Beloved of God, A year or so ago, our Stewardship Chair came to me and asked about this whole concept of Stewardship. Like many, when she heard the word “Stewardship” she understandably thought that it referred to what we now call the Annual Giving Campaign. I began to explain that the Annual Giving Campaign is … More Under the Umbrella
Loving and caring for ONE ANOTHER is an important feature of stewardship. Just as much as taking care of yourself. Stewardship is part of everything we say and do and every decision we make. God has entrusted much to us, and that includes one another. Helping a fellow human being, while it can be inconvenient, … More Stewardship 24/7 – 365
This year, we had a particularly good Annual Parish Meeting – dare I say it was fun?!! That is because of the hard work of a number of people, and the participation of everyone who came. I offer special thanks to our Vestry – especially our retiring members: Bill Reed, Kyle Cavalieri, Joy Bidlack, Lisa … More Awesome Annual Meeting
Coming to Saint Matthias’ in January! Father Masud Ibn Syedullah, TSSF (Third Order of Saint Francis), will be with us in January to offer an excellent program called “My Neighbor: A Gift of God” to us, to our Ministerium, and to the Diocese Fr. Syedullah was my field parish supervisor in the Bronx, and remains … More My Neighbor: A Gift of God
By: Jason Tillman Last Sunday afternoon, I served as the ceremonial verger during Lessons & Carols. I accompanied readers to and from the lectern and led a portion of the processions in and out. The staff that I carried is called a virge, and sometimes in great cathedrals a longer, thinner version called a beadle … More A Verger’s Tale
I have loved carol In the Bleak Midwinter since I was a very young child. Gustav Holst’s music never fails to touch me deeply and the Christina Rosetti’s words have deepened in my soul more and more over the years. As a child, growing up in Alaska, I was fascinated by earth standing as hard … More Gifts for Our Lord
After a stunningly beautiful Evensong in November, our awesome choir is back in the loft working hard on a service of Christmas Lessons and Carols that will be held on Sunday, December 18th, at 4:00 p.m. Bring a friend, and experience another lovely part of our Anglican/Episcopal choral heritage.
There are still a number of ornaments left on our Angel Action tree downstairs in Morrell Hall. Please stop by and take an ornament, specifying the name of a child and their desired Christmas gift(s). Additionally, if anyone is moved to buy a gift card for the parents (e.g. to Tops, Wegmans, etc.), that would … More Angel Action Needs Your Help
Beloved of God, Autumnal oranges deepened into Christmas reds in what seemed like the blink of an eye. Advent is well upon us, and Christmas preparations are, I imagine, well under way. Lights are already twinkling throughout the village, and visions of sugar plums and all sorts of other delights are dancing through our heads. … More Advent (and other) Busyness
Great thanks to all of you who pledged either your presence and participation, your financial support, or both for the sake of our ministry here. This year, we received an unprecedented 92 pledge cards – the most since I have been your Rector – and we well exceeded our goal!!! Thanks be to God! Every … More Stewardship Campaign a Success!
