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MESSENGER
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Letter from the Rector: ANNUAL GIVING SEASON IS HERE
Dear siblings in Christ, During this fall season, the Church of Our Saviour continues its vibrant, full ministry walking together toward one another, our community, and God, with love. I am so grateful for such dedication and love from our volunteers, staff, and clergy who tirelessly serve this community for God. I continue to invite you to attend one of our upcoming Stewardship Gatherings. These gatherings enable us to be together and talk about what church and community

The Rev. Jeffrey D.S. Thornberg
2 days ago1 min read


Letter from the Rector: WALK IN LOVE - Stewardship Gatherings
Dear siblings in Christ, Grace and peace be with you! I write you today to invite you to one of several gatherings in my home during the last two weeks of September, as the Church of Our Saviour begins its budgeting process for 2027. This year, your Stewardship Team chose the theme “Walk in Love” from Ephesians 4:25-5:1, for the 2027 Annual Giving Campaign. If you recall, we unveiled at our Annual Meeting COS’s vision: walking toward God; walking toward Jesus; walking toward

The Rev. Jeffrey D.S. Thornberg
Sep 92 min read


Letter from the Rector: ALLELUIA, CHRIST IS RISEN!
Dear siblings in Christ, Alleluia, Christ is risen! This Sunday, we will gather with Christians near and far to celebrate the miraculous fact that the tomb was empty: Jesus rose from the dead. With that divine act, Jesus broke the bonds of death and now offers us the hope and knowledge of new life, even in death. Church of Our Saviour is a vibrant faith community, welcoming all, empowered by sacramental worship to joyfully serve others in Christ’s name. I arrived as Churc

The Rev. Jeffrey D.S. Thornberg
Apr 11 min read


Letter from the Rector: ADVENT & CHRISTMAS
Dear siblings in Christ, As the Church of Our Saviour continues its vibrant fall and winter programming, I would like to invite your participation through your prayer, presence, and donations during the seasons of Advent and Christmas this year. There are several wonderful opportunities to enjoy music and fellowship during this season of Advent. For example, on Sunday, December 7th at 4:00 pm, your choir will lead a traditional Advent Lessons and Carols that you will not want

The Rev. Jeffrey D.S. Thornberg
Dec 3, 20251 min read


Faith, War, and Healing: A Weekend with Rev. David W. Peters
“There’s only one proper way for a professional soldier to die: the last bullet of the last battle of the last war.” These haunting words, attributed to local son General George S. Patton, open the door to deeper questions about what it means to live in a world where war does, in fact, happen. Men and women serve on our collective behalf in areas of conflict. Whether or not we agree with the decision to (ever) go to war, we cannot escape the impact military service has on v

The Rev. Jeffrey D.S. Thornberg
Nov 5, 20252 min read
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