John Roop

The Rev. John Roop is a Knoxville, Tennessee, native and was a third-generation member of the Christian Church, where he served as deacon, elder, and teacher. He and his wife, Clare, were drawn to the Anglican Church by the rhythm of the daily office, the richness of liturgy, and the presence of a sacramental worldview. John was ordained to the priesthood in May 2015. He serves as Assisting Priest at Apostles Anglican Church in Knoxville. John and Clare have one daughter who is currently in college studying secondary science education. John enjoys playing and composing music for various instruments and reading—with coffee, of course.

John Roop

John Roop

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The Rev. John Roop is a Knoxville, Tennessee, native and was a third-generation member of the Christian Church, where he served as deacon, elder, and teacher. He and his wife, Clare, were drawn to the Anglican Church by the rhythm of the daily office, the richness of liturgy, and the presence of a sacramental worldview. John was ordained to the priesthood in May 2015. He serves as Assisting Priest at Apostles Anglican Church in Knoxville. John and Clare have one daughter who is currently in college studying secondary science education. John enjoys playing and composing music for various instruments and reading—with coffee, of course.

    The Gospel in Human Decline

    Posted on May 1, 2015
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    In several of his books, Henri Nouwen recounts how the severely physically and mentally disabled residents of Daybreak, a L’Arche community became his spiritual mentors. Nouwen saw, with the eyes of faith, what many could not: the Spirit is not hindered by human frailty. He believed that great saints who are in continual, hidden converse…