Ashley Malesky

🍝 Potluck Pasta Night   Friday, September 25, 2026 5:30 PM Join us for a fun evening of food, fellowship, and good company at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church! Bring your favorite pasta dish, a salad, bread, or dessert to share. Please use the sign-up sheet at the church to let us know what you’ll be […]

Mo. Laura highlights a busy summer at St. Margaret’s, including a record-breaking Ellie Escher music camp with 33 students and an upcoming performance opportunity in August. She also shares plans for a fall Pasta Potluck and celebrates the church’s efforts to create more accessible seating for people using wheelchairs and other assistive devices.

Mo. Laura reflects on the importance of showing kindness because we never know what struggles or burdens someone else may be carrying. Drawing from her own experience of receiving kindness while recovering from hip replacements and from Scripture’s call to compassion, she encourages everyone to practice unexpected kindness and remember how deeply even small gestures can impact others.

Mo. Laura reflects on the many ways we use the word “love” and considers the difference between everyday affection, human relationships, and the deep, unconditional love God has for humanity. She shares that God’s love is a pure gift—without conditions or expectations—and encourages us to receive that love with gratitude and share it with others.

Mo. Laura reflects on the many ways we use the word “love” and considers the difference between everyday affection, human relationships, and the deep, unconditional love God has for humanity. She shares that God’s love is a pure gift—without conditions or expectations—and encourages us to receive that love with gratitude and share it with others.

Mo. Laura reflects on the many ways we use the word “love” and considers the difference between everyday affection, human relationships, and the deep, unconditional love God has for humanity. She shares that God’s love is a pure gift—without conditions or expectations—and encourages us to receive that love with gratitude and share it with others.

Mo. Laura reflects on discovering chamomile plants unexpectedly returning after years of surviving in difficult conditions, using their resilience as a reminder of faith and perseverance. She compares the chamomile’s ability to grow, heal, and spread despite challenges to the Christian mission of continuing to share God’s love, hope, and joy even when faced with obstacles.

Mo. Laura thanks the congregation for their prayers and patience while she cared for her friend Lynn, who remains hospitalized but is showing signs of improvement. The newsletter then features Bonnie Baron’s reflection on the “Dawn Chorus,” exploring the beauty of birdsong, its benefits for well-being, its significance in scripture, and how listening to birds can deepen prayer and appreciation for God’s creation.

The message reflects on a simple, personal form of prayer and asks for prayers for the author’s close friend Lynn, who is undergoing lung surgery for cancer. The author also shares plans to support him during recovery, which may require temporary coverage at church. Additional updates include upcoming church events, a request for hospitality on Pentecost weekend, a new Girl Scout troop using the space, and a summer book study on The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis.

The Diocese of the Susquehanna is making strong progress in merging two dioceses, with ongoing work across leadership, finances, and ministry efforts. Several upcoming events—including a Social Justice Summit, the Gather lay formation day, and regional gatherings—offer opportunities for learning, connection, and engagement. Overall, the message highlights growth, collaboration, and excitement about building a unified diocesan community.