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Michael Sullivan Reflects on 2022 Compass Rose Experience
Belonging Reflections on the 2022 Compass Rose Society Gathering —Michael Sullivan I stood at the west door of Westminster Abbey and stared down the nave, mesmerized. With the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier steps in front of me, I could not believe I was there. Alone. Just me in the space claimed sacred since the...
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Lakeside Chapel Receives Philanthropic Support
When part of the Lakeside Chapel platform was compromised this spring, Laura and The Rev. Tommy Townsend came to the rescue with a gift to fully restore the chapel where so many have been married, engaged, and had annual family portraits taken. “Over time, the joists had pulled away from the ledger board, allowing the...
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Kanuga Receives Conservation Grant To Restore Wetlands Habitat
Kanuga’s wetlands are home to an ecosystem containing sensitive flora and fauna, in particular the federally threatened Southern bog turtle, the federally endangered mountain sweet pitcher plant, and the state threatened sheep laurel. We are pleased to have received a grant which will be used to restore two acres of Southern Appalachian mountain bog along...
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Remembering Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold
Kanuga was saddened to hear of the death of The Episcopal Church’s 25th presiding bishop, Frank Griswold. “Bishop Griswold supported Kanuga throughout his ministry and was directly involved in our last capital campaign,” said Kanuga President and CEO Michael Sullivan. “Indeed, his leadership embodied the servant leadership we all aspire to as followers of Christ....
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