Blur the Line

You have “vertical” and “horizontal” relationships. It’s a popular metaphor in talks of spirituality. Your “vertical” relationship is you-and-God. Your “horizontal” relationships are with you-and-others. It’s...

Sustained and Forgiven

By Devin McGinnis “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” (Genesis 3:19) These are the words that start the season of Lent. As we pilgrimage through these weeks we wait, we fast, we prepare, and not one Alleluia escapes our lips. I have been apart...

Holy Week & Easter Services

HOLY WEEK & EASTER PALM SUNDAY  – April 9  7:45 am Holy Eucharist 7:45 am-11 am Palm Sunday Brunch 9:00 am Holy Eucharist 11:00 am Holy Eucharist HOLY MONDAY – April 10 7:30 pm Holy Eucharist Rite 1 HOLY TUESDAY – April 11 7:30 pm Holy Eucharist...

CTR Collection for Syrian Refugees

God enforces His justice for the powerless, such as orphans and widows, and He Loves foreigners, making sure they have food and clothing (Deuteronomy 10:18 The Voice). Here is what the Eternal, Commander of Heavenly armies, has to say: “Dispense true justice, have...

Quilting the Pieces of Our Lives

By Jennifer Mahnke I started gathering fabric for my first quilt almost 20 years ago. I had the idea in my head that it was a process I needed to try at least once in my life–just to be able to say I’d done it. Being self taught, I stumbled along in the process and...

Healing Wounds of Heart and Mind

by Fran Craig I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. … For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out.  (Romans 7:15,18b) We all want to be perfect parents, perfect sons or...

Winter Women’s Brunch 2017

A great time was had at the Winter Women’s Brunch last Saturday, January 28. A wonderful (and large!) group of women of all ages gathered in the Parish Hall to hear two very different, personal accounts of God at work. An audio recording of their presentations...

Spiritual Direction

By Jennifer Drummond Reflecting on my faith journey has been a wonderful process. As I look back on the twists and turns in my life, it often becomes clear(er) how God has woven certain people, experiences and themes together. Many times these have been in preparation...

New Year’s and Feast of the Epiphany Schedule

Sunday, January 1, New Year’s Day, Feast of the Holy Name 11am Holy Eucharist with music (one joint service) Friday, January 6, Feast of the Epiphany (with incense) 7:30pm Holy Eucharist with incense and music. There will be a dessert pot-luck afterward in the Parish...