The Church of All Saints by-the-Sea is happy to announce that the Rev. M. Cristina Paglinauan will return to the Southport Island Episcopal chapel to lead services of Holy Communion for the next two weeks at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Our resident organist, Mr. Henry Lowe, will provide inspirational music at all services. People of all faiths are invited to attend the services. The Rev. Paglinauan will also lead a discussion of the week’s scripture passages on the porch of the chapel on Tuesday mornings, Aug. 9 and 16 at 9 a.m.

The Rev. Paglinauan is Associate Rector for Community Engagement at The Church of the Redeemer, a vibrant parish of 725 families and growing, in north Baltimore, where she has served since August 2010. In her current position, she oversees Redeemer’s engagement in the city of Baltimore through various community partnerships, including two elementary schools and several local non-profits. She also serves on the strategy team of BUILD, Baltimoreans United In Leadership Development, an organization committed to changing Baltimore for the better.

Prior to graduating from General Theological Seminary in June 2010 and becoming a priest, Cristina enjoyed a variety of work, learning and travel experiences, which include teaching and mentoring underserved and at-risk youth in Baltimore and Colorado; managing a genetics research lab in Boston, MA; serving as a public health intern on the Navajo Reservation in NM; and leading a sailing-service trip bringing together Jewish-Christian-Muslim youth in Israel. She earned her A.B. in Government from Harvard College. Cristina’s favorite way to spend time is being with her family: husband, David, a high school history teacher; their two children, Grace and Ben, and Olmsted, their green-eyed, snow-white cat.

All Saints by-the-Sea is on Southport Island on All Saints Road about two miles on the left driving south on Route 238/Cape Newagen Road. An Episcopal Church sign marks the side of the road. Parking is available along Route 238 or in a limited number of handicapped spaces off All Saints Road. A golf cart will ferry persons from the handicapped lot to the chapel steps. You may also come to church by private boat and use the church dock. The beautiful, simple wood chapel is open for quiet prayer and meditation during the week.