by Patricia Templeton | Dec 18, 2023 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, What a glorious day we had yesterday with Bishop Wright’s visit. From the Sunday School forum, to the confirmations and service, to the abundant potluck, everything was just right. Thanks to all who helped put it together. And congratulations to...
by Patricia Templeton | Dec 16, 2023 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, Remember that tomorrow Bishop Wright will be with us. He will lead an adult forum at 9:30 in the Founders’ Room, then preach, confirm and celebrate at the 10:45 service. There is no 8:30 service. After church we will have a potluck lunch. It should...
by Patricia Templeton | Dec 11, 2023 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, What a wonderful service of Advent Lessons & Carols we had yesterday afternoon. Thank you to Cameron and the choir for the beautiful music, to all who read lessons, and to Claudia for putting together the beautiful service leaflet. It all came...
by Patricia Templeton | Dec 10, 2023 | Sermons, Tricia's Sermons
It happens every year at this time. The Christmas decorations are going up, the smell of fresh greenery is in the air, the red velvet bows are still crisp, the melodies of Christmas carols follow us everywhere we go – except in church, of course. There is a festive...
by Patricia Templeton | Dec 3, 2023 | Sermons, Tricia's Sermons
Happy New Year! Today is the first day of Advent, the beginning of a new year in the church calendar. We have spent the last six months in what the church calls “ordinary time,” that long period between Pentecost, which is 50 days after Easter, and the First...
by Patricia Templeton | Nov 29, 2023 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, Reading and watching the coverage of the death and funeral for Rosalynn Carter reminded me of this photo gem. I think it was probably around 2013 when Lucy Kaltenbach and Steve Marks took the confirmation class to Plains to attend President...
by Patricia Templeton | Nov 29, 2023 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, This Sunday we turn the page to the beginning of a new church year. Advent is one of my favorite seasons on our liturgical calendar. Those who are new to the Episcopal Church may be surprised that we aren’t singing Christmas carols or putting up...
by Patricia Templeton | Nov 26, 2023 | Sermons, Tricia's Sermons
Today is the last Sunday in the season of Pentecost, the longest season of the church year. At one time the church referred to the season of Pentecost as “ordinary” time. From May through the end of November there are no big festivals or celebrations on the...
