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Father Phil on the Move 

The airplane leaves for Kilimanjaro, Tanzania today, Wed July 18. After some acclimation, we begin the hike to summit on 7/28 at 19,2341 feet. Mt Kili is the tallest single mountain and volcano in the world. Many people travel to its peak and I hope to join them, though much may not be up to me. 
Follow Father Phil on his journey!  See his Shawls of Love Video >

Before Going Dark - 7/20/2018

7/21/2018

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So here’s what’s up ahead. At the briefing meeting, a guide advised us that we should be prepared to puke. Often. The pressure inside the body is greater than outside near the summit. It’s only when you see blood that you have to worry. I think this is just to get our heads around it. Thousands hike this every year and very few die from it. I think I made the most dangerous journey already:driving to JFK!

But it’s good to know what you’re in for. Not very different from joining a community of faith, er, Well, not that puking is an appropriate metaphor. But I like to tell visitors about what to expect at Holy Spirit. Joy, inspiration, and most of all: Jesus. We hope everyone gets Jesus. But that also means service and sacrifice in ways that gain us nothing. Climbing a mountain is like that: all it gets me is maybe a bloody t-shirt is all. But, like being part of a community and serving as Jesus to others, it might get us meaning and identity.

Jesus is what’s up ahead.

​While I’m hanging I’ll write and send stuff as I’m about to go dark for seven days.

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GJ
8/3/2018 11:26:47 pm

Seems the journey begins much like in the garden of Gethesame... I suppose you can sing some Blood, Sweat & Tears too... GJ

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ABOUT US
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Our Vestry
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Legacy Giving
Building Use
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WORSHIP
Visiting CHS​
Sunday Services
Sermons
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Music
Baptisms
Weddings
​Memorial Services
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​Sunday School
Nursery
Adult Education
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
​"Windows of the Spirit"
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Family
Youth
We Care
Pastoral Care
Country Arch
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Food Pantry
Prison Ministry
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​Good Friday Day of Service