Death and grief have never been easy or wanted, to say the least. Our society doesn’t like to talk about either. I have often dreamed of what it would be like if we could midwife people into death the way we welcome them into life, with care, love, presence of Read more
For many of us this time of quarantine has been isolating and a challenge. For a few of us, this time has been a welcome quiet. For many of the parents it has been a struggle to morph into teachers on the one hand and on the other try to Read more
Right now in the sphere of Episcopal priests, the question we ask one another is “what are you doing and how are you doing it?” Are you doing Morning Prayer, Ante-Communion, Spiritual Eucharist, Agape Meals, or some other daily devotion? Are you online? Delivering via mail and email? Are you Read more
Do you have questions for Rev. Rachel? Are there things you really want to know such as why are we doing Morning Prayer on Sundays, or why is the Lord’s Prayer shorter in Compline? This Sunday for Adult Education there will be an open forum with the rector. Come and Read more
It took me ages to get into podcasts. Ok, true confession, for the longest time I didn’t know how they “worked” and was too embarrassed to ask anyone. Once I finally figured it out, I became a longtime fan of both the Moth and Snap Judgement. Both are storytelling podcasts Read more
“You know the message he (God) sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ—he is Lord of all.” Acts 10:36 What is the message that God has for you this Easter season? Perhaps you didn’t find God’s message in my sermon, or in your Easter basket, or Read more
In this week’s message we answer, among other things: How do I find the online services? Dear St. Cross, As we walk through Holy Week “together, but apart” please know that you are in our prayers. We hope that you will join us for Maundy Thursday and Good Friday at Read more
Last week I reached out to remind us who we are as a church, as a faith community in the time of social distancing. Since that time, further restrictions have been put in place. Schools are definitely not going back before the end of the year. Ask any parent, this Read more
Note: beginning today, Rev. Rachel will be sending a pastoral letter each week to the St. Cross email list. If you are viewing this on the site and would like to sign up for the email list, click here. March 31, 2020 Dear St. Cross Parishioners and Friends, As we Read more
Dear St. Cross Members and Friends, As we continue to figure out how we can best be in community, I cannot tell you how much I (and the staff) have appreciated your feedback. I know technology works better for some than others. We have parishioners who are willing to help Read more