St. Mark’s Episcopal Church invites the community to a special outdoor worship led by Rev. Debbie Shaw at 10 a.m. Sunday at Rotary Park, 1565 East Second Ave.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald…
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A worship service will be followed by a day of celebration, with video and slide show presentations, special music and more. There will be a luncheon with meat and dessert…
The performance will feature works by Bach, Mozart, Vaughan Williams and more. All are welcome to attend. For more information, email [email protected].
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The Rev. Debra (Debbie) Metzgar Shew has joined St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Durango and will begin leading worship services at 10:30 a.m. July 10. Shew most recently served as…
