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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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!
My time in Georgia last month was wonderful in every way: as a vacation, a religious pilgrimage, an adventure. How I have come to love that country since my first visit thirty years ago! Georgia is the size of West Virginia, and has only about Read More …
Bill was born and grew up in Middle Village. His mother was a “doting stay-at-home mom”, was a life-long member of Trinity. Read More …
We have now entered the Pentecost Season in the Church Year. Read More …