Dec 2, 2019

Letter of thanks/Letter to the Editor/Sitka Sentinel

I would like to extend my thanks and gratitude for all who came out in support of St Peter’s 120th Anniversary celebration on December 1st. It was a wonderful community celebration of music, gifts and dinner. Nancy Ricketts presented to St Peter’s her 5th “Last project” that was an embroidered gift made by her, and designed, matted and framed by Norm Campbell. Nancy described the inspiration behind her gift, as Hands, the strong and capable hands of a fisherman mending a net. Thank you to John Straley for assisting Nancy with her presentation to St. Peter’s.

I would like to thank the Right Reverend Mark Lattime, the Eighth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Alaska, for his welcome and opening words for the program in the church. Many thanks to all who presented a musical offering – St Peter’s choir, Kathi Jones, Kristin and Justin Hames, Mina Brooks-Schmidt, Tiffany Pearson and Kris and John Fulton. Thank you to Gail Peterson for opening the archives building for people to view some of St Peter’s old photos and other historical documents. Thank you to all of those from St Peter’s and their family and friends who made the Salmon Chowder, baked breads and donated cookies, and helped to set up, serve and clean up after the delicious dinner and fellowship in the See House.

And a big thank you to all of you who made donations to assist us with our recent emergency roof repair on the See House. We appreciate your generosity and support for this place, the church and the See House, that we love to share with the community.

Nancy’s Ricketts’ gift to the church, is hanging in the dining hall of the See House, for all to enjoy.

Thank you again, I look forward to seeing everyone at the next community gathering at St Peter’s.

Peace and gratitude,

The Rev Julie Platson, Rector

St. Peter’s by the Sea Episcopal Church