St. Margaret's Episcopal Church

In this week’s reflection, Mo. Laura joyfully shares our celebration of St. Margaret’s patronal feast day, graced by the presence of the Bishop during this meaningful Stewardship season. Lori Sysak, our online Vestry representative, beautifully expresses her deep connection to our community, highlighting the inclusivity of our online presence that transcends physical barriers. Meta Cadugan’s heartfelt journey unfolds, showcasing her gratitude for the enriching experiences gained through the tapestry of St. Margaret’s loving embrace.

In her reflection letter, Mother Laura recounts her shift from hospital chaplaincy to embracing the Parish Church Model of Ministry at Trinity in Bethlehem. Drawing inspiration from Jesus’ all-inclusive approach, she cherishes St. Margaret’s community involvement and warmly highlights the importance of reaching out to both the parishioners and the broader community.

Mother Laura talks about the upcoming Feast of the Transfiguration when we see Jesus at his brightest. She mentions that Jesus appeared with humans to show we can be part of heavenly glory too. She reminds us to carry this brightness in our daily lives.

In the post, Mo. Laura highlights the celebration of Juneteenth, a week-long commemoration that began with music from our African American Hymnal. She also encourages you to read an article on the history of Juneteenth, underscoring the ongoing importance of striving for justice, peace, and the dismantling of racism in the United States.

As we journey through the “Season of Pentecost,” I’m reminded of the upcoming Trinity Sunday, a holiday that perplexes even the most seasoned preachers, myself included. If you join me this Sunday, I’ll do my best to shed light on this mysterious concept and welcome any insights you may have.

In this Reflection Letter, Mo. Laura talks about the recent celebration of Pentecost and introduces the upcoming holiday of Trinity Sunday, which is considered mysterious and challenging to comprehend. She humorously suggests that even experienced preachers struggle to explain the concept adequately. We invite you to attend the upcoming service on Sunday to witness an attempt at tackling the topic.

Last week, I returned from a week-long Credo conference at the Trinity Retreat Center in Pine Knolls, North Carolina.  What a wonderful place!!! If it were closer, we’d be going on parish retreats every year! 26 clergy from all over the country gathered to think about their core values and to construct a Rule of Life, as we continue with our life of serving God and God’s people.