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Palm Sunday at Grace Church

Celebrating Palm Sunday at Grace Church. The children read the Passion. Palms. It is also the Easter Fair. Yes, there is an Easter bunny inside the sanctuary. Shh. First crocuses of the season! Grandmom. For the 11 a.m., Leigh reads. […]

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Nyack Sunday

Walking down to Evensong at Grace Church. Some damaging winds in the storm last night. Grace church: And, on the way, home, potential staircase inspiration. Related posts: Easter Sunday: Church and Egg Hunt A Few Nyack Photos from Sandy Walking […]

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Christmas Pageant 2017

For the first time, Sam is not an angel. Well, she’s an angel of course. But for purposes of the Chrismas pageant, this year, she is a sheep! Rehearsal, Friday night. A light snow that night. Heading to the show: […]

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Pretty Snow Day

After the Saturday snowstorm, we witness the beauty of winter, both at home and at church. Related posts: First Snow of Winter Oh. Look. More Snow Snow Day at Sour Cherry Farm A Snow Day Monday

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All Saints Day

At church on All Saints Day — and we sing one of my favorite childhood hymns! At church school, Sam learned about shields. Related posts: Christmas Eve at Grace Church Sam and Annabella Blessing of the Animals Messiah Sing and […]

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Blessing of the Animals

This year’s Feast of Saint Francis — the Blessing of the Animals — was really something. We had a mule show up! Plus all the usual critters: dogs, cats, even turtles. It’s an event I look forward to every year. […]

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Church Garden Fundraiser

As get-together for a fundraiser for the Columbarium. This year’s theme: Tapas. There is albarino, obvioulsy. Party throwers: Various tapas, including Manchego and membrillo. Mussels escabeche: Beautiful church. Sondra, with a little history lesson for the group. Washington Irving Ivy. […]

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Blessing of the Animals

At church today, it’s the Feast of Saint Francis. Not being able to transport a hive of bees, we brought along our helmet and veil — and got a few blessings for Baa, too. Owen’s crazy costume. Stuffed animal blessings. […]

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Sam and Annabella

Two cute girls on the last day of church school. Related posts: Easter Sunday: Church and Egg Hunt Cousins! Blessing of the Animals Looking Fancy in Her Hat

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Blessing of the Animals

To celebrate the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, Grace Church always does a blessing of the animals. Like in years past, Samantha brought Baa. And this time, Koala came along, too. Related posts: Blessing of the Animals Blessing of […]

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Nuptials: Brandon and Doug

A wonderful day at Grace Church: our organist, Brandon, and his partner (and choir member) Doug, were married in a ceremony of meaningful readings, gorgeous flowers and, of course, beautiful music. Yes, I cried. And the cake — lavendar and […]

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Christmas Pageant at Grace Church

Our little angel was an angel. For real. Well, as a costume, anyway. Waiting in the wings, with her friend Holly: Miss Bonnie, herding cats: Sam with Bonnie: The camel! And the star! Angels, making their way: Everyone all on […]

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Harvest Gala at Church

We had an absolute blast at Harvest Gala, the annual church fundraiser. We snuck bites of steak in the kitchen, drank yummy rose wine and danced. Great time. Here are some pic: Related posts: A Harvest Costume Party at Church […]

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Blessing of the Animals

The Feast of St. Francis at Grace Church! Always a lot of fun, even though we don’t have a pet to take to church. For the second year in a row, Samamntha has brought her favorite stuffed animal, Baa, for […]

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Easter Sunday: Church and Egg Hunt

Easter Sunday: Church, Easter eggs and spring dresses. And Greg at church! A special day indeed! Isn’t it funny how the Easter Bunny comes while you’re at church and hides the same eggs that you dyed the day before? How […]