It is tempting to go with Monty Python’s “Not Dead Yet” however, I think “One Day More” from Les Miserables wins.

Seems to me that “Traditional” is quite often what we think we remember from our last parish and wish the rector would do at our current parish. The rector who sent me to seminary once said that whatever you do 3x is in danger of becoming a tradition.

Did you practice for your son and did he approve??

Oh my. I would think that could frustrate even the most calm on a Christmas Eve and I’ve seen a lot. In awe of your spirit.

We’re playing Gin and drinking hot apple cider. Or is it the other way around? ⚓️

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Oops once again forgot the ⚓️

Choir gossip is the best gossip. And no talent required! ⚓️

“The work of faith is to dress up, play pretend, and be a part of God’s Kingdom.” Wrote that down so I would not forget this week. The prophets are pop rockers is my metaphor of the day!!

I don’t know that I’ve thought that much about advantages and disadvantages. It was just different. Retiring next year and plan to sit in the pew with occasional supply.

⚓️ oh and we had 704 attending last Sunday.

It was somewhere near Palatka. It was one of those driving adventures looking for Episcopal churches. I don’t think it was that far north.