Each year, just after the new year, one begins to see strange markings above the doors of Christian homes all over the world. A strange equation written in chalk appears, sometimes accompanied by groups of people, praying in unison and splashing water upon the door. What is this strange ritual? What does it mean? And why should you have your house blessed during Epiphanytide this year?

By Fr. Jeff Locke

As we prepare our hearts this Advent season, I want to encourage you to prayerfully consider a year-end financial gift to our church. The Lord invites us to give as we are able, “according to the blessing of the Lord your God that he has given you” (Deut. 16:17). God has been infinitely generous to us in Christ; I pray we would remember this as we give of our tithes and offerings for the sake of the ministry of His church…

Dear Eucharist family,

We have much to celebrate this week! On Sunday, we will move our sanctuary across the hall for the first time for Sunday worship! This Sunday will look a little bit different because of the move. Here are some things to expect…

By Deacon Jeffrey Still

In the last century in America, science and faith have often been presented as two conflicting approaches to understanding the world around us. Many prominent Christian leaders and many non-religious proponents of science have pushed versions of this narrative forward. Many Christian pastors have warned of the evils of evolution, and many science proponents have told the story of the history of science as an epic struggle against religious dogmatism. And American media, loving nothing more than a good fight, has reported widely on points of conflict between science and faith while ignoring the many points of obvious harmony.

By Ferial Trammell

What a beautiful time we had this past week with our Palm Sunday service! Holy Week is my favorite time in the church calendar year. There is so much to experience in such a short amount of time. From feasts to betrayals, suffering to celebration--Jesus leads us through the rollercoaster of his last earthly days and into the culmination of his resurrection…

By Fr. Jeff Locke

Holy Week is here! The highest point of the Christian calendar and Gospel story is happening this coming week, beginning Palm Sunday and culminating on Easter morning. Over the 8 days of Holy Week, we will have 6 services at Eucharist, and I want you to take full advantage of all that you can…

By Fr. John Trammell

In Lent, participants typically fast from certain things as a form of self-discipline, identification with the sufferings of Christ, and spiritual participation in the desert wanderings of Christ. Lent is also a wonderful time for self-reflection, spiritual detox, and assessment of your spiritual health.

By Ferial Trammell

2023 is well underway and it is hard to believe that in a few short weeks we will be entering the season of Lent together. It feels a bit like a liminal season to me, still enjoying some vestiges of the Christmastide feasts while thinking upon the fast to come…

By Fr. Jeff Locke

In many ways, the Christmas season we are about to enter is like a warm blanket: familiar, cozy, warm, comforting. Many of us have our yearly traditions, favorite carols, and fond memories that we get to pull out at this time of year. I hope that as you do so, you receive these things as blessed gifts from our Father to help you remember the greatest gift of his Son…

By Fr. John Trammell

…But then I was introduced to the Great Tradition and the rhythms of the ancient Church Calendar. I learned for the first time that Advent is a liturgical season of its own, and not just a synonym for nativity or Christmas. I began to learn that there are specific hymns and songs written just for this season…

Dear Eucharist Church,

First of all, I want to thank you all for the outpouring of love and support you've given me over the past couple of months, first as I was invited to take the role of Assistant Rector, and now as I've been ordained to the priesthood. I hope it goes without saying, but I love this church. I love all of you, and I am so honored to be your priest. I very much look forward to the coming months and (Lord-willing) to many years of service, fellowship, worship, and partnership in the Gospel…