Clergy Notes – March 29th, 2024
Dear Truro family, Since Jesus has told us that “the fields are white for harvest” (John 4:35), who are you inviting to come with you to church this weekend? Think about that friend, that coworker, or that neighbor who you think would never say yes to an invitation. That may very well be the next […]
Clergy Notes – March 22nd, 2024
Dear Truro family, This Sunday, we begin our journey into Holy Week with Palm Sunday (usual service times). At the 10:00 A.M. service, we’ll experience the gospel coming to life in the “Cry of the Congregation” drama. Come early so you don’t miss the hosannas at the beginning! As the week moves towards Easter, I encourage […]
Clergy Notes – March 15th, 2024
Dear Truro family, At our annual church family meeting last Sunday, I was so encouraged by the reports from different leaders in our church about the work of God in and through Truro. I shared my main idea – that God has given us a clear vision for who we are and what we’re supposed to […]
Clergy Notes – March 8th, 2024
Dear Truro family, This coming Sunday, there’s one thing we DON’T have to look forward to, and that’s losing one hour of sleep. But there are many more things we DO have to look forward to… I think that’s enough to keep us all awake! In the words of the Psalmist David, “I was glad […]
Clergy Notes – March 1st, 2024
Dear friends, Please join us next Sunday afternoon, March 10, for our annual church family meeting at 4:00 P.M. This is the yearly gathering of our congregation to hear from various staff and lay leaders about the ministry, health, finances, and direction of the church. Technically, this is a business meeting, and the congregation will […]
Clergy Notes – February 23rd, 2024
Dear Truro family, This Sunday, we’ll be commissioning the Rev. Steve Cannizzaro as a full-time Associate Rector. Alongside the other clergy and me, Steve will be responsible to help care for, disciple, and encourage the flock of God. His primary focus will be to provide pastoral care, encourage community life, and promote the young adult […]
Clergy Notes – February 16th, 2024
Dear Truro family, On Sunday, March 10, Bishop Warner will be with us. On the occasion of his yearly visit, our members are invited to make a public and personal profession of faith and to receive the laying on of hands by the bishop in one of these three Anglican expressions: Confirmation: For those who were baptized […]
Clergy Notes – February 9th, 2024
Dear Truro family, This coming Wednesday, February 14, we begin the season of Lent with our Ash Wednesday services at 12:00 P.M. (chapel) and 7:00 P.M. (sanctuary and online). You may be accustomed to the season of Lent, or if you didn’t grow up in a liturgical tradition, this may be very new (and somewhat […]
Clergy Notes – February 2nd, 2024
Dear Truro family, I’m delighted to announce that the Rev. Steve Cannizzaro has accepted my invitation to take on the role of full-time Associate Rector here at Truro, with the unanimous and enthusiastic consent of the vestry. After a six-month international search including 13 qualified candidates, I give thanks to God for answering our prayers […]
Clergy Notes – January 26th, 2024
Dear Truro family, Here we go again… it’s a presidential election year! I imagine most of us are dreading another 283 days (but who’s counting?) of divisive political discourse. Allow me to offer a pastoral word: As believers: we have one Lord, Jesus Christ (Phil. 2:9). We worship no other name, no other party, and […]