I have a circadian rhythm sleep disorder. I woke this morning at 2, I couldn't get back to sleep but really wanted to at 6.30, however I was reading at the 8 o'clock so there was no turning the alarm clock off, much as I wanted to. So this afternoon I was just dozing and napping.
There is going to be major building and construction work at Emmanuel, the plans for which were all unveiled today. There are going to be new classrooms, and a bigger new kitchen and parish hall so that the church can reach out, and feed, more people. I am not sure how it is going to be paid for but the congregation - a lot of them anyway - are well heeled, perhaps they are all chipping in. It is all a far cry from Britain where it is a big deal indeed if a church needs a new roof, or even repairs to the roof. Certainly if any church were sitting on enough money to enlarge its premises the diocese would be reaching out for it. I used to be on the diocesan synod, I've heard the fury and resentment when the diocesan dues were increased.
It was a bit chilly early in the day but a lovely evening. I do miss an Anglican Sunday evening service, I think I would have to go to the cathedral in the City for one, but I went out to the evening service at Larry's new church near the lake.
I took a photo of the inside -
The pews are so well upholstered, I've never known such comfortable seating in a church. This sanctuary is well into the interior of the building, I wish there were some outside windows where I could see the evening sun streaming in.
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