What we call the beginning is often the end
T. S. Eliot,
And to make an end is to make a beginning.
The end is where we start from.
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Why Do We Give?
Generosity is a discipline that is of interest to Christians, not just because the church relies chiefly on the generosity of members for its financial resources, but because wealth and the ways we relate to it are such a central part of the Gospel. Jesus talks more about money than he does about any other human institution, so there must be something there that he wants us to hear and understand.
Our spiritual relationship with money and giving is complex, and includes challenging ideas about philanthropy, charity, security, poverty, pride and greed. Today, though, I
Do you hear the bells?
Vivos voco,
Future History
Last summer, as we commemorated the 150th anniversary of the first Episcopal service on our island and reflected on the stewardship that built this church, a few folks began to wonder what kind of legacy we are leaving for those in future generations.