St. Thomas' Episcopal Church
Dover, NH
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"We love because he first loved us."
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1 John 4:19
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Rev. Gail Avery - "Thank You & Godspeed"
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This coming Sunday, February 11, 2018, will be Rev. Gail Avery’s last Sunday celebrating the Eucharist with us as rector of St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church. It was a blessing that on May 14, 2014, Gail joined us and began leading us with her gentle guidance. Serving as chaplain on cargo ships, Gail is a good navigator of human anxiety and fear, and she saw us through the many different crises and emotions our community was feeling.
Because of Gail’s commitment to living according to the teachings of Jesus Christ, she has been a stellar example of kindness, patience, and care. She has helped our parish heal, grow, and position itself better prepared for the future.
Please join us this Sunday to celebrate Gail’s many gifts to us, to bid her much success in her new position as Canon for Transition and Community Engagement in The Episcopal Church of New Hampshire, and to say, “Thank You and Godspeed”.
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JOIN US FOR ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES
The Rt Rev. A. Robert Hirschfeld, Bishop of
The Episcopal Church of New Hampshire
will be joining us for our
Ash Wednesday service at 7 pm on Wednesday, February 14.
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We are pleased and honored to have Bishop Rob join us as we begin our Lenten journey. Come meet our bishop and listen to his message as he leads The Episcopal Church of New Hampshire into the Lenten season.
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Loving With All Your Heart, Soul,
Strength, and Mind
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Lent is a time for introspection and self-reflection, a time to reflect on the core of what it means to live a Christian life. And there is nothing more central to that life than loving—loving with all our heart, soul, strength, and mind. For people of faith, love is not an abstract or feel-good concept, but an urgent call to radically incarnate love in how we relate to God, our neighbor, and ourselves.
Join us for small group discussion and a shared simple meal for the 6 weeks during Lent on Sunday evenings 5-7 pm, February 18 to March 25. Come for one or all of the evenings as your schedule allows.
Free books are also available for self-reflection during Lent. They are designed for use as an individual reflection or for group study, this guide provides a foundation for seeking a deeper experience of love and Lent, an experience that will help prepare us for the true meaning of Easter.
Please contact the church office to let us know you are coming, if you need transportation, or if you need child care. Preparations for assistance can be made by request. ALL ARE WELCOME, bring a friend
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More Information About Lenten Programs Within Our Convocation
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Slate roof repairs got under way at the end of January.
Last July when we started to address the roof and it's leaks, we were having a very difficult time finding a reputable roofer who would take on a small job like ours. The contractor we hired, Steve, has done several buildings in Dover over the years.
Our original estimate to repair areas of the roof was around $7,000. Since delving into the job, we are looking at additional costs close to $9,000 total and perhaps more when Steve moves over to the Hale Street side. We did receive lower work estimates with the assumption that the work would be completed in one day. Based on what we are finding now, that would have been impossible.
Considering the age of the roof, which is original to the construction of 1891, it has held up well and will continue to do so with spot repairs as time goes on. The integrity of a building is only as good as the roof above it. Our roof needs to be maintained through the generosity of our parish community.
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2017 Annual Report
Our Annual Meeting on January 21, 2018, was well attended in Ervin Hall. A copy of our Rector, Warden, and Treasurer's reports, as well as reports for various committees, was provided to everyone.
The following areas were covered.
- An overview of our finances, including the consequence of continually drawing from our endowments to balance our budget.
- Kevin Gorham, Senior Warden, explained our progress in calling for a new rector.
- New vestry members and delegates were voted in.
- Questions from the congregation followed.
If you would like a copy of our Annual Report. Please contact the church office.
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February 10
- Stepping Out For Community Caring dinner
February 11
- Rev. Gail Avery's last Sunday as Rector of our parish
February 14
- 7:00 pm Bishop Rob Hirshfeld to join us for the
Ash Wednesday Service
February 18
- 5 - 7 pm "Living Well Through Lent" discussion series
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Kids 3 Years Old T0 6th Grade Are Welcome -
Session starts at 9:30 am each Sunday!
If you have questions about Kids Rock, please contact
NOTE: Kids Rock will
not be held on November 26, December 24 and 31, and January 21.
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Sunday Services are at
8 am and 10 am
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If you have news to share about the St. Thomas community, please contact Larissa in the church office at 603-742-3155 or reach her by
email.
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5 Hale Street
Dover, New Hampshire 03820
Phone: 603-742-3155
Web: stdover.org
Email: sttomas@stdover.org
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