Newsletter for February 6

The rector writes: "I am delighted to confirm that this Sunday we will return to in person worship at all three services: 9am, 11am and 6 pm. The 11 am service will continue to be offered in a hybrid format via livestream. We hope you will join us as you are able! I especially look forward to seeing, praying and singing with many of you in our beloved church building."

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Sunday’s 11 a.m. service will take place in the church, as will the 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. services. But you can also follow the 11 a.m. service online, if you are unable to join us in person:

Use this link for the Sunday bulletin, which contains the order of service and (on the last page) the text of the hymns.

Note: the “View as Webpage” link below only works for the emailed version of this newsletter.

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In this week’s newsletter, our rector reflects on a recent visit to the Whitney Museum’s Edges of Ailey exhibit, a vivid tribute to the life and work of Alvin Ailey. The experience sparked deep gratitude for the beauty of Black culture, as well as concern for the future of Black History Month amid efforts to curtail diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The rector reminds us that honoring our shared, diverse heritage is both a spiritual and societal imperative — one that calls us to celebrate the richness of all God’s people with courage, inspiration, and joy.

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