Faith, Hope, and Changes
by Rector Gareth | Apr 23, 2021 | Rector's Message
Dear Friends, It’s been another momentous week in the life of our nation defined by the news that former police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of the murder of George Floyd. I believe this is a victory for the rule of law; and, therefore, a...From the Fab Four to the Founder of the Faith
by Rector Gareth | Apr 16, 2021 | Rector's Message
In my last parish, the choir sang, “Here Comes the Sun” by George Harrison on Easter Day. They knew it would make me and others smile as the Communion table was cleared. This nod to my favorite pop group got me wondering about other Beatles songs that have...As One Body: This is Our Story, This is Our Song
by Rector Gareth | Apr 15, 2021 | Rector's Message
St. Paul, in his wisdom, called the early Christians, “The Body of Christ.” It was a genius, metaphorical move incorporating the actual body of Christ, the presence of Christ in the Eucharist, and the worshipping community. He says in his first letter to...New Patterns of Sunday Worship in Eastertide through Summer
by Rector Gareth | Apr 14, 2021 | Rector's Message, Sunday Service, Sunday Worship
Sixty-eight worshippers gathered for Easter Day Eucharist outdoors. This felt like a “breakthrough” moment given that we haven’t gathered as a worshipping community in such numbers since the lockdown began in March last year. Although numbers...