Mary stood at the foot of the cross and watched the suffering of her firstborn child. John’s Passion Gospel gives us this intimate and devastating image: a mother witnessing the death of her son. She does not turn away. She does not keep her distance. She stands close—near enough to see, near enough to hear, near enough to feel the weight of what is happening.

Mary’s vigil is anguished. But Mary is not alone.

Swoboda and Gupta describe “slow theology” as a countercultural rhythm of faith in which resilience is built not through speed or certainty but through steady spiritual practice. We live in a turbulent world of instant reactions, constant headlines, social media outrage, and quick theological takes. Faith formed in that environment can become shallow and fragile — easily shaken.

The authors suggest something different: a theology paced by patience, rooted in Scripture, practiced deliberately, and lived in community.

In many ways, our church embodies this truth. Community is one of our greatest strengths. We support and help each other. We laugh, cry, pray, celebrate, and work together. Here, you can be known and come to know others in ways that deepen both life and faith. In the natural ebb and flow of community life, we say goodbye to some members and welcome others. The community shifts and changes — and yet we still stand.

Last Sunday’s story from Genesis told of three visitors arrive at the tent where Abraham and Sarah have made their home under the shade of a tree in Mamre. They bring news from the Lord. Abraham and Sarah will have a son. This is very good news. This is long-awaited news. This is expected news. […]

Morning Prayer at Holy Family Newsletter article – March 26, 2025 There was once a time that if you walked into an Episcopal Church on a Sunday morning, you would arrive at a service of Morning Prayer. For decades, the primary weekly liturgy every Sunday was the office of Morning Prayer from the prayer book. […]

After Helene Dear sisters and brothers, Four weeks ago today, Hurricane Helene swept across Western North Carolina leaving a devastating swath of destruction in her wake. The rivers and creeks rose up with historic, catastrophic flooding. The mountains came down in debris flows and slope failures. Downed trees and powerlines brought transportation to a standstill. […]

30th Anniversary Celebration Date: October 25, 2023   Thirty years ago this week, the congregation of Church of the Holy Family celebrated a momentous occasion. This coming Sunday, we will commemorate and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the dedication of our church building. Church of the Holy Family began with an idea in the late […]