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Meet The Rev’d Mary Ann Hill

Meet Mary Ann Hill: The New Rector of Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church In this video, The Rev'd Mary Ann Hill, the new rector of Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church in Los Alamos, shares her journey to the priesthood, the challenges she faced, and her experiences working in different parishes. Mary Ann discusses how she grew up in an outside of St. Louis on the Illinois side of the river and knew from a young age that she was called to the priesthood. She talks about her experiences in various dioceses and her longing to be ordained in a place that initially didn't support the ordination of women. Mary Ann also mentions her work with multicultural ministry, the initiation of a Spanish speaking ministry, and her experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, Mary Ann shares her excitement about serving in Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church and her eagerness to join the upcoming Solar Eclipse Party in the town of Los Alamos. 00:08 Introduction and Meeting Mary Ann Hill 00:29 Mary Ann's Early Life and Call to Priesthood 02:44 Mary Ann's Journey to the Episcopal Church 04:56 Mary Ann's College Years and Early Career 06:35 The Struggles and Triumphs of Mary Ann's Ordination Journey 10:05 Mary Ann's Ministry Career and Her Move to Freeport 17:12 Starting a Spanish Mission in Tulsa 17:40 A Revelation and a New Mission 18:24 Building a Spanish-Speaking Community 19:20 The Impact of the New Community 20:57 Navigating Through the Pandemic 22:10 Adapting to Online Church Services 25:55 The Search for a New Call 29:00 Settling into a New Community 29:04 Embracing the Unique Culture of Los Alamos 30:24 The Challenges and Joys of Leading a Diverse Church 32:41 Celebrating a Solar Eclipse in Los Alamos

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