From Kathy Jensen:
My husband, the Very Rev. James M. Jensen, rector of Grace Church Utica, NY died unexpectedly late this afternoon. We were at an ordination and he had chest pains and we went to the hospital and he did not make it. His aorta ruptured and it was all over. Nothing more I can say now. We are in shock.
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Requiem eucharist will be Thursday at 7 p.m. - preceded by in church visitation from 3 - 6 p.m. Grace Church, Utica, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grace Church Music Fund or the Society of St. Margaret – Haiti.
Those of us who cannot be physically present at Grace Church tonight will be present in spirit with Kathy, the family, and all who love Jim.
Jim left a beautiful and astonishing gift behind - his sermon which was to have been preached on Sunday, November 15, 2009. I urge you to read the sermon, which is posted at Kathy's blog, Lady of Silences.
"I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end" (Rev. 21:6).
I am so sad for the reason, but I am grateful to be able to pray and mourn with Kathy and all those who loved Jim tonight.
ReplyDeleteAll of my other blogger meet ups have been based in joy, this one in sorrow. This is how we form community in faith and fidelity.
Fran, I'm so pleased that you will be present. You stand for all of us who would be there if we could. Thank you.
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