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Goodbye until 2025!
The final worship services of the summer were held on Labor Day weekend. Led by The Rev. Kit Lonergan, a large number of congregants were inspired by her sermon that highlighted the biography and calling of St. Aidan. As always, our connections to the Gospel readings and one another were fortified by Rev. Kit’s thoughtful…
Read MoreSummer Social at Salter’s
The food and refreshments were abundant as the annual summer social got underway at Salter’s Casino on August 16. This year, the event included a screening of a six-minute video reflecting the history of the chapel as told through the memories of the Houghton families who made the chapel a reality 107 years ago. Special…
Read MoreThe Rev. Canon Arlette Benoit Joseph’s Response…
Our visiting clergy are asked to respond to a quick question every year. This summer the question is: “If you were not an Episcopal priest, what other profession or calling might you have pursued?” Rev. Arlette: I’d definitely be in the corporate world, specifically in marketing. I would enjoy being somebody’s Chief Marketing Officer.
Read MoreA Moveable Spiritual Feast
The Rev. Canon Arlette Benoit Joseph returned to St Aidan’s for her fourth summer on Sunday. The weather was less than ideal as the worshippers at 9:00 commenced under the beech tree. However, after the readings, Rev. Arlette suggested that the group move inside the chapel to avoid some uninvited raindrops. The switch worked like…
Read MoreAugust Worship!
Another beautiful Sunday brought enthusiastic parishioners to the chapel and under the beech tree. The Rev. Kit Lonergan celebrated two communion services, inviting worshippers to join her at the table to offer assistance and blessings. The spirit was inclusive, joyful, and participatory. Thank you to Rev. Kit for bringing her thoughtful and inspiring ministry to…
Read MoreCampaign for St. Aidan’s – Announcement
Welcome to the St. Aidan’s Capital Campaign page! As we approach the 110th anniversary of our beloved chapel, we invite you to join us in a special journey of restoration, renewal, and growth. St. Aidan’s has been a cornerstone of spiritual life since 1917, serving as a welcoming place for worship, celebration, and community outreach.…
Read MoreRev. Kit Lonergan’s Response…
Our visiting clergy are asked to respond to a quick question every year. This summer, the question is: “If you were not an Episcopal priest, what other profession/calling might you have pursued?” If I were not serving as an Episcopal priest, there is a good chance that I would be a high school teacher—it’s what…
Read MoreAll Things Bright and Beautiful
The Rev. Kit Lonergan celebrated two services which included three cats, 23 (plus) dogs, and one well-loved Pennoyer family teddy bear. In addition to the music, readings, and consecration, it was the annual “Blessing of the Pets” ceremony. The delightful intersection of the animal kingdom with parishioners young and old was exuberant, joyful, and blessed…
Read MoreHigh spirits and big attendance!
The Rev. Noah Van Niel celebrated two services on Sunday, marking the midpoint of the summer worship season. The attendance was the highest (so far) in 2024 with 103 people! As always, the work of a legion of generous volunteers was evident. Beautiful flowers graced the altars. Set-up, inside and outside the chapel, was attentively…
Read MoreThe Rev. Noah Van Niel Responds…
Our visiting clergy are asked to respond to a quick question every year. This summer the question is: “If you were not an Episcopal priest, What other profession/calling might you have pursued?” Rev. Van Niel: Great question…..I’ve always thought it sounds like just about the best thing you could ever imagine to be the restaurant…
Read MoreWeek Five: Many Worshippers Attend Sunday Services
The Rev. Noah Van Niel celebrated two services on a beautiful July morning. Returning for their seventh summer at St. Aidan’s, Rev. Noah and his family have settled into the rectory where they will enjoy their next days on the South Coast. Attendance was high and the mood was joyful as the worshippers experienced the…
Read MoreRev. Tim Safford Inspires All Once Again
St. Aidan’s welcomed back The Rev. Timothy Safford when he led two worship services on July 14. The mid-July crowds were large as parishioners gathered to hear his inspiring words once again. The Safford family spent many summers at the rectory on Smith Neck Road in years past when he served as a visiting clergy…
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