Meet H. Peet Foster, beekeeper, choir member, and parishioner at St. Paulâs Riverside. I visited H. Peet and the two beehives at St. Paulâs this past September just before the hives began their process of sealing for the winter. The community at St. Paulâs gifted their new rector the Rev. Stephanie Johnson with two hives…
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Meet Janet Ainsworth: Experiencing and Sharing God in Nature
For some, the turning of the leaves and crisp cool mornings means pumpkin spice lattes and cozy oversized sweaters. Or if youâre Janet Ainsworth, the coming autumn means itâs time to lace up your hiking boots and hit the trails in one of Connecticutâs 109 state parks. That is exactly what we did last week.
Meet Margaret Clark: the importance of perpetual care
I first heard of Margaret Clark and the Cemetery on Hope St. in Stamford from a former co-worker, Don. He told me of the history of the cemetery and Margaret’s initiative and dedication to its perpetual care. So, I drove to Stamford with my camera and recorded Margaret’s story. Here it is: Margaret Clark is…
Meet: Jennie Dixon: Use the gifts youâve been given to serve
I had the pleasure of having coffee with Jennie Dixon at a Dunkin Donuts in Windsor, CT. We sat down and immediately dove into a conversation about empowering women. Jennie is a Professional Chartered Financial Consultant, published author, public speaker, and president of the St. Monicaâs Daughter of the King (DOK) chapter.
Meet Pam Toffey: Bridging the gap between us and the communion of saints
âIâm a mutt,â she said with a huge smile on her face. âIâve done the research, and have found that I am a little bit of everything, and I am embracing that.â Years ago, Pam Toffey was in a car accident which left her quite a bit of recovery time. While she was recovering, Pam jumped into the world of genealogy.
Meet Judy Benson: You can only watch from the outside for so long
Passion within one person can move hearts. Okay, this might not be as insightful as Jesusâ parable of faith the size of a mustard seed moving mountains, but with regards to Judy Benson, I think it is pretty spot on. I met Judy at a meeting I crashed in New London with the Rev. Rachel…
Meet Jerry Davidson: Never mess with the Holy Spirit
It is empowering to meet someone who knows that they are doing exactly what God has called them to do. That is the case with Dr. Jerry Davidson.
Meet Frankie Williams: Too Blessed to be Stressed
When asked if she could have a life motto, Frankie Williams quickly answered, âI am âtoo blessed to be stressed.ââ Frankie will turn 94 on March 11, and she has seen change â in the world, in the church, in her town, and in her parish.
