This is what we knew on Sept. 30

This information was presented to the parish for discussion. Copies of this sheet are available in the narthex. This indicates that developing the Lovely property would cost $820, 000, compared to $517,000 for the north addition. So far we are attempting to determine whether building/renovating on the Licia House property is feasible given zoning restrictions.

Where the building project is now

On September 30 approximately 70 members of St. John’s met to decide the next step in the consideration of providing additional space for classrooms, offices, choir, and altar guild. The group decided to commission new drawings of an addition on the north side of the church – in a location which would not affect the Gill Garden. They also authorized a feasibility study to see whether a building of the desired size could be built on the Licia House property. If you have questions speak to the rector or a member of the Vestry.

Here's where we are now

Options Being Considered As of July 17

Proposed North Side Addition:
Option Changes:
Moving the addition forward so that it does not impinge on the garden

Putting dormers on the north side with gothic windows shaped like the stained glass ones in the church in order to maintain the traditional look of the church

Lovely Property:


Demolish the existing structure

Build a 2000 foot one-storey building — same size as proposed addition

“Choir Room” in addition to be used as “Youth Room” in this option

Unfinished basement to be used for the mechanicals

Build and maintain a sidewalk from the Lovely property to the church

Licia House: (2 Options)

Demolish Pat’s office and garage, and build new

Renovate the main structure (how extensively to be determined)

Classroom space on 1st floor

2nd floor may be possible with adjustments for those with handicaps

Office space would need to be on 1st floor

Renovation would presumably include current tenant space

Additional parking may be needed
(A combination of 1 & 2 may be the eventual plan.)

It began with a gift

There has been a fair amount of discussion lately about gifts to the Church and how they should be honored. It is worth noting that the church began with the most important gift of all -- Jesus Christ. What is the best way to honor that first gift?

John 3:16

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life."

A Collect for Pentecost

Somehow this seems especially important these days:

Grant, O Lord, that the course of this world may be peaceably governed by your providence; and that your Church may joyfully serve you in confidence and serenity; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Who is transfigured?

Sermon at St. John's Pine Meadow CT
Feb. 18, 2007



This is the 8:00 am sermon edited in case you missed it. I am certainly learning some of my weaknesses.



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Wednesday Homily 02/07/07

It's not great, but give it a try.




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What a pageant!!

From Pageant 2007

Every year the pageant brings a greater sense of the vitality of the parish!! Thanks to Cheryl and many helpers, this year was no exception.

Bravo to all!!