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The Shell Newsletter – December 8, 2022

From the Rector   Communion and the Common Cup At the monthly meeting of clergy and senior wardens with our bishops this week, Bishop Sutton spoke about communion practices as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the pandemic our practices around communion shifted dramatically, from not having it at all, to communion only in…

The Shell Newsletter – December 1, 2022

From the Rector   Benedictine Spirituality ~ An Advent Exploration Benedictine principles have guided individuals and communities through the centuries. I hope you will join me this Sunday for the first of three sessions exploring the Way of St. Benedict, the core practices of Benedictine spirituality, and how we can inhabit this spirituality in our…

The Shell Newsletter – November 10, 2022

From the Rector   Praying for our Diocesan Bishop Search On September 17, 2021, Bishop Eugene Sutton informed the diocese of his plan to retire in 2024, and called for the election of a bishop coadjutor to succeed him. The diocese’s Standing Committee is in charge of the election and transition process. A timeline of the search process is listed below.…

The Shell Newsletter – August 11, 2022

The Holy Land Journey has begun.  Aug. 5, 2022. CLICK HERE for a complete Holy Land Itinerary. A Sabbatical Prayer Guide us, Lord, as we all journey through the months ahead together.  Help us to walk trustingly in faith with our parish family and to serve one another humbly.  May we always be aware of your…