ECOT Youth Stand Out on Local, Regional and National Levels On the Snow While youth sometimes get a bad rap for being lazy, the youth at the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration are anything but that. With several youth taking the stage or taking medals on the slopes, one could
Continue readingFather Brooks Keith survived the snowstorm on March 13 to appear on Vail’s own TV8 with Rick Messmer in support of the Trotter and Mutter families, each of whom will be celebrating the lives of loved ones this Friday, March 15. The Trotter memorial service takes place at the Edwards
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ECOT Now Has a Youth Ministry Vestry! by Rebecca Cotton, Youth Minister I am thrilled to share that we have formed our first ever Youth Ministry Vestry (YMV) to provide a sustainable structure and support to our youth ministry program. Please join me in thanking Holly Graves, John Raichart, Kim
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On December 2, 2018, the First Sunday of Advent, Transfiguration had the honor of gathering candidates from across the Western Slope of Colorado for Confirmation. With Bishop Robert J. ONeill presiding, 27 members of our parish experienced Confirmation, Reaffirmation or Reception. This beautiful ceremony was the Bishop’s last public appearance
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Youth Minister Rebecca Cotton put together this wonderful recap video from last weekend’s Senior Sunday. All graduates participated in their respective high school graduation ceremonies on May 26, 2018. Congratulations to Hallie Bradford, VCHS – Colorado State University Belle Carlson, VCHS Ricky Cuny, VCHS Anna Gongaware, BMHS – Colorado
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Steve Baird, 75, of Edwards, Colorado passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 10th, 2018. Born in Richmond, Indiana, on February 1st, 1943 to the late Robert and Dorothy Baird, Steve graduated from the University of Michigan in 1964. Steve never shied away from hard or detailed work. His
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Our fearless leaders took to the streets on Wednesday, February 14 – not to celebrate Valentine’s Day, but to distribute Ashes to Christians from the Vail Valley and the world! Father Brooks was stationed in the center of Vail Village, at the cross roads of Pepi’s, Gorsuch, and Fall Line
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With 58 children and youth participating in this year’s Christmas Pageant, Transfiguration celebrated the birth of Christ with an amazing display of talent. Many thanks to Colin Meiring and Melinda Carlson of Vail Performing Arts Academy for their amazing vision for this performance, and bringing it to life! Thanks also
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And what a wonderful night it was! With nearly 100 people of all ages, the Advent Celebration for 2017 was a great success! A lovely ham dinner with home-made side dishes, salad, and home made desserts made for a lovely start. Following dinner was a magnificent presentation by St. Nick (Fr.
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And just like that, the holidays have begun. But first, we celebrated the age-old tradition of Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan on Sunday, November 19! Blessing our family plaids, or family traditions or memories, is one of Transfiguration’s favorite non-holiday events.
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