by Patricia Templeton | Nov 10, 2026 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, We’re in that season of the year when time seems to speed up. There are only two Sundays left in this liturgical year. The Church begins a new year on November 29, the First Sunday of Advent. There is a lot happening here in this lead up to the...
by Patricia Templeton | Nov 8, 2026 | Sermons, Tricia's Sermons
Proper 27ANovember 8, 2026St. Dunstan’sThe Rev. Patricia Templeton I was watching television Tuesday night when I saw a banner that surprised me. “Love Thy Neighbor,” it said. Those words are familiar to even the most casual adherents of...
by Patricia Templeton | Nov 4, 2026 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, I am back from the frozen tundra of northern Canada. It was an amazing trip. I’d put it in the top three of the many photography trips I’ve taken. We saw many polar bears, as well as a couple of beautiful foxes and an arctic hare. It was also...
by Patricia Templeton | Oct 25, 2026 | Sermons, Tricia's Sermons
Proper 25AOctober 25, 2026St. Dunstan’sThe Rev. Patricia Templeton Why are you an Episcopalian? How would you answer if someone asked you that question? Of all the different branches and flavors of Christianity, why did you choose this one? As we are in the midst of...
by Patricia Templeton | Oct 24, 2026 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, There is an unusually high amount of activity going on at St. Dunstan’s today as we prepare for tomorrow’s annual Fly Pig BBQ. Even if you haven’t signed up please bring a side dish if you can and join us. Ticket are $15 for adults and...
by Patricia Templeton | Oct 18, 2026 | Sermons, Tricia's Sermons
Proper 24AOctober 18, 2026St. Dunstan’sThe Rev. Patricia Templeton Today we hear Jesus raise a theological issue that is especially relevant for our times. What is the right relationship between obedience to the state and obedience to God? “Give to the emperor the...
by Patricia Templeton | Oct 15, 2026 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, One of the big events of the year is coming up soon. The Annual Flying Pig BBQ will be after the 10:45 service on October 25. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for kids 10 and under. Bring a side dish to share and enjoy the BBQ! There are sign up sheets...
by Patricia Templeton | Oct 11, 2026 | Sermons, Tricia's Sermons
Proper 23AOctober 11, 2026St. Dunstan’sThe Rev. Patricia Templeton Last Sunday when we were blessing animals we missed we one of the most important stories of the people of Israel, God giving them the Ten Commandments. The commandments are not just a list of rules;...
