Praying, and singing, in the shade of a beloved oak tree

Parishioners at Julian of Norwich have always cherished the heritage oak tree on the church property.  The Rev. Monique Stone told Crosstalk that they estimate the tree is about 150 years old.

In August, the parish held outdoor services under the green canopy of its branches, and Rev. Stone told Crosstalk that they planned to continue worshipping under the tree until the first week of October and might even do some winter services there as well. 

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She sent this photo of a new stole set the church recently commissioned. It is  based on the theology of Julian of Norwich tand it includes an image of the oak tree. 

—with notes from The Rev. Monique Stone