What’s Happening at St. Dunstan’s

Sabbatical Summer is Coming!

With input gathered from parishioners, St. Dunstan’s Sabbatical Committee has planned a slate of activities that will reflect Rev. Laurel’s pursuits during her three-month clergy renewal: a deepening involvement with music, nature and prayer. The Committee hopes these activities will sustain our connection with her and refresh our connection with one another during her sabbatical, which begins Sunday, May 31, and concludes Sunday, September 6.

Some of these activities have been scheduled; others will go on the calendar as the summer rolls along.

(One service at 10am)

On this final Sunday with Rev. Laurel, she will lead the first portion of the liturgy and will preach, with Rev. Shelley stepping in to celebrate Eucharist and conclude the service. A Ceremony of Transition will take during the service and we will also introduce a special prayer adapted from “Sounds of the Eternal: A Celtic Psalter”, from which we will pray each Sunday.

A light-bites reception will follow.

A veddy, veddy fun baking experience Saturday, July 18, with the goodies presented with High Tea the next morning, July 19, after the 10 am service (yes, there will still be coffee, too!).

Weekly June 21-August 2. This inspiring program, includes short videos, discussion questions and suggested spiritual practices in nature. It will be open to the entire community and will take the place of our regular Bible study sessions.

Meals hosted by several parishioners to foster fellowship.

Neither the host nor the guests will know who’s coming until they arrive!

August 16-September 27, a 50-day journey through the entire Bible, selecting passages that address how we should care for all of God’s creation.

(One service at 10am)

A joyous day that will include a transition ceremony from Rev. Shelley back to Rev. Laurel.

A catered luncheon follows.

This post-sabbatical event will celebrate Rev. Laurel’s return with music that will resonate with her clergy renewal experience.

A list of articles and books that reflect Rev. Laurel’s “Disconnect to Connect” sabbatical themes of nature, music and a rhythm of prayer.

Stay Tuned! In the planning stages!