Marisa Holliday Marisa Holliday

“Draw us in the Spirit’s tether”

It makes my day when someone approaches me after church on Sunday morning to tell me how the hymns and anthems resonated with the Lessons and the sermon.

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Marisa Holliday Marisa Holliday

“I will, with God’s help”

These words adorn a poster designed by Marisa Holliday, Communications Director. The question is printed in bold letters next to a striking image of our church building. A gorgeous blue sky borders the top.

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Marisa Holliday Marisa Holliday

The bells are ringing!

Every noon on Wednesdays, and before the Sunday Eucharists, we hear the glorious Bethesda Tower Bells ringing.

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Marisa Holliday Marisa Holliday

Bethesda Centennial

I love the rotating themes of the liturgical year. I love the predictable rhythm of when we will be the busiest and when we will have time to look at the big picture.

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Holy Ground

Greetings from the mountains of Western Maryland, where I’m attending the week-long CREDO Conference, a program of the Episcopal Church focused on clergy wellness and spiritual renewal.

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