Easter Greetings from The Rev. Allison Reid

Dear Friends at St. Mark’s, 

Greetings from the Holy Mountain! As we begin the joyful season of Easter, I wanted take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the Vestry and the entire congregation for selecting me as your next Priest. It will be such a privilege for me to join the St. Mark’s family, and I look forward to beginning this new chapter with you. I am so grateful for Mother Kit and her husband, and their tremendous efforts on behalf of the church during these months as I complete my final semester at the School of Theology in Sewanee. 

This past year has been immensely difficult for us all. The St. Mark’s community has been deeply affected by the pandemic, enduring significant losses. I was saddened once again to hear of the recent death of Fr. Ed Robertson, who served as priest at St. Mark’s a number of years ago. He will be deeply missed. 

Yet through all of this, God is at work here at St. Mark’s. Throughout all of the challenges of the pandemic, St. Mark’s has been committed to following the example of Jesus, focusing on God’s kingdom work in the community, and loving our neighbor. The Food Pantry ministry has made a positive impact on countless local families during this unprecedented period of economic insecurity, and has been an inspiration to the entire Diocese. 

Although the past year has in many ways felt like a prolonged season of Lent, we know that Easter always follows, overcoming darkness and death with light and resurrection. I am deeply grateful to join you all at this exciting moment of rebirth and rejuvenation. You are all in my prayers each day, and I look forward to worshipping with you and working together in your ministries of outreach, healing and renewal. 

Yours in Christ, 

Allison+ 

The Rev. Allison C. Reid 

Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana 

Mobile: 504-810-2317
Email: reidac0@sewanee.edu