OUR HISTORY
During my recent convalescence I watched the video of our 100^th anniversary Mass. This was 8 years ago! Number of things struck me:
1. Pride in the history & tradition of All Saints'. It was an occasion for congratulations.
2. I have changed a few things in the liturgy!
3. The music has improved!!
4. The atmosphere was different
    - There was a sense of a parish marking time rather than looking ahead.
    - The sermon had a certain negativity. Anglocatholicism was defined as what it was against, rather than looking forward. 

I have to say that, although the 100th was a great event in the life of the parish, the video did not convey to me a sense that this was a dynamic parish rejoicing in its tradition, and on the move.

I say that not to be critical - but because what we have now is indeed a dynamic parish rejoicing in its tradition, and on the move! This is due to the fact that whatever "marking time" the parish did back then, gave you a greater sense of community and of being the church. The people I found here 2 years ago were a dynamic community - waiting expectantly and looking forward to new direction and growth, without leaving the past behind. And in the last 2 years we have moved forward. As indeed you all hoped that we would - no matter who was the new Rector.