I am an architect, an usher at Palmer and a faithful member of the Men’s Bible Study. I serve on the Palmer Vestry and I am in my third term as elected Houston City Council Member in the At-Large, Position 2. In the darkest days of the year, as we turn the page on 2020, I’m reminded...
I am a retired healthcare administrator and I’ve served Palmer in various ways over the years as a Chalice Bearer on Sundays, on committees and councils that support church finances and operations, and as a member of Palmer bible studies. This is not my first pandemic. In 1985 I started...
Wendy and I are retired and living in Pearland. We raised three children and have seven grandchildren. Our journey at Palmer began in 2004, after our children had left us empty nested. The biggest factor in our move to Palmer was the community. While we immediately enjoyed the beautiful music...
I am a Palmer Daughter of the King and each year the members of our Order join together to decorate our beautiful Chrismon Tree that shines out of the second floor windows of the Parish Hall Tower Room toward Fannin and Cambridge streets and the Texas Medical Center beyond. It was our hope to...
I am a wife, mother, grandmother, Christian, deacon, citizen and Palmer; and, I am thankful. I am also a bit anxious and distracted, yet hopeful during this time of pandemic. Our family has met weekly since June, and Thanksgiving together would be our norm, but with COVID spreading, these are...
I am a retired medical professional, a widow, a Mom with four amazing children and grandchildren and I live with three King Charles spaniels. For 20 years, I have been at Palmer, singing with the choir, working on Altar Guild, volunteering in the church office, helping with funerals as a member...
I volunteer for an assortment of activities at Palmer, am a faithful participant in the annual Women’s Retreat, and with my husband Dick, I sing with the Palmer choir and join our friends monthly for our Dinner & Discussion gatherings. I am also passionate about classical music and I...
I am the chaplain and priest for the students at Rice University and a member of the Palmer community. In this season of loneliness and fear, there is so much to be thankful for at Episcopal Church at Rice - Autry House. We have seen growth this semester. Which, to be totally...
Jean Schaefer had been attending Palmer services virtually and became a member of our online community from all the way in Wisconsin. Sadly, Jean passed away this week but we remember and honor her with this article she wrote for Palmer in September of this year: I am a member of Grace...
I am a Preschool Director, former Kindergarten teacher, and mother. Deciding on virtual or in person learning during COVID-19 is an agonizing decision for any parent. Everyone’s family dynamic is not one size fits all. I have been disheartened when I see parent and teacher...
