Letter from the Rector: ALLELUIA, CHRIST IS RISEN!
- The Rev. Jeffrey D.S. Thornberg
- Apr 1
- 1 min read
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 Church of Our Saviour’s new rector in August of 2019. My wife Anne (also an Episcopal priest) and our four children, Eleanor (age 14), Harriet (age 10), Frances (age 7), and Charles (age 1), feel deeply grateful to call COS (and San Gabriel) our home. This church has a very strong sense of community, and we are always honored to receive new visitors and new members. We are currently growing in many ways, most especially in our relationship with the risen Christ.
Whether this is the first time you will join us in worship, or you grew up in this church, we thank you for choosing to spend a portion of your Easter celebration with us. Please participate as you feel comfortable in worship, including sharing in song and receiving communion.
We are better, and our celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ is more joyful, because you choose to worship with us Easter Sunday. I pray you find the grace and unimaginable blessing of the Easter life. The Lord is risen indeed!
Faithfully,
The Rev. Jeff Thornberg
Rector of Church of Our Saviour
This reads like a dream of home and community connection where everyone is warmly welcomed to serve together. It is so satisfying to see the new rector's family find happiness at COS and spread love with the members in Christ's name. The rhythm and precision in building a strong faith community remind me of the high level of focus in Drift Boss where every steering move determines the stability and success of a passionate journey.
Beautiful message—there’s a strong sense of hope, renewal, and community in these words. It’s uplifting to read reflections that bring people together in faith and positivity. After reading something like this, I like to unwind by searching for mexican food near me in Swansea and enjoying a peaceful meal.