Fr. Brooks’ Message – December 15, 2016

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...

2016 Animal Blessing

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...

Women’s Retreat 2016

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...

Father Mark Huggenvick’s Retirement

Fr. 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...