Church of the Resurrection, Clarksville

06/14/2026

Should we, as Christians, rejoice in our sufferings? That's what St. Paul wrote. Fr. Cliff explains how suffering has a way of laying bare our need for God.

06/14/2026

“I know many who fast, pray, sigh, and demonstrate every manner of piety, so long as it costs them nothing.” - Basil the Great (330-379)

Basil was born in Asia minor to a family of wealthy Christian leaders who had shepherded the Asian church during the years of the Diocletian persecution. Basil was born after the legalization of Christianity and aspired to become an attorney and orator. He went to school in Athens and met Gregory of Nazianzus, who would become his lifelong friend. Returning home from school, he was convinced by his sister, Macrina, to abandon his career ambitions and become a monk. Basil sold his family’s estate and possessions to provide food for the poor and to build public hospitals, homes for the poor, and hospices for travelers. He insisted that care be available to all, whether the recipient be Christian, Jew, or pagan. Basil’s hospitals are the earliest examples of public hospitals in the history of medical care. During Basil’s day, the heresy of A***nism (the belief that Jesus Christ was not the eternal Creator) threatened to undermine the leadership of the church. A***n clergy sought to suppress the teaching of the Council of Nicaea and the Empire’s political establishment reinforced this error. Basil, with his sister Macrina, his brother Gregory of Nyssa, and his friend Gregory of Nazianzus, served as a bulwark of defense of Nicene Orthodoxy. Together, these figures are known as the Cappadocian Fathers & Mothers. At his funeral, Jews, Christians, and pagans mourned and remembered the steadfast love he exhibited to all.

O God, our heavenly Father, you raised up your faithful servant Basil the Great to be a Bishop and pastor in your Church and to feed your flock: Give abundantly to all pastors the gifts of your Holy Spirit, that they may minister in your household as true servants of Christ and stewards of your divine mysteries; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Art & history by Ben Lansing,

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06/14/2026

06/13/2026

🟩 A Collect For Sabbath Rest

06/13/2026

MidSummer Evensong of Peace at Church of the Resurrection Friday - an ancient worship service of Music, Scripture, and Prayer.

06/13/2026

Our American Prayer Book, like our Church, has been a native, naturalized inhabitant of this country since 1789.

06/12/2026

Third Sunday After Pentecost

Sunday, June 14, at Church of the Resurrection, Clarksville, 909 Madison St.

Gospel Reading: Matthew 9:35–10:15.
Traditional Anglican service with Holy Eucharist. A nursery is available.

Coffee Hour follows the service. We hope to see you there!

COLLECT: O Lord, from whom all good proceeds: Grant us the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may always think those things that are good, and by your merciful guidance may accomplish the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

ARTWORK: Proof impression of a book illustration for David Martin. Historie des Ouden en Nieuwen Testaments [History of the Old and New Testaments]. Amsterdam, Pieter Mortier, 1703.

06/12/2026

“My fellow chiefs and warriors, come! Come with your whole hearts! let us worship the only true God - God who so loved us as to give us his dear son.” - Enmegahbowh (1820-1902), Priest

Enmegahbowh (meaning “He that prays for his people while standing”) was born among the indigenous Ojibwe in the Great Lakes region. He was raised with the influence of the native spiritual tradition of his grandfather and the Christian faith of his mother. After meeting the Episcopalian missionary James Lloyd Breck, Enmegahbowh asked to be baptized. While sailing on Lake Superior, Enmegahbowh’s boat was caught in a violent storm. Enmegahbowh promised to dedicate himself to the work of Christian missions and ministry. He was ordained a priest in 1867, one of the earliest indigenous Americans to receive Christian ordination. He became known as an advocate for peace, building bridges of understanding, respect, and compassion between indigenous groups and settlers in northern Minnesota.

Almighty God, who led your pilgrim people of old by fire and cloud: Grant that the ministers of your church, following the example of your servant Enmegahbowh, may lead your people with fiery zeal and gentle humility; through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Art & history by Ben Lansing
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06/12/2026

🟩 A Collect For Endurance

06/11/2026

“We bring you good news, that you should turn from these vain things to a living God who made heaven and earth and the sea and all that is in them.” - Barnabas the Apostle (?-c. 60)

Barnabas was a Jewish believer from Cyprus. Originally named Joseph, he was nicknamed “Barnabas,” meaning “son of encouragement.” Soon after the Holy Spirit descended upon the church at Pentecost, the church held all things in common (Acts 2:44) and Barnabas sold his field and gave the money to the Apostles (Acts 4:36). When Paul, who had persecuted the church, became a Christian, Barnabas was one of the early few willing to risk offering Paul grace. Barnabas vouched for Paul and the two became missionary companions, doing such powerful signs and wonders that the pagans believed Barnabas was Zeus and that Paul was Hermes. When Barnabas and Paul told the pagans to turn to the living God, the crowd tried to kill them. In a sad turn of events, Paul and Barnabas had a falling out, disagreeing over whether to allow Barnabas’ cousin Mark to join them on their next missionary journey. Mark had earlier proven himself unreliable, and Paul was unwilling to repeat the mistake. Barnabas once again vouched for someone who didn’t deserve it, this time for Mark. Paul opted to head to Syria. Barnabas and Mark sailed for Cyprus. Barnabas was given the title “apostle,” indicating that he was ordained by the 12 Apostles to carry on their ministry of shepherding churches (this title was later changed to ‘bishop’ to avoid confusion with the unique office of the original 12 Apostles.) It is believed that Barnabas was stoned to death while serving as the bishop of Cyprus.

Grant, O God, that we may follow the example of your faithful servant Barnabas, who, seeking not his own renown but the well-being of your Church, gave generously of his life and substance for the relief of the poor, and went forth courageously in mission for the spread of the Gospel; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Art & history by Ben Lansing

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