That They May Be One

The Rev. Dcn. Melissa Lewkowicz
Written By The Rev. Dcn. Melissa Lewkowicz

When Jesus prays to God the Father for all who believe in him to “be one even as we are one,” what does this look like in a world where there are thousands of Christian denominations? Rev. Melissa Lewkowicz explores what Jesus means by this kind of unity. It is not merely organizational, nor does it rest on our own efforts, but stems from being in Christ and reflecting the perfect communion of the Trinity. As we draw closer to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, we begin to reflect that love to one another. This unity, though often messy and imperfect, is a powerful witness to the world of God's love and transformative power.

Scripture Reading: John 17:20-26

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The Rev. Dcn. Melissa Lewkowicz

Melissa has been on staff at Church of the Redeemer since 2016 and has served as our Youth Ministry Director since 2021. She is also the director of Camp Booyah, an Anglican summer camp for youth which she helped to found with one of our other priests, the Rev. Drew Hill. She previously worked in children's ministry and directed an inner city tutoring program. She was ordained as a deacon in February 2022.

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