From the Rector's Desk...

EAT, PRAY, LOVE

No, I'm not thinking about traveling through India and Indonesia!  I'm thinking about a way of responding to two thoughts which arose from the recent parish survey, namely an interest in worship services at a time other than Sunday morning and which might try out different styles of worship together and a desire for more opportunities for parish fellowship.

After conversation with the wardens and vestry, and based upon my own observations of the patterns of life in the parish and community, I would like to start a once-a-month opportunity to eat, pray and enjoy one another's company in 2011.

I am envisioning an early Sunday evening time (such that those who may have been away for the weekend could plan to come home in time to join), a relaxed setting in the parish hall, and a simple meal.  Worship could take a variety of forms, including various types of music, brief dialogue-style conversations about the scripture reading, and so on.

Does such an opportunity interest you?   If so, please let me know if you'd be willing to be part of a small steering committee to help me get a sense of how this sort of gathering might work best for our parish family.