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From the Rector #20

Posted by The Reverend Neil A. Willard on

Today is the 15th anniversary of the terrorist attacks against the homeland of the United States on September 11, 2001. On that morning, four passenger airliners were hijacked and turned into instruments of death, killing nearly 3,000 people and causing the collapse of the twin towers of the...

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From the Rector #19

Posted by The Reverend Neil A. Willard on

In the days leading up to this Labor Day weekend, I was perusing the website of the Theology of Work Project, which reflects on the high calling of our daily work. There I found a prayer that I’ve adapted for us to ponder on the eve of this holiday. Perhaps these words will become your own...

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God Moves in Mysterious Ways

Posted by John A. Fields on

Albert Einstein observed that coincidence was God’s way of remaining anonymous. An 18th century English hymn speculates that God moves in mysterious ways. These quotes have a special meaning to me and a place in my faith journey. As a young father with a busy career, I began to question...

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From the Rector #18

Posted by The Reverend Neil A. Willard on

This week Steven Patterson retires as Palmer’s Business Administrator after having worked for this congregation in more than one role for almost 16 years. Many of you have interacted with him about calendars and room set ups and, yes, even the temperature inside the church. I will greatly...

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From the Rector #17

Posted by The Reverend Neil A. Willard on

Today we welcome the Rev. Liz Parker as our new Associate Rector! We will pray for her new ministry with us, and I hope that you will greet her warmly when you meet her after worship. Look for her in the church office, beginning September 1. Today is also Serve Sunday! At the end of our...

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From the Rector #16

Posted by The Reverend Neil A. Willard on

This church, which was originally a chapel for students at Rice University, is named in memory of Edward Albert Palmer. He was only 25 years old when he lost his life while trying to save his sister Daphne from drowning. While he did not survive, she did. Later, as Daphne Palmer Neville, she...

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