Together We Begin Again - Softcover

Vano, Rev. Mary; Miller, Rev. Michaelene; Fribourgh, Rev. Cindy

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798992635010

Publisher: St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 2025

Synopsis

The pandemic left many faith communities shaken, their cherished rhythms of worship, study, and fellowship disrupted. At St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, the journey back was not just about reopening doors—it was about rekindling the spirit of a congregation longing for renewal.

This collection of sermons, delivered between September 2022 and November 2023, tells the powerful story of a church rebuilding itself through faith, perseverance, and grace. But it is more than just one church’s story—it is the timeless narrative of Christian renewal, echoing through generations and across all places of worship.

Guided by the seasons of the Revised Common Lectionary, the clergy of St. Margaret’s preached messages of hope, healing, and transformation. Their words, offered in distinct yet harmonious voices, carried the congregation through a sacred journey of restoration. It was not easy, but it was nothing short of a miracle—a testament to the unbreakable bond of faith and community.

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About the Authors

The Rev. Mary Vano is the Rector of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church inLittle Rock, Arkansas. A graduate of Texas Christian University, Marythen attended the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas, where shewas awarded a Master of Divinity degree in 2003. After serving as a priestat St. David's Episcopal Church in Austin, Mary and her family moved toLittle Rock, where she has been leading St. Margaret's since 2011.

The Rev. Michaelene Miller is the Associate Rector for Christian For-mation at St. Margaret's. After receiving a Master of Divinity from Vir-ginia Theological Seminary, she was ordained in the Diocese of Arkansasin 2018. Since then, she has served as Curate at All Saints in Russellvilleand as Executive Director of the Deaconess Anne House, an EpiscopalService Corps Program in St. Louis, Missouri. Michaelene has long feltcalled to build and form community, overcoming boundaries that divide.This desire to build and form caring communities rooted in God's dreamfor Creation remains at the center of her call to the priesthood.

The Rev. Cindy Fribourgh received her Master of Arts in Pastoral Stud-ies from Loyola University, Chicago. She was ordained October 28, 2000and served at St. Margaret's 20 of her 23 years of diaconal ministry. Cindyworked with The Rev. Dr. Christoph Keller on his creation of the Insti-tute for Theological Studies at St. Margaret's, which offered educationalprograms for teens and adults from which came The Interfaith Centerand SUMMA: A Student Theological Debate Society.

Edition details

• Publisher: St. Margaret's Episcopal Church
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798992635010
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 265
• Editor: Walter Dr. Donnal