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Tim Schenck

@fathertim.bsky.social

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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.

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Tim Schenck @fathertim.bsky.social · 1d

Who’s going to tell the @newyorktimes that this is actually a Book of Common Prayer? The image rather upends the headline…

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Tim Schenck @fathertim.bsky.social · 5d

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.

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Tim Schenck @fathertim.bsky.social · 21d

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.

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Tim Schenck @fathertim.bsky.social · 26d

Given this Sunday’s gospel, I decided to pay for my coffee with mammon rather than Apple Pay this morning.

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Tim Schenck @fathertim.bsky.social · 28d

I’m rediscovering in real time that nobody does Zoom-that-could-have-been-an-email quite like the church.

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Tim Schenck @fathertim.bsky.social · Sep 10

I was writing about someone “boldly” preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ but accidentally typed “badly” and now it’s all very confusing.

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Tim Schenck @fathertim.bsky.social · Sep 7

If you went to church on Sunday morning and are rooting for Sinner on Sunday afternoon, well, that’s something. #USOpen

Tim Schenck @fathertim.bsky.social · Sep 4

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.

Tim Schenck @fathertim.bsky.social · Sep 3

I just LOVE visiting churches when I’m on vacation!

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Tim Schenck @fathertim.bsky.social · Aug 30

I have questions.

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Tim Schenck @fathertim.bsky.social · Aug 26

I assume they will choose the reception venue before remembering to check on the officiant’s availability.

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Tim Schenck @fathertim.bsky.social · Aug 22

Taking a page from the brilliant marketing team at Cracker Barrel, I have decided to rebrand with a new church logo.

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Tim Schenck @fathertim.bsky.social · Aug 17

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.

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Tim Schenck @fathertim.bsky.social · Aug 15

He should have just booked an Alaskan cruise.

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Tim Schenck @fathertim.bsky.social · Aug 11

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.

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Tim Schenck @fathertim.bsky.social · Aug 1

I guess the church equivalent would be if you don’t like the attendance figures, fire the head usher?

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Tim Schenck @fathertim.bsky.social · Jul 29

The best part of our Staff Retreat? They younguns taught me how to take a wide angle picture with my phone.

Tim Schenck @fathertim.bsky.social · Jul 27

In light of today’s gospel passage from Luke 11, I’ve decided to open a diner where, when customers order omelets, the wait staff brings them scorpions.

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Tim Schenck @fathertim.bsky.social · Jul 27

Sometimes you gotta celebrate big milestones with big cakes.

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Tim Schenck @fathertim.bsky.social · Jul 26

Prepping for a two-day staff retreat next week. And, no, I’m not going to just wing it, because these folks are our parish’s most sacred resource. They aren’t just doing a job, they are following a calling. And they inspire me every single day.

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Tim Schenck @fathertim.bsky.social · Jul 25

Did a big funeral today with a packed church and the final hymn was Joy to the World and it was awesome.

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Tim Schenck @fathertim.bsky.social · Jul 20

How’d it go with everybody’s Kiss Cams at church today?

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Tim Schenck @fathertim.bsky.social · Jul 13

“Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.” Always convicting to hear this proclaimed. Always. #GoodSamaritan

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Tim Schenck @fathertim.bsky.social · Jul 5

I forgot just how much our three dogs enjoy fireworks. UGH.

Tim Schenck @fathertim.bsky.social · Jul 4

Bless God, America.

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