Dear Friends, On the Second Sunday of each month, the children are invited to be in church for the whole service. These Second Sunday services will be oriented toward children – this means it will include a children’s sermon (with a few points for consideration for adults), simpler music, and some instruction [...]
Second Sundays with a Focus
Dear Friends, This week we begin to have Second Sundays with a focus on making the eucharist more accessible to children and youth. This is about us living into our baptismal vows and raising children in the faith. This means we offer opportunities for them to worship with the entire [...]
Changes are Happening at St. Monica’s
Dear Friends, As change at St. Monica’s is afoot, I want to keep you abreast of significant happenings in our life together. Please take you time to read it all and let me know if you have any questions or concerns or praises. This Sunday at 10am, we will have [...]
eNews Changes
The original article was printed on: September 23rd, 2021 --- Dear Friends, For over eight years, our dear friend Pat Kearns has collected information, edited articles, and overseen the production of eNews from St. Monica’s. Yes, over eight years! I want to express my deepest gratitude for her dedication to [...]
Liturgy Change for St. Monica’s
The original article was printed on: August 30th, 2021 --- Dear Friends, Have you ever taken a trip to a familiar place but taken a different route? Perhaps on the way, you noticed things that you would not have otherwise noticed? We can take this same approach of noticing different [...]
Illness within the Evan’s Home
The original article was printed on: August 11th, 2021 --- Dear Friends, I am so blessed to be here with you all, and I am so eager to get moving on so many fronts of our common ministries. However, in consultation with the wardens, I will not be present at [...]