God calls regular people to be holy as well, and that means we are not let off the hook!
As we face a momentous week ahead of us in the life of our nation, we are called to see how we can use our lives to be vessels of God's grace, and to be bearers of the light of God for our time. This is one of the ways that the prayer book speaks of what it means to be a saint.
In my sermon I will talk about how the life of faith, and civic life also, calls us to live into this calling, and to do so with imagination. You can find
the service at this link. It will be live-streamed at 9am, and available anytime after that.
Sadly, today we are being rained out again for our outdoor gatherings. (All the more reason to cozy up indoors with a hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate and enjoy this morning's service!)
Also, as a sort of break from election coverage, you may enjoy our guest for today's speaker series as we welcome Victoria Arbiter, CNN Royal Commentator, who will share with us about the British Royal Family.
I look forward to seeing you in person or virtually this morning!
God's peace,
Rob+
