(A very, rusty blog for the students of Christ Church — and everyone else I suppose… I apologize in advance). Last gorgeous Friday I found myself at Akins High School substitute teaching for Mental Health & Anatomy classes. Besides the … Read More
The Urban Plunge
We are gearing up at Christ Church for a unique effort in the history of our community. There’s this church in Austin called Church Under the Bridge that meets under Interstate 35 at 7th street downtown. It’s a church mostly … Read More
Rector’s Report (from our 2009 Annual Report)
The past year has been a remarkable stretch of seeing God at work in our community. Looking back on the 2008 I’m deeply encouraged when I think about the courageous decisions, dozens of new volunteers, marriages strengthened, people finding a … Read More
Ants in the Pants
Frederick Buechner writes, “If you don’t have any doubts you are either kidding yourself or asleep. Doubts are the ants in the pants of faith. They keep it awake and moving.” What do I do with the hard questions? How … Read More