"Instead of looking for distractions from this discomfort, the family has tried to take this dichotomy and do something positive." Learn all about how the Rohr family is navigating the Holy Disruption of quarantine in our cover story by Erin O'Brien .

St. Andrew's Epistle July/August 2020: Quarantine Edition Holy Disruptions

From the Editor's Desk "I don't need to tell you just how stinky it is out in the world right now. It feels like COVID is just one tiny particle of the putrid air we breathe." Read more from the Editor.

A Greeting from the Rector "... I’m starting to identify the ways in which this has been a time of renewal in my own ministry and for that of the parish. Which is why, I believe this can be labeled a 'Holy Disruption.' " Read more from Mother Brenda.

A Greeting from the Associate Priest " Holy disruptions may feel like earthquakes, but they act like a rototiller. They break up ground that was otherwise compacted. " Read more from Rev. Richard.

In-person Worship Update " Our plan is to begin with an abbreviated outdoor service on August 2nd. " Read more here.

A Greeting from the Senior Warden " This was not an easy decision and involved much prayer. Because we’re not seeing each other face-to-face on a weekly basis, I’m guessing this might have felt like a decision that came out of nowhere. " Read more from our Senior Warden.

Education Notes by Erin O'Brien "These rituals stay with us like a complex background track to our lives. They create deep ties and give our children a framework to work through their current reality—both their hopes and fears." Read more from Erin .

The New Normal for our Teens by Constance Mithelman " The realization set in that 'getting back to normal' cannot happen, because our old “normal” wasn’t working. " Read more from Constance.

Music Notes by Virginia Sublett "For those of us whose boat isn’t yet leaking or hasn’t actually sunk, this pause can be liberating and enlightening (as well as frustrating or dispiriting)." Read more from Virginia.

Discovering the Holy in the Unexpected by Ann Zivotsky "I asked Mother Brenda how to not be angry at the protestors who, I felt, were thinking of me and others as expendable." Read more from Ann.

The Unexpected Gift of Laughter by Lynn Campbell " I have to admit that I have asked for some levity and lightness during my daily prayers, thinking that God might give me perspective and appreciation... " Read more from Lynn.

Pastoral Needs If you have a question, a pastoral need, or just want to chat, please email our Parish Administrator, Alison , or leave a message on the church’s voicemail (760-753-3017), and Alison will appropriately direct your message.

Online Worship and Other Activities Just a reminder that you’ll find all the links you need for daily and Sunday worship, videos from our Rector, and opportunities for virtual gatherings at our website .

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