Author: Trinity
Memorial Service for The Rev. Leo E. Longan, Jr.
Memorial Service for The Rev. Leo E. Longan, Jr. 14 September 2019Sermon : The Rev.Brooke L. Swertfager John 11:17-27 In the name of Jesus. Amen. “Lord, if you had been here my brother would not have died!” Wow! That took some boldness! Some chutzpah! Some Read More …
From the Pastor: Christmas means peace on Earth
I guess I love Christmas as much as anybody (with the possible exception of Edith Klose, who has more Christmas decorations than God). My love of Christmas is very resilient: it has survived not only my own massively dysfunctional family, but also the professional necessity Read More …
From the Pastor: Shut off the Dimmer
As we considered a rather discouraging Treasurer’s Report last week, I told the Church Council very firmly that I am not going to preach about money. I don’t like to do it because I am personally not very interested in money, and also because I Read More …
Ascension’s organ to be dedicated in its new home
As you certainly know by now, the fine pipe organ from Ascension was donated as a Gift of Legacy to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (ELCA), Fairfield, Connecticut. After some renovations to the sanctuary, the organ was installed there by its builder, Mr. Jeremy Cooper. The Read More …
From the Pastor: ‘Blue Light’
It was a beautiful summer this year in New York: mild temperatures, low humidity, moderate rainfall, plenty of sunshine. People older than I am have been saying it was the most beautiful summer they can remember. As one who grew up in the withering heat Read More …
BOILER FUND COMPLETE!
As previously reported, our Parish House boiler is kaput as of June 1, and the congregation voted to replace it by accepting the lowest of three bids received, $25,000. We put out the word to our members and friends, hoping to complete our fundraising by Read More …
We need your help: Raising money for new boiler
Dear friends of Christ, As most of you certainly know by now, the boiler in Ascension Hall (Trinity’s old Parish House) is kaput and must be replaced before the next heating season. Three bids were obtained; the lowest from Kew Forest at just under $24,000. Read More …
Notes about our church members
The best news this month has to be about young Erin Krebs. Not only was she the Valedictorian at The Mary Louis Academy, but she has also been accepted to Yale University. Congratulations, Erin! Now you must learn to say, Boola, Boola!