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Transitioning to Excellence

What did Adam say to Eve as they were leaving the Garden of Eden? “Think of this as a time of transition, Eve.” I joined 80 colleagues, musicians and clergy working in the Episcopal church, in Chicago recently for a … Continue reading

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Trying Something New

This weekend is the parish retreat.  Almost 100 St. Albanites will be traveling to Massanetta Springs, VA for a weekend away full of fellowship, community, learning, and fun.  I am positive we will have a wonderful time.   On Sunday … Continue reading

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Chrysostom, it rhymes with…?

Today in the church calendar we celebrate a giant of homiletics.  He is a man with a simple first name and, to be honest, a “challenging” last name:  John Chrysostom.  He was the Patriarch of Constantinople and was one of … Continue reading

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