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Happy Easter season. Thank you all for making this a beautiful season celebrating the

resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Last Sunday we had a wonderful First

Communion Service that was well attended and had great music from our choir, cantor,

and guitar players. The Swing into Spring Concert was really well done and gave

Denise, John, and Eileen a chance to show some of their best dance moves. My thanks

to the Jazz Committee, Alex, and all those who helped out.

The Easter services were well attended, the music was fantastic, the altar was beautiful,

and the egg hunt was festive. I really appreciate all the time and effort that so many

contribute to make Easter at St. John’s so wonderful.

This Sunday we will give thanks to our hard working Thrift Shop volunteers with a

brunch after the service. The garden committee is almost ready to start planting organic

vegetables for food insecure individuals in our community. Please join us on May 10th

and May 17th to plant the plants that our children have grown.

It has brought me great pleasure to serve as your rector for the past 10+ years. After

significant discernment and prayer, I have decided to retire as rector of St John’s on

August 1st, 2025. This will give me more time to spend with my wife and grandchildren.

It has been a privilege to serve this parish, and I am thankful for the kindness, love and

support from all of you. I will continue to pray for the people and work of this church.

In Christ’s love,

Fr. Duncan