Greetings from Rev. Mike Woods
Greetings St. Liz,
The Woods family is very excited to begin our time with you this coming week. It has been a long hot summer for us as I am sure it has been the same for you.
I am writing this after standing outside with our oldest daughter, Harper, as we watched a nice little summer rainstorm pour down upon us. It was just long enough that it knocked the heat out of the air and left a cool breeze in its wake. It was cool enough that we actually felt like spending more than ten minutes outside after the storm passed. ...Read More
A Note from Martha McKee
by Rev. Martha McKee on August 11, 2022Dear Sisters and Brothers of St. Elizabeth:
The time has come to end my interim ministry and return to retirement. I am deeply grateful for your friendship, your attention, your support, and your love during this season. It has been a pleasure getting to know many of you better and to “be church” with our amazing volunteers. Although I will...
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Rev. Mike Woods appointed as Vicar
by Maddie Spearman on June 30, 2022Dear friends in Christ,
The wait is over! Your Bishop’s Committee is thrilled to announce that Bishop Reed has appointed the Rev. Mike Woods to be the next vicar of St. Elizabeth’s. His first...
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A Pastoral Message from The Rev. Martha McKee
by Rev. Martha McKee on May 26, 2022There are times when we feel that God is not on the job – not protecting those children, adults, and families in Uvalde, not healing those we love, not giving us the answers we want. Even Mary...
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Sunshine Mail and Looking Ahead
by Maddie Spearman on April 28, 2022Dear St. Liz family,The Lord be with you! I am writing to you on behalf of your Bishop’s Committee to provide a snapshot of the current goings-on at St. Liz.It’s Crunch Time for Sunshine...
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Latest News on Clergy Transition and More
by Maddie Spearman on April 21, 2022Dear St. Liz family,
I am writing to you on behalf of your Bishop’s Committee to provide a snapshot of the current goings-on at St. Liz. But before I do that, I want to say THANK YOU to...
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Thank You, and Looking Forward to Holy Week
by Maddie Spearman on March 31, 2022Dear St. Liz family,
I am writing to you on behalf of your Bishop’s Committee to provide a snapshot of the current goings-on at St. Liz. But before I do that, I want to give a heartfelt...
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Parish Profile Workshop This Sunday!
by Maddie Spearman on March 24, 2022Dear St. Liz family,
I am writing to you on behalf of your Bishop’s Committee to provide a snapshot of the current goings-on at St. Liz. Three highlights: First, this Sunday, March 27th, is...
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Parish Profile Worskshop, Volunteers and Helping Ukraine
by Maddie Spearman on March 17, 2022Dear St. Liz family,
I am writing to you on behalf of your Bishop’s Committee to provide a snapshot of the current goings-on at St. Liz. Three highlights: first, please RSVP for the parish...
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by Maddie Spearman on March 10, 2022Dear St. Liz family,
I am writing to you on behalf of your Bishop’s Committee to provide a snapshot of the current goings-on at St. Liz. Three highlights: first, please RSVP for the parish...
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St. Liz News and Lenten Disciplines
by Maddie Spearman on March 3, 2022Dear St. Liz family,
I am writing to you on behalf of your Bishop’s Committee to provide a snapshot of the current goings-on at St. Liz. As I write this newsletter, I am recently returned home...
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Lent Begins and St. Liz News
by Maddie Spearman on February 24, 2022Dear St. Liz family,
I am writing to you on behalf of your Bishop’s Committee to provide a snapshot of the current goings-on at St. Liz. The month of March will bring several exciting...
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Snapshot and Updates
by Maddie Spearman on February 17, 2022Dear St. Liz family,
I am writing to you on behalf of your Bishop’s Committee to provide a snapshot of the current goings-on at St. Liz. I also want to put on your calendar the date...
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Interim Vicar Update, News, and Reflections
by Maddie Spearman on February 10, 2022Dear St. Liz family,
I am writing to you on behalf of your Bishop’s Committee to provide a snapshot of the current goings-on at St. Liz. This week’s newsletter includes an important update...
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St. Liz Updates
by Maddie Spearman on February 3, 2022Dear St. Liz family,
This past Sunday, we bid farewell to Father Daniel and the Rev. Lucy. I don’t think there was a dry eye anywhere in the church! It was such a beautiful and fitting...
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St. Liz Transition Updates and News
by Maddie Spearman on January 27, 2022Dear friends in Christ,
I am writing to you on behalf of your Bishop’s Committee to provide the most recent updates related to the clergy transition. This newsletter contains a lot of...
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