Rector’s Blog

Happy Birthday to the Church! The Day of Pentecost marks the arrival of the Holy Spirit, God living within us, and the beginning of our working toward God’s mission in the world. Please join us at 9 a.m. for worship, followed by a special Coffee Hour hosted by Community Life. Sunday is also the Bike […]

Happy Feast of the Ascension! Forty days after Easter (on Thursday), is the traditional day that Jesus ascended back into heaven after the Resurrection. We are moving the readings from Thursday to celebrate this feast on Sunday. Ascension means that Pentecost is just around the corner (specifically, ten days after the Thursday feast). We will

Happy Memorial Day! I hope you have a chance to gather and remember all who fought, sacrificed and struggled for justice, freedom and peace. This Sunday we will also celebrate our graduates and their accomplishments. Sunday is the last Sunday in May, which means that it is your last chance to drop off bedspreads for

Thank you to Mary-Beth and everyone else who stepped in last Sunday to manage worship. It is the goal that a parish can function without a priest (after all, you all will hopefully be at St. Mary’s longer than any priest), but I appreciate you all stepping forward and making it work. I’m also doing

As we mark Mother’s Day this Sunday, I hope you have the opportunity to reach out and recall the women who have mothered you. I likewise pray that those who you have mothered reach out in love and thanksgiving. As is our tradition, we will have flowers as a thank you for all who have

From Mother Pippa While the weather continues to yoyo, signs of spring are firmly here. In another sign of new growth, this Sunday is our Ministry Fair! I hope you’ll take time to browse the tables during Coffee Hour and perhaps discover a new ministry or two that interests you. Should you not find one,

Happy Second Sunday of Easter! We are a mere seven days into this 50 day season. I pray you are finding occasions of joy, triumph, grace, and love in your life. Next Sunday is our Ministry Fair! I hope you will join us following either service to learn more about the many ministries of St.

Easter Sunday arrives after the swirl of rite, ritual and prayer that is Holy Week. We face humanity’s need in stark terms, attempting to comprehend the unimaginable grace offered to us on Easter Sunday. We likely will never fully understand, at least not until we are in the presence of God. But I hope you

This Sunday kicks off Holy Week with Palm Sunday (also called Passion Sunday). We will distribute, bless and wave palms – welcoming Jesus into Jerusalem with cries of “Hosanna” or “Lord, save me.” The Palm Sunday service ends with cries of “Crucify him” as we enter into Holy Week, and look towards Good Friday. Sunday

Sunday services are at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. beginning this Sunday! Don’t forget to shift your alarm clock so that you can join us for service on time. We will also continue to offer communion on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. (in the Chapel) and 6 p.m. (in the Church). This Sunday is your last