The Light that Overcomes Darkness
by Bishop Wilma Kucharek | Dec 20, 2021 | Messages from Bishop Kucharek, News Releases
The shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere is on December 21. In the days leading up to this winter solstice, we notice the daylight hours getting shorter and shorter as the sun sets earlier and earlier. But inside our churches and our homes, something...
A Word from the Bishop
by Bishop Wilma Kucharek | May 22, 2021 | Messages from Bishop Kucharek, News Releases
“When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place…[and]were filled with the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:1,4). This verse from the book of Acts introduces the account of that first Pentecost, the day on which the Holy Spirit came to the disciples. On...
An Easter Message from Bishop Kucharek
by Bishop Wilma Kucharek | Apr 1, 2021 | Messages from Bishop Kucharek, News Releases
The Risen Christ is with Us! There are many accounts of Jesus’ life and ministry before his passion and death. Jesus was present with the people; he was known among them: by his family, by his followers, and even by those who felt threatened by him. He was known for...
Exercising Patience as we Begin another Lent in Pandemic
by Bishop Wilma Kucharek | Feb 14, 2021 | Messages from Bishop Kucharek, News Releases
Lent begins this year on February 17 with Ash Wednesday. It was observed by the church since apostolic times, before becoming official at the Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D. Its purpose was to be a time of preparation and fasting during the 40 days before Easter. ...
Christmas in spite of a Pandemic
by Bishop Wilma Kucharek | Dec 20, 2020 | Messages from Bishop Kucharek, News Releases
As we enter the Christmas season, the church brings to a close its four weeks of Advent preparation. Advent has always been a season of waiting, watchfulness, and hope as we prepare for the celebration of God coming to us and becoming one of us in the Christ-Child...Search
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