Holy Innocents and St Columba Episcopal Churches

People of God: Scott Eiler

This is the first submission in a projected series of essays and biographical sketches by and for the people of Holy Innocents and St Columba's.

Scott Eiler is a member of the choir at Holy Innocents; he sings bass and provides comic relief at rehearsals. He rides his bike most Sundays, even in winter unless there's a lot of snow, and carries a small computer with him everywhere. Here is an essay about Scott and the journey that led him to Holy Innocents. I don't have a good picture of him at present, but I do have a good picture of his bike. Here's what Scott has to say:

I met the Church of the Holy Innocents as a traveller, in 2001. I'd come here for a job, and gone to great effort, because the continental air transport system had just gone down. It was September. And the pastor Marion gave comfort.

Then I went back to my conservative Congregational church in
Massachusetts. They were looking for a new pastor. And they wouldn't
consider a woman. I remembered how at least one woman gave pastoral
care.

As God willed it, I live here now. And I worship here, because you
made me welcome. I've enjoyed learning the entire Episcopal church
year.

As of this writing, our church needs to find a significant mission.
But we've got the worship stuff down. If God wills it, we'll worship
together as long as we live.

If you would like to submit an article telling about yourself and your faith journey, or if you would like to submit an essay on a topic of interest to our two communities (volunteer opportunities and experiences, memories, upcoming activities) please contact the webmistress.

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