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These are very serious times. I’m so proud of Cordovans focusing on social distancing—and helping each other to stay well and safe by staying at home. We have marvelous medical, emergency, and essential workers. We will get through this! This beautiful spring weather with the sun and the eagles flying is really helping me. IContinue reading “There is always hope”

This week (April 2, 2020) we at St. George’s and all of Cordova received a wonderful gift–an audio recording–a message of encouragement with stories, prayers, and blessings from the Rev. Dr. Trimble Gilbert from Arctic Village. Trimble is 84 years young and lives with his wife Mary in the land where he grew up. HuntingContinue reading “Message to St. George’s from Rev. Trimble Gilbert”

Wear Blue Tomorrow; Arctic Village; Palm Sunday; Virtual Yoga; Pandemic Poem Dear friends, I’m so proud of how everyone is practicing social distancing and following the health mandates to keep everyone safe. And there are some blessings. We are learning how to use Zoom, email, phone, and Facebook to still keep in touch. Younger friendsContinue reading “April 2, 2020 – Wear Blue… Pandemic Poem”

ear Cordova Friends, I’ve sure been enjoying this gorgeous weather—and getting out every day for walks and yesterday a bike ride! My friend Ginger Dale across the street got me and her beloved dog Buddy out on a walk this morning at Hartney Bay. Of course, we took separate cars in this time of physicalContinue reading “March 28, 2020”

The Episcopal Diocese of Alaska _____ 1205 Denali Way ● Fairbanks, AK 99701-4137 ● Telephone (907)452-3040 ● Fax (907)456-6552 ● alaskcopalians@gci.net A Pastoral Letter to the Diocese of Alaska from Bishop Lattime March 13, 2020 My Beloved in Christ, Times of crisis seem to change once solid ground into sinking sand under our feet. WhereContinue reading “Bishop’s Pastoral Letter, March 13, 2020”

Hi everyone… I hope you are doing well and enjoying this beautiful weather… It’s so important for us to stay healthy, eat well, get exercise, take walks outside, stay in touch with friends, check on elders–and pray lots! Due to this health crisis and the need for social distancing, we are not having a formalContinue reading “March 14, 2020”

Enjoy this virtual Coffee Break with the Rev. Trimble Gilbert who is from Arctic Village, in northern Alaska. The Rev. Gilbert is a good friend of our Rev. Belle Mickelson and shares his wisdom in this virtual interview, through a You Tube connection: Virtual Coffee Break with Rev. Trimble Gilbert Thanks to the First AlaskansContinue reading “Visit with Rev. Trimble Gilbert”

May 3, 2018 –  Hi everyone! I’m in the airport waiting for the plane to Fort Yukon… I’m resending our wonderful EARTH DAY Church Service, Walk, and Rally last weekend because it bounced back on many of your emails!  Check out the article I wrote for the Cordova Times attached below along with some great pictures taken byContinue reading “Earth Day & other news”

Hi everyone! My son Mike and I are having a great time in Yakatat! The kids and community are loving the music! We’re having a community square dance tonight and celebrating Palm Sunday at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow with Tlingit Gospel Songs with the help of local elders and some of our youth musicians… TuesdayContinue reading “March 23, 2018”

     Hi everyone! Happy Valentine’s Day a little early! I flew in today from a two week Dancing with the Spirit music camp trip to Point Hope and Eagle–from one side of the state to the other! I’ve included a picture of our Dancing with the Spirit staff (myself, Mike Mickelson, Josephine Malemute, andContinue reading “February 10, 2018”