Bill Parnell
@billparnell.bsky.social
Episcopal priest living on Orr’s Island, Maine.
Husband of Tom.
Gardener, cook, traveler.
Minister for salmon, belly rubs and laser chase for Kennebunk the cat.
Husband of Tom.
Gardener, cook, traveler.
Minister for salmon, belly rubs and laser chase for Kennebunk the cat.
It’s a beautiful spring evening on Boston Common.
April 25, 2025 at 1:27 AM
It’s a beautiful spring evening on Boston Common.
When the contours of the cat align perfectly with the contours of the cushion…
April 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
When the contours of the cat align perfectly with the contours of the cushion…
Kennebunk ‘s Snowy Saturday cattitude.
April 12, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Kennebunk ‘s Snowy Saturday cattitude.
April 12. Sheesh. Spring in Maine.
April 12, 2025 at 1:07 PM
April 12. Sheesh. Spring in Maine.
What a gift to be back in this beloved place to celebrate the life of Canon John Osgood and to see many dear friends and colleagues. Thomas Arndt and I were married here and it will always feel like home. - Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York City
April 10, 2025 at 2:38 AM
What a gift to be back in this beloved place to celebrate the life of Canon John Osgood and to see many dear friends and colleagues. Thomas Arndt and I were married here and it will always feel like home. - Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York City
“The coffee table and I complement each other, don’t you think?” - Kennebunk
April 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
“The coffee table and I complement each other, don’t you think?” - Kennebunk
Really? 4” by Monday morning, plus sleet and ice? Mother Nature, that is just rude!
March 29, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Really? 4” by Monday morning, plus sleet and ice? Mother Nature, that is just rude!
“There’s plenty of shadows in the world, but you can still catch the light just right.” - Kennebunk
March 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
“There’s plenty of shadows in the world, but you can still catch the light just right.” - Kennebunk
What a gift to have the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Kittredge, recently retired as dean of the Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest in Austin,as the guest preacher yesterday for the Lenten preaching series at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul.
March 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
What a gift to have the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Kittredge, recently retired as dean of the Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest in Austin,as the guest preacher yesterday for the Lenten preaching series at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul.
Last night, after a day of rain. Salem, MA.
March 25, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Last night, after a day of rain. Salem, MA.
Cold rainy night.
Flannel sheets… check.
Down comforter… check.
Furry orange heating pad… check.
Flannel sheets… check.
Down comforter… check.
Furry orange heating pad… check.
March 21, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Cold rainy night.
Flannel sheets… check.
Down comforter… check.
Furry orange heating pad… check.
Flannel sheets… check.
Down comforter… check.
Furry orange heating pad… check.
My dear friend Rosemary George has unearthed an ancient photo from the time I served at St. Mary’s, Arlington, VA, likely 1990-ish. I think I was blessing her home. The stole was an ordination gift, inspired by a Tiffany window in the old Virginia Seminary chapel.
March 19, 2025 at 2:26 AM
My dear friend Rosemary George has unearthed an ancient photo from the time I served at St. Mary’s, Arlington, VA, likely 1990-ish. I think I was blessing her home. The stole was an ordination gift, inspired by a Tiffany window in the old Virginia Seminary chapel.
Throwback Thursday: My beloved former parishioner Marjorie Jingo unearthed this photo, likely taken about 30-31 years ago as I was in the early days of 16 years as rector of Christ Church, Hackensack.
March 14, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Throwback Thursday: My beloved former parishioner Marjorie Jingo unearthed this photo, likely taken about 30-31 years ago as I was in the early days of 16 years as rector of Christ Church, Hackensack.
Remembering the faithful, prophetic, courageous, wickedly funny Bishop Barbara Harris today on the 5th anniversary of her death. Pray for us, Barbara… we can all use a share of your spirit these days.
March 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Remembering the faithful, prophetic, courageous, wickedly funny Bishop Barbara Harris today on the 5th anniversary of her death. Pray for us, Barbara… we can all use a share of your spirit these days.
The Installation of the Rev. Canon Alistair Macdonald-Radcliff as rector of the Church of the Advent, Boston.
March 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The Installation of the Rev. Canon Alistair Macdonald-Radcliff as rector of the Church of the Advent, Boston.
Washington National Cathedral. Stand with Ukraine.
March 5, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Washington National Cathedral. Stand with Ukraine.
