On Palm Sunday, the adult choir at Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church sang as an introit “Hosianna” by Moravian composer and bishop Christian Gregor (1723-1801). It’s a tradition here, which warms the heart of this former North Carolina Moravian.

These outdoor photographs were taken by Palmer’s own George Sayre, who insisted that the Senior Associate Rector and the Rector (i.e., me) show him our palms before walking into the church. It was a great day and an amazing beginning to Holy Week.