A Statement By Bishop Felix Orji, OSB In my role as the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of the West, I join the voices of many Christians and leaders to condemn all forms of racism, injustice, discrimination, police brutality, and the wanton violence that is vandalizing and destroying property, lives, and infrastructure in our country…
March 18, 2020 An Urgent Directive to the Clergy and Congregations of the Anglican Diocese of the West: Mandatory Suspension of Church Gatherings — From: The Rt Rev’d Dr Felix Orji, OSB ECCK “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God….
18 February, 2020 Epiphany “We often think it’s the responsibility of the pastors and reverends to carry the load for evangelizing the lost. There’s only a small number of them in comparison to the massive number of Jesus followers who have the same responsibility. After all, the Bible calls us ministers too. Let’s get out…
January 24, 2020 Epiphany “To encounter Christ and to abide with him is not just the Good News, it is the only news that stays news, forever.” – Dr James Matthew Wilson The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Please join me in welcoming Rev Clark Cornelius, Rev Deacon Jesse Tyler Barkalow,…
NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: The Venerable Dr. Myles A. Calvin Executive Archdeacon Anglican Diocese of the West 915-383-4422 chaplainmcalvin@gmail.com TWO SUFFRAGAN BISHOPS ELECTED TO CANA ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF THE WEST Suffragan Bishops to serve large, diverse Anglican diocese in U.S. Houston, Texas – January 14, 2020 – The Right Rev. Dr. Felix Orji, Missionary Bishop of…
In which we finish our discussion of Article XXXIV, discussing Prayer Book Revision, Rites and Ceremonies, and the Authority of the Church. Week 1: Articles 1-3 Week 2: Articles 4-6 Week 3: Articles 7-8 Week 4: Articles 9-15 Week 5: Articles 15-16 Week 6: Article 17 Week 7: Articles 18-20 Week 8: Articles 21-22 Week…
“God could have bestowed these things on us without our prayers, but he wished that by our prayers we should be taught from where those benefits come.” -St. Augustine The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. This is to remind you that tomorrow, November 6, is our monthly day of fasting…
4 October, 2019 “You are not being ordained to run soup kitchens, fight against fake man-made climate change, agitate against immigration policy or issue screeds against gun violence. Preparing your parishioners for eternal life is your calling, your sacred duty..” -Michael Voris The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Thank you…
In which we discuss Articles XXI and XXII of the 39 Articles of Religion, including the authority of “general councils,” and various points in which the Reformers and the Roman Catholic Church disagreed. Week 1: Articles 1-3 Week 2: Articles 4-6 Week 3: Articles 7-8 Week 4: Articles 9-15 Week 5: Articles 15-16 Week 6:…