Being at home all spring and into the summer months has not been a real hardship. Home for me is a haven of peace, order, and comfort for the soul. In some ways, these months of solitary refuge have been a gift. Home, for so many families, has been a place of stress, chaos and isolation. For
From the Deacon’s Bench | August 2020
If you've been watching any summer T.V. you've probably heard that relentless jingle inviting you to "Sail away on the Block Island Ferry, and leave your troubles behind..." It is tempting during this short window of summer in vacation wonderland to want to get away and rest and refresh ourselves,
From the Deacon’s Bench | July 2020
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, forecasts an above average number of storms along the Atlantic Coast for this 2020 hurricane season. The hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, a long storm watch for vulnerable coastal residents. Curiously, the name
From the Deacon’s Bench | June 2020
The power of gossip in ancient Israel was equal to the power of 21st century social media. News travelled relatively fast by word of mouth through a network of families, synagogues and political institutions, all of which knew of Jesus of Nazareth, his acts of healing and the story of his death and