From the Front Page: The Lord Giveth & Taketh Away

2026-07-12 11:24 AM

From the Front Page: The Lord Giveth & Taketh Away

*(Photos: Courtesy May Granados — @MayGPhoto)*

That biblical saying might have been on the mind of new Falls Church Episcopal rector, Father Burl Salmon, as he experienced both ends of the dunk tank during the church’s mid-summer party last weekend. The party was a chance for parishioners to meet Salmon (after he dried off, of course).

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