During Ordinary Time in the church season, clergy are often invited to choose a blessing to offer to the congregation at the end of the service. 

Dear Friends,

This week we held a lively Staff Retreat for all of our Bethesda employees, both those who serve at the church and at The Church Mouse. The timing was great, as we have a number of new staff members. 

Playing the organ involves a complex series of managing many thousands of binary mechanical operations in an attempt to make something artistic.

As I write this letter, I’m enroute to Iona, Scotland for a spiritual pilgrimage and silent retreat.