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Parish News

Our weekly e-newsletter includes word from parish leadership, upcoming events, service and learning opportunities, Sunday readings, and more. View past issues below, and subscribe here.

Weekly Newsletters

June 12, 2026 
Friday, June 12, 2026
Newsletter for June 12, 2026: Vestry Vote on Rector Ahead, EfM Graduation, Confirmation, Treasurer
June 5, 2026 
Friday, June 5, 2026
Newsletter for June 5, 2026: Saints as Proof, Mutual Ministry Review, Ushers, Creation Care Planting, Hanley House
May 28, 2026 
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Newsletter for May 28, 2026: Images of Trinity, Mutual Ministry Review, Ushers, Bible Study, EfM, Serving at Hanley House

More Parish News

Saint of the Week: Barnabas 
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Barnabas was not only Paul's traveling companion in mission. According to the book of Acts, it was Barnabas who brought Paul to the apostles, and declared to them how, on the road to Damascus, Paul had seen the Lord, and had preached boldly in the name of Jesus (Acts 9:27). He more than lived up to his name "son of encouragement."
Saint of the Week: Melania the Elder 
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Melania was a part of the first generation of Roman aristocrats who were encouraged to embrace Christianity, and lived to see it become the official religion of the Roman Empire. She founded two monasteries, offering hospitality and protection to pilgrims, especially women, and became a teacher to many prominent theologians and writers.
Saint of the Week: Mechthild of Magdeburg 
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Mechthild of Magdeburg was one of the most original medieval mystics, and the first to write in the German language.

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