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July 30, 2021:This is John Wharton, your Sr. Warden.  In Mike's absence and in light of the rapidly evolving Covid situation, I want to provide a brief update on services for this Sunday. First, worship services will be held as usual in-person and with the option of remote viewing via Facebook. Second, consistent with current practice masks are not required but, as always, we should respect individual opinions and practices and I encourage each of you to consider the best option…

July 23, 2021: See below for covid & construction protocols. SUMMER CONVERSATIONS, 10AM, TRINITY HALL You are invited to gather for informal conversations in Trinity Hall.  Please contact Amanda if you need childcare for the hour. MORNING WORSHIP, 11AM, SANCTUARY Preaching… Sunday, July 25 - The Rev. Nancy Jo Kemper Sunday, August 1 - The Rev. Dr. David Sharrard Sunday, August 8 - The Rev. Susan Warren For those who cannot attend at this time, the Facebook live stream  service will continue…

July 21, 2021: Summer Explorations concluded this past Sunday as we explored the experience and practice of spirituality, our awareness of the transcendent reality within us, around us, and of which we are part. That awareness is available to us even in the ordinary comings and goings of our day, symbolized by our frequent crossing of “thresholds” as we enter and exit places and occasions.  Consider this poem by Gunilla Norris… Many times today I will cross over a threshold. I…

July 19, 2021: Thanks to all who joined us for worship on Sunday, as well as children and youth who gathered for lessons and activities.  Special thanks to Angela (organ), Dave (live stream), Leah (acolyte), Ruth and Ginger (flowers), Barb and Ron (offering), Julie, Nell, and Derek (children/youth), Oscar and Jane (refreshments). Thanks also to those who gathered after worship to begin planning/work on the 2021 Backpack Ministry and the Walnut Hill Bike Ride. Service Video Available - In case you…

July 16, 2021: THE EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Sunday worship will be in the Sanctuary. See below for covid protocols. SUMMER EXPLORATIONS, 10AM, TRINITY HALL A series of Summer Explorations continues this Sunday, 10am, as we explore “Spirituality.”  Use reply email to request a copy of the exploration pamphlet. Childcare is available upon request.  Use reply email to request childcare. MORNING WORSHIP, 11AM, SANCTUARY Sermon - Seeing the Frame Text -Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 For those who cannot attend at this time, the Facebook live stream  service will continue to be…

July 14, 2021: Summer Explorations continue this week (see below) as we explore “Spirituality,” with particular attention to how our experience and practice of spirituality changes as we grow and age. Kathy Dawson writes… People grow and change over time.  This is an obvious statement that can be confirmed with our own eyes.  We watch children grow from infancy to adulthood.  We’re conscious of our own bodies and minds changing as we age.  When it comes to our spiritual lives, however,…

July 12, 2021: Thanks to all who joined us for worship on Sunday, as well as children and youth who gathered for lessons and activities.  Special thanks to Angela (organ), Amanda (live stream), Thomas (acolyte), Natalie and Bob (offering), Amanda, Amber, and Ginger (children/youth), Mary Jane and Joe (refreshments). Thanks also to children, youth, and families who gathered for what turned out to be a beautiful Sunday afternoon at the pool, with special thanks to Susan and Brian for their…

July 9, 2021: THE SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Sunday worship will be in the Sanctuary. See below for covid protocols. SUMMER EXPLORATIONS, 10AM, TRINITY HALL A series of Summer Explorations continues this Sunday, 10am, as we explore “Forgiveness.”  Use reply email to request a copy of the exploration pamphlet. Childcare is available upon request.  Use reply email to request childcare. MORNING WORSHIP, 11AM, SANCTUARY Sermon - The Poetry of Faith Text - Psalm 85 For those who cannot attend at this time, the Facebook live stream  service will continue to…

July 7, 2021: Summer Explorations continue this week (see below) as we explore “Forgiveness.”  Janet Ramsey writes… Forgiveness goes to the heart of what we believe as Christians, and nothing is more important to our life together.  Yet this topic is neither easy to conceptualize nor easy to practice in our life. Definitions of forgiveness vary, and personal understandings of how we ought to behave after we are hurt or have hurt others, differ by family, religious beliefs, and cultural perspective.…

July 5, 2021: Thanks to all who joined us for worship on Sunday, as well as children and youth who gathered for lessons and activities.  Special thanks to Angela (organ), choir (vocals), Amanda (live stream), Thomas (acolyte), Margaret and John (offering), Barbara, Chris, Whitney, and Dave (servers), Amanda, Julie, and Natalie (children/youth), Barb and Mike (refreshments). It takes a quite a team to make each Sunday possible! Service Video Available - It was a special treat on Sunday to welcome…