The world as we knew it is gone forever.
More and more, we are suspecting that this is true. This is true in big ways, and in small ways, but all loss is a form of death, and important to process in the loving container of spiritual community.
A Vestry Update
Our dear St. Mary’s community,
Thinking back on the last two months feels like waking from a dream where the images fade but the impression remains. While this lingering impression is complex and individual, it is most likely some combination of continued grief for the loss of normal life mixed with the ever-growing uncertainty for the future. It is further complicated by the way our concept of time has become nebulous and unreliable, along with our fatigue. We are Just. So. Tired of continued catastrophes and of mustering the strength to make it through each day. Out of our mental, emotional, and/or physical exhaustion, haven’t we all prayed (or maybe yelled, wept, or whispered)– When? When will it be over? When will life return to normal? Please God let it be soon!
Statement from St. Mary’s Vestry on Racial Injustice and Violence
Student Food Pantry Update
Earth Day, 2020 A Look Back
The Earth Stewards committee had originally planned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on Sunday, April 19, but obviously that couldn’t happen due to the virus pandemic. We hope to celebrate the event sometime in the fall after things are back to normal. Although that may seem strange, we really should be honoring our Mother Earth every day of the year.
St. Marys Jail & Prison Ministries COVID-19 Impact
Friends in Service to Humanity FISH
FISH and the Student Food Pantry are the two food basket ministries St. Mary’s collects food donations for. Maybe you’ve noticed the food basket at the back of the church? It is brought forward and blessed during the 9:30 AM Sunday service (when we are worshipping on-site). Katharine Hunt, chair of our Outreach Council, has written the following update on FISH.
Episcopal Campus Ministry Student Food Pantry Update
Coffee Hour Recipes for Sunday, April 5th
As we work to stay connected while keeping a physical distance during this COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic, here is a coffee hour recipe you can try at home. This week, we are trying something a little different and combining our three recipes into one article. We have Banana Bars from Linda B, Hot Cross Buns from Kim D, and gluten-free Lemon Blossoms from Melissa P.
