The Canticle
July 2011
THE CANTICLE
2011
14700 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73134
JULY
St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church
(405) 751‐7874 http://staugustine. episcopaloklahoma .org/
Pentecost and Ascension Sunday were two ‘visual’ events at St. Augustine’s in June! Page 3‐4
Church member spotlight: David L. Coffman, M.D.
My formative years were spent growing up in a very small town in Washington State and attending the Methodist Church followed by the Lutheran church. After college, I married my wife 32 years ago in the Catholic Church. When we moved to Edmond in 1995 we joined St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, where I was confirmed. I have a doctorate in Medicine, specialty of Diagnostic Radiology with Subspecialty certification in Neuroradiology. Before I went into private practice, I was a Clinical Associate Professor of Radiology for the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. In addition to continuing my education for my profession I have always had an interest in biblical studies. My religious training includes Education for
Ministry by extension from the University of the South School of Theology. In addition, I completed a one‐semester course in the Hebrew Bible at St. Paul's Seminary at Oklahoma City University. Moreover, I have an insatiable curiosity leading me to read various books and commentaries on the Bible and the Episcopal Church including the use of various Greek and Hebrew texts, translations and even some Jewish commentaries on the Old worked with my wife in various ministries and I taught one year of bible study. A couple of year ago I felt a strong call to write a book of prayers and reflections that follow the lessons in the revised common lectionary for one year. I continue to write and reflect. Continued on page 5
Editor’s note: The Canticle will run mini profiles on church members. If you would like to be considered, please email Yvette Walker at: yvettebwalker@gmail.com