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Spring/Summer
2021
The Lord's unfailing love
and mercy still continue,
fresh as the morning,
as sure as the sunrise.
Lamentations 3:22-23
COVID-19: RENEW & RESTORE: CHURCH SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL:
WHAT WE LEARNED RENOVATION UPDATES VIA MEDIA
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2: From the Rector
FROM THE
3: Snapshots RECTOR:
3:
4:
Save the Dates
COVID-19: What We
4.6 STARS
Learned, Where In early 2020, the podcast/radio
We’re Going show This American Life released an
episode called “Everyone’s a Critic.”
5: Renew & Restore The show explored the phenomenon
6-7: Music Ministry of customer ratings apps and
websites. Everything now gets rated
8: Musings of an Associate
and reviewed.
8: Welcome New Staff Yelp rates restaurants.
Member Rachel Toombs Rotten Tomatoes rates movies.
The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman
Ratemyprofessors.com rates, well,
Rector
9: Pastoral Care professors. Amazon rates basically
10 : Ministry Highlight everything. On Google, people rate
local businesses… even churches. in the way. God told Israel to not make
11 : Children's Ministry (Currently, St. Alban’s has 4.6 stars little statues of things and worship them.
Youth Ministry thanks to a one-star review from a But they did it so much it was basically
disgruntled anti-religionist.) their favorite hobby. Jesus told his
12: Summer Sunday School
I get why ratings exist. On road trips, disciples to stay awake with him during
12: Young Adults Yelp can show you a great out-of-the- his second-to-last night on earth. They
12: Newcomers Class way restaurant. Rarely do I make an promptly fell asleep. In 1920, the U.S.
Amazon purchase without checking changed the Constitution to prohibit the
13 : Men's Ministry the product’s number of stars. And by manufacture and sale of alcohol. The next
14-15 : Rector’s Sabbatical posting a negative review on Google, year, speakeasies sprouted and the U.S.
one can save other customers from a became the world’s largest importer of
16: In Person Worship
bad experience. cocktail shakers.
18: Financials But there’s a downside, too. Rating The Good News of the Gospel is
18: Prayer List everything all the time promotes a that “Jesus Christ is the end of the Law”
judgmental way of thinking. We are (Romans 10:4). He did what none of us
19: Gifts taught to A.B.E. (always be evaluating). could: he kept the Law. Then, having
If you’ve ever been on the receiving fulfilled the Law, out of love for us, he died,
end of judgment, you know how this giving himself for us as a sacrifice. And
feels. Maybe someone judged the way through his glorious resurrection, Jesus
you were grieving (“It’s time for you to won for us a victory over sin and death.
move on”). Or your appearance (“You In other words: No more judgment. No
look tired”). Or your parenting (“Maybe more ratings. In Jesus, we all have five-
THE EPISTLE if you used a little discipline…”). Feeling star ratings, apart from what we might
The newsletter of St. Alban’s judged is always a bummer. deserve.
Episcopal Church, Waco, TX. But being the judge can be just
as damaging. The need to continually Love,
Editor in Chief:
evaluate others is exhausting. Here is
The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman
a true saying: Constantly measuring
Editor: Rebekah Stille other people means you are also
always measuring yourself.
Layout: Robert Brown In the Bible, the standard by which
people are judged is called the Law. It
Cover: Under the porte-cochère, the is what God demands, and it is good PS: Now head over to Google and give us
Rev. Neal McGowan leads the 7:30 AM and holy. But it doesn’t create what it a good review.
service on the Fifth Sunday in Lent. demands. People want to follow the
Law. It’s just that being human gets
Photo: Aaron Zimmerman
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SNAP SHOTS
Up in the bell tower: a representative
of the Verdin company prepares to
install new hardware for our carillon
for the restoration project.
At St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on
December 6, 2020, the Rt. Rev. Kathryn
“Kai” Ryan, Bishop Suffragan of
Texas, presided over a joint service of
Confirmation for members of St. Alban’s
and St. Paul’s. Almost 30 St. Alban’s
members were confirmed or received.
Liz Ligawa (far left) and Andrea Zimmerman
(far right), bidding farewell to one of our
Warming Center guests, following the
historic winter storm in mid-February.
Our COVID-19 Relief Fund
provided assistance for the Rivera
family who lost everything in a
Jan. 15 house fire. At the time of
the fire, most of the family had
COVID-19 and could not smell
the smoke. Bianca Rivera (right),
the only family member who did
In the Parish Hall, Michele Adams-Thompson, left, and not have the disease, smelled
Larry Adams-Thompson (not pictured) lead one of the smoke and alerted her family,
our small groups through “Sacred Ground,” a film- and who got out safely. Here, the
readings-based dialogue series on race, grounded in Rev. Aaron Zimmerman presents
faith. Learn more: episcopalchurch.org/sacred-ground. several gift cards from the church.
SAVE THE DATE(s)
Rector’s Sabbatical Farewell Blessing of the Backpacks Rector’s Return
May 16 August 22 Sep 19
Vacation Bible Camp Fall Kick-Off 75th Anniversary Gala
Jun 14-18 Sept 12 Dec 11
St. Alban's Day Festival St. Alban's 101: New Members Class Bishop Jeff Fisher’s Visit
June 20 Oct 3, 7, 17, 24, 31 Dec 12
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COVID-19: WHAT WE LEARNED, WHERE WE’RE GOING
The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman
Rector
On March 13, 2020, St. Alban’s
went into lockdown in response to
the COVID-19 pandemic. The campus
closed and all services went online.
Over the past year, we’ve learned,
struggled, grown, and in some ways,
thrived.
Here’s what we’ve learned along
the way.
The Building Matters
People used to be fond of saying,
“The church is not a building.” They
would say things like, “I can worship
God just as easily on the golf course,
the beach, or the deer stand, as I can in
church.” I get it. Yes, the church is the During the pandemic, our parking lot turned out to be the
perfect spot for outdoor worship.
people, the body of Christ. And yes,
God is everywhere. But as it turns out,
the physical space—the church building
itself—is pretty important. When we I don’t know about you, but I and staff, we quickly figured it out. The
could no longer gather indoors in our missed all that “annoying stuff.” Part result was an engaging online option
treasured space, we felt the loss. The of the joy and wonder and meaning that allowed us to stick together as
grief was real. So, going forward, can of church is gathering with all the a worshiping community even in the
I make a request? Let’s use the word people. Church is that one time in the face of a pandemic. We have had new
“and”: “The church is a building and week where you are gathered with a members join who have only worshiped
the church is the people in the building diverse crowd—young and old, liberal with us online.
and the church is God’s people in the and conservative, Texan and Yankee— Part of the post-pandemic new
world.” to unite in the worship of Jesus Christ. normal will be the ongoing option of
As the renovation of our church You are reminded of who you are, who livestream worship. While we’re not
building moves into high gear this God is, and who we are together— trying to be televangelists, we are trying
summer, we can all look forward to re- one body in Christ. This combats the to share the Good News of God’s grace
gathering in a splendidly restored church “me first” toxic individualism we see in as many ways, with as many people,
at the end of our seventy-fifth year. so often. The incarnational communal as we can. We pray online worship will
reality of church—all this “annoying be a way people initially connect with
The Congregation Matters stuff”—is beautiful. It’s where the Holy us, and that it serves as an “on ramp” to
Spirit works. our in-person worship and community.
You know the stuff that annoys Online worship is here to stay.
you about church? Having to get up Online Church is Here to Stay
early and get dressed on a Sunday. The Communication Drives Connection
race to find a parking space. The baby While worshiping together in
crying during the service. A visitor physical sacred space as an in-person One week into the pandemic, I
sitting in “your” pew. The music being community is best, not everyone can began writing a weekly email to the
too loud—or not loud enough, or not make it to church. Some are sick. Some congregation. The “Weekly Word”
familiar enough, or too familiar. Having are traveling. Some lack transportation. became an important part of people’s
to kneel, stand, sit. Some have social anxiety. Some have routine. I heard from many that those
During the pandemic, all that went to relocate for work for several months. theological and pastoral reflections
away. You could worship at home. In Some are deployed. Some want to visit, were helpful in responding to not only
your pajamas. On your recliner. You but are not sure if church is for them. the pandemic, but the many crises
could control the volume (or even Offering our worship via livestream we faced over the last year, from
press mute). There was no awkward was a game-changer. While there was the national conversation on race
passing of the peace. a steep learning curve for the clergy following the death of George Floyd
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Florence Scattergood
St. Alban's Building Committee Chair
As of mid-March activity has begun in a variety of areas as is evidenced in the accompanying photos:
• Four stained glass windows are in the process
of being restored and should be in place soon
and then the next four will go to the shop.
Above: The nave after pew removal. Right: Carillon restoration is complete!
The bells rang again on Easter Day. With new hardware and mechanisms in
place, the playability is much improved. The longetivity of our unique
instrument is guaranteed for many years to come.
• The carillon restoration is complete.
• The chancel and altar areas have been cleared of furnishings; several items have
found new homes throughout the campus. The sacristy and vesting contents have
been moved to temporary locations. Even the font has found a new home in the
welcome center so we might continue with baptisms during this second phase of
construction.
• By the time you are reading this, the church will have been cleared of all pews as well
in preparation for asbestos abatement (April 5) which is the first step before removal
of the current organ which will be carefully disassembled for parts (April 12).
• By May, overhead work in the nave will commence including the refurbishment of the
light fixtures and wall plaster treatment.
• In June work should shift to work on framing in the auxiliary areas inside and fencing
and courtyard work outside.
• In preparation for the eventual regathering for indoor worship, the Parish Hall has
been furnished with items from the church and a beautiful hand carved cherry wood
cross has been installed, floating on the stone wall. A digital organ is in place as well to
ensure beautiful music will continue.
• Flooring should be the main focus from mid-July to mid-August with the reinstallation
of our refurbished pews targeted for September 1.
• Organ installation is scheduled to begin September 15.
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MUSIC MINISTRY
Eugene Lavery
Organist and
Director of Music
SCHOENSTEIN ORGAN, OPUS 180
Construction on our new world- responsibility for tonal grandeur and village church. What more could an
class organ, Schoenstein Opus 180, is variety in accompaniment quality. There organ builder ask?
well underway in Benicia, California. is a good deal of profound deep pedal To celebrate one of the most
Construction essentially involves bass including an open 16' stop of wood. significant musical additions to the life
building the organ in its entirety at the Subtle high-pitched stops add brilliance. of the parish, there will be a Dedicatory
Schoenstein factory, dismantling it, and There’s a full complement of reed pipes Organ Concert Series in 2022 featuring
then reassembling it in its new home of the brass and woodwind families Bradley Welch, Resident Organist at the
at St. Alban’s. Installation of the new as well as beautiful flutes and string- Dallas Symphony Orchestra and former
console, new casework, and all 1,974 like sounds. A small division of pipes St. Alban’s Organist from 1993 to 1997;
pipes will commence in September is located in the gallery for support Simon Johnson, Organist & Assistant
2021 and will be finished by the end of of congregational singing and for the Director of Music at St. Paul’s Cathedral,
November. Jack Bethard’s, President accompaniment of small ensembles. London, and our own Eugene Lavery.
and Tonal Director of Schoenstein & The visual aspect of a pipe organ is
Co. has the following to say about the important also and our attempt is to ST. ALBAN'S
instrument: make it look as though the instrument ORGAN COMMITTEE
The organ we have designed for was designed in cooperation with the
MEMBERS
St. Alban’s is just the right size for building’s architect to be an integral
the building and contains all of the part of its design. We see working at St. Florence Scattergood (Chair)
elements necessary for successful Alban’s to be a very special privilege. Eugene Lavery
choir accompaniment, congregational It is a vital and growing Parish with a Stewart Kelly
support, and special music programs. serious dedication to good liturgy and Doris Scott
The organ has a large number of traditional Anglican music presented by Kay Olson
8' stops. These are the stops in the a first-class music program, all within Aaron Zimmerman
piano range and carry the bulk of the a charming, picturesque English-style
Left: Technicians at
Schoenstein & Co’s
facility in Benicia, CA,
building our new organ.
Right: The new console
begins to take shape.
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ST. ALBAN'S CHORISTER PROGRAM
Despite the pandemic, the St. Alban’s Chorister Program continues to flourish. We
SNAP SHOTS
currently have 30 children, ages 5-17, singing over two choirs, the most children singing
regularly in a choir at St. Alban’s in many decades. Our choristers have continued to
rehearse weekly in the porte-cochère and record works for online services, all of which
can be found on the Music at St. Alban’s Waco YouTube channel.
THREE SAINTS CHORISTER FESTIVAL
In January, the Choristers of St. Alban’s joined with other young singers from St.
Michael and All Angels in Dallas, and St. Mark's in San Antonio for the Three Saints
Chorister Festival. Our choristers received vocal coaching, lessons in music theory
and history, and learned about the theology and significance of the Transfiguration.
They also had the opportunity to socialize with other singers who partake in Episcopal
chorister programs similar to their own. Three virtual choir works from this festival
featured as part of live-stream worship at St. Alban's on February 14 - The Feast of
the Transfiguration. We look forward to collaborating with these two other chorister
programs again in the future, hopefully in-person in a post-COVID world!
We gathered for our first outdoor
Christmas Eve service under the porte-
cochère. Thanks to Carol Melis, Kenn
Harding, and the rest of the Altar Guild
for their work in making our outdoor
worship so special.
St. Alban’s members who made a pledge
to the Renew & Restore campaign were
invited to sign a cedar beam. The funds
raised will go towards the renovation of
the church and the installation of our
new organ. The signed beam will be
incorporated into the new construction.
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MUSINGS OF AN ASSOCIATE
The Rev. Neal Scott McGowan
Associate Rector
ANNUNCIATION (AND EASTER) LILIES
What does Easter smell like? For that the lily is also the symbol for are washed and we are born again
me, Easter smells like Easter lilies. Mary and emphasizes her purity. receiving new life. Through baptism
The white flowers have a sweet, spicy, The flower blooms in the spring—the Christ dwells in us and purifies us.
and frankly pungent aroma. I love it. season of Easter and the season of We are then like the pure Mary who
But I noticed something in March on the Annunciation. As I reflected on bore Christ in her womb. Baptism is
the Feast of the Annunciation. The these two feasts, the Annunciation a little Annunciation to us that Christ
Annunciation occurs on March 25 and Easter, I realized that they comes to make his home in us. And
and celebrates the moment when share more than a common flower. through baptism we are promised to
the angel Gabriel came to Mary to Both the Annunciation and Easter share in Christ’s resurrection life.
promise the birth of a child, Jesus, are centered on new life. In the If you have some lilies still in bloom,
9 months before Christmas. You can Annunciation it is the birth of Jesus, or if the stalks are still green and
read about it in Luke 1:26-56. I was the life of the whole world promised standing in your yard, I encourage
looking through paintings of the to Mary. In Easter, it is the new life on you to think of Mary, the birth of
Annunciation by famous artists (I the other side of Jesus’ resurrection. Jesus, and Jesus’ resurrection.
recommend Rogier van der Weyden’s The baby Jesus is born to rise again Remember your baptism, and look
Annunciation Triptych and Sandro from the dead. for the new life all around you.
Botticelli’s Cestello Annunciation), At the Easter Vigil and in Easter neal@stalbanswaco.org
and I noticed something—white lilies! season, baptisms are traditionally
A quick internet search shows held. When we are baptized, our sins
WELCOME NEW STAFF MEMBER RACHEL TOOMBS
Dr. Rachel Toombs is excited to come on as Director
of Christian Formation this May. She currently oversees
all-ages spiritual formation at Holy Spirit Episcopal
Church here in Waco and teaches part-time in the Baylor
Interdisciplinary Core (BIC). She has a Ph.D. in Religion
from Baylor where she wrote her dissertation on the power
of sparely-told stories to convey the possibility of grace
both within the stories and in the lives of its readers looking
specifically at the fiction of Flannery O’Connor and the
biblical Hebrew narrative. Rachel is excited to support the
current adult formation opportunities at St. Alban’s as well
as expanding and deepening the opportunities to grow
deep in our faith and ask the tough questions about God,
the Church, and ourselves. Rachel is married to Lance and
has two dogs, Eowyn and Rosie. In her free time she likes
to bake, read fantasy, and watch her hometown baseball
team, the Twins, reliably disappoint in playoff years.
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PASTORAL CARE
The Rev. Alberto M. Melis
Deacon
One of my duties is to make patient post facto, their family or from something off us. Sometimes just to
pastoral visits. This is a duty which I a friend of the patient. Sometimes talk and to pray. Sometimes just to
joyfully share with my fellow clergy and they want to know why we did not talk about the love of Jesus.
several members of our congregation. contact them. We have had a bad year. We have
It includes taking communion to We didn’t contact them because lost people, and we have missed that
people who are unable to come to we didn’t know. But let me assure you: human touch – that person to person
church, as well as visits to homes, we want to know, and to visit, and to contact that as human beings we
hospitals, convalescent, rehab, assisted pray. Please let us know. crave and unbeknownst to us, we
living facilities and funeral homes. Our pastoral emergency number is: so need. For much of the year, that
We often visit people while at 254.730.1125 contact, that touch, was virtual. We all
hospital or even prior to out-patient I carry that phone most of the time, missed that. Call us with your needs.
surgical procedures. We pray for them unless I am out of the country, and We are here.
and with them. But that brings us to sometimes even then. Otherwise it is By the way, if you would like to
HIPAA. always with me. You can call or text. help with pastoral visits in taking
The Health Insurance Portability It is important for us to know your Communion to our fellow parishioners
Accountability Act had several pastoral needs, so call the office at who cannot come to church, please
unintended consequences. I can 254.752.1773 and leave a message, or contact me. I would be happy to train
remember being in hospital and call or text the pastoral emergency you.
getting a visit from our Episcopal number 254.730.1125. Also, pastorally, my cell phone
priest, as they had been notified by We pray daily for you: our number is 254.495.0900. Please feel
the hospital office that a parishioner congregation and flock. You are free to call or text. I can also pass on
was a patient. That does not happen important to us. We receive calls from messages.
anymore. The hospital staff or people who wanted prayers or to pray Thank you and praying for you.
administration no longer contacts the with us, or to inform us of good or bad alberto@stalbanswaco.org
Church Office. events in their family. Sometimes for
We often find out from either the counseling, sometimes just to bounce
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MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT
HELP ON ICE: ST. ALBAN’S SERVES AS WARMING CENTER
By Andrea Zimmerman
Tuesday morning, Feb. 16, the winter
storm had brought life in Waco to a halt.
With our calendars suddenly empty,
yet still being a goal-driven parent, I
was in the middle of a Marvel Avengers
Movie Marathon with our sons when my
husband, Aaron, got a call.
The city was calling to take him up
on his offer to open up the church’s new
Parish Hall (what some churches call
a fellowship hall) as a warming center.
We had zero experience with this type
of emergency but were glad to put our Left, a Warming Center guest rests and enjoys refreshments provided by donors. Right:
resources to use for the community. The L-R, Holden Miller, Alan Jones, and Aaron Zimmerman lift a couch where one of our
church still had power and water, and Warming Center guests is resting, to help her get comfortable in Higgins Parlor.
since we live near the church, we could
safely get there on foot.
For us, like every other Wacoan,
experiencing negative temperatures
and an ice/snow/ice sandwich was
dumbfounding and surreal. Couple that
with the loss of power, heat, and water
by so many, it created a real crisis for
everyone. This was especially true for
the most vulnerable in our community,
many of whom depend on electricity for
medical devices they need to live.
Our family rushed to the church to
arrange the space and prepare for the
City of Waco to deliver cots and blankets.
Our kids shoveled snow with the snow
shovels we brought from our years living
in Pennsylvania. I started coordinating City of Waco employees and church volunteers set up cots in the Parish Hall
the whole endeavor. for the Warming Center.
Our social media (@stalbanswaco)
got the word out that the space would be
available. Then we started calling people to feed our anticipated guests. showed up out of the blue, was Elizabeth
to help; this effort was led by our associate It was not lost on us that it was in “Liz” Ligawa. Aaron had gotten to know
rector, the Rev. Neal McGowan. We knew fact Shrove Tuesday 2021, the one-year Liz, a medical social worker and faith-
it would be challenging to find volunteers anniversary of our grand opening of this based community organizer, through
who could (1) get to the church, and (2) new, beautiful, 5,000-square-foot space. working together on the COVID-19
who were vaccinated against or who had We had intended to use the space to crisis. I was happy for the help, but at
active COVID-19 antibodies. We would serve the congregation and community first I didn’t think we needed so much
soon see God provide. with lectures, seminars, events, and large expertise. Well, it turns out we did, but I’ll
While doing all that, we were hit gatherings, but had shut down due to the get to that in a minute.
with the reality that we hadn’t used pandemic. Now, the space was coming As we began to welcome guests, it
this space in the church since Shrove back online, but in a new and surprising became clear that some needed more
Tuesday (aka Fat Tuesday, aka Mardi way as a warming center. than just a place to stay warm. For
Gras) 2020. The kitchen was bare. As we opened our doors and guests example, one extended family included a
Supplies were minimal. So we had to arrived, it was clear St. Alban’s was mom two days away from giving birth.
quickly figure out how to turn snacks equipped to serve the specific needs They needed a way to keep warm while
from the Youth Room into enough food of our guests. Our first volunteer, who staying isolated and COVID-safe. We
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CHILDREN'S & YOUTH MINISTRY
Stephanie Drum
Director of Ministry to
Children, Youth & Families
@stalbanskids @stalbanstudents
YOUTH MINISTRY SUMMER & FALL
The youth have had a great time meeting for Bible study and fellowship NURSERY
through last fall and this spring! This spring, we studied a few heavy-hitting
Our nursery opened back up for
stories in the book of Judges, as well as enjoying lunch after church in March at
the church on Easter Sunday! We
different parks around Waco.
Summertime means… Camp Allen! We are also preparing for a youth trip are so happy to be able to offer this
(date TBD), and in the fall, we plan to resume Sunday School at 10:15 AM. for our families, and we continue to
Keep in touch with what we’re doing! Email Stephanie@stalbanswaco.org for take safety and cleanliness of the
more info on how to get involved. Follow us on Instagram: @stalbanstudents nursery, children, and employees
seriously. Nursery is available for
children ages 0-3.
VBC 2021: June 14-18 We will continue to offer
Children’s Chapel during a portion of
Register at stalbanswaco.org/VBC the service for children ages 4-9.
Jesus invites us all to his table! Join us as we look at five Bible stories that
show God’s love and his divine invitation to everyone.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Currently we are planning on an in person Vacation Bible Camp! Your child’s
safety is very important, and we will be announcing more details and COVID After such a long time away, we
precautions as the date approaches. Ages for our VBC will be children going into are finally starting Sunday School
Pre-K in the fall, all the way up to those entering 5th grade. again in the Fall! Our four Sunday
You may register online at stalbanswaco.org/VBC, or grab a registration form School classes include Godly Tots
from our church office at 2900 W. Waco Drive. Scholarships are available. Invite (ages 3-5), Godly Play (grades 1-2),
a friend and we hope to see you on June 14! Godly Kids (grades 3-4), and Godly
Tweens (grades 5-6), and take place
each Sunday during the school year
at 10:15 AM.
Our Children’s Ministry
wouldn’t work without
your help, and we still
need volunteers!
We require that there be two
Safeguarded adults in each room.
If you’d like to help in any way, don’t
hesitate to contact Stephanie at
childrensministry@stalbanswaco.org
to see how you can get involved.12
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ADULT MINISTRY SNAP SHOTS
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL
THE VIA MEDIA: Walking the middle way
Taught by Dr. Rachel Toombs with other guest speakers.
Summer 2021 at 10:15 AM
Anglicanism is often described as a middle way, a via media between many
different Christian traditions. We are Protestant, and yet affirm the catholic
faith in the Creeds. Our Prayer Book was influenced by the faith of Luther and
the faith of Calvin. Some Episcopalians identify as evangelical, some as Anglo-
Catholics, some as liberals, and some as conservatives. Come learn how our
tradition walks the tightrope between competing traditions to create a unique,
nourishing, and comprehensive way of being a Christian.
Young
The Rev. Aaron Zimmerman will be on
sabbatical this summer (pending COVID-
related travel restrictions). He will be
Adults
unplugged from May 17-Sep 17 (read more
on p. 14). We will bid Aaron and his family
farewell after the 11:15 AM service on May
16, and welcome them back on Sunday, Sep
19. While Aaron is on leave, the Rev. Neal
Join other 20’s and 30’s at St. McGowan will oversee the parish.
Alban’s for fellowship, prayer, and
discussion. In March we held a Lenten
movie night. Join us for an Easter
movie night in the courtyard May 1 at
7:30 PM. We will have tasty beverages,
pizza, and a discussion of a movie that
highlights the theme of resurrection.
Camels gathered on the church lawn for
our Epiphany festival on January 6 as we
remembered the arrival of the Magi. As
we gathered to pray, we included prayers
for our nation following the insurrection
at the U.S. Capitol which had taken place
earlier that day.13
MENS MINISTRY
Men's Bible Study
We will finish the book of Acts in May, and
then take a short break for the summer. We
will resume in the fall with a new book of the
Bible. We welcome Biblical scholars, Biblical
neophytes, and those who have never opened
a Bible! We look forward to gathering in person
in the fall where we can once again partake of
the most holy breakfast tacos.
For more information contact the Rev. Neal
McGowan at neal@stalbanswaco.org.
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St. Alban’s in the snow on Feb 15, 2021. In mid-
February, Waco was hit with arctic temperatures and
heavy snowfall in an historic winter storm. Millions
of Texans went without power, heat, and water for
days. Thankfully, we never lost power and were able
to open our Parish Hall as a Warming Center.
During the winter storm, we had a pipe burst in the
attic of the St. Alban’s Annex Building (323 N. 29th
St.). Fortunately, no one was in the building at the
time, and we sustained minimal damage.14
RECTOR’S SABBATICAL
Larry Adams-Thompson
St. Alban's Sabbatical Committee Chair
Earlier this year we sent you all a of reach of his cell phone and computer. congregation to welcome him home and
letter announcing Aaron Zimmerman’s Many of us can hardly visualize share our stories of renewal.
sabbatical scheduled for May 17, 2021, to St. Alban’s without Aaron’s presence, There may be questions you have
September 17, 2021. It is hard to believe particularly as so many of us are newer about what it will look like while he’s gone.
that it’s almost time for him to fly away. to this parish. This will be a period for The Sabbatical Committee developed
As Peter, Paul and Mary said in their hit reflecting on the breadth of leadership a number of common questions with
song, "Leaving on a Jet Plane." His bags that exists within our congregation. It’s answers. It is not an exhaustive list and
are packed and he’s ready to go, standing also an opportunity for us to step back others may arise over time. As they do,
outside his door…and we hate to say and reflect on life-giving experiences we encourage you to contact the church
goodbye. We do know when he and the —strengthening relationships, meeting office or speak with one of the committee
Zimmerman family will be back—yes, he and serving our neighbors in new ways, members. We will work to get an answer
will be back rested and rejuvenated. And finding joy and purpose in renewing our to your questions. In the meantime, let’s
that’s what sabbatical is supposed to personal and congregational journey keep the Zimmermans in our prayers as
provide. here in Waco. Congregations across the they prepare for this exciting adventure.
As most of you know sabbatical nation report this is a time when “life-
leave is a time for our Rector to shift changing events” occur. Sabbatical Committee
gears to rest, disengage, reflect and travel We will pray for Aaron and his family
to return to ministry with us refreshed as a part of the 9:00 am and 11:15 am Larry Adams-Thompson - Chair
and renewed in body, mind and spirit. worship services May 16, 2021. We will Lynn Wisely
It is not a time to catch up on work or also gather after worship to celebrate John Wood – Junior Warden
plan for programming when he returns. with him and say our farewell. When he Stephanie Kucera – Senior Warden
He will truly be away—untouchable—out returns, we will gather, God willing, as a
RECTOR’S SABBATICAL: Q&A
Our Rector, the Rev. Aaron Do other clergy go on sabbatical? What will Aaron be doing
Zimmerman will be on sabbatical According to the Episcopal Diocese on his sabbatical?
from May 17 to September 14, 2021. of Texas, “Sabbatical leave, during which During this time away, Aaron will
The Sabbatical Planning Committee the clergy person receives his/her full begin with a personal silent retreat. He
has prepared the following to answer salary, is considered so vital to clergy and his family will then visit his parents
common questions about the sabbatical. wellness that the Diocese of Texas and extended family in North and South
requires that Letters of Agreement Carolina. The bulk of the sabbatical,
What is a sabbatical? between clergy and their congregations however, will involve a two-month
The Episcopal Church observes the or institutions include provision for trip to Europe with Andrea and their
custom and practice of a sabbatical for sabbaticals.” children. They plan to visit France, Italy,
clergy for rest and renewal. This important Switzerland, England, Scotland, Sweden,
tradition involves an extended time away, Have St. Alban’s clergy taken a and Iceland. Upon returning, Aaron will
usually three to four months, for clergy sabbatical in the past? do some focused study on the use of
and their family, available to them after As far as we can tell, no rector of St. livestreaming for worship in different
serving at least six years in a parish. Alban's has ever taken a full sabbatical. congregations.
Sabbaticals provide a time of renewal This is due to a variety of factors: tenures
not only for clergy, but also for the whole shorter than six years, differing models of Did I hear that Aaron
parish. These sabbaticals (from the word ministry, and previous sabbatical policies. is climbing the Alps?
“sabbath”) draw their inspiration from Aaron is an avid trail runner. During
God’s own rest on the seventh day of How long will Aaron be gone? the trip, in July, he will go on a guided
creation, the weekly day of rest observed Aaron, with the full support of the trail run called the Tour Du Mont Blanc.
by Israel, and on Jesus’ practice in his Vestry, will be taking a sabbatical this The route goes around Mont Blanc,
earthly ministry to withdraw from the summer from May 17 to September 14, the highest peak in Europe. Beginning
crowds for rest and prayer. 2021. in Chamonix, France, Aaron will cover15
100 miles through France, Italy, and St. Alban's strives to care for all our Alban’s Day, concerts & picnics, and
Switzerland. The trip is organized and members through the ups and downs the return to indoor worship and
guided by a group called Run The Alps of life. We have a committed team of lay Christian Formation. We look forward
(runthealps.com). people, along with the clergy, who visit to welcoming Aaron and his family back
our members in the hospital, bring meals to a continually growing and healthy
Who is paying for the sabbatical? after births, provide food for bereaved parish.
Our parish applied for and families, and bring Communion to our
received a $50,000 grant from the members who are unable to attend Will Aaron be in touch with St.
Clergy Renewal Program of the church. Our clergy are also happy to Alban’s during his sabbatical?
Lilly Endowment, Inc., to cover the offer pastoral counseling. Please call or No. For Aaron to truly rest, it is
expenses of Aaron’s sabbatical. This email the church office to speak to one important that he truly feel “away.”
annual national program provides of our clergy for any pastoral needs. Aaron will be off email and social media
funds for sabbaticals for clergy of all Please note that when you are during his leave.
denominations. It is highly competitive. hospitalized, regulations prevent the But he loves this parish and has
The church also received a $7,500 grant hospitals from notifying us. You or your said that once he returns, he will want
from the Diocese of Texas. family must contact us to let us know. to find out what happened while he was
Please know that our clergy are always gone. We have invited members of the
Will the pandemic limit Aaron’s and happy to pray with you before surgeries parish to take pictures of events—big
his family’s ability to travel? and to visit you in the hospital. and small—in the life of the parish to
Candidly, we don’t know. At the AFTER-HOURS: As always, if share with Aaron when he returns.
time of this writing, much of Western you are in need of pastoral care after Andrea Zimmerman will share some
Europe is closed to tourism. Yet even office hours (M-F after 4:30 PM or on photos and updates of their travels, and
now, Europe is discussing a “Vaccine weekends), please call (254) 730-1125 we plan to share some of these notes in
Passport” to allow summer travel for for the clergy person on call. the Sunday bulletin. We will pray weekly
those who have been vaccinated or for the Zimmermans in worship.
have proof of a negative COVID test. Who will conduct worship?
The regulations are a work in progress. The Rev. Neal McGowan will Will the whole Zimmerman family go
Aaron hopes to continue his trip as conduct worship alongside our very with him?
planned and will be closely watching talented staff including Eugene Lavery, Aaron, Andrea, Abigail, Athan and
European travel restrictions. If they our music director; the Rev. Kara Leslie, August will all enjoy this time together.
are not able to take their trip exactly Pastoral Associate; and the Rev. Alberto There will be opportunities for them to
as planned, the Zimmermans have Melis. Deacon. Dr. Rachel Toombs, visit special sites, hang out, hike, hang
developed several contingency plans. Director of Christian Formation; and out, spoil themselves, hang out, and
Stephanie Drum, Director of Ministry to did I say hang out? This should be a
Who will cover Aaron’s Children, Youth & Families, will continue wonderful time for the family to spend
responsibilities during his absence? to provide formation for adults and an extended time away from phones,
Our Associate Rector, the Rev. Neal children. meetings, and school.
McGowan, will remain to lead us, with
the love and support of all our clergy Will the church be in a holding How will we get “reacquainted” when
and staff in our own period of renewal. pattern while Aaron is away? Aaron returns?
Additionally, the Senior Warden and No! During Aaron’s leave, the parish When Aaron and the Zimmerman
Vestry, with the staff, will take on will be in the midst of the renovation of family return (and yes, they will return
additional roles in coordination with our beloved church and the installation and Aaron will be here to lead us
Neal for administration of the parish. of the new organ. The Building forward), we will celebrate! We’ll gather
During Aaron’s leave, the parish Committee, guided by chair Florence as a parish to welcome them home and
will be in the midst of the renovation Scattergood, will be working closely hear all their stories and we will share
of our beloved worship space and with Neal and the Vestry, to ensure this ours.
the installation of the new organ. The project is completed successfully.
Renew & Restore Building Committee, St. Alban’s has continued to grow What if I have other questions not
under chair Florence Scattergood, during the pandemic. We had a record answered here?
will be working closely with Neal and number of people get confirmed There may be other questions you
the Vestry to ensure this project is December of 2020. We anticipate have that we have not covered here. We
completed successfully. continued growth as we head into invite you to contact the church office
summer and fall. We have a full range Monday-Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM T
Who will I call to plan a special of our cherished parish events that (254) 752-1773 or email at stalbans@
service or visitation? will take place this summer: VBC, St. stalbanswaco.org.16
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to the presidential election. This regular Chair (and former Senior Warden: financially through a surprise $3 million
communication is one of those new “Blessed are the flexible, for they shall gift, as well as the ongoing support of
traditions that is going to stay with us not be bent out of shape.” I’ve seen that the congregation. I saw it in our new
going forward. this year in spades. campus spaces, that turned out to be an
Christians have often been ideal location for outdoor worship. I saw
People Are Flexible impacted by radical unexpected change. it in our set-up crews who volunteered
(Even Episcopalians) Jesus himself was a huge change agent, to get everything ready for outdoor
who turned religion on its head. The church. I saw it in the 55 volunteers who
Episcopalians are known for Holy Spirit then took this message to signed up for our Warming Center in
stubbornly resisting change. In 2008, I the entire Roman Empire, completely February.
knew a man who was still protesting the transforming society. These days, people talk about
changes made to The Book of Common “before the pandemic” like it was some
Prayer in 1979. He especially hated the In Uncertain Times, God Provides (And kind of normal, idyllic time. But it was just
passing of the peace. He would wait in All Times Are Uncertain) as uncertain then. It was just easier to
the narthex and not take his regular pew be in denial. The good news is that even
until it was over. There was no way we could have in the “sundry and manifold” changes
But as it turns out, Episcopalians can known what the past year would of this life, God is our ever-present help.
be extremely flexible, open, and creative. hold. But throughout the experience, Here’s what I’ve learned: even now, God
I’ve seen this over and over this year. I I saw God’s provision. I saw it in the is working out his provision for things
often quote our Building Committee creativity and flexibility of staff. I saw it you don’t even know are coming.
INDOOR WORSHIP RETURNS
The March decrease in COVID test
positivity rate, hospital (and ICU)
utilization, and cases per 100,000 in On March 21, members
population indicated we could begin of the clergy, vestry,
planning to re-gather for indoor worship. and staff gathered in
Effective April 11, St. Alban’s re-opened the Parish Hall for a “test
for indoor worship. Since the church is service” in preparation
being renovated, we are meeting for for re-gathering for
services in the Parish Hall. Nursery care is indoor worship.
returning for ages 0-3 at most services.
Additionally, since social distancing
limits our indoor capacity, we are adding
a 5:30 PM service to accommodate
more people.
Our current Sunday schedule: COVID-19 is still with us, and vigilance RSVP will be asked to sign in. If we are
7:30 AM: Outdoors is important to reduce the risk of an at capacity, we will offer overflow seating
Holy Eucharist, Rite I increase in cases. But there are some in the Welcome Center, Outreach Center
Spoken service (no music) changes in our policies. Lobby, and Higgins Parlor, where there
Location: Outdoors in Porte-cochére will be a live video feed of the service.
Nursery not available Here are the COVID Protocols for • Hand sanitizer stations will be available,
indoor worship effective April 11, 2021: and we will ask people to use them upon
9:00 AM: Indoors & Livestream
• Social distancing and masks will still be coming forward for Communion.
Holy Eucharist with choir, Rite II
required when on campus, indoors and • Parish Hall doors will be kept open for
Location: Parish Hall
outside. airflow.
9:00 AM service will be broadcast via
• Due to social distancing requirements, • Congregational singing indoors (with
simultaneous livestream
capacity at indoor worship services in the masks) will be permitted.
Nursery provided for ages 0-3
Parish Hall will be limited to 80 people • Receiving the wine by intinction
11:15 AM: Indoors per service. (That's 80 people in a 5,000 (dipping the bread in the wine) will be
Holy Eucharist with choir, Rite II sq. ft. space. Note that when we had an permitted. The chalice bearer will be
Location: Parish Hall outdoor 11:15 service, attendance was masked and gloved.
Nursery provided for ages 0-3 around 60 to 80 people.) • There will be an orderly dismissal to exit
5:30 PM: Indoors • People must RSVP for services ahead of the Parish Hall after the organ postlude.
Holy Eucharist with choir, Rite II time for contact tracing and to ensure we
Please note that if there is a COVID-19
Location: Parish Hall don't exceed attendance of 80 people.
spike, we will return to outdoor worship
• Worshipers who show up without an
at all services.17
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were so pleased (and so were they!) to from our church and community. Thanks machine was down and she was short on
place them in Higgins Parlor, a beautiful to the direction of Liz Ligawa, who was cash. Jubilee Market gave her a gift card
“living room” type space named for at this point our resident medical social to cover the rest of the supplies. Even
our founding minister. Here they had a worker, we did full assessments of each with this water from Jubilee, we realized
private restroom and could isolate safely. guest and were able to connect them we would need more. At that moment,
Many churches, but especially with their regular medical services (home in walks a parishioner with several cases
Episcopal churches, concern health, hospice, family, etc.). We were of water donated by the Robinson Fire
themselves with feeding their guests. also able to secure oxygen so they could Department. Not only did this meet the
Our congregation’s life consists be transported home. When it became current needs at the warming center,
of pancake suppers, Lenten soup clear that power wouldn’t be restored this allowed us to send water home with
dinners, parish picnics and potlucks, to one of our guest’s homes for some every guest.
newcomers’ wine-and-cheese parties, time, we were able to get this guest into Last story: flowers. Flowers? Yes.
and big all-church catered dinners — a skilled nursing facility who could meet We are Episcopalians. We are flower
and of course, that holy meal of bread their needs better than we could. people. We are Easter people. We do
and wine every Sunday. Thanks to volunteers with four- the fancy things. And to my surprise,
For me personally, when I’m hosting wheel drive, we were able to send on day two, some of our parishioners
an event, I am especially concerned with teams to check on the power and water arrived with huge crates of beautiful
feeding my guests. So our limited food situations at our guests’ homes. (We flowers donated by H-E-B (where we
options at the church presented quite figured sending our guests to do the usually get our Altar Flowers). They
the conundrum for me. Additionally, as checking themselves — “wheelchairs and arranged and placed flowers all over
a church, we were committed to loving oxygen on ice” — was a bad idea). This the Parish Hall, bathrooms, kitchen, and
these folks (and volunteers) with hot also helped us connect with neighbors anywhere with a flat surface. What an
meals. and assist them in this crisis. expression of God’s lavish love! Also,
Enter Corey McEntyre of Milo All I can’t end this without telling it helped freshen the air because we
Day and Danielle Young of Revival a couple stories of ways the Waco are on day “too many” of not having
Eastside Eatery, who both reached out community stepped up to meet showered due to the water crisis. When
to us to donate prepared food. Between specific needs. the center closed, volunteers wrapped
these two angels, we were able to not The first story relates to Mr. T, one up the bouquets and delivered them to
only serve every guest and volunteer for of our guests, who mentioned to a neighbors around the church.
four days, we were able to send every volunteer that he really liked cereal. We Wacoans, I could go on and on with
guest home with food to cover at least didn’t have any cereal, so this volunteer stories about how your community met
a day, maybe two, of meals (remember, made it her mission to find some. But she the specific needs of your neighbors in
power was out and stores were empty couldn’t find milk because there was no this time of crisis, and we were just one
at this point). We somehow managed to milk in Waco at this point. Well, not even of the facilities serving last week. I think
still have soup left when we closed the 30 minutes later, the city showed up with we all agree that this unwelcome historic
center, so our volunteers delivered it to a huge donation from Coca-Cola that weather event could have been the
elderly neighbors. included a milk drink perfect for cereal. straw to break our already weary backs.
Perhaps the most stunning piece of So we sent this now-beloved guest home And yes, we are still weary because we
this experience was the way we were with milk, cereal, and a bunch of other are still in multiple crises. But let’s take a
able to serve some guests with unique food to get him situated until he could break and rejoice in what just happened
needs. With power and water out across get to the store. in our community.
town, one of our local hospitals could not The next story is about water. We Take heart that some of our most
discharge patients to their power-less were quickly running out of bottled water vulnerable residents did not return
homes since they depended on oxygen and with the looming possibility of a boil home to freeze. On the contrary, they
and required wheelchairs. Not only did order, we were concerned we would not had wonderful care including hot drinks
we have space available to host them, I have clean water for our guests. While I and gourmet meals. Not to mention,
knew we could find the right medically- was mentally cycling through options, a compassionate care from some of the
trained volunteers. volunteer texted she was headed to the finest medical professionals in town.
Thanks to the many people who store and could she pick something up for Let’s be thankful we have excellent
said “yes” to our calls — and were brave us? “Water!” I said. She went to Mission leadership in Waco, leadership that
enough to drive through the tundra — Waco’s Jubilee Market, which graciously sees the community through such an
we were able to provide around-the- allowed her to purchase more than the unprecedented time. Well done, friends.
clock care from a combination of nurses, ration. When she went to pay for the Well done.
doctors, and healthcare professionals water and other supplies, the credit card18
FINANCIAL UPDATE
Question about giving? Contact Business Manager
Nancy Bennett at nancy@stalbanswaco.org.
All amounts as of March 26, 2021.
Financial Snapshot: March 2021
Income and Expenses
Annual Year-to-Date
Budget Actual
Income 176,250 121,336
-Expenses 176,250 172,728
Surplus (Deficit) 0 (51,392)
Assets and Liabilities
Assets
Operating Account 79,880
Imprest Account 500
Memorial Fund 13,048
Endowment Fund 771,084 MARCH 2021 PLEDGING:
Our One Foundation Fund 131,498
Total Pledged $73,276
Long Term Maintenance Fund 19,800
Organ Renovation Fund 80,595
Pledges Received $83,192
Total Assets 1,138,768
YEAR-TO-DATE
Liabilities
Our One Foundation 0 Total Pledged $219,828
Crump Foundation Loan @ 2% (500,000) Pledges Received $186,658
Total Liabilities (500,000)
Grants: Forgivable
Eli Lilly Sabbatical 50,000
Episcopal diocese of Texas Sabbatical 7,500
Paycheck Protection Plan 97,494
Total Grants 154,994
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ST. ALBAN'S STAFF A PARISH OF THE DIOCESE OF TEXAS
The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman Stephanie Drum The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle
Rector Director of Ministry
IX Bishop of Texas
aaron@stalbanswaco.org to Children, Youth & Families
stephanie@stalbanswaco.org The Rt. Rev. Jeff Fisher
The Rev. Neal Scott McGowan Bishop Suffragan
Associate Rector Rick Gamble
neal@stalbanswaco.org Sexton The Rt. Rev. Kathryn "Kai" Ryan
Bishop Suffragan
The Rev. Alberto Melis Hilary Gardner
Deacon Parish Administrator The Rt. Rev. Hector Monterroso
alberto@stalbanswaco.org hilary@stalbanswaco.org Bishop Assistant
The Rev. Keith Pozzuto Rebekah Stille
College Missioner for Waco Connections Coordinator
keith@escwaco.org rebekah@stalbanswaco.org ST. ALBAN'S VESTRY
The Rev. Oscar Huerta Rachel Toombs Stephanie Kucera Larry Adams-Thompson
Diocesan Church Planter for Waco Director of Christian Formation Senior Warden Jerrie Callan
churchplanteroh@gmail.com rachel@stalbanswaco.org
John Wood Elizabeth Fraley
The Rev. Kara Leslie Eugene Lavery Junior Warden Jason Milam
Pastoral Associate Organist & Director of Music Josh Ritter
kara@stalbanswaco.org eugene@stalbanswaco.org Esther Hooley
Treasurer Florence Scattergood
Nancy Bennett Nursery Staff Ben Sheesley
Victor Galvan
Business Manager Martha Siller
Clerk Angela Tekell
nancy@stalbanswaco.org Delores Trevino
As followers of Jesus Christ, we are One Church within the Anglican Communion and The Episcopal Church.
All are sought and embraced in worship, mission and ministry in a spirit of mutual love and respect.
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