Rector’s Blog

I realized this week that Lent is just four weeks away, can you believe it? Mark your calendars for March 2 – we will have pancakes for Coffee Hour, thanks to the “Flipping Sisters” and Craig. March 5 is Ash Wednesday, we will have service at 9 a.m. in the Chapel and at 7 p.m.

It has been such a joy to welcome visitors and newcomers to St. Mary’s. If you would be willing to wear your nametags on Sunday, I would really appreciate it. Hopefully we will all get to know each other better. This Monday we are starting an Ecology Book Group. Join us at 11 a.m. to

I am so pleased that you didn’t freeze solid this week. Hopefully the warmer temperatures will let us all thaw out a bit. I had several people ask if I had considered cancelling church when it got so cold. Generally, cold alone will not be enough to cancel church. I’m more concerned about deep snow

From Mother Pippa I hope you have stayed cozy warm this week – I ventured out on Monday and was quickly chilled, despite all my layers. The temperature does look like it will be dropping starting on Sunday, and I want to remind you that if we have closures due to weather, I will let

We are entering into the season after Epiphany, a season marked by revelations (or epiphanies) about the nature of God, the ministry of Jesus, and our call as Christians. We will start where we all start – in baptism. Sunday we recall Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan River and reaffirm that in baptism we die

Happy New Year! I invite you to pray as we start another cycle around the sun: Eternal God, whose Spirit fills time, each January 1st we celebrate both New Year’s Day and the holy name of Jesus, the Son of God and Savior of the world. As we journey through another year, let us remember

Welcome into the last week of Advent and the start of the Christmas season! We’ve read through Luke’s stories of apocalypse, John the Baptist proclaiming Jesus’ arrival and scolding those who come for repentance without being willing to change, and this week we hear Mary’s song of praise to God. Advent reminds us that great

Starting in January we will have one service at 9 a.m. every Sunday. Thank you to everyone who voted on service times – your feedback was very helpful. As we switch to the new time, please let me know what you think – my hope is to meet people’s needs for worship and fellowship, and

Thank you to everyone who has voted on our service times so far. I have received about 60 votes so far, and right now combining into one 9 a.m. service is in the lead. Voting will continue this Sunday, so please be sure to share your thoughts as we contemplate our service times. Regardless of

Happy Advent! I love the beginning of the church year as we light candles and prepare for the incarnation. For me it has always been a time of optimism, hope and determination. This Sunday is Father Ryan’s last Sunday at St. Mary’s. I hope you will join us for the service at 9 AM and