by Amy Simons | Feb 27, 2013 | episcopal identity, parish life
Holy Week is the last week of Lent where, through special worship services, we walk with Jesus through His entrance into Jerusalem, the last supper, death and resurrection. Yes, the walk is difficult. Surely it is more of an emotional challenge than Christmas. But...
by Amy Simons | Jan 30, 2013 | devotions
What’s so Saintly about St. Valentine? As it gets closer, it’s common to hear people saying “Hallmark Holiday” or “Singles’ Awareness Day” and these statements are not without some truth. It’s easy to focus on commercial giving and...
by Amy Simons | Jan 7, 2013 | Uncategorized
The lectionary. It’s that beautiful rubric of collects and scriptures that guide us through three years of Sunday services. It’s safe to say that most of us don’t bother to think about the appointed scripture readings before we actually show up to...
by Amy Simons | Jan 5, 2013 | episcopal identity, parish life
What does it mean to be on the Vestry? Being a vestry member is an important role in the Episcopal Church. The vestry is an elected group of parish members who oversee the church and its operations. These members are responsible for: The maintenance of church...
by Amy Simons | Jan 5, 2013 | communications, community, parish life
Our parish newsletter strives to connect our members and friends with each other, our neighboring parishes and the Anglican communion at large. Staff and members alike work to contribute articles that touch us as individuals and as a community through news, devotions...