Last Friday and Saturday, I joined Mother Nina, Father Isaiah, our St. Bart’s delegates, and six of our youth in attending Diocesan Convention at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church. We had a great time seeing friends, meeting new people, and hearing about all the incredible things that are happening. As I sat in the pews, I was struck by the energy in the room—the Spirit is working in our diocese! Over the past couple of decades, the Church has faced significant challenges all ar

I am writing this rector’s note to you while taking a break from writing pledge thank-you notes! Whether by hand or by keyboard, it’s always a joy to write to you. As I compose these thank yous, the word that keeps popping up in my mind is promises . Our promises to God and to each other in our baptismal convenant. The promises of sustainability for St. Bart’s that we make to every year through our pledges. How all these promises, added together, bring so much hope for 2026,

On Saturday, I was ordained to the priesthood in The Episcopal Church. The service went better than I could have even imagined. The sanctuary was adorned beautifully, the sound of music filled the air, the sweet smell of incense wafted through the building, and, most importantly, there was a palpable sense of the Spirit’s presence and working. In the days leading up to my ordination, I took a prayer retreat. And as I reflected on my call to the priesthood and the vows I was a