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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