First, kudos to the 225 Committee who have been meeting over the last year to bring such a wonderful and historical moment into focus for the parish. Ably led by our 225th Committee Chair, Lee Reid, we were all given encouragement, goals, assignments, and deadlines. Diane Mirick, assembled a phenomenal team for the reception afterwards, and the flowers and the food at the reception could not have been lovelier. Ellen O"Neall Waite produced an original and lively historical pageant. Our readers were eloquent and convincing. Jim Dolan, through extensive genealogical research, let many relatives of our founders know that we remembered them. Our Honorary Chair, Al Southwick, wrote a fascinating article in the Telegram and Gazette. Rev. Schade was part of our "original research team", scouring the archives for gems from the past. Liz Gustavson was there with us at every meeting, and was responsible for our wonderful banner going up outside.Sierra Marie helped the children to compose their own beautiful banners for the sanctuary. Will Sherwood made sure that we had music befitting the historical moment. Jesse Anderson took care of our sound system. Bunny Guerrin wrote a new and thoughtful essay about the history of our parish. And I know I have not begun to name all who baked, and attended, and helped to put up the history wall. And the festivities are not over. Sunday we will assemble our collected small toiletry bags to deliver over to Abby's House. And Barry Morgan will have Walter Kring's award winning pottery on display. And there will be a an original one-women show in April, giving a woman's perspective on our history. And we still hope to host a dance. It might take a village to raise a child, but it definitely takes a whole congregation to celebrate a 225th Birthday!
Gratefully,
Rev. Barbara Merritt
photo by David Nase
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