Walk in Love

During the summer months, we will have a mix of supply clergy and morning prayer services, maintaining both the 8:30 am and the 10:00 am services, except for July 26, when Canon Kevin Olds, the ECCT Canon for Congregations & Transitions, will preside at a single service.

• June 21:    Rev. Carol Gadsden
• June 28:    Rev. Cecil Tengatenga
• July 5:        John Armstrong (morning prayer services)
• July 12:      David Mikus (morning prayer services)
• July 19:      Rev. Rachel Thomas
• July 26:      Canon Kevin Olds (10:00 am service only)
• All Sundays in August:    Rev. Dr. Linda Spiers

Our final Sunday with Shariya before her retirement is Sunday, June 14, at our Annual Parish Picnic after the 10:00 am service. As in past years, this will be a parish-wide potluck gathering and an opportunity to celebrate this year's graduating seniors (Natalie Valentine and Heath Schwarz). The picnic will be at the church (not at the Surf Club). Please feel free to bring a side dish, salad, dessert, or something else to share (there is no need to sign-up, this always works out just fine).

In lieu of a personal gift for Shariya, we will be collecting contributions toward the renovation of the St. Andrew’s playground, a long-held hope of Shariya's for the life of the parish. This feels especially fitting given Shariya's obvious delight in the energy and presence of children and young people among us.

Those wishing to contribute may do so before June 14 by dropping off a check at the church or to Susan or Laura. Please note in the memo that the check is for Playground Renovation (honoring Shariya).

You may also give online by clicking the link below. Please choose the fund "Playground Renovation (honoring Shariya)" when giving online.

On Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 11:00 am, our intern, Milton Gilder, will be ordained into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Christ Church Cathedral, 45 Church Street, Hartford, CT. There will be a reception at the Cathedral House following the service.

In the Episcopal Church, a Candidate must first be ordained Deacon and serve in that capacity for six months before being ordained Priest.