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From the Clergy
Communications from Church of the Incarnation clergy and community


Peace & Pieces - February 29, 2024
Paul the Apostle wrote multiple letters to guide, nurture, chastise, and express his profound love to the churches he founded or...
Rev. Lori Babock
Feb 29, 2024


Peace & Pieces - February 22, 2024
As I announced last Sunday, we got our letter from the Rt. Rev. Marty Stebbins to officially release Church of the Incarnation from its...
Rev. Lori Babock
Feb 22, 2024


Peace & Pieces - February 15, 2024
Many people cite Noah and the ark as a favorite Bible story from their childhood or Sunday School days. I loved the story of the animals...
Rev. Lori Babock
Feb 15, 2024


Peace & Pieces - February 8, 2024
“This is my Son, the beloved, listen to him.” The insistent voice of God speaks to Peter, James, and John as they witness the awe-...
Rev. Lori Babock
Feb 8, 2024


Peace & Pieces - February 1, 2024
Jesus is the Holy One of God who lives among us to reveal that in his presence God’s kingdom of mercy and hope has come near. He preaches...
Rev. Lori Babock
Feb 1, 2024


Peace & Pieces - January 25, 2024
If you’re like me, when you hear the words “annual meeting,” you realize you might have to stay home and change the cat box on Sunday!...
Rev. Lori Babock
Jan 25, 2024


Peace & Pieces - January 19, 2024
For the next several weeks, our gospel readings are from the Gospel according to Mark. The New Oxford Annotated Bible states Mark’s...
Rev. Lori Babock
Jan 19, 2024


Peace & Pieces - January 12, 2024
Now that winter with all its gusto has finally appeared, I greatly appreciate how the exuberance of our Christmas worship continues as a...
Rev. Lori Babock
Jan 12, 2024


Peace & Pieces - December 21, 2024
Love Alone Gian Carlo Menotti The Child we seek doesn’t need our gold. On love, on love alone he will build his kingdom. His pierced hand...
Rev. Lori Babock
Dec 21, 2023


Peace & Pieces - December 14, 2023
On Sunday we light the third candle in our Advent wreath. It is a rose-colored candle, and it symbolizes joy. This Sunday is known as...
Rev. Lori Babock
Dec 14, 2023


Peace & Pieces - December 7, 2023
As a healthcare chaplain, I sat at my patients’ bedsides and offered words and prayers of comfort. Frequently, I would set my phone on...
Rev. Lori Babock
Dec 7, 2023


Peace & Pieces - December 1, 2023
A new year in the life of the Christian Church begins Sunday as we enter the season of Advent. We don’t celebrate this new year with...
Rev. Lori Babock
Dec 1, 2023
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