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Summer is here!

Last week Reverend Licia shared one of her favorite summertime activities, reading lots of fun books! I loved her idea so I'm going to share my favorite summertime activity with you all too... SUMMER CAMP!  

When I was a teenager I had the opportunity to go to Chapel Rock for summer camp and I had a blast. The mix of making new friends, spirit filled learning time, outdoor activities, great food, worship, and campfires made each of my camp experiences unforgettable. I wholeheartedly recommend sending your children or teens to camp so that they too can have unforgettable experiences and make friends around the entire Diocese.  

To get more information about the programs being offered this summer please visit http://chapelrock.net/camps.htm. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about camp or if you need a campership to help your child or teen be able to attend camp.

If you have a 3rd-6th grader interested in going to camp for the first time, I recommend signing them up for the June 30-July 6 program, because that is when I will be there serving as chaplain.

Peace,

Lauren +

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Lots of fun stuff is happening this Sunday!

We are get to have ice cream sundaes in the morning, wear red, and celebrate the day of Pentecost. The sundaes are an All Saints’ tradition, but wearing red to celebrate the day of Pentecost is a much larger tradition. Pentecost is all about the Holy Spirit, and is also known as the birthday of the church. We wear red on the day of Pentecost because red is the color that represents the Holy Spirit. Check out the video below for a fun and lively explanation of Pentecost and why we celebrate it. This video is made by a Roman Catholic organization, but it everything it shares is true for us as well, so the one time it refers to Catholics just know it could say Episcopalians too.

Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday!

Peace,

Lauren+

P.S.

We are celebrating all those who have worked with your children in Sunday School, Children’s Chapel, Youth Group, and Confirmation this Sunday at the 9am service and at Sundaes on Sunday. I hope you all will be able to be there to share your thanks with them!