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Rector’s Update: Thur 8/1
Dear friends, August 1 is a special day for me. It was on the first day of this month in 2004 that I began work at St. Dunstan's. That is 20 years ago. I've been here for a third of St. Dunstan's existence, two-thirds of the years I've been ordained, and almost 45...
Rector’s Update: Mon 7/29
Dear friends, Today is the anniversary of a life-changing event in the Episcopal Church, the ordination of the first 11 women to the priesthood. I was so sorry to miss the celebration of that and the 30th anniversary of Mary and Martha's Place at the service...
Rector’s Update: Sun 7/28
Dear friends, My wise friend Bob Longino wrote me this morning saying that it saddened him that I was discouraging the tradition of excellent postlude music. I reread what I wrote and see that it could be taken that way. That was not my intent and I am sorry. I don't...
Rector’s Update: Sat 7/27
Dear friends, For a week in the middle of summer we have a lot going on at St. Dunstan's. First, I remind you that tomorrow will be a special service honoring the 30th anniversary of the founding of Mary and Martha's Place and the 50th anniversary of the ordination of...
Rector’s Update: Tue 7/16
Dear friends, As you can see from the picture below, the narthex is being filled up with school supplies for children in Sandy Springs who might not be able to afford them. We will continue collecting through Sunday. Below is an Amazon link to the list of what is...
Rector’s Update: Sun 7/14
Dear friends, During announcements today I invited anyone who is interested to come to church Tuesday morning at 10 am to discuss Project 2025, a manifesto of what Republicans hope to accomplish if Trump wins the November election. I don't know all of the things...
Rector’s Update: Wed 7/10
Dear friends, Yesterday I told you that we are partnering with Solidarity Sandy Springs to help provide backpacks and school supplies to children whose families may not be able to afford them. Our goal is to be able to give 30 backpacks and a heap of school supplies....
Rector’s Update: Tue 7/9
Dear friends, I think that no matter how old we get, or how long it has been since we had kids in school, part of the rhythm of our lives still revolves around the school year. The chance at a clean slate and a year of possibilities ahead of us can be exciting. Part...
Rector’s Update: Fri 7/5
Dear friends, We are having a wedding and you all are invited! Marilyn Morgan and Lee Morris will be married at the 10 a.m. service. Everyone in the congregation is invited to come share in the joy of this occasion. Your presence is the only present they desire. And...
Rector’s Update: Mon 7/1
Dear friends, Today on our Church calendar we recognize The Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray, an Episcopal priest and lawyer who was a leader in civil rights for both women and African Americans. Pauli was born in Durham, NC in 1910 and grew up in the Jim Crow south. She hoped...