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Aug. 12, 2008. Kevin discusses the differences and similarities between deacons and priests. Also in this issue is Jim Morgan's homily from Diane Christian's funeral.

July 7, 2008. Kevin remembers Amy Warder, whose Alexandria, Va., funeral he attended recently.

May 5, 2008. Kevin discusses the difference between "Episcopal" and "Episcopalian".

April 16, 2008. Kevin reflects on hosting the Rt. Rev'd Richard Henderson, bishop of our companion diocese, during Holy Week this week.

Feb. 29, 2008. Kevin gives the details of the plans for observing Easter at Trinity this year.

Jan. 29, 2008. Kevin reflects on the direction and opportunities for the diocese and the church. "I believe," he writes, "that God is holidng a vision for us now, a vision for what the Church should do and be, a vision that has been waiting long for someone to uncover it and write it down plainly."

Nov. 20 , 2007. With Kevin's Christmas message and news all the season's joyous events!

Aug. 31, 2007. With news of assorted upcoming autumn 2007 events and activities.

July 25 , 2007. Rev. Kelly discusses the upcoming Diocesan Convention, noting that this year, Trinity has been asked to be the host parish, even thought it's not being held in Huntington. "Our job," he notes, "is to provide logistical support for registration and convention operation, to help plan and lead the convention's worship seservices and to provide hospitality to our brothers and sisters in Christ."

May 31, 2007. Reflecting on recent church controversies on civil unions and related issues, Rev. Kelly wonders "what God thinks of our little family squabble. ... For my part, I just wish we, as the Church (or at least one small part of it) could refocus our considerable energy, talents and resources on what Jesus actually asked us to do"

May 9, 2007. Rev. Kelly reflects on the meaning of "celebration" to a Christian.

March 29, 2007. Rev. Kelly writes of recent developments in the Church, including modern controversies, reflecting on Jesus's message, "Do not let your hearts be troubled."

Feb. 6, 2007. Rev. Kelly reports on the renewal of the practice of an annual Vestry Retreat, sharing some of that the attendants talked about, what they accomplished and what they plan to do.

Dec. 12, 2006. Rev. Kelly reflects on what he's learned from Sam, his 4-year-old, on how to live with God's rules. "God will understand," says Sam. Also in this issue we have details on plans for assorted Christmas activities.

Oct. 18, 2006. In this issue, Rev. Kelly celebrates the long service of Betty Purcell. "In many way," Rev. Kelly observed, "Betty's time in the office of Trinity Church is the model for the 'bounden duty and service' of all Christians -- giving and working for the building up of the Body of Christ and all the while finding that work filled with joy and satisfaction."

Sept. 13, 2006. In this issue, Rev. Kelly discusses the use of Eucharistic Prayer C for our Great Thanksgiving during the celebration of the Eucharist, and the significance of that.

June 28, 2006. In this issue, we have details on the Huntington Downtown Churches Association's Chronicles of Narnia VBS, July 31-Aug. 3, with the schedule for entertainment, classes, drama teams, crafts, snacks and more.

June 9 , 2006. This issue includes first-hand reports by our folks' work at the Belize Central Prison in Hattieville, Belize, Central America in April 2006, with pictures and text.

March 29 , 2006. Rev. Kelly talks, among other things, about Maundy Thursday, which he says is his favorite service of the year. "The name," writes, "comes from the old Latine name for the day, Dies Mandatum, or 'Day of the New Commandment.' It is on this day that Jesus tells his disciples that he isgiving them a new commandment, to love one another as he has loved them, as he is about to love them."

Feb. 28 , 2006. Rev. Kelly ponders what it is that makes the Episcopal Church unique among Christian denominations. "It is the unique character of our denomination," he notes, "our open offerings of the sacraments, our gentle proclamation of the Gospel of Christ, and our regular life of prayer -- that feeds my soul in a way I've not found anywhere else."

Feb. 2 , 2006. Rev. Kelly discusses a question that has been on his mind for a while: What was it that Jesus Christ really intended his Church to be. "And," he adds, "that question begs several more -- is our understanding of the Church's mission faithful to Christ's intent? How do our own lives help to fulfill that mission? In other words, are we truly being the Church or just a group of people who have chosen to gather regularly for worship and fellowship?"

Dec. 1 , 2005. Rev. Kelly discusses the ever-earlier start of the Christmas season, noting that this year he saw his first Christmas-related TV commercial on Nov. 9. "I've tried keeping Advent Advent," he notes, "and not letting it be Christmas until Christmas Eve. Christine and I used to wait until then to buy our tree; then we waited until the Sunday before Christmas; and then we had kids. The trees (yes, not it's trees; the boys have one of their own) go up earlier and earlier every year it seems."

Oct. 10, 2005. Rev. Kelly wonders how people who seldom if ever attend Church can continue to think of themselves as "members," adding, "Going to church just isn't as important to us as a people as it once was. ... There is, of course, a solution to this drift ... It is the affirmative response to the iunvitiation, 'Come unto me all you who struggle and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will refresh you.'"

Aug. 18, 2005. Rev. Kelly discusses the "inherently spiritual exercise" that is his favorite sport: baseball. "Remember," he notes, "that the primary objective in baseball is to get back home again." More over, he adds, "if baseball still shows us our national images, with all our warts and flaws so clearly evident, how well does the Church reflect the image of God?"

May 31, 2005. This issue gives a report from Rev. Kelly on the 128th annual convention of the Diocese of West Virginia, the theme of which was the mission of the Church. As guidance, the convention drew from the Gospel according to Matthew -- "I was hungry and you gave me food."

April 28, 2005. This issue gives a quick report from Sr. Warden Susan Shields about the success of the Wednesday evening programs during Lent. Also was news of spring events, including the May 11 Pot Luck Dinner, flowers for Pentecost and the May softball schedule.

April 6, 2005. Rev. Kelly reflects on the similarities between our Easter preparations and the events of the first Easter weekend. "Just as the lilies pass from the smelly, closed room into our magnificent sanctuary," he observes, "so we go from the dank tomb to the fragrant light and joy of new life."

March 2, 2005. Rev. Kelly discusses his roots among the Methodo-bap-terians of his native south Georgia and the thinking behind moving away from the traditional purple of Lent. It's all about traditions.

February 2, 2005. Rev. Kelly discusses ways to observe Lent and the seeming contraction that "by thinking less about ourselves and our own needs that those needs are better filled.. Sacrifice then becomes less about giving up and more about being filled, and Lent becomes less about drudgery and more about joy."

December 30, 2004. Rose Lucas, parish administrator, writes of her view of a year as a journey, following a winding road into the unknown. "I don't know what tomorrow holds," she writes, " but I do know who holds tomorrow and I have his promise that he will never leave or forsake me. So once again... I'll march with courage and determination across my bridge into the strange new world of 2005.

December 1 , 2004. Rev. Kelly discusses the Christians' challenge to love our enemies, even in times such as these. Hearing that we "must now respond to the world with a 'post-911' mindset," Rev. Kelly noptes, "This may be acceptable for the rest of the world, but for Christians, the world changed not in 2001 but some 2000 years before, beginning with the first Christmas."

April 28, 2004. Rev. Kelly discusses the upcoming Diocesan Convention and some of the issues facing us. "At present," he notes, "there are 13 resolutions before this year's convention that deal with issues other than Canonical changes or matters of courtesy." Also in this edition: The meaning of Pentecost.

March 1 , 2004. Rev. Kelly discusses how just $7.50 will feed a person for five days through the good works of the Cridlin Food and Clothing Pantry, a beautiful and gracious ministry. For what it costs for a couple to buy movie tickets, Rev. Kelly notes, a month and her child can both eat for a week. And these good works are carried out literally right beneath Trinity's pews.

January 29, 2004. Reflecting on Lent, Rev. Kelly recalls a friend once commenting he liked Lent even more than Easter. Easter, he said, is for everybody, but Lent is just for the faithful. The season invites contemplation on the true meaning of sacrifice, what St. Augustine called any intentional act meant to bring us closer to God.

January 8, 2004. Rev. Kelly writes of the life that awaits and the life that we are given. Outgoing Junior Warden Bo Sweeney pens an open letter to his successor. Roberta Messner remembers a favorite teacher. Brian Loshbough discusses discerning God's will.

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