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Sep 6
4 min

Return to Indoor Worship

I am pleased to announce that we will be returning to in-person worship in the church building on Sunday, September 13.

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Sep 4
2 min

We're Still Here

It is an affirmation that, no matter how many challenges we have faced or will face as a parish, we are still here.

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Sep 4
2 min

Rule of Life

All of creation has a rhythm. The sun rises and sun sets. The seasons follow each other as the year turns. The grain grows, turns to seed...

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Sep 4
2 min

HRKids: Fall Faith Formation

Five months ago when I wrote about "Faith at Home," I had no idea it would become a mantra for the rest of the year.

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Sep 4
2 min

Ringing Again

"A carillon brings joy and happiness to the people. It enriches our daily lives as it fills our living space with wonderful music."

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Sep 4
1 min

New Book Study: Talking to Strangers

As part of our efforts to understand race, racism, and racial reconciliation, David Romanik will lead a study of the book...

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Sep 4
2 min

Faithfully Political: Christian Civic Engagement in a Divided Age

It is almost universally agreed there are two subjects one should avoid discussing in polite company: religion and politics.

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Sep 4
3 min

Spiritual Superpowers

What would I ask for if I could receive any superpower my heart desired?

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Aug 13
2 min

The gift of time

"I have had an interesting conversation with my 16 year old grandson. I texted him to ask how he felt about these times that appear to..."

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Aug 13
2 min

Your Vestry at work: Under construction

by Rick Willis As Junior Warden, I am head of the Building and Grounds committee. While much of the work we do is not considered glamorou...

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Aug 13
2 min

New Music

As a parish musician, I strive to utilize music that resounds within all the folks in the pews, and to do so I often think outside...

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Aug 13
2 min

Life, abundantly

"I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly."

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Aug 13
2 min

Tapestry tethering history from old vestments and church hangings

The Heavenly Rest Art and Design Committee, the Chair of the Furnishings Committee, and the Chair of the Altar Guild have some exciting news

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Aug 13
3 min

On Rowboats and Resilience

"In general, we tend to think of resilience as a conscious decision to stay the course..."

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May 19
2 min

Theotokos: A Reflection on Struggle and Grace

Ashley Colley, a postulant for Holy Orders sponsored by Heavenly Rest, just completed her first year in seminary. She wrote this icon during

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May 19
3 min

Eucharist in an Empty Church

I believe the most important thing for us to do during this time of pandemic is to continue to nurture our identity as a Eucharistic communi

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May 19
2 min

The Times They Are A Changin’

by Karen Boyd Lately there has been a song running through my mind. Remember the old Bob Dylan song, The Times They Are A Changin’? Grant...

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May 19
4 min

From the Rector: A New Normal

...the question I have heard most frequently over the last two months is, “When will we be able to get back to normal?”

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Apr 17
2 min

Busy, waiting on the Lord

I didn't know what to expect, as this was my first Holy Week as a brand new Episcopalian. Even looking ahead, nothing could have prepared...

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Apr 7
2 min

Newcomer Profile - Nelly Njeru

"I would tell others to just come and have an experience, I am sure you will love being here, especially joining the new member class..."

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