All in person services at St. Edmund’s, including our 9 AM Sunday Services, are currently suspended until further notice. Please pray for all those afflicted by the pandemic, their loved ones, and those who labor to care for them.
Several people requested Father Bill share the conclusion from his sermon this past Sunday. Below is an excerpt from that sermon. While Jesus is transfigured, the disciples hear a mighty voice, like the voice that was heard at Jesus baptism. At the baptism, the voice said to Jesus, “You are my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased.” Now the voice…
The Parish Profile Committee is continuing its work in preparing this important description of all aspects of our parish. The committee has met with Father Bill and members of the Transition Committee to review the current draft. After a productive discussion during that meeting, the Profile Committee is revising the document with a goal of having it reviewed by the Vestry at…
Who was St. Valentine, and why do we celebrate him on February 14? In honor of Valentine’s Day, here are some fun facts about this saint. “Valentinus” comes from the Latin word for worthy, strong or powerful and was a popular moniker between the second and eighth centuries A.D. There was even a Pope Valentine, though little is known about him except…
There will be a special prelude this Sunday, February 10, at the 10:00 AM liturgy that you won’t want to miss, so get there a little early. Fr. Bill, Antonio Bartolome, and Rob Hovencamp will play G. F. Handel’s Trio in F Major for Recorder, Violin, and Harpsichord. — FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY, February 10 HERE The recent edition of Episcopal…
The government may be back up and running but tensions are far from eased. As we think about our country I would like to guide you to a prayer that was written before the last presidential election as it asks God to help redirect our energies. May we also be reminded of Paul’s words from 1 Corinthians 12, God made us diverse…
This Sunday, January 27 we will have our annual meeting following worship. Please come to hear all of the wonderful that are happening and being planned. If you are writing a report, please have it to Isabel by Wednesday, January 23 so it can be published in time for the meeting. — THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY, January 27 HERE The recent…
The Profile Committee, consisting of Laureen Chang, Kimberly Schugart, Cynthia and Larry Shulte, Bill Youngblood and Michael Harrigian, is working on the parish profile. The goal is to have a draft of the profile available for Vestry review at its February meeting, then submit it to the Diocese for approval and publish it for prospective candidates by April 1st. The profile will…
Thank you! To date we have received pledges totaling $363,990. This not only exceeds our goal of $360,000 but allows us to have a balanced budget! This is so encouraging as we plan and prepare for 2019 and so we thank you again for your support. New pledge envelopes have been ordered (with a few extras for those who may still want…
Happy New Year from St. Edmund’s! As we begin another trip around the sun, please enjoy this prayer: Lord, You make all things new. You bring hope alive in our hearts and cause our Spirits to be born again. Thank you for this new year and for all the potential it holds. Come and kindle in us A mighty flame so that…
As the nights grow longer, our advent wreath gets brighter. As we remember the story of Mary whose journeys were full of difficulties as well as blessings, let us remember those who are also struggling this year. May God use each of us to the blessing and to be the answer to prayers that are circling all around us. – FOURTH SUNDAY…
