Due to the icy weather this morning, our church canceled services. We still attended church, but virtually. My college roommate Joey is a United Methodist pastor. He led a service from his church that we watched this morning. His parishioners stayed home but he went in and streamed services via Facebook. It was good to see him in action this morning.
This reminded me of when everything went virtual due to COVID years ago. It was nice being in my pj’s this morning but my faith is best expressed in community with others and to be present in the parish house at St. Peter’s.
This morning, after church, the church was prepared for Christmas. Today was the last Sunday of Advent, and we are now focusing on the Christmas season which lasts 12 days (as in The 12 Days of Christmas). St. Peter’s is Ready for the big days ahead. I hope your preparations are going well.
Today is the third Sunday of Advent – Known as “Gaudete,” (rejoice) Sunday, the pink candle in the Advent Wreath is a reminder of the explosive power of the season. To all who celebrate be sure to rejoice in the season.
This is what I’m doing at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church this morning. Livestreaming our worship service and house sound is something I do at church so people who can’t be at church can worship in real time or whenever they can tune in. Check it out on YouTube.
Today was a special day for my parish, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. We welcomed our new Priest Fr. Drew Bunting. He is going to be a blessing to me and our church. I really appreciate that he is a nerd and that makes him relatable to a lot of people. Fr. Drew welcome to St. Peter’s, we are glad you are with us. May God be with your ministry among us.
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