New Acolyte Training

On Saturday, June 16 from 10 am -12 pm

· New acolytes arrive at 10 am

· Returning acolytes arrive at 11:15 am

· Those that can, stay for lunch at 12 pm

Additional training opportunities will be available as needed for those who cannot attend.

Please RSVP if you will be able to attend this training. Contact Mary Cat by Thurs. June 14.

School is out for summer and many of your calendars are filled with exciting trips, and adventures. Getaways to the beach or the mountains, visits with family and friends around the country, participation in various camps as campers, athletes, musicians and volunteers… Summer jobs will also quickly take up their stake in your time and day to day lives over the next few months. Soon, the three months of freedom from school and books will be so booked up that you might not even think to take the time to breathe, relax, enjoy the sun, enjoy the beauty of all that surrounds you, enjoy the opportunity and the freedom to be out in the world every day.

As the summer and the plans for it begin to take hold of your life and time,

I encourage you to encounter each day with an awareness that God is present in the midst of all that you are doing. Ask yourself—where do I see God at work in my life? What am I doing to reflect the love of Christ each day this summer? No matter where you are, or what you are up to, you can be a bright and shining reflection of the SON in the world! Have a great summer! And share your stories and adventures along the way!

Hey folks!

Well it has been an awfully long time since I put up my first post on this site - so I hope I don't let as much time fly by before I post on here again!

It's that time of year where graduating seniors start to make their plans to move on from this place, out into the big wide world, and 5th graders are getting ready to venture toward Middle School! Lots of changes will take lace in teh next few weeks and months after graduation and a summer of vacation, fun, programs, camps, mission trips and more!

One of the changes that is due is the "changing of the guard" when it comes to acolytes.

It's time for new folks to get trained in as torches, and for returning acolytes to learn how to be crucifers and team leaders! If you are thinking about becoming an acolyte, be sure and contact Mary Cat at the church office! It is an important role in worship leadership and a great gift to the church to have committed and well trained acolytes participate in the service each week. Acolytes also help with special services on occasion, such as: weddings, bishop's visitations, even the occasional ordination!

If you want to know more, sign up and get the behind the scenes tour of worship life in the Episcopal Church!

Peace, The Rev. Mary Cat