WEEKLY REFLECTION I July 19, 2026 – Proper 11A

Summer is always a busy time! In part because people are coming and going on vacation, but also because our involvement with the community doesn’t stop, just because the weather gets hot.

Last Friday, we had a stunning performance by the students taking Ellie Escher’s first music camp this year. 33 of them—biggest EVER! And because there were a number of older students, they could do more complex music. We really appreciate the free show they give us and the community on Friday of their last night. It is always entertaining. The second week of camp, August 10-14, will also be a very large group. So don’t miss the opportunity to see these extraordinarily hard-working, dedicated, talented young folks at their Friday 6:30 show. Who knows? You may see their names in lights on Broadway some day.

The Wellness Committee is already planning for fall. In this mailing, you will find the invitation for the fall Pasta Potluck, September 25 at 5:30. Please sign up on the sheets in coffee hour so we have a variety of deliciousness to share.

Has a ginormous raccoon gotten into the church and gnawed a couple of pews? A beaver? Nope. For some time we have discussed the need to make a space where folks using wheelchairs or other assistive devices can sit comfortably. In between all our activities, Greg has found an open time to make an open space. A lady in an electric wheelchair came to the student show last Friday and had some difficulty finding an appropriate seat. So this underscored the importance of the Vestry’s plan. Well done, church!