by Patricia Templeton | Sep 2, 2026 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
I loved this story about an Episcopal bishop in Michigan who blesses Monarch butterflies before they begin their 2,000-mile migration to Mexico. I thought you might, too. You can read it here:...
by Patricia Templeton | Sep 2, 2026 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, It is 96 degrees outside and there are three more weeks of summer. But the calendar turned to September this morning and thoughts of fall are hanging in the still humid air. It is a fun time of year in the church with lots of good things on the calendar....
by Patricia Templeton | Aug 30, 2026 | Sermons, Tricia's Sermons
Proper 17AAugust 30, 2026St. Dunstan’sThe Rev. Patricia Templeton Last week’s hero is this week’s goat. In last Sunday’s gospel reading, Peter, the first-called of all the disciples, was praised for correctly answering Jesus’ question, “Who do you...
by Patricia Templeton | Aug 23, 2026 | Sermons, Tricia's Sermons
Proper 16AAugust 23, 2026St. Dunstan’sThe Rev. Patricia Templeton Today we heard the story of a defining moment in Jesus’ ministry. He and his disciples are walking on a dusty road north of Palestine. Jesus has been busy in recent days, healing the sick, feeding...
by Patricia Templeton | Aug 19, 2026 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, Our long-awaited picture directory is almost ready. I say almost because we want to give those who have not had their photographs taken one last chance to be included. Tom Wilson will be available to take photos before and after the service Sunday. If...
by Patricia Templeton | Aug 16, 2026 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, I look forward to being back at church tomorrow after some nice time away. I return with some unexpected news. I have a large tumor in the right atrium of my heart. The good news is that it is most likely a myxoma, which is benign. The next step is a...
by Patricia Templeton | Aug 1, 2026 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, When I was a senior in high school I had the privilege of interviewing legendary Atlanta Constitution reporter and columnist Celestine Sibley. Celestine went on to become a good friend and mentor and we had many conversations over the next quarter...
by Patricia Templeton | Jul 26, 2026 | Sermons, Tricia's Sermons
Proper 12AJuly 26, 2026St. Dunstan’sThe Rev. Patricia Templeton Harry Potter has been big in our house for decades. Every few years Joseph Henry and I have a Harry Potter movie marathon. And every so often I go back and reread the series about the boy wizard. Recently...
