by Patricia Templeton | Feb 21, 2021 | Sermons, Tricia's Sermons
It is not exactly the kind of post-baptism celebration to which we are accustomed – no brunch with proud family, friends and godparents, no champagne, no gifts, no oohing and aahing over the newly baptized. There is none of that for Jesus....
by Patricia Templeton | Feb 17, 2021 | Sermons, Tricia's Sermons
“I invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church to an observance of a holy Lent.” This year, these words that I have said almost every Ash Wednesday for more than a quarter of a century sound different to me....
by Patricia Templeton | Feb 17, 2021 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, Bulletins, News
Dear friends, Today we begin the holy season of Lent, those 40 days of reflection and preparation for Easter. You should have received an abbreviated Ash Wednesday at Home service along with the pre-blessed ashes. But we will also be streaming the full Ash Wednesday...
by Patricia Templeton | Feb 16, 2021 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, Happy Fat Tuesday! This day before the beginning of Lent is traditionally a time of celebration, of parties and parades, eating and drinking. The most famous Fat Tuesday celebration, of course, is Mardi Gras in New Orleans. But not this year. As is the...
by Patricia Templeton | Feb 15, 2021 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, On this dreary winter day we have a special treat to bring you some Valentine’s joy. Come by the church between 11-noon and 5-6 to pick yours up. And attached is the service for Compline for tonight and tomorrow night.We’ll change the service...
by Patricia Templeton | Feb 14, 2021 | Sermons, Tricia's Sermons
Today is the last Sunday of the season of Epiphany, those weeks between Christmas and the beginning of Lent. Epiphany ends every year with the reading we heard today, the story of the Transfiguration – the ultimate mountaintop experience where...
by Patricia Templeton | Feb 11, 2021 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, There are two significant dates on the calendar next week, and we have something for you for each of them. First is this Sunday, which is Valentine’s Day. If you come by the church Monday between 11 a.m.-Noon, or 5-6 p.m. we have a special (day...
by Patricia Templeton | Feb 10, 2021 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, Sometime last year on a Zoom call with clergy we were asked by the bishop what words first come to mind when we think of our experience as a priest during the pandemic. The two words that immediately came to me were generosity and abundance. Those words...
