Turbulence Ahead

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. John 16:33 This month presents a difficult challenge for our country. Political tensions are surging, the...

There’s a day after…

Dear Friends, I read an interesting interview with three university presidents talking about their decision to close or open in the fall.  Chancellor Carol Christ of Berkeley said two things that resonated with me and I believe apply at St. Clare’s...

July Vestry Corner

Beloved St. Clarians, In his message on racial healing, Presiding Bishop Curry paints a picture of 1967 saying “the nation was in turmoil. There was war abroad, and turmoil within, and anxiety about whether the very democracy would hold.” My mother was only a year old...

May/June Vestry Notes

(Highlights of recent Vestry meetings) Zooming: Your Vestry continues to meet via zoom. In May the Vestry transferred $20,000 to the Haiti Outreach Mission from the Haiti Outreach Mission account where wine auction and other funds designated for Haiti were being kept....

June Update From Your Vestry

Greetings from your Vestry with a word about what we’ve been paying attention to during these awkward and often inconvenient times. We all agree that while our “virtual worship” does not convey the same sense of community and fellowship we’re accustomed to, good ol’...

May Vestry Corner

May 2020 Vestry Corner                                                   Mary Lu Barth The Genesis Board is a group made up of four members each from TBE and St. Clares.  Its purpose is to oversee the operation and maintenance of the building.  The...