
New Life Episcopal Church —Diversity, unity, hospitality, generosity, sagacity, stability, sanctity—seven good marks for a healthy Parish? (See note below)

The Rev. Harold T. Lewis recently came up with "seven marks of a healthy parish." Dr. Lewis, Rector of Calvary, Pittsburgh, observes, "I don’t claim that this is an exhaustive list, but seven, after all, is a good theological number." "First, we give thanks for our (1) DIVERSITY. ...

New Life Episcopal Church —Preparing for worship on Sundays: "Episcopalians do not talk in church before a service but use this time for personal meditation and devotions." (See longer note below)

It is the custom upon entering church to kneel in one's pew for a prayer of personal preparation for worship. In many churches it is also the custom to bow to the altar on entering and leaving the church as an act of reverence for Christ...

New Life Episcopal Church —We're not on vacation! Enjoy Sunday services at 10 a.m.

Patricia Hanen
Wonderfully human
Holy teacher
One with God
Divine Spirit
Our vision of God
...Young Jewish carpenter
Organizer?
Unforgotten example
Storyteller
Activist
Yoke bearer
The face of God
Healer
Announcer of God's grace
Target of authorities
Identifies with the poor
Abides in me
My Savior
That was one poem from the AlphaPoem exercise our Wednesday Morning Study Group did while reading Marcus Borg's The Heart of Christianity. Try it yourself: who do you say that Jesus is? (Read down the first letters of the lines.)

Elaine McCoy This is an amazing community! What a wonderful and vibrant example of "Christ-among-us".

New Life Episcopal Church —Brighten your summer with a visit to charming, historic New Life (Episcopal) at 10 a.m. Sunday. We can guarantee you'll feel loved and renewed.

New Life Episcopal Church —from our sisters and brothers at St. Paul's Medina: Dear God, help me remember that I am responsible for my choices and not everyone else’s. Give me strength to continue sharing your love in the world, even when people don't hear me. Amen.

New Life Episcopal Church —Take time for church this summer—it helps keep us spiritually tuned in! Sunday Holy Communion services (air conditioned) at 10 a.m. with choir.

New Life Episcopal Church —Celebrate and give thanks for Independence Day with us at 10 a.m. Sunday (July 4)

Marla Jeane Maling Awesome dinner for New Members on Friday night! We had a great time. Kathy Jernigan cooked a fabulous cranberry chicken recipe. YUM. Darlene made tirimasu to die for! It was fun seeing the new members and getting to know everyone better.













