I have some wonderful books of poetry by Mary Oliver. One is a book she herself gave me, at a small gathering of Episcopal clergy. The book is called “Thirst” and in it is a poem I think of often:
Lately I have been musing on a passage from Luke, Luke 5:5-6 Simon answered, ‘Master, we have worked all night long but have caught nothing. Yet if you say so, I will let down the nets.’ When they had done
Dear People of Christ Church, It is my honor and pleasure to journey with you in this phase of your congregational life. Our time together will be a time in which to say goodbye to Rev. Sara and give thanks