Tag Archives: St. Alban’s Episcopal Church

And Now for Something Completely Different

Posted on February 12, 2016 by matthewhanisian

Earlier this year, as part of a several-phase effort towards better and more end user-friendly communication, we launched the new St. Alban’s website and introduced our new logo and branding.  The second phase of this project is set to launch … Continue reading →

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Not Impossible

Posted on December 18, 2015 by matthewhanisian

For nothing will be impossible with God. Luke 1:37 This short sentence, uttered by the angel-messenger Gabriel, to the Virgin Mary sums up the totality of God’s presence in God’s creation.  NOTHING will be impossible with God.  Nothing.   This … Continue reading →

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Twenty Years and Three Legs

Posted on September 17, 2015 by sonyasutton

Twenty years ago this month I began working as a musician at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. Sometime early in those years I learned the mantra of all church musicians who take their job seriously – that a church musician is … Continue reading →

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Reason Number 47

Posted on October 10, 2014 by matthewhanisian

This week at the Vatican 200 cardinals of the Roman Catholic church are meeting with the Bishop of Rome to hash out a number of the positions the Catholic Church holds.  Most of the topics are difficult and weighty, but … Continue reading →

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Trying Something New

Posted on September 19, 2014 by matthewhanisian

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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The Dream of a Common Language

Posted on June 11, 2014 by deborahmeister

Last week, I spent some time reading a set of reflections on the faith lives of Millennials. This has, of course, become something of a national sport among those in the “religion sector;” we’re all trying to figure out why … Continue reading →

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Speaking Truth to Power

Posted on March 21, 2014 by matthewhanisian

The Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers song, “I won’t back down” is an appropriate paraphrase of the life of the man the Church celebrates today, Thomas Ken, Bishop of Bath and Wells. Ken was in the unique position to tell … Continue reading →

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An Ode to the Op Shop

Posted on December 23, 2013 by jimq2012

The Op Shop is shorthand for The Opportunity Shop, a ministry of the church that I serve.  The Op Shop is located in the basement and is a place that sells the leftovers of people’s living – what remains when … Continue reading →

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Santa Was a Brawler, Are You?

Posted on December 6, 2013 by matthewhanisian

Today in the life of the church we celebrate Nicholas, Bishop of Myra.  Nicholas is known for many things–some true, and some not-so-true.  One truth about St. Nicholas is that he had a zeal for his faith…and, he also had … Continue reading →

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The Light that Shines is All Around Us

Posted on December 2, 2013 by jimq2012

I was blessed over Thanksgiving weekend with a visit from my daughter who currently lives in Austin, Texas.  While experiencing the colder weather in Washington, DC she commented that when her time in Austin is complete she looked forward to … Continue reading →

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