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The Shell Newsletter – November 18, 2021
November 18, 2021 From the Rector Always we begin again We are a little over a week away from the first Sunday of Advent and the beginning of a new church year. I love that every year we begin again with a season of expectation and anticipation – both for the annual celebration of…
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The Shell Newsletter – October 21, 2021
From the Rector Take some time for gratitude! It’s almost November and that means we get the opportunity to take an entire month to practice gratitude. Now of course we can do this year round, but I like that over the last several years it has become a thing to truly make November…
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The Shell Newsletter – September 16, 2021
From the Rector Covid-19 Vaccination Directive from the Bishops of Maryland Last week we received word of a new directive from our bishops regarding Covid-19 vaccination and members whose ministries involve continuous in-person contact with others. Please read the full directive linked here. The bishops issued this requirement because vaccination is our best hope to…
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The Shell Newsletter – September 9, 2021
From the Rector Fall Kick-Off this Sunday! We’re all set for our fall kick-off this Sunday! Grab a chair or a blanket and join us in the Memorial Garden at 8:30 am or 10:30 am for worship.** There will be Sunday School registration after both services, and you can also pick up fall faith…
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The Shell Newsletter – September 2, 2021
From the Rector UPDATED Fall Worship Plans In light of the rising Covid case rate in Carroll County, we have changed our plans for worship beginning on September 12 with Fall Kick-Off Sunday. Both the 8:30 am service and the 10:30 am service will be outdoors in our Memorial Garden. The early service…
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The Shell Newsletter – August 19, 2021
From the Rector Fall Worship Plans If you’ve been anywhere on social media for the past week you’ve likely seen a slew of “My fall plans // The Delta variant” memes. I had to share the one above because if you know, you know – I learned early not to…
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The Shell Newsletter – August 5, 2021
From the Rector Updated Diocesan COVID Guidelines First let me say is so good to be back with you all after being away for July. I hope you are also finding time for refreshment this summer. Unfortunately however, in recent weeks we have seen a sharp rise in Covid infections…
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The Shell Newsletter – July 15, 2021
From the Rector July Worship and Pastoral Care While our service schedule will remain the same in July, we will be praying Morning Prayer rather than Holy Eucharist. Earlier this year we announced that Kristin’s sabbatical, which was scheduled for 2021, would be postponed to 2022. In order to build…
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The Shell Newsletter – July 1, 2021
From the Rector Introducing Our New Treasurer I am pleased to share that Natalie DelRegno has accepted the call to become our next Treasurer. With a background in accounting as a former CPA, Natalie has the skills needed in this role, and with her deep faith and commitment to St.…