by Patricia Templeton | Dec 15, 2022 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, Since within the last week there have been six or seven cases of Covid (that we know of) in the congregation, and there is also the flu and other nasty stuff going around we have decided to cancel the Christmas potluck on Sunday. We will still have one...
by Patricia Templeton | Dec 11, 2022 | Sermons, Tricia's Sermons
“Be patient.” That’s an unusual to hear from scripture on this third Sunday of Advent, two short weeks before Christmas. When I think of qualities I need to have right now, patience is not the first thing that comes to mind. In fact, in the...
by Patricia Templeton | Dec 9, 2022 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, As dreary as today is, the church is looking festive. The mailbox is decorated, wreaths (with Advent-purple bows) are hanging from the doors, and the Advent wreath is decorated a little more each week. This Sunday, the third of Advent, we will light the...
by Patricia Templeton | Dec 4, 2022 | Sermons, Tricia's Sermons
We are here this morning to celebrate the life of our friend and parishioner Peachy Horne, and to commend her into the care of our gracious and loving God. It is a little unusual to have a funeral service on a Sunday morning. Peachy’s family prefers to have the...
by Patricia Templeton | Dec 3, 2022 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, As I write this I can hear the choir down the hall, rehearsing for tomorrow’s special program of Advent music. It sounds glorious. You don’t want to miss it! Give yourself an Advent gift and come to hear them tomorrow at 4 p.m. At our 10:45...
by Patricia Templeton | Nov 27, 2022 | Sermons, Tricia's Sermons
Most of you know that I enjoy photographing nature — both wildlife and landscapes. That interest really began here at St. Dunstan’s as I tried to capture photos of God’s creatures who share this property with us. I soon realized I was going to...
by Patricia Templeton | Nov 26, 2022 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, Attached is the service sheet for tomorrow morning and the first Sunday of Advent. FINAL-e-ver-Advent-1-Sunday-22A-Nov-27-Download Remember we also are beginning a new Sunday School series on the women in Jesus’ family tree at 9:30 a.m. in the...
by Patricia Templeton | Nov 22, 2022 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, Thank you so much for all of the prayers, messages, and support we have received since my mother died last week (it’s hard to believe it has only been a week). A special thanks to all who helped with the lovely reception after her funeral Sunday....