Thank you, Julia. St. Andrew's On-the-Sound is just across the street from Airlie Gardens, and during the summer, the early morning service (7:45) takes place at Mt. Lebanon Chapel. St. James Church uses the little chapel for their 9:30 service. There's no air conditioning, but the chapel's doors and big windows are all opened and there's outdoor seating on the lawn. It's a favorite, I'm told, and I'm delighted that you and Dick have been there. I imagine the experience is a little like the early morning peacefulness at Bremo Bluff, with sweet birdsong all around.
I hope it’s only a pause, Gary. but I look forward to hearing about the next chapter! How lovely and soulful that you are returning to a place attached to so many fond memories. I expect there is a gift in this for your soul and for this church. I know you are going into the call, wide-eyed. Blessings on you and this congregation! Please keep us in the loop.
As usual, you put your finger on it, Susan: it's a gift. And yes, I look forward to resuming our gatherings. I started something we called "Contemplative Chapel" during the pandemic. A young couple who were in my "Inquirers Class" learning about "what it means to be an Episcopalian" had just bought a Book of Common Prayer. Suddenly, we were all separated from each other by COVID and haltingly learning about Zoom. This young couple sent me a message, "We have this new Book of Common Prayer but don't know what to do with it. Would you teach a course on prayer via Zoom?" It was a great idea, and I think 75-80 people joined that Zoom class. Several found the group support helpful in wanted practicing contemplative prayer, so we just kept going. Since then, I've "paused" CC when I'm in transition, but I've always enjoyed resuming. I'll be looking for that opportunity, as I get established in NC. Meanwhile, we'll stay in touch. Thank you, Susan.
Best of luck in this new call, Gary! We'll miss you at the beach as we are Nags Head people. Every June Andy and I head that way and gather with Kate and her girls, Drew, his wife Kate Weissler, their kids, and Kate W's parents for a fun week. I'm deacon associate (means I am very part time) at Holy Trinity, Greensboro these days.
Thank you, Maggie. Greensboro is where I went to First Grade and lived in a house that had woods out back and a stream with tadpoles and all sorts of life out front. I have heard great things about Holy Trinity and its Servant Leadership School. And how great that your family still goes to the Outer Banks. So beautiful. Love to you all.
Thank you, Andrea! Your poetry has been a gift for us all, and the truth is that we all need a visiting poet. A resident poet is better, but visiting is great, too. Things are pretty fallow in the summer at most Episcopal churches, but I'll definitely be looking for opportunities like this. Again, thank you for your poems; they open a door to a deeper dimension.
Congratulations on this new chapter in your life, Gary. They are lucky to have your presence & wonderful sermons!
Dick and I enjoyed the chapel at Arlie gardens
Thank you, Julia. St. Andrew's On-the-Sound is just across the street from Airlie Gardens, and during the summer, the early morning service (7:45) takes place at Mt. Lebanon Chapel. St. James Church uses the little chapel for their 9:30 service. There's no air conditioning, but the chapel's doors and big windows are all opened and there's outdoor seating on the lawn. It's a favorite, I'm told, and I'm delighted that you and Dick have been there. I imagine the experience is a little like the early morning peacefulness at Bremo Bluff, with sweet birdsong all around.
I hope it’s only a pause, Gary. but I look forward to hearing about the next chapter! How lovely and soulful that you are returning to a place attached to so many fond memories. I expect there is a gift in this for your soul and for this church. I know you are going into the call, wide-eyed. Blessings on you and this congregation! Please keep us in the loop.
As usual, you put your finger on it, Susan: it's a gift. And yes, I look forward to resuming our gatherings. I started something we called "Contemplative Chapel" during the pandemic. A young couple who were in my "Inquirers Class" learning about "what it means to be an Episcopalian" had just bought a Book of Common Prayer. Suddenly, we were all separated from each other by COVID and haltingly learning about Zoom. This young couple sent me a message, "We have this new Book of Common Prayer but don't know what to do with it. Would you teach a course on prayer via Zoom?" It was a great idea, and I think 75-80 people joined that Zoom class. Several found the group support helpful in wanted practicing contemplative prayer, so we just kept going. Since then, I've "paused" CC when I'm in transition, but I've always enjoyed resuming. I'll be looking for that opportunity, as I get established in NC. Meanwhile, we'll stay in touch. Thank you, Susan.
Best of luck in this new call, Gary! We'll miss you at the beach as we are Nags Head people. Every June Andy and I head that way and gather with Kate and her girls, Drew, his wife Kate Weissler, their kids, and Kate W's parents for a fun week. I'm deacon associate (means I am very part time) at Holy Trinity, Greensboro these days.
Thank you, Maggie. Greensboro is where I went to First Grade and lived in a house that had woods out back and a stream with tadpoles and all sorts of life out front. I have heard great things about Holy Trinity and its Servant Leadership School. And how great that your family still goes to the Outer Banks. So beautiful. Love to you all.
It sounds like a marvelous and nourishing opportunity Gary! You will be missed here. . . Let me know if you ever need a visiting poet. . . :)
Thank you, Andrea! Your poetry has been a gift for us all, and the truth is that we all need a visiting poet. A resident poet is better, but visiting is great, too. Things are pretty fallow in the summer at most Episcopal churches, but I'll definitely be looking for opportunities like this. Again, thank you for your poems; they open a door to a deeper dimension.