By some estimates, humanity has lived on the earth for about 200,000 years. True, our ancestors had been here much longer than that. But as a species, we are relatively young on this planet that has been floating around
Live Without Shame
Take Five
Have you ever found yourself working on a task, only to realize you’re becoming more and more frustrated as you focus on completing the task? Have you found yourself needing to finish quickly, and the more and more intently
Why Do They Call it a Fast if it Goes so Darn Slow?
I really enjoy stand-up comedy and one of my favorite comedians was a guy who went by only his last name, Gallagher. Gallagher, whose first name was Leo, was a “prop comic”, perhaps best known for the grand finale
Men’s Fellowship Ministry’s Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper and a Rite for Burning of Palms in Preparation for Ash Wednesday
On this beautiful evening, our Men’s Fellowship Ministry served up a delicous pancakes and sausages supper. Everyone got to splurge one last time before Lent begins with Fasting on Ash Wednesday. Everyone was able to eat their fill and enjoy
A Little Aloha on Ash Wednesday
Welcome to the Ash Wednesday edition of Aloha Fridays with Father Tim. I know today is not Friday, but the title of my weekly entry is called Aloha Fridays. During the season of Lent, I’d like to offer more frequent
Lift Every Voice And Sing
If you’re anything like me, then it’s safe to assume that you joined over 100 million Americans on Sunday to watch the Super Bowl, the championship game for the National Football League. Whether you were fortunate enough to be
No More Mr. Nice Guy!
When I was growing up, I was the oldest of three siblings. Sibling rivalry was certainly no stranger in my family. My sister was different than me and we were both different from our brother. We each had our
Family Systems Theory and Keeping Church Healthy
A few years ago, I attended a hospital leadership retreat with the other managers, directors, and administrators of the hospital I served. If you’ve been to one of these retreats, then you’re familiar with the format. Often there is some
“Paws for Vets” 2024 Charity Golf Tournament for Soldiers Best Friend
St John’s Military Veteran’s Ministry is sponsoring our annual “Paws for Vets” Golf Tournament at the Coyote Lakes Golf on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Please join us for a morning of fun and friendly competition while supporting our veterans. All
In Concert Hyeri Choi
Winner of the Manhattan International Music Competition as performed in Carnegie Hall, NYC Saturday, February 18th, 2023, 7:00 p.m. The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, 4102 W. Union Hills Drive, Glendale AZ 85308 Tickets are $15.00 each or