Dear ones,
With news of the spread of the coronavirus as well as the normal risks that flu and cold season bring, we want to share with you some of the preventative measures we are taking at Christ Church Cranbrook
By Nathan Costa, Assistant Director of Music & Liturgist
The Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple (also called “Candlemas”), celebrated on February 2, marks 40 days after the birth of Jesus when Mary and Joseph, following Jewish
Parish Life and Your Vestry in 2020
By Steven Huprich, Senior Warden
In the 1980s, I was a member of a Lutheran church in Columbus, Ohio. My favorite pastor there began his sermons, “People so dearly loved by God,
The Rector’s Report by Father Bill Danaher
Giving all glory to God, and with gratitude for our remarkable clergy, staff, and lay leaders, I am delighted to say that 2019 has been one of the most significant years yet in
By Julie Braciszewski, Ph.D.
In the New Year we enter a transition and brief period of self-reflection. Reflections often turn into New Year’s resolutions, always made with the best of intentions. But, if we are honest with ourselves, we rarely
By Meredith Skowronski, Executive Assistant to the Rector
I spent many years of my life angry at God. Angry that He would “allow” deep pain and anguish into my life. That He would “leave
By Christa Albrecht
“It’s a happy church”, my husband said simply when we left church this morning. Yes, it is! With the help of our wonderful clergy, who pray with us and for us, and who teach and inspire us
By Felix Rogers, DO
Years ago, a patient was telling me about her symptoms when her twin sister interrupted her: “would you stop telling the doctor that you have the flu? You only have the symptoms of the flu.” At
By Father Chris Harris
Jesus reminds us that ‘where our treasure is, our heart will be also.’ Want a closer relationship with God? Want to feel God’s presence in your life in new and deeper