Note from the Rector

Dear Friends,

This past Sunday was a great day for Ascension and a great day for the Church. The energy around our campus on Sunday was palpable. This energy was most certainly evidence of the Holy Spirit filling our gathering spaces and our hearts with the good news of Jesus and his kingdom. A special thank you to everyone who played a part in making Sunday a memorable one.

This coming Sunday has several opportunities for worship, study, and fellowship that I hope you take advantage of. For starters, we will celebrate our youth with our annual Youth Sunday service. Our youth will be involved in every aspect of our shared worship. They will read scripture, lead the prayers, serve as acolytes, greeters, and ushers. Some will offer their musical talents for worship, and a few will also help give the sermon. I hope you'll come to support our youth and live into the promise you gave at their baptisms - to support them in their life in Christ.

We will also continue our Great 50 Days of Prayer programming with not one but two offerings! During the Adult Formation hour at 9:30 a.m. in the Sunshine Room, we will learn, experience, and reflect on the Labyrinth with Elizabeth Tanner. Later on Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m., The Rev. Cn. Kelley Hudlow will be our special guest and will lead a presentation on the history, theology, and practical application of Iconography in the life of the church.

Finally, I want to encourage you to join a Prayer Team. These teams will functions as small groups over the summer who will be tasked with praying for various aspects of our life together. Teams will meet in person, virtually, and over email based on the availability of members. Sign up today and join us Sunday, May 19th (Pentecost) when teams will be announced and commissioned.

In the meantime, I hope you'll check out our announcements to find out what else is coming up in the life of the congregation!

I hope to see you on Sunday!

Faithfully,

Jack+