Notes from our Rector
Dear Friends, As we find ourselves in Eastertide and as many go back north for the summer, it is a time for us to remember and see where God has been present with us. What has filled you? What has made you feel most alive? What could you do [...]
Dear Friends, I invite us to journey together through this Holy Week, the most important week of the Christian calendar. This week has the potential to leave an indelible mark upon us through the compelling story represented through scripture, liturgy, and special music. This Maunday Thursday at 7pm, [...]
Dear Friends, As we enter Holy Week, I invite you all to seriously pray about coming to as many services this week as you are able. These services may provide the most meaningful experiences that you have all year. I can tell you that, in a small way, these services [...]
Dear Friends, One of the reasons I became an Episcopalian over seven years ago related to the church’s liturgy. The liturgy marks the seasons of our life and faith, and for me, this Celebration of New Ministry marks an enormously important part of my life. For me to be instituted [...]
Dear Friends, Sometimes I feel like I just need to catch my breath. The pace of activity and change is fast. But it’s also exhilarating! After two years of pandemic (and of course, it’s unclear what the future will hold in that regard), we are gathering again, much in the [...]
Dear Friends, The Corona Virus has taught us to be a lot of things, especially on being flexible. I thank you for adapting as needed and for being considerate of others. It has been a long hard road, and it is still too foggy to see where the road [...]
Dear Friends, What a joy it was to have so many new parishioners and visitors come to our Newcomers Brunch! From what I observed, we are living into our calling of being a warm and welcoming congregation! I want to thank the Welcoming Team for all their work and [...]
Dear Friends, We have another big weekend ahead! This Saturday after the 5pm service, we have the Second Saturday Social in the Parish Hall – so bring some finger foods to share. On Sunday after the 10am service, we have the Newcomers Brunch in the Parish Hall – we welcome [...]
Dear Friends, As we finish our stewardship campaign of a “Time to Build,” I want to thank you all for being a part of St. Monica’s. It is truly an honor to be in the Body of Christ with you. I thank you to all those who have made a [...]
