Clergy Notes – April 19th, 2024
Dear church family, This past Tuesday night your vestry gathered for our monthly meeting, and as usual, our time was marked by good discussion, careful review of the health of Truro’s ministries and finances, reports from various clergy, staff, and vestry leaders, and a lot of prayer. We celebrated the ministry of outgoing members Clare […]
Clergy Notes – April 12th, 2024
Dear Truro family, One of the common themes we keep seeing in the Gospel of John is the wonderful way in which Jesus knows people. Of course, Jesus was God, so he had sovereign knowledge of people. But also, Jesus was a man. He had a real interest in people. Therefore, one of the most […]
Clergy Notes – April 5th, 2024
Dear Truro family, What a wonderful Holy Week we just experienced together! Now into the month of April, I encourage you to take note of all the exciting things coming up in our life together that today’s Truro News highlights. Last month, I asked you to consider a special one-time financial gift, above your regular […]
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 […]