St. Monica's Celebrates Homecoming & 80th Anniversary
With Music, Message and More

Members and guests of St. Monica's Episcopal Church celebrated its annual homecoming and the 80 th anniversary of the parish on October 5 th with an extended traditional service highlighted by inspirational solos by a congregation alumnus and a stirring address from an iconic jurist.

Vocalist Candice Corbin, who lives in New York and graduated from Martin County High where she was a member of OPUS, captivated the congregation with exquisite renditions of "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands and "Give Me Jesus." She was accompanied by her father, Ron Corbin, who is St. Monica's organist and director of OPUS.

The special guest speaker for the day was Hon. Edward Rodgers, who was the first black judge in the history of Palm Beach County, where he served for 22 years in civil, criminal and probate courts before retiring in 1995. Judge Rodgers called upon the congregation to expand its reach in the community to help solve social problems and bring about needed change.

Reverends Allison and James Spencer, who have been supply priests at St. Monica's since 1995, were honored with a plaque recognizing their "service, dedication and leadership" to the church.

Following the service, those attending enjoyed a buffet luncheon prepared and served by members of the congregation.