Dear Friends in Christ,
Our Parish has been a fixture in Boulder for almost 150 years. During these many years we’ve found ways to care for those in need while also ministering to our own congregation. We’ve never been a wealthy Parish, but through careful stewardship and God’s abundance we’ve had enough for ourselves and others, even in lean times like the Pandemic. Or, now, while we are between Rectors. The Bible verses from Jeremiah 17:7-8 come to mind:
Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord.
They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream.
It shall not fear when heat comes, and its leaves shall stay green;
In the year of drought it is not anxious, and it does not cease to bear fruit.
Now that the recent 6 weeks of rain has receded and the heat of summer is upon us, these verses seem a lovely metaphor for our careful stewardship of God’s abundance.
The Summer Solstice has passed and the days are hot, and it is a time to slow down and reflect.
Almost half of 2023 has passed. Did we spend that six months of time and money wisely? Did we do the right things to help all of us (and especially our children) make the huge adjustment to post-Pandemic life? Did we give our share of time and money to ensure Parish formation, worship, administrative and social action ministries operated effectively?
To give us a new outlook on these questions we’ve invited our Diocesan Canon for Communication, Mike Orr (The Wizard of Orr) to speak to us the evening of July 27. We’ve heard from several reliable sources that he is an expert on the subject as well as being a fabulous and fun speaker. Dinner will be offered beforehand at a nominal charge. You’ll be hearing more about this event in the coming weeks, and we hope you’ll Save-the-Date in your calendar and make time to attend!
As always, please contact us at if you have questions or comments.
Blessings,
The Transition Communications Committee
Dan Becker, Kathy Fox, C.J. Joplin-Jack, Andrew Miller and Sue Morse
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