Canterbury Newsletter

Winter 1997

Canterbury Sunday

January 26th was Canterbury Sunday, when us young 'uns acted like real preachers, chalice bearers, readers, ushers and acolytes. But it was not a game. It was a way of showing the congregation our willingness to do service and play an active role in parish affairs.

Organized by Jennifer Bannister, assignments were passed out early so as to allow for maximum preparation. Of note were Linda Hallgren, who gave the sermon, and David Poole, Michelle Stivers, and Richard Wesley, who provided the special musical performance for the service.

News, News, News!

by Paula Rodda

Mike and Michelle Stivers are expecting an addition to their family this spring. Canterburians are placing bets on whether the baby will be a Michelle or Michael Jr.

Nelson Hallgren's foot surgery went extremely well and his cast came off on the 18th!

Fiona Murphy has moved to North Shore and enjoys her new roomate and her hot tub. When she's not housesitting, Fiona continues to track "As the Diocese Turns."

Mary Shehane has been given the Bishop's approval to go ahead with her proposal for a teen drop-in center. Mary is looking into funding sources and possible locations.

William Kurtz is in his second year of grad school. Canterburians can continue to enjoy his weekly column in the University of Washington Daily.

A surprise farewell party was given for Carrie Morgan at Nelson Hallgren's on Friday January 24th.

Canterbury Folk Make Voices Heard

by Owen Ewald

Three members of Canterbury recently joined the rotation of lay readers--Jennifer Bannister, Owen Ewald, and Mike Stivers. Under the able guidance of Rev. Steve Garrett and Frank Pollard, they were introduced to the liturgical seasons, whose colors change like the colors of a landscape, fixed and moveable feasts (no, a moveable feast is not a sub sandwich to go!), and how the readings are determined. The training continued with practice in reading--how to be heard clearly in the back of the church, how to avoid the nervous, accelerating, "runaway train" style, how to pause meaningfully, and why it is important to look up from the lectern. A final exam capped the training. Having to plan a service with all the essential elements and to realize how all the elements fit together was very edifying, even if the exams themselves were consigned to oblivion along with last year's exams.

Holiday Travel Digest

by Paula Rodda

Several Canterburians traveled over the holidays. Michelle and Michael Stivers visited with relatives in California, David Pool spent Christmas with friends in Baja, and Chris LaTurnow flew home to Texas. Steve Greenwood visited his parents in Tennessee after having made it to SeaTac only an hour before it was closed down due to snow. Roxanne and Ervin went down to Portland for Christmas. We're glad everyone made it back safe and sound despite the weather.

For those who stayed in town, Nancy and John hosted a scrumptious Christmas Eve "Do." Afterwards well-upholstered Canterburians headed for Paul's where he and Jennifer Bannister had prepared desserts. We arrived at the Christmas Eve Mass with full stomachs!

Such Sweet Sorrow

The Winter Quarter begins sadly for Canterbury, not just because the holiday season is past, nor because yet another round of schoolwork has begun (though each is reason enough for lamenting). This time we creak and groan under the burden of far weightier sorrow. Carey Morgan has decided to go back to Memphis to study physical therapy, and Alexis has already returned to New Mexico to resume her studies in engineering.