Author Archives: Fr. Chuck Collins

Worship through Song

Anglicans don’t have a strong music tradition, we have a strong worship tradition that includes singing. It’s not the same thing. And it is not just songs and hymns to…

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A Prayer from Fr. Chuck

The rushed pace sometimes steals my chance to live from a restful heart. I seriously want the rest you offer those who labor and are heavy laden. Restore in me…

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Unwelcoming

I probably haven’t earned the right to say this, but Christ Church Anglican is not a welcoming congregation. Not to the stranger and visitor. Perhaps we are better than most…

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The Interim’s Annual Report

 It seems silly and obvious to say that this has been an interesting year for me. Father Chris Schutte’s last Sunday at Christ Church Anglican was August 5, and, at…

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WWJD

I know you’ve heard it. “What Would Jesus Do?” (WWJD). I heard it again this morning. We’ve sometimes made Christianity into a religion that asks this litmus test question for…

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