Monthly Archives: August 2011

False Prophets

Posted on August 31, 2011 by The Rev. Canon John E. Lawrence

Usually, about this point in the quadrennial national election cycle, people begin to lament that we’ve entered into the “silly season” of campaign rhetoric—a phase that seems to lengthen with each go-round.  It’s usually categorized by the radical hyperbole and … Continue reading →

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“I had trouble in getting to Solla Sollew”

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Carol Flett

Young children are God’s gift to adults, so we can relearn important lessons about life and laughter. George and I have been blessed with five grandchildren under six years of age, and we are expecting a sixth grandchild in September. … Continue reading →

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Born Homesick

Posted on August 29, 2011 by stalbansparish

Last time I shared a cup with you all, I wrote about writing a letter to a granddaughter off at camp, and I reflected on the feelings I remember of being homesick away from home. As a matter of fact, … Continue reading →

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Who we are

Posted on August 26, 2011 by stalbansparish

One of the things that we, as Americans, as Episcopalians, and maybe even as members of St. Alban’s think about all of the time is the larger body of Christ to which belong.  It is very easy to think about … Continue reading →

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Name that tune – 87.87.66.66.7

Posted on August 25, 2011 by sonyasutton

A mighty fortress is our God of course Have you ever wondered about the information in very fine print at the end of each hymn?  Besides information about the composer and the source for the text, and a tune name … Continue reading →

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Welcoming Your New Rector

Posted on August 24, 2011 by The Rev. Canon John E. Lawrence

[This past Sunday at our Parish Forum on the New Rector Transition, I spoke about the role of a rector in a parish and offered some of my own thoughts and experiences of what a priest goes through in making … Continue reading →

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In order to know one another, we must go and meet one another.

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Carol Flett

This past Saturday at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Baltimore, I had the joyous opportunity to assist at the marriage of an old friend from Massachusetts and his bride. Apolo, who is Ugandan, was a member of my parish … Continue reading →

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Wake up call

Posted on August 22, 2011 by stalbansparish

“Thank you so very much for being so patient.” “Oh it’s nothing, I know these things take time.” “Well,  all the same, thanks for being so good about all of this.” We both steal a glance towards the glass cubicle … Continue reading →

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Daily Rituals

Posted on August 19, 2011 by matthewhanisian

For the past couple of weeks I have been paying closer attention to the daily rituals I have in my life.  In particular I have been noticing when I do certain things throughout my day, or where certain daily events … Continue reading →

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Forgiving Dissonance

Posted on August 18, 2011 by sonyasutton

We can’t help but be aware of the tension that fills our world and puts us all on edge these days.  The divisions among us seem to have never been clearer – some would argue as much so as in … Continue reading →

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