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Hidden Books of the Bible

Some Christians consider the Apocrypha the “hidden books of the Bible.” Episcopalians recognize these books as canonical, meaning they appear in the Episcopal Bible. Learn more about the Apochora. The recommended Bibles to use are the NRSV New Interpreters Annotated...

Hip Hop Mass

Hip Hop, like the Spirituals, Jazz, and Blues, is a musical expression that stems from the Black experience in the United States. The Episcopal Church published a Hip Hop Book of Common Prayer in 2004. St. Ambrose embraces Hip Hop music in the worship context with a...

Rev. Jemonde Taylor Interviewed on African Christianity and Ethiopia

Ed Clark of FOXY107/104 WFXC interviewed the Rev. Jemonde Taylor on African Christianity and Ethiopia in a three part series. Listen to the interview here. Black Christianity Interview Series Jemonde Taylor · Black Christianity Interview with Ed Clark

My Body Prayed for Me

The Rev. Jemonde Taylor gave a lecture at the Black Contemplative Prayer Summit on Sunday, February 22,2026.  The human body leading prayer is integral to the Christian tradition. This session explores the intersection of prayer, contemplative practices, music, and...

Rector’s Pastoral Letter: Advent II

Dear Saint Ambrose Family, I am grateful for your prayerfulness and witness during these uncertain times. I last wrote you nearly six months ago. At that time, we were three months into the COVID-19 pandemic. By that date, the United States had 2.8 million confirmed...

Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning

Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning

Written by the Rev. Jemonde Taylor Happy New Year! This greeting sounds a bit premature to our ears. We just finished Thanksgiving dinner. Some of us are putting up our Christmas decorations. We are not used to hearing a new year greeting in December. Sunday, November...

Thanksgiving Food Distribution

Thanksgiving Food Distribution

Written and submitted by: Karyn C. Thomas Romans 12:13 “Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” As we enter the season of giving thanks, we know that our responsibility as Christians is to help those who are in need in our community. St....

Saint Ambrose and Food Distribution

Saint Ambrose and Food Distribution

. In the Matthew 25:35 scripture, I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger, and you took me into your home. We know that our responsibility as Christians is to help those who are in need in our...

Saint Ambrose Awarded Green Grant of $500

Saint Ambrose Awarded Green Grant of $500

If you wander in the new Columbarium garden at St. Ambrose this month, you'll discover figs almost ready to eat, blooming hydrangeas, pinks, grasses and veronica and start to see signs of fall. Recently, St. Ambrose has been awarded a Green Grant of $500 from the...

A Tribute to Father Green

A Tribute to Father Green

On Sept. 15, the School of Theology unveiled a portrait of the Rev. Dr. Joseph Green, T'65, H'10. The portrait now hangs in the foyer of Hamilton Hall. The School of Theology classes of T’17 and T’19 commissioned the portrait because of his role in making Sewanee more...

Stewardship Prayer

Stewardship Prayer

Eternal God, we pray that we will make stewardship a way of Life. We acknowledge you as the source of all we have and all we are.As we approach the annual St. Ambrose Episcopal Church Stewardship Pledge Campaign, help us to take this time to meditate and prayerfully...

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