Father Brooks’ special message on KZYR, True Local Radio 97.7 FM, this week asks us whether our Christmas season will be filled with “bedlam” or “Bethlehem”. The origin of the meaning of the word “bedlam” originates from an asylum in London, founded in 1247 as the Priory of St. Mary of Bethlehem.
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I cannot believe that we are lighting the 4th and final candle on the Advent Wreath! Christmas is almost upon us! I very much appreciate Pastors Carl Walker and Mark Huggenvik taking worship for us this past Sunday, as I exercised the “Saint Olaf audible!” Thank you Carl and Mark!
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The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration announced this morning that the Reverend Emily Lukanich will join the clergy on December 18, succeeding Father Mark Huggenvick, who retired in August 2016, as Assistant Rector. She will assist the current rector, Father Brooks Keith, in celebrating the Fourth Sunday of Advent at
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Father Brooks’ radio snippet on KZYR this week asks us who we want to be: Grinch vs. St. Nick? He encourages us to reach out to others, to give gifts, and lift up others. Listen to our new radio show, “Living the Resort Life,” on KZYR every second Wednesday of the month,
Continue readingWe’re on the radio! In partnership with KZYR True Local Radio 97.7, Father Brooks Keith can be heard every second Tuesday of the month discussing topics related to “Living the Resort Life”. We cover topics related to faith in our happy Vail Valley, as well as economic, diversity, education, professional
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Dear Parish Family and Friends, As we move deeper into the season of Advent, I continue to appreciate both our church traditions as well as new and fresh experiences of Christ coming towards us here and now. My “Lent in Advent” strategy of staying away from entertainment and distraction screens
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A very blessed and Happy Thanksgiving to everyone from all of us at Transfiguration. I am so aware this year of our need to hold tight to traditions which provide such critical perspective, history and comfort. Few such traditions top sitting down to a Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings.
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Dear Parish Family and Friends, As we eagerly await the arrival of snow, we gather together this weekend to not only ask the Lord’s blessings, as the familiar Thanksgiving hymn goes, but to give and receive God’s abundant provisions in deepest gratitude!! What a great weekend to come worship and
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ECOT’s annual pet blessing was a great success, with over 20 animals blessed and 30+ people attending. Held at a private home in Gypsum, dogs and cats and pets of all kinds are welcome. No snakes or lizards this year, though. This is one of our favorite fall community events
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The women’s retreat held October 7-8 was a great success! 12 women gathered for this reflective, relaxing weekend of prayer, hiking, good food, and friendship. Held at the Shrine Mountain Inn / Jay’s Cabin at the top of Vail Pass, we gathered for prayer and discussion, hiking, lovely meals, and to listen
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