One of my very earliest memories is putting out a plate of snacks for Santa before going to bed on Christmas Eve. We were living in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and you can guess what the winters are like in Cheyenne. Like most houses in that climate, we had a fireplace in the living room with a … [Read more…]
Welcome to the First Sunday of Advent and Holy Eucharist with Rev. Richard Bridgford and Rev. Julia Ashby Lector: Susie Pedigo Music by Joe Ritchie and James Coaxum Video production by Emmett Pate Bulletin: http://bit.ly/33k82eM 00:00 Prelude: Pastorale on a French Carole 03:37 Welcome 04:52 Reading: Isaih 64:1-9 06:27 Reading: Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18 08:01 Hymn: … [Read more…]
Rev. Richard Bridgford and Rev. Julia Ashby reflect on being thankful during this holiday season.
Welcome to Christ the King Sunday and Holy Eucharist with Rev. Richard Bridgford and Rev. Julia Ashby. Lector: John Greene Music by Joe Ritchie and James Coaxum Video production by Emmett Pate Bulletin: http://bit.ly/3ffOe0z 00:00 Prelude: Trumpet Prelude 01:38 Welcome 03:29 Reading: Ezekial 34:11-16, 20-24 05:14 Reading: Psalm 95:1-7a 07:30 Hymn: Praise the Lord 08:28 … [Read more…]
A short video from Rev. Richard Bridgford on the COVID Guidelines update from the Bishop. To check the “Positivity Rate” as described in the video, simply visit: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/coronavirus/covid-19-in-virginia-testing/ and then select “Norfolk” from the “Health District” drop-down menu.
November 2012 The attic has long been a literary device that creates a sense of mystery, surprise, memory, fun, danger – or whatever. Show a child going into an attic and you have an instant plot for anything you want to write. For years I’ve planned to use our Yard Sale as a motivation to … [Read more…]
Welcome to Pentecost 24 Sunday and Morning Prayer with Rev. Richard Bridgford Lectors: Brian Pritchard and Ariel Fernandez Music by Joe Ritchie and James Coaxum Video production by Emmett Pate Bulletin: http://bit.ly/2Iyccbv 00:00 Prelude: Allegro Maestoso from Sonata II 03:05 Welcome 04:23 Reading: Psalm 90:1-8,12 05:32 Reading: Zephaniah 1:7,12-18 07:30 Hymn: Rise Up, Ye Saints … [Read more…]
Welcome to Pentecost 23 Sunday and Morning Prayer with Rev. Richard Bridgford Lectors: Ariel Fernandez and Brian Pritchard Music by Joe Ritchie and James Coaxum Video production by Emmett Pate Bulletin: http://bit.ly/32g2Jwn 00:00 Prelude: Vater unser im Himmelreich 01:14 Welcome 03:51 Reading: Wisdom of Solomon 6:12-16 04:31 Hymn: Come down, O Love Divine 07:26 Reading: … [Read more…]
During our pandemic, one of my precautions has been to go to the grocery store only once a week, and try to do that on what I hope will be “off hours.” I wear my mask, wipe off the cart, and play Dodge Ball as I move down the aisles, trying to avoid getting near … [Read more…]
Welcome to All Saints Day and Spiritual Communion with Rev. Richard Bridgford and Rev. Julia Ashby. Lectors: Marcie Kidd and Jim Fisher Music by Joe Ritchie and James Coaxum Video production by Emmett Pate Bulletin: http://bit.ly/2TD4krg 00:00 Prelude: Let Saints on Earth in Concert Sing 00:58 Welcome 02:37 Reading: Revelations 7:9-17 04:32 Rreading: Psalm 34:1-10,22 … [Read more…]