Fr. Sean Templeton
Submission, Honor, and Love: Reflections on 1 ...

We live in a very cynical era where institutions are constantly being undermined and overthrown. This is leading to a great deal of instability and vice (in the name of “freedom”). Christians need to take this chapter to heart and ask themselves how they are interacting with society. We are not called to separate and throw rocks from the outside. We are also not called to have no opinion. It is difficult, but we must model honor so we can call to account when necessary with our hope set on the eternal.

Submission, Honor, and Love: Reflections on 1 Peter 2:11-25
Fr. Sean Templeton
The Archbishop of Canterbury and ACNA

I would also encourage you to read the GSFA statement as well. I began my ministry in the midst of this turmoil and it won’t be going away anytime soon. Be assured by Church history. There are many attacks on the Church and there are lions of the Faith and quislings in every generation. But God is true to His promise that she will endure. If you have questions about Anglican polity or how godly authority works or this news I will be hosting Collects, Coffee, and Conversation this Sunday at 10:00AM.

The Archbishop of Canterbury and ACNA
Fr. Sean Templeton
The Hope of a Christian: Sermon and Reflections ...

This past Sunday can only be described as a momentous occasion. I and always greatly humbled when I get to act on behalf of Church and Apostles to bring someone into the Faith but this baptism was extra special because I got to see Taylor brought into the Household of God by his best friends who have been working with him, teaching him the Catechism. One of these friends was just recently baptized himself!

The Hope of a Christian: Sermon and Reflections on I Peter 1:13-2:10
Fr. Sean Templeton
Elect Exiles: A Sermon and Reflections on I ...

As those who have been set apart we are “Elect Exiles” scattered throughout the world but united in Jesus Christ. This week we have been focusing on three questions:

  1. In what areas of your life would thinking of yourselves as “elect exiles” change the way you think, feel, or act?

  2. How is it possible - and right - for Christians to rejoice in trial (I Peter 1:6-9)

  3. What stops us from greatly rejoicing during “various trials”

I have been thinking on these questions this week and I hope you have too. They are challenging because they confront us in our comfort.

Elect Exiles: A Sermon and Reflections on I Peter 1:1-12
Fr. Sean Templeton
2025 Fall Congregational Letter

We all have our own stories about when and how God called us to be part of His worldwide household through Baptism. Praise the Lord, He has made us an adopted  son or daughter! But He has also called us together to be part of a local Household - the Parish Church.

2025 Fall Congregational Letter

Honor

Submission, Honor, and Love: Reflections on 1 Peter 2:11-25

Submission, Honor, and Love: Reflections on 1 Peter 2:11-25

We live in a very cynical era where institutions are constantly being undermined and overthrown. This is leading to a great deal of instability and vice (in the name of “freedom”). Christians need to take this chapter to heart and ask themselves how they are interacting with society. We are not called to separate and throw rocks from the outside. We are also not called to have no opinion. It is difficult, but we must model honor so we can call to account when necessary with our hope set on the eternal.