I try every other year at this time to share my New Year Resolutions. In the past, I’ve tried to do it with a sense of whimsy. It’s a tradition that I don’t want to abandon; however, with this pandemic causing disruption in our lives, this year is a little more difficult. With the vaccines … [Read more…]
Welcome to The Nativity of Our Lord and Holy Eucharist with Rev. Richard Bridgford and Rev. Julia Ashby. Lectors: John and Gayle Greene Acolyte: Ariel Fernandez Music by Joe Ritchie and James Coaxum Video by Emmett Pate Bulletin: http://bit.ly/37J8d5W 00:00 Introduction 00:33 Prelude: O Come, All Ye Faithful 03:59: Procession 04:19: Blessing of the Creche … [Read more…]
Welcome to the Fourth Sunday of Advent and Holy Eucharist with Rev. Richard Bridgford and Rev. Julia Ashby. Lectors: John and Gayle Greene Acolyte: Ariel Fernandez Music by Joe Ritchie and James Coaxum Video by Emmett Pate Bulletin: http://bit.ly/3h1CAYf 00:00 Prelude: Infant Holy, Infant Lowly 02:17 Welcome 03:46 Reading: Canticle 3 04:48 Reading: Psalm 898:1-4, … [Read more…]
December 2009 The way my house is situated, I have a wonderful view of the construction of our new light rail. Since I have one of those “guy interests” in trains, construction and unusual heavy equipment, I’ve enjoyed watching the project. Every morning, as I drink my coffee, I watch. In the afternoon, after work, … [Read more…]
Welcome to the Third Sunday of Advent and Spiritual Communion with Rev. Richard Bridgford. Lector: Ariel Fernandez Music by Joe Ritchie and James Coaxum Video production by Emmett Pate Bulletin: http://bit.ly/3qNvOKa 00:00 Prelude: Lo! How a Rose E’er Blooming 03:27 Welcome 04:54 Reading: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 06:38 Reading: Canticle 15 07:33 Hymn: There’s a Voice … [Read more…]
Welcome to the Second Sunday of Advent and Holy Eucharist with Rev. Richard Bridgford and Rev. Julia Ashby Lector: Brian Pritchard Music by Joe Ritchie and James Coaxum Video production by Emmett Pate Bulletin: http://bit.ly/33MgrrA 00:00 Prelude: In the Bleak Mid-Winter 03:18 Welcome 04:46 Reading: Isaiah 40:1-11 06:42 Reading: Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 07:45 Hymn: Prepare … [Read more…]
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…]