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After 26 years, what more is there to say? You know all my catchphrases and my pet peeves. If you’re still reading at this point, you’re used to my agenda.
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After 26 years, what more is there to say? You know all my catchphrases and my pet peeves. If you’re still reading at this point, you’re used to my agenda.
Years ago I embarrassed my daughter as only a clergy-parent could by reading, in public, a book about conducting funerals. According to the book, in foregoing traditional rituals, modern Americans
September always feels like the start of a new year. Even though it’s been years since I was in school, I feel like something new should start now! Since church
Trinity is a church–our central purpose is to gather people together for worship and service. When gathering together is not possible, how can we fulfill our mission? We find our
It came without ribbons, it came without tags, it came without packages, boxes or bags…. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before. Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come
A month away from a contentious election, and I understand that the church shouldn’t be getting political. What does that mean? We all believe in the separation of church and
Vestry Member Mary Gaines shares her thoughts on what it is like to take a stand for your faith: On 8/4/20, in Huffpost, Episcopal Bishop Mariann Buddie (of the Diocese
The frenzy leading to Christmas morning can make the holiday itself feel like a let-down. The presents are open, and dinner eaten (hours of cooking, 15 minutes of eating), what
Sticks and stones may break my bones…. And we know the rest of that rhyme is a lie. Words have power. They can hurt, and they can heal. As the
I don’t care who I offend! So claim the dozens of opinionated memes clogging up our social media feeds. But whether the meme gives the truth about a topic or
Lent? If you have to ask, you can’t afford it, right? Not so fast! Lent isn’t just for church fanatics! Consisting of the 40 days before Easter, Lent serves to
Lent? If you have to ask, you can’t afford it, right? Not so fast! Lent isn’t just for church fanatics! Consisting of the 40 days before Easter, Lent serves to
It’s the Fourth, we finally get fireworks, but many of us may be wondering what there is to celebrate. Both sides agree–the nation is falling apart, being destroyed by enemies
Trinity is famous (infamous?) for our creative approach to the faith. One of my favorite projects is our Paschal Candle. Our congregation began the practice of decorating the Paschal Candle
Good idea, right? Everywhere you turn, religious leaders are asking for prayers, and offering them, on all sides of the political spectrum. Prayer is a good idea–can’t argue with that.