from Vicki How do we measure the state of the church? Financially? the Diocese might say so. How many attendees and communions? The Parochial Report to the Episcopal Church might say so.  A few weeks ago, at a Vestry meeting, I shared a passage from a book I was reading where the author asked the question, is church a noun or a verb? And she went on to say the word church comes from the Greek, Ecclesia meaning the called-out ones. The called-out ones. So, here we are sitting inside the noun...

By Karen Emanuelson, Parishioner What is so special about Christ’s Church? YOU! Each of you makes Christ’s Church special. The last I checked, there were 43 views from our online postings. Welcome, online family! When I first walked into Christ’s Church in 1969, it was on the coattails of my future husband and in-laws, Ginger and Cliff. I had an immediate feeling of belonging. It is here that I can feel God’s nearness. Christ’s Church makes it easy for all of us to serve the Lord and our...

By Vicki MarkAnthony Sunday, June 29 th 2025 I’ve had a really interesting June. There’s been a thought-provoking confluence of media...