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
Continue readingFr. Mark and Barbie Huggenvick’s retirement party was a bittersweet celebration of his more than a decade long tenure at Transfiguration. At a heartfelt service that included a marvelous sermon by both Fr. Brooks and Fr. Mark, a baptism, tears, laughter and praise of the Lord, over 200 members of
Continue readingThe Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration’s fearless leader helped YouthPower365 raise over $1 million for its youth programs that touch over 4,000 children throughout the Vail Valley each year. Whether it’s early childhood education, afterschool programming, Girl PowHER, Pwr Hrs, Dollars for Scholars, or any of the more than 15 programs YouthPower365 offers
Continue readingWhat a wonderful celebration of our young adults! Many young local graduating seniors in high school were recognized on Sunday, May 15, 2016.
Continue readingEach year our Rector, Fr. Brooks Keith, addresses the entire parish with the state of the church’s finances, events, and parish life. Watch the video to hear his message. DOWNLOAD 2016 ANNUAL REPORT <align=”center”>
Continue readingAdvent is a season of preparation before Christmas. The word Advent means “coming” and refers to the coming of Jesus. The season emphasizes a three-fold coming: His coming in the flesh at Bethlehem, in grace through word and sacrament, and in glory at the Day of Judgment. Many people
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