Summer is here! The three feasts of Ascension, Pentecost, and Trinity are now behind us, which means we are entering Ordinary Time. During this six-month season, we anticipate the work of God’s Spirit in the day-to-day of our lives. As we enter this season, I have a few joys to share, and a request.

Welcome to Lent, a forty-day journey set aside to be with Jesus as he walks to Jerusalem to die for us and rise for us. During this time, we make intentional decisions to create space in our lives to listen to the Holy Spirit guiding us, correcting us, and turning us to know evermore deeply the love of Jesus.

Advent begins December 1st, when we get ready to enter the mystery of Christmas. How do you prepare to enter such a wonderful mystery, and how do you help your children do the same? There is no right or wrong way to do Advent, but the practice of slowing down and waiting for our Savior helps us make room in our hearts to wonder at His love. As Ashley Wallace says, “Advent in the home puts the world in its proper place.” 

I am excited to announce that the Parish Council has created and funded a new Executive Pastor position on our staff team. This role will be filled by Deacon Ashley May, our current Pastor of Community Life.