During this suspension of public worship and gathering due to the coronavirus, we’re finding ways to meet remotely, primarily through Zoom video-conference. We invite you to join us. To join us, click on the calendar, find the event you’re...
The Rev. Ian BurchSt. Mark’s Episcopal Church | Milwaukee, WIJune 28, 2020Preached remotely in the time of COVID-19 I ended up flying home from a family event about ten years ago with my cousin Gretchen. We were flying from...
The Rev. Ian BurchSt. Mark’s Episcopal Church | Milwaukee, WIPreached via Zoom during COVID-19June 21, 2020 Bow down your ear, O Lord, and answer me, *for I am poor and in misery. Keep watch over my life, for I...
The Rev. Ian BurchSt. Mark’s Episcopal Church | Milwaukee, WIJune 14, 2020Remotely preached during COVID-19 The story of the annunciation of Sarah reads like a fable. The Lord God Almighty visits the tent of Abraham, and Sarah makes sure...
Friends in Christ, This letter was going to be a survey to check on how you all are doing with the social distancing and to gauge your comfort with possible small group gatherings when the bishop gives permission, likely sometime in...
Friends, I’m sad to say that the entire Zoom platform is currently experiencing difficulty, which means we will not be able to meet this morning over Zoom for the pre-church gathering or for Coffee Hour afterward. This should not...
May 14, 2020 My friends in Christ, I find myself thinking a lot about the Apostle Paul these days, which is uncharacteristic of me. I’ve generally stayed away from him in my reading and writing for two reasons: 1....
COVID-19 2020 (via Zoom)April 10, 2020The Rev. Ian BurchSt. Mark’s Episcopal Church | Milwaukee, WI In 1873 nuns from the Sisterhood of St. Mary went to Memphis, Tennessee, at the request of the Episcopal Bishop Charles T. Quintard, to...
The Rev. Ian BurchSt. Mark’s Episcopal Church (via Zoom from quarantine)April 9, 2020 It’s no secret that I am a big fan of Pride and Prejudice. I’ve read the book probably five or six times, and I’ve seen several...
Friends in Christ, After lengthy consultation with our Sr. Warden Kathy Katter, fellow priests in the diocese, and Bishop Miller, I have decided to suspend all meetings, worship services, and gatherings at St. Mark’s through Saturday, April 4. This...
