First Sunday of Advent, November 28, 2010 the 5th Anniversary of the merging of two Pawtucket, RI Episcopal churches (the former Church of the Advent and the Church of the Good Shepherd). Father Gardiner Shattuck, Priest-in-Charge of the Church of the Good Shepherd, introduces the speakers (Ray Stephenson, Roberta Cook and Father Ed Boucher) at the Commemoration Celebration of the merger.
Merger Reflections - Ray Stephenson
Senior Warden of the former Church of the Advent speaks about the various stages involved in closing a church with the intentions of merging with another parish.
Merger Reflections - Roberta Cook
The Senior Warden of Good Shepherd, Roberta Cook, relays comments made by Good Shepherd parishoners concerning the merger with Church of the Advent.
Merger Reflections - Father Ed Boucher
Retired Rector of Good Shepherd, Father Ed Boucher, reflects how mysteriously the Holy Spirit worked in his ministry which had it's beginnings as a member of the Church of the Advent and coming full circle to his retirement as Rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd several years following the merger of the two congregations.