01/18/2008
Health Update
By The Rt. Rev. Harry B. Bainbridge
7 November 2007
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01/18/2008
Off the Top- November 2007
By The Rt. Rev. Harry B. Bainbridge
It is well past the time that I intended to bring you an update on my health situation. So please allow me to take a few mo-ments here to fill you in...
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01/18/2008
Off the Top- December 2007
By The Rt. Rev. Harry B. Bainbridge
Early in my tenure (beginning in 1998) the leadership of the diocese developed a Vision/Mission statement of the diocese which reads: “We are one in baptism – our call to discipleship – to be the hands and heart of Jesus in the world.” This statement affirms our belief that it is the sacrament of baptism which confers membership in the Body of Christ and gifts each of us to engage the ministry which is ours for the purpose of living and spreading the Gospel.
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01/18/2008
Off the Top- January 2008
By The Rt. Rev. Harry B. Bainbridge
One of our diocesan clergy was recently discussing the acoustics in the nave of a church building. After hearing about the problems of sound in that space, the acoustics technician responded, "Well you know, Father, the best way to deal with the sound problem is to fill this space with more people."
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10/29/2007
Off the Top- September 2006
By The Rt. Rev. Harry B. Bainbridge
One of the greatest assets we have in our diocese is Paradise Point.
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10/29/2007
Off the Top, October 2006
By The Rt. Rev. Harry B. Bainbridge
In a few short weeks we will gather for our annual Diocesan Convention.
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10/29/2007
Off the Top- November 2006
By The Rt. Rev. Harry B. Bainbridge
In this last week the people in our nation have seen a powerful example of good rising up in response to evil. I am, of course, speaking of the killing of the young Amish girls in Pennsylvania.
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10/29/2007
Off the Top- December 2006
By The Rt. Rev. Harry B. Bainbridge
The evening before her investiture as 26th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, Katharine Jefferts Schori gathered with bishops and spouses in St. Alban’s Church in the shadow of the National Cathedral for Evening Prayer.
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10/29/2007
Off the Top- February 2007
By The Rt. Rev. Harry B. Bainbridge
Some of you will remember the visit we had in our diocese several years ago from the Reverend John Kater.
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10/29/2007
Off the Top- April 2007
By The Rt. Rev. Harry B. Bainbridge
Towards Effective Anglican Mission – that is the name of the worldwide conference from which I am just returning.
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