"A holy place where love is found, all are named, and hearts are freed to change the world."
This Week
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Sunday, September 4 
   8:30 am - Rite I Mass
   9:15 am - Coffee & Fellowship
 10:30 am - Choral Mass
 11:30 am - Coffee & Fellowship

Tuesday, September 6
   3:00 pm - Tai Chi

Wednesday, September 7 
10:30 am - Bible Study @  
                     Antebellum 
  5:15 pm - Chorister Rehearsal

Thursday, September 8  
  9:30 am - Holy Folders 
12:00 n    - Holy Rosary
12:30 pm - Bible Study
  1:45       - Tea & Fellowship 
  6:30       - Alzheimer's Support 
  7:00       - Adult Choir Rehearsal

Saturday,September 10 
  9:00 am - Acolyte Festival
                   @ Cathedral (Atlanta)

Sunday, September 11  
RALLY SUNDAY 
 New Church Times 
   7:45 am - Rite I Mass
   9:00 am - Low Mass
 10:10 am - Sunday School
 11:15 am - Choral Mass
 12:30 pm - Parish Luncheon
                     On The Lawn


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The 15th Week after Pentecost
 1 September 2016
Welcome Durham Harris!
Durham Harris
with his wife Tiffany

     Please join in welcoming Durham Harris to our parish staff as our new Director of Youth Ministry.  He and his wife, Tiffany, will be with us for the first time this coming Sunday (9/1) and you'll have the chance to meet and welcome them both into our parish community. 
     Durham is a graduate of Young Harris College and is currently in the Master of Theological Studies program at Emory.  He has a rich experience in youth ministry, mission work, and outdoor education.  This is a part-time position, so Durham will be with us primarily on Sundays.  His energy and passion for leading young people in their faith journey will be a great next step in our ministry to teenagers and their families. 
     EYC will kick-off the new year with a dinner for parents & teenagers on Sunday, September 18 at 5:00 pm.  More details will be sent out with an link for dinner reservation.
     Please join me in thanking Scott Doyle, Dale Humphries, Nathan Martin, Ellen Siegfried, Jason Startt, Ginger and Gary Walker who were part of the search committee.  Their gift of time and counsel during the transition has been a true blessing and Godsend. 
     For now, let us give thanks for this exciting next chapter in our parish youth ministry program and welcome Durham and Tiffany into our midst. 
Peace and Blessing,
     Father Tripp+
Church Times Change After Labor Day
Rally Sunday - September 11
     Don't forget we resume our regular Sunday schedule after Labor Day Weekend (not this weekend but the next ).
     Beginning Rally Sunday, September 11, we resume our regular schedule:
  7:45 am - Rite I
  9:00 am - Low Mass with Chorister Choir
10:10 am - Sunday School
11:15 am - Choral Mass with St Columba Choir
New Formation Opportunities for Adults
Searching for Sunday
Sunday Mornings    |   10:10 am - in the Narthex  
Beginning September 11. 
Going to church means so many different things to people.  What exactly is it that we're looking for each week?  During our Rector's forum this Fall, we'll loosely hear the story of  NY Times best-selling author, Rachel Evans, as we explore what it truly means to belong to a church and not only belong, but to get the most out of church.  Stories of the sacraments, faith, and the liturgical year - all dotted with humor and anecdote - will help us find our place and our life rooted in church.
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Going Deeper Into Scripture 
Thursdays   |   12:30 pm   in the Narthex 
A comprehensive exploration of the Bible as a whole and its meanings for life today.  Each week we'll go deeper into stories and events of both Old and New Testaments as we reflect together on Scripture, faith and life.   All are welcome!
>> Click Here for a full schedule   
for adult offerings this coming year 
Prayer Ministry News
Sunday Morning Prayer List
     Our prayer list for our Sunday morning intercessions has been updated.  To add a name to the prayers for the sick, in need, military, or departed, simply fill out a prayer request card that are found at the Welcome Table or in the pew rack.  You can add someone's name to the prayer list for one, two, or three Sundays.  To have their name continue on the prayer list, simply re-submit the prayer request.  This will help keep our prayer list current and intentional.  The DOK will also be praying for those on our prayer list each day during the week. 
Almighty God, we entrust all who are dear to us to thy never-failing care and love, for this life and the life to come, knowing that thou art doing for them better things than we can desire or pray for; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Family Promise At St. Columba's
Volunteer Training
Tuesday, September 20   |   7:00 pm

     Being without a safe, warm place to sleep, eat, and care for children; being without the security of familiar people and belongings and surroundings - this is homelessness. Families with young children account for up to 40 percent of America's homeless, and they make up its fastest growing segment. Now we have a chance to help - to be part of providing a warm place to sleep, eat, and care for children, to welcome local families into our church home with radical hospitality. Through Family Promise of Forsyth County, St. Columba's will host local homeless families several times each year, with our first host week scheduled October 30-November 6.
     We need LOTS of volunteers for each host week, covering tasks from setting up bedrooms to providing meals to staying overnight at the church. To volunteer in any capacity (whether for the October host week or in the future), please   SIGN UP HERE
     Registration for specific volunteer jobs will be distributed to those who   SIGN UP HERE.
     Family Promise will conduct a 90-minute volunteer training session on Tuesday, September 20 at 7pm at St. Columba's. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend. (If you cannot attend the September training, but still want volunteer, SIGN UP and we'll make arrangements for your training).
     This is a unique opportunity to live out our mission to be a holy place where love is found, where all are named, and where hearts are freed to change the world. Please join us.
RALLY SUNDAY
Sept 11
     Sunday school for children, teenagers and adults begins Rally Sunday - September 11.  That is also the Sunday we resume our regular schedule (7:45, 9:00, 11:15 with Sunday school at 10:10 am). 
     It's always a very exciting and fun morning and we end the day with our traditional parish "lunch on the lawn."   Our Knights of Columba men's group will be cooking hamburgers, hot dogs, and all the side dishes.  Everyone is invited to bring their favorite dessert to share. 

Sunday, September 11
  7:45 am - Rite I Mass
  9:00 am - Low Mass with Choristers **
10:10 am - Sunday school for all ages
11:15 am - Sung Mass with St Columba Choir
12:30 pm - Parish Lunch on the Lawn

 ** All teachers are asked to attend the 9:00 Mass that morning, as we will commission teachers as part of our prayers at 9 am
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St. Columba's
Episcopal Church

939 James Burgess Road
Suwanee, Georgia 30024

770-888-4464