A Sabbatical Prayer

Guide us, Lord, as we all journey through the months ahead together. Help us to walk trustingly in faith with our parish family and to serve one another humbly. May we always be aware of your presence and direction in all we do. Amen.

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The above prayer was selected by the Sabbatical Team to ground us as a community. Thank you to member Joan Fader for composing it. Beginning this Sunday it will be included in our weekly worship, and we invite you to add it to your regular prayers as well.

Please look for our Sabbatical Newsletter, a new communication devoted to sharing news and information about our upcoming time of sabbatical and renewal. We will be sending these out regularly in the lead up to, and throughout, Kristin’s+ time away.  Previous newsletters are linked below.  Subscribe to receive our weekly newsletter The Shell as well as upcoming sabbatical news in your inbox.

Issue 1, April 26, 2022
Issue 2, May 10, 2022
Issue 3, May 31, 2022
Issue 4, June 7, 2022
Issue 5, June 14, 2022
Issue 6, June 21, 2022
Issue 7, June 28, 2022
Issue 8, July 5, 2022
Issue 9, July 26, 2022
Issue 10, August 16, 2022
Issue 11, August 23, 2022
Issue 12, September 27, 2022

11/1/2020 Worship Information

Going back into the church building doesn’t mean a “return to normal.” Not only will the church itself look different, but we will continue COVID protocols to protect the health and safety of all. Reserve Your Seats Based on Diocesan guidelines and the size of our sanctuary our max capacity for this service will be…

The Shell Newsletter – October 29, 2020

From the Rector Supporting Students through C.A.M.P. at the Claggett Center The Spirit has been on the move with the folks at the Claggett Center who this fall launched the Claggett Academic Mentoring Program (C.A.M.P.) to provide essential childcare and educational services for students grades K-8 and their families as they navigate virtual learning. Following…

10/25/2020 Worship Information

We will gather at 8:30 am outside for Holy Eucharist in the Memorial Garden and field.  All attendees must abide by the provisions of the Covenant for Regathering, including: wearing a mask maintaining physical distancing from those not in your household only attending when non-symptomatic for COVID-19 or any other transmittable disease abstaining from attending if…

The Shell Newsletter – October 22, 2020

Vestry Stewardship packets were mailed out earlier this week and I hope you’ve had a chance to read through yours.  Our Stewardship campaign, “Faith-Filled Generosity” begins this Sunday with a live speaker at our 8:30 service and a video at our 10:30 Zoom service.  I am looking forward to hearing these testimonials as they help…

10/18/2020 Worship Information

We will gather at 8:30 am outside for Holy Eucharist in the Memorial Garden and field.  All attendees must abide by the provisions of the Covenant for Regathering, including: wearing a mask maintaining physical distancing from those not in your household only attending when non-symptomatic for COVID-19 or any other transmittable disease abstaining from attending if doing so would put you at greater…

10/11/2020 Worship Information

We will gather at 8:30 am outside for Holy Eucharist in the Memorial Garden and field.  All attendees must abide by the provisions of the Covenant for Regathering, including: wearing a mask maintaining physical distancing from those not in your household only attending when non-symptomatic for COVID-19 or any other transmittable disease abstaining from attending if…

The Shell Newsletter – October 8, 2020

From the Rector The best 90 minutes you’ll spend this week I’m not much of a podcast person, but I made time this week to listen to this episode of Brené Brown’s Unlocking Us which features a conversation with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. This is how she describes the episode: We talk about love. Messy, hard, complicated…

10/4/2020 Worship Information

Join us in person or online on Sunday 10/4 for our annual pet blessing!  Weather permitting we will gather for our 8:30 am Eucharist and set aside time for a socially distanced blessing of pets in attendance.  Our 10:30 am online service will feature a video and prayer for pets who have died, and a…