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 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 16, 2026 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, I have finally reentered the world after my bout with Covid. Fortunately, it was a mild case, but it lingered for a while. I am glad to have it behind me. Every Sunday the flowers at our altar are breathtakingly beautiful. Flower guild chair Michele...
by Patricia Templeton | Jul 5, 2026 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, What a beautiful service we had this morning, shaped around the Fourth of July. It was one of those days when the prayers, scripture, and music come together in a powerful way. That is what we hope for, but you never know if it works until we do...
by Patricia Templeton | Jun 15, 2026 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, I’m back! A month and a day from my surgery I feel more than ready to return. The surgery and continuing rehab could not have gone better. I know that’s not always the case. A friend had the same surgery two weeks after mine and has had a...
