Peter & Margaret Johnson

1 Feb.  The US Mint announced that The Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray and four other women will be honored on quarters next year as part of its American Women Quarters series, celebrating the contributions of women to American history.

5 Feb. At our annual meeting, Peter Johnson and Elizabeth Richardson retired from our vestry.  He (or his wife Margaret) had served almost continuously since 1985.

Peter was senior warden for two rectors:  William Blaine-Wallace and Pamela Wertnz.  He was project manager for renovations of our back wall (see image above) and facade.  While becoming a Master Gardener in 2018, he assumed responsibility for our garden and continues to serve on our Building Commission.  Elizabeth had served almost continuously since 2003 as a vestry member, clerk of the vestry, or junior warden.  She continues to serve on our Communications Commission and History & Archives Commission.

9 July. We celebrated the feast of our own saint, Pauli Murray.  Our rector preached about Murray’s ordination and significance for The Episcopal Church and justice in the United States. Murray’s niece Rosita Stevens-Holsey spoke after the service and signed copies of her book Pauli Murray: The Life of a Pioneering Feminist and Civil Rights Activist.  A statue of Murray sculpted by Artist-in-Residence Ted Southwick was installed in a niche on our Sanctuary pulpit.

September.  The Rev. Dr. Martha Tucker joined us as Interim Priest while our rector began her 3-month sabbatical.

1 December. On Rosemary Harbison’s birthday we celebrated John Harbison’s 85th birthday (Dec. 20) with dinner and music in the Parish Hall.