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Parish Life – Our Weekly Blog

Together is the Way

By: Pastor Manisha Dostert

At the beginning of February, we welcomed our first Thriving Family. Thriving Families is a program for families in need to experience some financial assistance along with a care team of members who companion them for

Puccini, Pizza, and the Power of Music in Film

By Kisma Jordan

Giacomo Puccini’s music can evoke deep emotions, tell a story almost instantly, and leave a lasting impression. That’s why his work remains a favorite among filmmakers and advertisers. His operas, filled with sweeping melodies and raw human

A Celebration of Music

By: Kisma Jordan, Program Manager for the Cranbrook Project

Music can shape cultures, tell stories, and bring people together across generations. When we celebrate African American contributions to music, we honor a legacy of resilience, creativity, and innovation that has

A Prayer for the Nation: Father Bill on The Great Voice

On Friday, Jan. 24, Father Bill spoke in a segment on the podcast The Great Voice, where he discussed with the hosts Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds, about the Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde’s sermon

Finding God’s Presence in Winter

By: Jan Sigler 

Winter is the only season that, to me, has two completely distinct parts. From Thanksgiving until roughly Epiphany, winter is soft and bathed in embracing light – the lovely light of the first snow, the glowing light

Step into the New Year with the CCC Walking Group!

By: Father Chris Harris

The New Year is the ideal time to embrace new habits and make positive changes in our lives and if you’re like me, come January, I am always looking for help getting back into

The Beauty of The Festival of Gifts

By: Rachel Ippel-Redman

Yesterday, I had the privilege of helping with the Festival of Gifts shopping day for our community partners and I wanted to share that experience with you. Last year was the first time

Consenting to God’s Presence

By: The Rev. Chris Harris 

Jesus promises his followers that he will be with them always.  It is a comforting promise, but one that can be so easily crowded out by our busy, agenda-driven lives, that it’s easy

Advent by Candlelight: Hope

By: Barbara Prinzi

A written transcript of Barbara’s talk, from our Advent by Candlelight on December 2nd.

Good evening. I was honored and deeply grateful to be asked to speak about Hope tonight. Hope has many definitions,

Advent by Candlelight: Peace

By: Rachel Ippel-Redman

A written transcript of  Rachel’s talk, from our Advent by Candlelight on December 2nd.

I have many identities: daughter, sister, mother, niece, aunt, friend, wife, nurse, teacher, confidante, Christ follower, church volunteer. Each one of us