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Front Row: Mavis Bennett's family from left: daughter Delores and her daughter Sarah, daughter Hyacinth and her daughter Danielle, Penny Pearson
Second Row: Rev D, Kate Steven, Kevin Rennie
Third Row: Deacon Bonnie, The Very Rev. Canon Miguelina Howe
Photo Credit: Nancy Jacobs
Church by the Pond on August 19
It was a lovely day at Bushnell Park, and we were blessed to be led by Rev. D Littlepage and joined by members of the congregation at Trinity Episcopal Church, Hartford. We were also honored that the family of Mavis Bennett, a deceased member of Trinity, chose to celebrate her life by serving at Church by the Pond.
Rev. D provided a reflection on the Gospel reading. Rev. D concluded the reflection by reminding us that God's love is eternal; we did not need to earn it and God won't take it away.
We offered prayers of thanks for the support of our ministry and for the lovely afternoon. We prayed for those suffering from fire and asked for protection for those facing threatening weather situations. We prayed for those who are ill and for those victimized by gun violence.
Holy Communion was celebrated, and the elements were shared with thirty congregants.
As our service concluded we were blessed by song from the very talented Willie, a member of Music Moves Hartford. Trinity Episcopal Church provided thirty-four lunches. Hygiene products were provided thanks to grants from The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and Episcopal Church Women.
If you are interested in honoring a loved one through volunteer service at Feeding in the Park / Church by the Pond, please contact Penny Pearson.
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