In the Episcopal Church, we commemorate Absalom Jones on Monday, February 13.

In 1804, the Rev. Jones — born into slavery in Delaware in 1794 — was the first African-American to be ordained priest in the Episcopal Church, after having founded the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, Philadelphia in 1794.

Set us free, heavenly Father, from every bond of prejudice and fear; that, honoring the steadfast courage of your servant Absalom Jones, we may show forth in our lives the reconciling love and true freedom of the children of God, which you have given us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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To the Search Committee and all the hard work they put forth throughout the Vicar search…you did us proud! Hal Stratton, Tess Setchell, Katie Black, Denise Butera, Cyndi DeBock, Benny Delgado and Jon Kessler
God bless you all.

To the Bishop’s Committee and their diligence throughout the Vicar search…our hearts go out to you. God bless you all, Pat Kalicki, Steve Raftery, Jessica Tamaski, Val Gruenwald, Bill Barlow and Paul Swanson.

To the entire St. Nicholas Community: for the patience, understanding and compassion shown throughout the entire Vicar search. God bless us all, each and every one.

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If you have old palms, blessed or otherwise, lying around the home, please bring them to church this weekend or next weekend. We will burn these palms prior to the Annual Meeting on Sunday, Feb. 12th. The ashes collected from burning the palms will be used on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22nd.

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