Dear friends, I hope you are having a good weekend, putting the finishing touches on your Christmas celebration. And, of course, I hope that celebration includes coming to church. Tomorrow is a big day since it is both the Fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas Eve. We...
Dear friends, What a glorious day we had yesterday with Bishop Wright’s visit. From the Sunday School forum, to the confirmations and service, to the abundant potluck, everything was just right. Thanks to all who helped put it together. And congratulations to...
Dear friends, Remember that tomorrow Bishop Wright will be with us. He will lead an adult forum at 9:30 in the Founders’ Room, then preach, confirm and celebrate at the 10:45 service. There is no 8:30 service. After church we will have a potluck lunch. It should...
Dear friends, What a wonderful service of Advent Lessons & Carols we had yesterday afternoon. Thank you to Cameron and the choir for the beautiful music, to all who read lessons, and to Claudia for putting together the beautiful service leaflet. It all came...
Dear friends, Reading and watching the coverage of the death and funeral for Rosalynn Carter reminded me of this photo gem. I think it was probably around 2013 when Lucy Kaltenbach and Steve Marks took the confirmation class to Plains to attend President...
Dear friends, This Sunday we turn the page to the beginning of a new church year. Advent is one of my favorite seasons on our liturgical calendar. Those who are new to the Episcopal Church may be surprised that we aren’t singing Christmas carols or putting up...
Dear friends, This week Emmaus House has been distributing bags full of the ingredients for Thanksgiving side dishes to those who live in one of the poorest neighborhoods in the city (they also are receiving turkeys). Their goal was to distribute bags to 200 families....
Dear friends, I have been approaching Thanksgiving this week with a sense of dread. The holiday seems heavy this year, weighed down by the memories of who won’t be at the table — my father, who died on Thanksgiving Day 2020; my mother, who died last year...