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Peace and Wonder!

Dear All,

I attended a talk by author Diana Butler Bass on Wednesday for the clergy of our Diocese. Below is one of the graphics she presented. It is from Pew Research.

Good news, I believe, for all of us! The trend up is good news as well!

Firstly, (in spite of what many believe), more and more of us feel at spiritual peace and sense of well-being. Good news during a difficult and divisive time in our nation, neighborhood, work (maybe), and even in our own families. Most of us believe everything is going to be all right! We feel at peace and a sense of well-being.

Secondly, more and more folks feel a sense of wonder about the universe. That means we are inquisitive and want to learn. That is where you all come in. Thanks for your willingness to grow, learn, and share your faith with others!

Keep up the good work. See you Sunday!

❤ Whit+

Partner - Compañero

St. Alban's is a proud partner of Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas! A part of the Episcopal Church's branch of the Jesus Movement.

Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - Una parte de la rama de la Iglesia Episcopal del Movimiento Jesús.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Almighty God, by the hand of Moses your servant you led your people out of slavery, and made them free at last: Grant that your Church, following the example of your prophet Martin Luther King, may resist oppression in the name of your love, and may secure for all your children the blessed liberty of the Gospel of Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Spread the Love!

With some help from of our friends at St. Thomas' - St. Alban's Episcopal Church collected 167 pounds of Peanut Butter for the Foodbank of NELA. That should spread some love!

Epiphany

Happy Epiphany Friday! 

The Collect for Epiphany

"O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen."

❤ & prayers! Garrett and Lee will read Evening Prayer tonight at 5:30 p.m.

Stay warm!

Start the New Year with St. Alban's!

On Wednesday, January 3, 2017, the 11th Day of Christmas, St. Alban's will celebrate Holy Eucharist at 5:30 p.m. Our seminarian, Garrett Boyte will preach. Following Eucharist, our Wednesday Evening Adult Study Group will meet at 6:15 p.m. and begin our study of Bishop Jake Owensby's book - Gospel Memories. On Friday, January 6, 2017, The Epiphany, postulants Garrett Boyte and Lee Jefferson will read Evening Prayer and Garrett will preach. Join us for any or all of these activities - all are welcome!