by Patricia Templeton | Oct 14, 2021 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, This year Halloween is on a Sunday, which seems a good thing to celebrate. We invite all the kiddos (and crazy adults) to wear their costumes to church. Nothing gory or violent, please. And we invite the adults to bring bags of candy so that the kids can...
by Patricia Templeton | Oct 11, 2021 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, Many times over the past years I have made a pilgrimage on a cold winter’s day to Hiawassee, TN. to a wildlife refuge where thousands of Sandhill Cranes spend the winter. It is in very rural Meigs County, far off the beaten path, miles from any...
by Patricia Templeton | Oct 9, 2021 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, Bulletins, News
Dear friends, Attached is the bulletin for tomorrow morning’s service. It should be a joyful occasion as we baptize Amelia Camara, daughter of Mike and Justin and little sister of Lucas, and officially welcome her into the body of Christ. I hope you can join us...
by Patricia Templeton | Oct 2, 2021 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, Ever since the pandemic began when we have been able to be together for services one thing has been missing — the wine. We still consecrate a “smidgeon” of wine at the Eucharist, but I am the only one who drinks from the cup. Drinking...
by Patricia Templeton | Sep 29, 2021 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, This Sunday is one of the most joyful services of the year, our annual Blessing of the Animals at the 10 a.m. Eucharist. I think the past 18 months our animals have become even more important to us as we have spent more time at home and isolated from...
by Patricia Templeton | Sep 25, 2021 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Hi everyone, Attached is the service sheet for tomorrow morning. And remember that next Sunday (October 3) is our annual Blessing of the Animals. Bring your furry family members to church with you to receive a blessing!...
by Patricia Templeton | Sep 18, 2021 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, Those of you who have been watching the service online know that the reception has not been good. It “hiccups” in and out, which makes for very frustrating worship. This week I called in a professional, who discovered two things — there...
by Patricia Templeton | Sep 17, 2021 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, The Episcopal Church lost one of its greatest and most influential modern-day prophets and leaders this week with the death of Bishop Jack Spong. Spong was ordained to the priesthood in 1955, then served churches in North Carolina and Virginia before...
