From the Rector Christmas can be hard Christmas is next week, and at this time of year many folks grieve loved ones who have died. I know that for some the holidays are hard for other reasons, like financial pressures, the stress of expectations to make everything special and perfect, and the anxiety of…
Last Sunday many folks picked up wreath frames and candles and greens for making Advent wreaths at home. If you weren’t able to attend don’t worry, we still have plenty of supplies! You can stop by during weekday office hours or pick up stuff on Sunday. Now here’s a bit about the history and meaning…
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November 18, 2021 From the Rector Always we begin again We are a little over a week away from the first Sunday of Advent and the beginning of a new church year. I love that every year we begin again with a season of expectation and anticipation – both for the annual celebration of the…
From the Rector Take some time for gratitude! It’s almost November and that means we get the opportunity to take an entire month to practice gratitude. Now of course we can do this year round, but I like that over the last several years it has become a thing to truly make November a…
From the Rector Covid-19 Vaccination Directive from the Bishops of Maryland Last week we received word of a new directive from our bishops regarding Covid-19 vaccination and members whose ministries involve continuous in-person contact with others. Please read the full directive linked here. The bishops issued this requirement because vaccination is our best hope to healing…
From the Rector Fall Kick-Off this Sunday! We’re all set for our fall kick-off this Sunday! Grab a chair or a blanket and join us in the Memorial Garden at 8:30 am or 10:30 am for worship.** There will be Sunday School registration after both services, and you can also pick up fall faith at…
From the Rector UPDATED Fall Worship Plans In light of the rising Covid case rate in Carroll County, we have changed our plans for worship beginning on September 12 with Fall Kick-Off Sunday. Both the 8:30 am service and the 10:30 am service will be outdoors in our Memorial Garden. The early service will…
From the Rector Fall Worship Plans If you’ve been anywhere on social media for the past week you’ve likely seen a slew of “My fall plans // The Delta variant” memes. I had to share the one above because if you know, you know – I learned early not to get…
From the Rector Updated Diocesan COVID Guidelines First let me say is so good to be back with you all after being away for July. I hope you are also finding time for refreshment this summer. Unfortunately however, in recent weeks we have seen a sharp rise in Covid infections and…