A Spirit of Gratitude

A Spirit of Gratitude

By Fran Craig “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thess. 5:16–18 [Emphasis mine] I’d like to share a message of exhortation- an encouragement to engage in the...

The Lord’s Call to Prayer & Fasting For New England

One of the great encouragements from the 2019 Clergy Conference was the renewed fervor for prayer. So in advance of the 2019 Synod: Always Northward: From Vision to Action, we will be joining together for a 24/7 prayer initiative. This work of intercession will be for...

The Marks of A Disciple

Dear Christ the Redeemer family, In my past few Crossings, I’ve shared how I sensed that the Lord was speaking to us in a fairly direct way through the plenary speakers invited by our archbishop at the ACNA Assembly this past summer and leading us along the path...
A Healing Journey

A Healing Journey

by Meah Arakaki My own healing story is incomplete.  I’ve spent countless hours in the process of and participation in my own healing, and yet there is still so much more to take place. I mark the beginning of my healing journey to a moment in college when a good...
Triennial Assembly: Seeking Jesus For Jesus’ Sake

Triennial Assembly: Seeking Jesus For Jesus’ Sake

Dear Christ the Redeemer family, Russell Moore is one of the leading Christian thinkers and voices in our day regarding the Christian faith in the public square. He is president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, and...
A Reflection On Rhythm and Seasons

A Reflection On Rhythm and Seasons

As an introvert, I suppose that it was natural that I chose the drums as my first musical instrument *way* back in grade school. On the one hand, drummers remain out of the spotlight, often far back in the shadowy, dark recesses of the stage. And yet, they wield an...