Rector’s Sabbatical – Week 8

Rector’s Sabbatical – Week 8

This week: June 9 Eastward on Route 66! Before departing on Route 66, Rev. Allison took Olivia and Amelia back to Claremont, CA, where she was able to show them where she and Robert met. Then, they hit the road to begin traveling Route 66! They journeyed through...
Rector’s Sabbatical – Week 7

Rector’s Sabbatical – Week 7

This week: June 2 The Maps We CarryAuthor Cara Black once wrote, “The past informs the present. Memory makes the map we carry…” This was a very busy week with many reunions and the opportunity for the English family to revisit their “journey of vocation” meeting with...
Rector’s Sabbatical – Week 6

Rector’s Sabbatical – Week 6

This week: May 26 The English Family joins the Rector in CaliforniaRev. Allison’s husband and children— Robert, Olivia, and Amelia — joined her this week. They had an opportunity to see their first family home in Santa Monica, CA and to reconnect with several friends...
Rector’s Sabbatical – Week 5

Rector’s Sabbatical – Week 5

This week: May 19 Revisiting BeginningsThis past Sunday, Rev. Allison had a chance to preach and celebrate at her sponsoring parish, Church of the Ascension in Sierra Madre, CA. She just happened to be visiting on their Feast Day – Ascension Sunday! Members of...
Rector’s Sabbatical – Week 4

Rector’s Sabbatical – Week 4

This week: May 12 The Journey UnfoldsRev. Allison has landed in Los Angeles County on Route 66. Her first destination, earlier this week, was squarely on Route 66 in the City of Claremont, where her seminary, Claremont School of Theology, used to be located. Her first...