Tim Schenck
@fathertim.bsky.social
Episcopal priest. Rector of the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach. Latest book is Devotions For People Who Don't Do Devotions.
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Tim Schenck
@fathertim.bsky.social
· Nov 29
Some of what I post here is spiritual, some is satirical. I bid your wisdom to know the difference.
“Oh, sure, I’d be happy to help you decorate the tree.”
November 30, 2025 at 12:45 AM
“Oh, sure, I’d be happy to help you decorate the tree.”
I keep forgetting whether it’s Black Friday or Good Friday. It’s all just so confusing.
November 28, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I keep forgetting whether it’s Black Friday or Good Friday. It’s all just so confusing.
Occasional reminder that we are all replaceable.
November 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Occasional reminder that we are all replaceable.
And now, to paraphrase Bill Belichick, we’re on to Advent.
November 28, 2025 at 12:38 AM
And now, to paraphrase Bill Belichick, we’re on to Advent.
Shoutout to all the clergy out there who serve as their family’s “Designated Prayer” on Thanksgiving.
November 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Shoutout to all the clergy out there who serve as their family’s “Designated Prayer” on Thanksgiving.
I’m sure this will catch on!
November 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I’m sure this will catch on!
A few reflections on preaching at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. There’s a 12-second echo in that place!
What’s it Like to Preach at St. Paul’s Cathedral?
Some folks have asked me about my experience preaching at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London on Remembrance Sunday, so I thought I’d share a few brief reflections. Frankly, I’m still processing it all.…
frtimsermons.wordpress.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:25 PM
A few reflections on preaching at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. There’s a 12-second echo in that place!
Hope you have an ineffable day!
November 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Hope you have an ineffable day!
One of my favorite features of meetings is people jockeying and posturing to show everyone that, actually, THEY are the smartest person in the room.
October 23, 2025 at 7:28 PM
One of my favorite features of meetings is people jockeying and posturing to show everyone that, actually, THEY are the smartest person in the room.
Who’s going to tell the @newyorktimes that this is actually a Book of Common Prayer? The image rather upends the headline…
October 14, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Who’s going to tell the @newyorktimes that this is actually a Book of Common Prayer? The image rather upends the headline…
I’m seeing an increasing number of church “rebrands” with logos that are clearly AI-generated. Ethical and financial considerations aside, most are just not particularly compelling. And many are evocative of the WPA.
October 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
I’m seeing an increasing number of church “rebrands” with logos that are clearly AI-generated. Ethical and financial considerations aside, most are just not particularly compelling. And many are evocative of the WPA.
Well, since this Rapture thing didn’t pan out, I guess I’ll need to start prepping for this week’s vestry meeting after all.
September 24, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Well, since this Rapture thing didn’t pan out, I guess I’ll need to start prepping for this week’s vestry meeting after all.
Given this Sunday’s gospel, I decided to pay for my coffee with mammon rather than Apple Pay this morning.
September 19, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Given this Sunday’s gospel, I decided to pay for my coffee with mammon rather than Apple Pay this morning.
I’m rediscovering in real time that nobody does Zoom-that-could-have-been-an-email quite like the church.
September 16, 2025 at 10:31 PM
I’m rediscovering in real time that nobody does Zoom-that-could-have-been-an-email quite like the church.
I was writing about someone “boldly” preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ but accidentally typed “badly” and now it’s all very confusing.
September 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I was writing about someone “boldly” preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ but accidentally typed “badly” and now it’s all very confusing.
Knowing that a parishioner is in wonderful pastoral hands at an out-of-state parish for a parent’s funeral is very comforting. We all try to return the favor in such situations.
September 4, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Knowing that a parishioner is in wonderful pastoral hands at an out-of-state parish for a parent’s funeral is very comforting. We all try to return the favor in such situations.
I just LOVE visiting churches when I’m on vacation!
September 3, 2025 at 1:23 AM
I just LOVE visiting churches when I’m on vacation!
I assume they will choose the reception venue before remembering to check on the officiant’s availability.
August 26, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I assume they will choose the reception venue before remembering to check on the officiant’s availability.
Taking a page from the brilliant marketing team at Cracker Barrel, I have decided to rebrand with a new church logo.
August 22, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Taking a page from the brilliant marketing team at Cracker Barrel, I have decided to rebrand with a new church logo.
It’s funny ‘cause it’s true.
Conservative Christian Outraged by Woke Parts of the Bible Being Highlighted in Red
Local man Jerry Whipple, a self-described red-blooded, god-fearing follower of Christ, was outraged when he noticed all of the parts of the Bible he deemed to be “woke” were highlighted in red.
thehardtimes.net
August 17, 2025 at 7:16 PM
It’s funny ‘cause it’s true.
He should have just booked an Alaskan cruise.
August 15, 2025 at 11:56 PM
He should have just booked an Alaskan cruise.
Church was awesome today. So many younger folks (20s & 30s) have been showing up all summer. Hoping and praying this is a trend happening in other contexts.
August 11, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Church was awesome today. So many younger folks (20s & 30s) have been showing up all summer. Hoping and praying this is a trend happening in other contexts.
I guess the church equivalent would be if you don’t like the attendance figures, fire the head usher?
August 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM
I guess the church equivalent would be if you don’t like the attendance figures, fire the head usher?