It is officially September! I confess that I hope that means a decrease in humidity as we move into fall, though I am aware that second summer is a likely future. We have a number of worship and formation opportunities in September and October: + Outreach – we are collecting winter coats, gloves, hats, scarves […]
I am in the process of putting together my Annual Reports, and I am consistently awed at this community! I was looking back over the last twelve months and was amazed at how much you all have accomplished. Some of the highlights include: 4348 people attending services, 54 Adult Ed classes, 33 home communion visits, […]
If you want to set up a table in Dousman’s Rummage Sale, Sunday is your last chance to sign up. I haven’t filled in the form to include us in their public map, so if you’d like to take part, please let me know. Thank you to everyone who has signed up to indicate their […]
We are halfway through August and September is barreling closer every day. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for our combined service and Annual Meeting on September 13. We will have worship at 9 a.m., potluck at 10 a.m. (no fish/shellfish), and the Annual Meeting at 10:30 a.m. If you are a […]
The first Dousman Kids Fest is just over a week away! St. Mary’s, Job’s Daughters, Three Pillars and Lake country Kids are putting up booths and hosting games on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 from 10 AM to 2 PM. We need your help! We are looking to borrow: A Bean Bag Toss Game Bean Bags […]
A great big welcome to Canon Scott this Sunday! It’s always such a joy to worship with Canon Scott and I am excited to hear a sermon that I didn’t write. I hope you’ll stay for coffee hour and say hello! Thank you to everyone who pitched in to help with Derby Days! A special […]
We have a new postulant at St. Mary’s! Jordan Robinson Delaney has discerned a call to the diaconate, and St. Mary’s is her lucky sponsoring congregation. Starting this week, we will pray for Jordan each week, and we will see her around more often as she continues her process. It’s the 71st Annual Dousman Derby […]
I am so excited to see you all this Sunday! It’s been a wonderful two weeks away, and I am ready to jump back in with both feet! Speaking of, the Annual Meeting is just around the corner. If you are a ministry head, please start writing your report for the Annual Meeting. This year’s […]
Assuming everything goes well, we will be pouring our Columbarium foundation and extra sidewalk before this Sunday. Thank you to Father Ryan and Bremen for taking such good care of us! Please sign up for a columbarium space, burial space, or brick! Thank you to our Columbarium Team: Shawn, Craig, Mary and Kim. Thank you […]
I repeatedly think that I know how awesome St. Mary’s is, and then you all raise the bar! Thank you to everyone who worked at Strawberry Fest! You baked, set up, sold, served, parked, ran and otherwise put together an amazing event. We ordered more strawberries this year, and still ran out. We are still […]