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.
I’m no communications specialist, but this seems like an odd choice for an image to go with this diocesan event…
January 26, 2026 at 2:09 AM
I’m no communications specialist, but this seems like an odd choice for an image to go with this diocesan event…
Like a bad fungus, the Patriots are back in the Super Bowl.
January 25, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Like a bad fungus, the Patriots are back in the Super Bowl.
Major winter storms across the country on Sunday can only mean one thing: God detests Annual Meetings!
January 24, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Major winter storms across the country on Sunday can only mean one thing: God detests Annual Meetings!
More like “Bored of Peace” amirite?
January 24, 2026 at 12:07 AM
More like “Bored of Peace” amirite?
Epiphany > Insurrection
January 6, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Epiphany > Insurrection
One of the differences in spending time at coffee shops in the north vs. in the south, is that down here, there’s always a table with a middle-aged man doing 95% of the talking while “discipling” someone from his church. And it rather grates!
January 5, 2026 at 6:54 PM
One of the differences in spending time at coffee shops in the north vs. in the south, is that down here, there’s always a table with a middle-aged man doing 95% of the talking while “discipling” someone from his church. And it rather grates!
Pentecost sky tonight in Florida.
December 30, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Pentecost sky tonight in Florida.
Two or three gold rings should suffice, thanks.
December 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Two or three gold rings should suffice, thanks.
The 12 Days of Christmas is the Yuletide equivalent of 100 Bottles of Beer on the Wall.
December 29, 2025 at 2:01 AM
The 12 Days of Christmas is the Yuletide equivalent of 100 Bottles of Beer on the Wall.
Wait, tomorrow’s Sunday?!
December 27, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Wait, tomorrow’s Sunday?!
Still amazed that our iconic resale shop, The Church Mouse in Palm Beach, made this list!
Great clothing stores are surprising and satisfying and, in this age of e-commerce, keep alive the thrill of in-person shopping. The New York Times traveled across the U.S. to compile a list of the 50 best stores. See the full list. nyti.ms/44Sj8Hn
December 26, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Still amazed that our iconic resale shop, The Church Mouse in Palm Beach, made this list!
Can’t believe nobody gave me a partridge yesterday. Still hoping for some poultry over the next few days.
December 26, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Can’t believe nobody gave me a partridge yesterday. Still hoping for some poultry over the next few days.
Reposted by Tim Schenck
"And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and
we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the
Father,) full of grace and truth." In case anyone forgot, THIS is the reason for the season. It's always about grace. It's always been about grace. It will always be about grace. #9lc
we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the
Father,) full of grace and truth." In case anyone forgot, THIS is the reason for the season. It's always about grace. It's always been about grace. It will always be about grace. #9lc
December 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
"And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and
we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the
Father,) full of grace and truth." In case anyone forgot, THIS is the reason for the season. It's always about grace. It's always been about grace. It will always be about grace. #9lc
we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the
Father,) full of grace and truth." In case anyone forgot, THIS is the reason for the season. It's always about grace. It's always been about grace. It will always be about grace. #9lc
To the person who keeps coughing during #9lc — the entire world is telepathically trying to send you a cough drop and a glass of water!
December 24, 2025 at 4:09 PM
To the person who keeps coughing during #9lc — the entire world is telepathically trying to send you a cough drop and a glass of water!
Whenever I see this composer’s name, I’m always convinced it’s a total stage name. Like Gary Glitter.
December 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Whenever I see this composer’s name, I’m always convinced it’s a total stage name. Like Gary Glitter.
It’s always good to get a budget passed. Looks like we’ll have church again next year…
December 18, 2025 at 11:21 PM
It’s always good to get a budget passed. Looks like we’ll have church again next year…
So. Much. Happening. At. Church. Today.
December 16, 2025 at 12:47 AM
So. Much. Happening. At. Church. Today.
I’m all for rose-colored vestments on Gaudete Sunday. Unless they’re the color, as many seem to be, of Pepto Bismol.
December 14, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I’m all for rose-colored vestments on Gaudete Sunday. Unless they’re the color, as many seem to be, of Pepto Bismol.
I have a nephew at Brown. He’s fine. But, damn. Enough of this.
December 14, 2025 at 1:42 AM
I have a nephew at Brown. He’s fine. But, damn. Enough of this.
Hey, look! It’s one of ours!
December 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Hey, look! It’s one of ours!
Current me commends year ago me for unsubscribing so valiantly from unsolicited Giving Tuesday appeals.
December 3, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Current me commends year ago me for unsubscribing so valiantly from unsolicited Giving Tuesday appeals.
“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.