As we prepare for the arrival of Emmanuel–God-with-us–we also prepare for a transition in our life together at Holy Trinity. I want to share with you some of the details–what January (and beyond) will look like when Fr. Paul begins his full-time position serving the diocese as congregational developer.

[ December 19, 2009; 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] enjoy spiced cider, listen to frank sinatra covering classic carols, hang out with totally cool people, and wrap gifts in preparation for our dec 23 ht dinner table christmas celebration

Bear fruits worthy of repentance. Do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our ancestor’; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham. Luke 3:8.

I finally figured out why I like John the Baptist. You don’t have to wonder where you stand. He doesn’t call a spade, a spade. He calls it a damn shovel. As abrasive and unpleasant as John can be, he’s nothing if not direct. Yet, all that honesty can be exhausting. Here we are, halfway through Advent, still being chastised by a crazy guy in animal skins. Could we get to the Good News already?

[ December 8, 2009; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. January 12, 2010; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. February 9, 2010; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. March 9, 2010; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. April 13, 2010; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. May 11, 2010; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. June 8, 2010; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. July 13, 2010; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] join other gentlemen for beers & burgers at O’Doherty’s Irish Grille — 525 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (across from the Riverfront Park carousel) — second tuesday of each month from 5pm to whenever — no reservations, no rsvp — just show up!

questions?  call paul @ 509.263.7793 or walt @ 509.624.2217