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Bishop Kevin’s May 3 Sermon at the Cathedral
Bishop Kevin's sermon from the Cathedral Church of the Nativity on May 3, 2020, begins at the 29:15 mark.
Message from Bishop Kevin: Phase Approach to Re-gathering
Read a transcript of the message below, or view the PowerPoint presentation. Surrender! Have you surrendered, yet? As many of you heard me say in the cathedral live stream Easter Sunday - this particular moment is one where we are called to let go and trust in the...
Bishop Kevin’s Maundy Thursday & Easter Sermons
The livestream for the Easter service can be viewed at this link on Sunday, April 12 at 10am. Easter Sunday Service held April 12 at 10am Maundy Thursday Service held April 9 at 7pm
A Message from Bishop Kevin: Suspension of Gatherings Until May 3
Assist us mercifully with your help, O Lord God of our salvation, that we may enter with joy upon the contemplation of those mighty acts, whereby you have given us life and immortality; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. As we continue to learn more about the...
A Message from Bishop Kevin: Suspension of Gatherings Until May 3
Assist us mercifully with your help, O Lord God of our salvation, that we may enter with joy upon the contemplation of those mighty acts, whereby you have given us life and immortality; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. As we continue to learn more about the...
Bishop Kevin to Lead Livestreamed Holy Week Services
Bishop Kevin will be present to lead livestreamed worship at the Cathedral Church of the Nativity for the following services during Holy Week and Easter: Palm Sunday | April 5 at 10am Maundy Thursday | April 9 at 7pm Good Friday | April 10 at noon Holy Saturday |...
Bishop Kevin preaches at March 22 livestreamed Morning Prayer
Bishop Kevin's sermon begins at the 55 minute 40 second mark.
Message from Bishop Kevin: Call to Suspend Worship Through Easter
Dear people of God, After careful consideration of the advice given by government and healthcare professionals, as well as Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and other local bishops and faith leaders, I am compelled to call upon all churches in the diocese to continue to...
Message from Bishop Kevin: Suspend All Operations, Including Worship
Dearly beloved of God, The health and safety of the people of the diocese is my top priority, and as people of faith, we must be willing to sacrifice in order to care for those in our communities. Through the course of the past few weeks, we have learned that one of...
A Message from Bishop Kevin: Coronavirus Recommendation Update
March 7, 2020 Dear clergy and people of the Diocese of Bethlehem, Today, I gathered with many in the diocese at the ordination of our newest priest. This wonderful celebration occurred within the context of the uncertainty with which we now gather as the people of...
Nichols and Barebo Witness Renewed Hope in Kajo Keji
On February 17, Bishop Kevin Nichols and Deacon Charlie Barebo descended from their four-passenger plane in Moyo, Uganda, where they were greeted by Bishop Emmanuel Murye Modi and other representatives from the Diocese of Kajo Keji. It was a bittersweet moment. A...
Bishop Kevin’s Seven New Tools for Ministry
Bishop Kevin shares his Seven New Tools for Ministry at a Eucharist held at the diocesan office Read a transcript of Bishop Kevin's message below Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen. “Building something that we cannot see or know”—these...