Eric Menees

A "two-thumbs-up" recommendation for Fireproof (out this weekend) from Fr. Eric Menees, Rector of Anglican Church of the Resurrection, San Marcos, who attended the pre-release review.  If you don't already know, Fr. Menees is especially qualified to recommend to recommend a film with a first responder theme; he serves as chaplain to several emergency services groups in North County.

From an email to his parish:

Anybody else find this story a little bit over-anxious or odd in some other way? 

We're quite familiar with Bishop Mathes' pattern of prematurity and over-enthusiasm when it comes to press releases flattering to him, and one is wise to take anything reported on Episcopal Life Online with a grain of salt, but then again, maybe this is the real deal.

Apparently, Bishop MacBurney and his detractors have struck some kind of deal.  Great if so, but I'll gathering a few more facts before I claim to understand exactly what has transpired here.

Our very own Señor Davis Alenskis, now entering his third year at Westminster Theological Seminary, spent the summer visiting  our sister church and mission plants in Peru as well as interning in the Paris of the West, Buenos Aires, Argentina.  Indeed, David had the opportunity to learn from Archbishop Gregory Venables, Most Interesting Bishop in the World [production still in development].  It is a pleasure to know David and pick his learned brain.  As he catechised two of my daughter's prior to their becoming communicant members, I hold him in high regard.  He is a dear brother.

If you've noticed this site lagging a bit lately, you should know I've been splitting my time helping out with some webmasterin' over at www.westernanglicans.org, the new, official site of one of the coolest Anglican projects happening this side of the Pecos. Visit their site to learn more about how this dynamic group of folks are taking the work of realignment seriously and moving ahead with Common Cause and beyond (APA) to create a powerful coalition, worthy of the call.

Western Anglicans Congregations is the one to watch, folks, and promises a bold experiment in what 21st Century Anglicanism will be all about.

From good friend and ACR Music Director, Robin Segarra. (Pictures and, possibly, a sound sample forthcoming).

Be sure to attend the next AAC general meeting, Saturday, 19 April (9 AM-Noon) which will feature the Resurrection Youth Choir in song.  Robin will give a presentation on running (or starting) a successful youth choir at your church.

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