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2024 Easter Message from Bishop Russell
There is a story told about a teacher who asked her students what Jesus first said on Easter after he was raised from the dead. The...
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Feb 2413 min read
Bishop's Address from the 53rd Annual Diocesan Convention
Video forthcoming 53rd ANNUAL DIOCESAN CONVENTION BISHOP’S ADDRESS THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF THE CENTRAL GULF COAST THE RT. REV. J....
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Dec 22, 20233 min read
2023 Christmas Message from Bishop Russell
Opening Up the Way to God I live in the house in which I was raised. It was designed and built by my dad in 1965. It is situated along...
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Dec 1, 20234 min read
Get Lost - An Advent Message from Bishop Russell
Every year the church begins a new year on the first Sunday of Advent. It begins with readings that strongly implore us with very...
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Apr 3, 20231 min read
Bishop Russell - Sabbatical Message
Dear friends, As we walk again the journey of Holy Week, I am beginning my three-month walkabout, better known as a sabbatical. By the...
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Nov 10, 20223 min read
Remembering Our Veterans - A Views From the Bishop's Chair Reflection
REMEMBERING OUR VETERANS Last Sunday I participated in the baptism and confirmation of a veteran who served in the US Army. Like many...
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Jun 17, 20222 min read
A message from Bishop Russell on the tragedy at Saint Stephen's in Vestavia Hills
Dear friends, “Love endures all things, bears all things. Love never ends.” I Corinthians 13:7 It is because of the power of that eternal...
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May 25, 20223 min read
Give Us Hearts of Flesh - A Message from Bishop Russell
”I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols. I will...
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Aug 18, 20213 min read
Views From the Bishop's Chair | After the Fall of Afghanistan
AFTER THE FALL OF AFGHANISTAN I have been at a loss for words regarding the situation in Afghanistan. So, I called a friend who served...
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Aug 10, 20214 min read
Views From the Bishop's Chair | Praying for the Healers in Our Communities
PRAYING FOR THE HEALERS IN OUR COMMUNITIES There is much to be praying for right now. I urge you to do so. This message is in response to...
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