Who Gives This Woman????

There is a young couple that is getting married this weekend. Though I am on leave from parish work for a month, I agreed to witness their vows and pronounce a blessing on the marriage. I am happy to do it.
I am using the new liturgical materials from the renewing worship process. The wedding [...]

Derek was Right

After looking at the books I received for Christmas, I was reminded of something Derek said about this time last year: I have denominational identity issues.

Happy Birthday, Son!

Today is A’s birthday. I promised to take him to a show this year, so on March 12, we are going to see:

Selfishly, it is as much for me as it is for him. Should be a blast!

Pics of Dory and Family

At the hospital, moments after birth:

At home, resting with mom and big brother.

She’s Here

At 2:01 yesterday, we welcomed Theodora Rose into the world. She was 6lbs 13 oz and 19 inches long. Mother and baby are both doing fine. More to come later, along with some pics.
Praise God!

New Job

My official job right now is that of DJ. I am to mix some cd’s for use during labor. I don’t mean to brag (ok, maybe a little), but I feel I am pretty good at selecting music. I have some broadcasting experience and have done the DJ thing before, and quite honestly, if I [...]

Last Day

So it looks like today is my last day in the office before leave starts. We go to the doctor today, where we will make a final decision about inducing labor. We were a little apprehensive when it was first suggested, but after a second medical opinion, I think we are leaning toward this option. [...]

Ouch!

When I was in junior high, I loved to skateboard. I was even pretty good at it. Back in the day in the town I lived I lived the cops had started to crack down on skating pretty hard, so I have fond memories of hiding in dumpsters and running down alleys when spotted. Other [...]

Five Things

As tagged by the Sarcastic Lutheran, here are 5 things you probably didn’t know about me.
1. I am a recovering vegetarian. Thankfully, I started eating meat again after close to 3 years meat-free.
2. In seminary, I entered conversation and discernment with an Old Catholic bishop about ordination in their jursidiction rather than in the [...]

Of Interest to Church Geeks

I found a link to the Convent of St. Elizabeth, located in Etna, CA. The sisters support their vocation with an array of religious goods, including icons, prayer ropes and vestment (Eastern and Western Rite). Mrs. LP and I try and buy as much of our religious goods from monastics, so we are excited to [...]