Fr. Mark has accepted a call to be the rector of St. Luke's in Hot Springs

Dear people of God at St. Alban's and St. Peter's: 

It is with both joy and sorrow, and above all with trust in the providence and grace of God, that I announce that I have been called to be the next rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Hot Springs, Arkansas. My last Sunday with you will be July 16, 2023. 

The love I feel for you all cannot be fully expressed in words. I hope you know that being your vicar has been a deep and sustaining joy in my life these last four years. You have taught me what it means to be a priest: to love the people to whom God sends me, to walk alongside them with the Word and Sacraments, to serve the Lord joyfully with them in all that we do. I am exceedingly grateful that the Holy Spirit sent me to you, and I will always be thankful for the love and kindness you have shown Molly and me. Each and every one of you is a dear gift from God. 

We will have several weeks to say our goodbyes to one another. I hope you will pray for Molly and me in this transition. Please be assured of our prayers and our deep love for you. 
Faithfully, and with abiding love, 

Fr. Mark+