The Wardens’ Report: highlights from monthly Vestry meetings, designed to provide information about our growth, finances, priorities, and progress in our strategic plan. The 2020 vestry had its second regular meeting of the year on March 5. We began by gathering for dinner. Johanna Montague then led us in Evening Prayer. During our prayers, we focused on thanking […]
How do we engage wisely with the upcoming election? On Tuesday, February 18, you are invited to attend a special conversation called “Thinking Wisely About the Election” at Restoration. Many difficult conversations about big issues are taking place in our country, and they will only become more heated as the 2020 election gets closer. […]
Shrove Tuesday: February 25 Shrove: past tense of shrive, Old English – to hear confession, assure of God’s forgiveness, and give appropriate spiritual guidance Because Shrove Tuesday was the last day before the fasting Lenten Season, it was necessary to use up perishable food items which were not to be consumed during Lent, including milk, eggs, butter, sugar, and […]
The Wardens’ Report: a brief summary of highlights from monthly Vestry meetings, designed to provide information about our growth, finances, priorities and progress towards our strategic plan. January 28th marked the first official meeting of our new 2020 vestry. We gathered for dinner together and prayer before starting the meeting. This month David Hanke led […]
What shall I render to the LORD for all his benefits to me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD, I will pay my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people. Psalm 116 Happy Thanksgiving, Restoration! I have so enjoyed this week. In almost every conversation I […]
We are looking forward to waiting for Christmas and walking towards Jesus during Advent with you. Here are some ways you can join the Restoration community during this season. All of these things are ‘friend-friendly’. Feel free to invite others to come along! Advent Community Prep – We would like a half dozen people to help us prepare the […]
Wardens’ Report: a brief summary of highlights from monthly Vestry meetings, designed to provide information about our growth, finances, and priorities. At our November 19th vestry meeting, we enjoyed dinner together and prayer before starting the meeting. This month, Sean Burke led us through prayer which included praise and intercession for Director of Operations Kat […]
Thank you to everyone who came out to help clean up Cherry Valley Park! With crisp blue skies overhead and autumn leaves (and some poison ivy) underneath, Restoration came together last Saturday morning to show appreciation for our Cherrydale neighbors by making improvements to nearby Cherry Valley Park. Thank you to the 50+ adults and […]
The Wardens’ Report: a brief summary of highlights from monthly Vestry meetings, designed to provide information about our growth, finances, and priorities. At our October 22nd vestry meeting, we enjoyed dinner together and prayer before starting the meeting. This month, Erica Chapman led us through prayer which included praise and intercession for our Rector David […]