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Many Thanks
Oh so many thanks ...
... for how the Spirit has been stirring new life in us;
... for your openness to new way of being church;
... for each person of this parish
and ways everyone contributes to our life as a faith community;
... for the leadership of our Vestry and of Senior Warden Dixie Gray;
... for Brian, our organist and parish musician;
... for Sharon, our Parish Administrator;
... for our Priest Associates, Ian+ and Rick+;
their presence and ministry among us provide continuity and diversity;
... for Emily Blair+, our Priest-in-Charge;
... for the lovely, gracious, festive and fun reception on April 26th;
... and thanks beyond words to Jim.
Being Priest-in-Charge has been a gift of being with you, of learning from you, and of exploring together what it means to be Christ's hands and feet and voice here and in these times; a gift wrapped in joy and tied up with love.
I have stepped aside; and we are letting go. We, you and I, are letting go of me as Priest-in-Charge. We go forth to love and serve the Lord in new ways. My going forth for a while will be rest and being sure I let go of all that is inherent in being "in-Charge." You, the people of Trinity and the Vestry, go forth with Emily Blair+ and the innumerable gifts and profound compassion and passion she brings as Priest-in-Charge. You go forth together as people of justice, reconciliation, joy and hope; people whose lives shine with the light and love of Christ.
Blessings,
Peg+
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