Alice wore this outfit to her first Episcopal Church service (outside of my uterus) this Sunday. Tony is Catholic and I grew up in the Episcopal Church. Our plan is to give Alice lots of time in both churches as she grows. For the past seven years Tony and I have split our time (every other weekend) between both Churches. Though in the past we have habitually attended more services at the Church that is physically closer to wherever we are sleeping on Saturday night.
So far we have found one church that really fit us as a couple, through it's mission and with the friendships we formed during coffee hour. That church happened to be Episcopal and I think it spoiled us forever. The church is in Chicago and it is called St. John's. The smallish congregation at St. John's is very welcoming and incredibly motivated, especially in the arenas of social justice and environmental protection. We were even some of the early members of the Genesis Group (the environmental wing of St. Johns) which has ended up having a real influence in the community. In fact the Reverend called me this weekend about a potential illustration job for the group that is much appreciated.
Tony and I were happily active during our time at St. Johns but the real credit for the success of the environmental programs goes to the remarkable Rev. Kara, the great congregation, and our buddies Leanne and Brad. Especially Leanne (no offense Brad) who is a glorious environmental nerd in the best possible sense!
Our little family is still looking for a St. John's here in Austin, though we have found mostly great big churches here in Texas. The one we attended this weekend has a long history and a large devoted congregation. Though to be honest what we liked best (so far) was the state of the art nursery, attached award-winning day school, and kick-ass playground. Is it wrong to love a church for it's childcare options? I hope not because I am slightly smitten.
2 comments:
Greetings Earthling, did ya like Brad's new photos on FB? :)
Alice looks super cute in her little church outfit. "A glorious environmental nerd in the best possible sense!" Hahaha! Thanks. I hope you and Tony find a home church in Austin. Childcare options are important, yo! We miss sipping coffee and solving the world's problems with you at St. John's.
What is this illustration job you speak of? Inquiring minds would like to know!
Greetings Earthling, I really thought I commented on this post already. no?
What a nice entry. Cute church outfit, Alice!
I can relate as Brad was raised Catholic and I was raised Non-denominational. But things changed for us in college and the Episcopal Church seems to work for us at this point in our lives. Chicago misses you guys. Oh, and St. John's. :)
Hahaha! "A glorious environmental nerd in the best possible sense!" Uh, thanks.
Speaking of St. John's, did you read about the upcoming "Mass with the Man in Black" and Harvest Festival? It is a free worship service with the music of Johnny Cash. The offering will benefit St. Leonard’s Ministries,
serving those released from prison. The festival is afterwards. Brad and I will be down in Nashville, TN this weekend.
I hope you find a church community you like in Austin.
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