ReverendRefOct 18, 2023
In August I accepted a call to serve #StLukesBuffaloWY. My last Sunday at #SJPHagerstown was 10/1. I leave for Buffalo on Monday. Yesterday I learned of a Title IV allegation against the bishop of WY.
Not the start I had in mind, but here we are, and I will do my best to lead this new parish through these difficult, challenging, and painful times.
#Episcopal #Transparency #Presence
ReverendRefOct 1, 2023
I have about 1-1/2 hours before my final service at #SJPHagerstown begins. I STILL don’t have a clear picture for the sermon. I have an idea, but nothing firm. So hopefully, on this final and busy day, something intelligent and meaningful will come out of my mouth.
#EpiscopalLiturgy #SermonAnxiety #TheyCantFireMe
ReverendRefSep 30, 2023

For anyone interested, here’s last night’s service installing the new Minister of Music at #SJPHagerstown. It was grand, even if I did goober up the end.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rjK9avgVuU8&feature=youtu.be

Minister of Music John Sabine's Installation Service

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ReverendRefSep 29, 2023

10/1 is my final Sunday at #SJPHagerstown. I have much to say but can’t find the words. That is the refrain of my life.
I’ve given up trying to put something together. So I will most likely just speak and what comes will come, and hopefully it will make sense for all the right reasons.
If you are so inclined, you can view the service live beginning at about 10:00 am eastern time:

http://stjohnshagerstown.org/worship

#EpiscopalLiturgy #FinalService

Saint John's Episcopal Church FB & Worship

Saint John's Episcopal Church
ReverendRefSep 28, 2023
Tonight was my final vestry meeting at #SJPHagerstown. It didn’t suck.
I’m calling that a win.
ReverendRefSep 27, 2023
Final Wednesday Eucharist at #SJPHagerstown. Once again, as it has been for the last two months or longer, nobody showed up. This service is no cancelled until another priest decides to give it a try.
#Endings
ReverendRefSep 26, 2023
This coming Sunday is my final one at #SJPHagerstown. I’m having a really hard time putting together a sermon.
#DontKnowWhatToSay
#TooMuchToSay
ReverendRefSep 24, 2023
Penultimate Sunday at #SJPHagerstown. In the wake of the fallout from certain people thinking some other people haven’t been properly punished, I’m preaching on Jonah and his desire to see Nineveh destroyed even after they repented.
#Episcopal #Liturgy #GoingOutWithABang #ThoseWithEars
ReverendRefJun 11, 2023
Today at 4:00 Eastern Time, my parish of Saint John’s is hosting a harp concert. If you have the time, go check it out on our Facebook page (Saint John’s Hagerstown—we’re the Episcopal one in case you have a choice). I listened to her practice and she’s really good.
#Episcopal
#SJPHagerstown
#MusicSeries
ReverendRefApr 29, 2023
Tonight, for the first time in over three years, the parish had a social event in the parish hall. The theme was April in Paris and there was lots of good food and a joyous atmosphere.
#SJPHagerstown
#FunTimes
#Celebrations