Letters, Jan. 28

Posted 1/27/16

Local Episcopal congregations committed to inclusion

Our neighbors in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy may have seen the news out of Canterbury, U.K., that the Episcopal Church is “temporarily …

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Letters, Jan. 28

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Local Episcopal congregations committed to inclusion

Our neighbors in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy may have seen the news out of Canterbury, U.K., that the Episcopal Church is “temporarily sanctioned” by the leaders of the Anglican Communion because our church created a marriage service for same-gendered couples.

As the Rectors of Saint Paul's and St. Martin's Episcopal Churches we would like to tell the community that nothing has changed nor will it at our  congregations due to this news from our communion, the third largest church in the world.

At your Episcopal churches in this community we are proud that LGBTI people are always welcomed, affirmed and invited to share in complete equality and mutuality in all of the sacraments, including Holy Matrimony.

We repent of the damage that Christian churches have done and still do to LGBTI people. We stand with our Presiding Bishop who asserts that “our commitment to be an inclusive church is not based on a social theory or capitulation to the ways of culture, but on our belief that the outstretched arms of Jesus on the cross are a sign of the very love of God reaching out to us all.”

It is with great gratitude and humility that we welcome all the Godly gifts LGBTI people bring into our common life.  Our image of God becomes more complete through the love they share!

 

Jarrett Kerbel, Rector at St. Martin's 

and Cliff Cutler, Rector at Saint Paul's

 

A fan of ‘Shock Treatment’

I just finished reading Shock Treatment by Gene Caffrey.  It was terrific.  I ordered it from Amazon after I read the first article about Gene in the Local.  I love mysteries and this was definitely a page-turner.  My background in real estate and title insurance made it even more enjoyable.  I look forward to the next two stories about Owen Delaney.

Ellen Glendinning

Lafayette Hill

 

Thanks for story on Herbert Cady

Thank you for your article on Dr. Herbert Cady and his 41-year career as a pediatrician. We were fortunate to have Dr. Cady care for our three sons as they were growing up.

He exemplified a great pediatrician: caring, smart, warm and empathic; a doctor who communicated clearly and respectfully to kids of all ages, and to their parents. We extend deepest thanks from our family, and best wishes as he pursues the next "chapter" of his career.

Mara Natkins

Mt. Airy

 

So Many Thanks

As the sun rose on a frigid MLK Day last week, many tiny miracles started to happen in our community.   In churches, schools and meeting halls, generations were gathering together for the singular purpose of making our world a brighter place.

Our clients, those receiving daily meals from Chestnut Hill Meals on Wheels, are the recipients of much of the goodwill that bubbled within our small community.

The 200+ individuals who flocked to The Presbyterian Church of Flourtown spent the day on many projects that would address the needs of various local groups.  Our seniors and homebound were gifted with beautiful fleece blankets, handcrafted by one of the volunteer groups.  Children made placemats.  Others packed glittery sacks of candy.  And still another group made and packaged puddings and jellos that will be part of the meals delivered this week.

We are so grateful for all the efforts these volunteers expended on our behalf.  We are also keenly aware of what it took to coordinate and engage this willing and enthusiastic group of generous souls.  Many, many thanks to Beth Bauer for organizing all these projects and to Judy and Peggy for leading the efforts that produced the warm and beautiful blankets.

But our gratitude does not end there.  The Pre-K and kindergarten of SCH Academy worked to provide us with over 150 breakfast bags, filled with various healthy breakfast snack treats.  A group of children from St. Genevieve’s Parish School came to Halligan’s and packed the day’s lunches and hot meals.  Another group from St. Gen’s purchased and assembled “Safe and Warm” bags for our clients – containing items such as Chap Stick, tissues, warm socks, etc.

So much warmth and caring from so many groups!  But the generous heart of this community beats strong, not only on MLK Day but throughout the year – as so many organizations, individuals and foundations continuously find creative ways to address the many needs of our senior and homebound neighbors.

On behalf of all those we serve, may we extend our warmest gratitude and deepest respect.   Thank you to this wonderful and generous community!

The Board and Staff of Chestnut Hill Meals on Wheels

 

 

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