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Quick Reminders
THIS SUNDAY!
All are encouraged to stay after the 10 am service THIS SUNDAY to view the documentary:
"When God Left the Building"
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Plan now to attend our "at home"
Parish Retreat
Saturday, October 29 from 10 am - 3 pm
Stay for as long as you can!
Child care and Lunch will be provided.
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alendar
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Holy Eucharist I
9:00 am
Confirmation Class
9:15 am
Choir Rehearsal
10:00 am
Holy Eucharist II
Godly Play
Childcare
11:30 am
Coffee Hour
Viewing of Documentary - "When God Left the Building"
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Next Week
Wed., Oct. 19
7:30 pm
Vestry Meets
Thurs., Oct. 13
7:30 pm
Godly Play Team Meeting
Sat., Oct. 22
9:00 am - Noon
Parish Work-day
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This Sunday - 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
"All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching..."
When the apostle Paul was writing his letter to Timothy and he spoke of scripture, he was no doubt thinking of the Hebrew Scriptures. Now, of course we would include the Books of the New Testament. In our cultural context many struggle with the idea that all scripture is useful.
As David Lull points out:
Ask your mothers, wives, sisters, and female friends how "useful" they think Gen 3.16 ("...your desire shall be for your husband, and he shall rule over you"), or 1 Cor 14.34 ("women should be silent in the churches. For they are not permitted to speak, but should be subordinate, as the law also says"), and 1 Tim 2.11-12 ("Let a woman learn in silence with full submission. I permit no woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she is to keep silent!")
How are we to read these sorts of passages?
What role does scripture play in Christian life and in your life in particular? How do we deal with problematic passages? Are all passages of equal authority?
Join us Sunday as we ponder these questions and more!
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Donate now to provide Hurricane relief to the people of Grand Goave, Haiti with our partners at Mission of Hope in Haiti.
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A flooded street just a few blocks away from the Mission of Hope International
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Our partners in Grand Goave are already hard at work providing relief to those in Grand Goave and south of them. They have been out providing medical care, clean water, food, and clothing - but more resources are needed!
Homes, roads, and bridges were washed away, and 98% of the crops were destroyed.
There will be months of food shortages and the work of rebuilding will take a very long time.
We can get help directly there by donating money to MOHI right now. Cheryl has brought out the "money board" again to inspire us all to give, and give generously!
Please take a card off the board this week (or next) and write your check to All Saints' writing "MOHI Hurricane Relief" on the memo line.
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Join us
to view and discuss
~ "When God Left the Building."
THIS SUNDAY after the 10:00 am service
While nearly 4000 churches close every year, others are finding reason for great hope and a bright future. Why?
Director Thom Schultz set out on a journey to uncover why churches-once the heart and soul of their communities-are now shrinking in both size and influence. What he discovered gives you unprecedented insight and serves as a powerful wake-up call.
We'll go behind the curtain at a congregation that's seen attendance plunge from 900 to 40. Witness innovative new forms of church that are thriving, from a pub outreach in Pennsylvania to a Texas ministry that gathers in 300 neighborhoods every week.
Join us to view and discuss this important documentary.
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Parish Work-day - Sat. Oct. 22
9 am - Noon
On Saturday, October 22 we need volunteers to come and help break down the old trash bins (up by Brewster Hall). We have ordered a dumpster, and will also be looking to clean out more of the attic and basement at the Church and the Rectory.
Be sure to wear gloves and bring tools!
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"At-home" Parish Retreat
planned for Saturday, October 29
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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The Rev. Dr. David Widdicombe, Rector of St. Margaret's Anglican Church in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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Save the date now for our "at-home" Parish Retreat on Saturday, October 29. We are excited to announce that the Rev. Dr. David Widdicombe from Winnipeg, Manitoba will lead us throughout the day. Lunch and childcare will be provided.
His topic will be ~
The Death of Christ: Why an orthodox or classical approach to the doctrine of the Cross continues to be so personally and socially powerful.
David received his B.A. in Philosophy at University of Manitoba, an M.Div. at The Vancouver School of Theology and a D.Phil. from Oxford, England. He began his ministry in his university days at the University of Manitoba as a leader with Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship and Pioneer Camp where Garry and Kathy Haacke got to know him. They remain close friends and Garry and Kathy's children have both had their faith formed in important ways at St. Margaret's where David is Rector.
David is known as a powerful speaker so this day is sure to inspire all of us. He has also agreed to stay in be our guest preacher on Sunday, October 30.
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All Saints' Sunday Celebration Planned
Sunday, November 6
On November 6 we will celebrate All Saints' Sunday at both the 8:00 and 10:00 am service! Join us as we renew our baptismal covenant, remember all who died since last All Saints' Sunday, and participate in our annual Stewardship In-gathering.
Note: Please send the office the names of the people you would like us to remember on All Saints' Sunday. Remember these are the names of friends and family you have lost since last November.
Also: Be sure to remember your pledge card! If you did not receive one in the mail, extra ones are now available in the Clark Street Vestibule.
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Day of Prayer planned for Election Day -
Tuesday, November 8
This election season has been particularly divisive for our country. Feelings of despair about the process are rampant throughout the
country
. In light of that, the Bishops have called on all the churches in the Diocese to find ways to pray for the upcoming presidential election. They specifically called on us to pray that God will be at work in the process, that there will be a peaceful transition to new leadership, that demonization of both sides will not be stoked, and that all those elected will be moved, strengthened, and guided by the Holy Spirit.
On the day of the election All Saints' will be open from 7:00 am - 7:00 pm for individual prayer. Then at 7 pm we will have special service of Evening Prayer.
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Coffee and Conversation with Clergy
2nd Thursdays at Brueggers Bagels
in Belmont Center
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Cheryl enjoys coffee and conversation with a few members of the Belmont community. |
On the 2nd Thursday of each month the Belmont Clergy Association is sponsoring "Coffee and Conversation with Clergy" at Brueggers' Bagels in Belmont Center. The clergy who participate in the association are each taking a turn leading this community building opportunity. This week it was Cheryl's turn and she was delighted to be joined by two people. Conversation centered around raising children in Belmont, spirituality, and Godly Play!
If you can make time in your schedule, plan on joining us next month on Thursday, November 10!
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Networking with the Body of Christ:
Co-Rector Paul Minor elected as the Alewife Deanery Clergy Rep to Diocesan Council
At the October meeting of the Alewife Deanery our Co-Rector Paul Minor was elected as the Clergy Representative to Diocesan Council.
The Diocesan Council is a representative governing body that meets regularly to conduct business of the diocese between Diocesan Conventions. This includes:
- Ensuring sound fiscal management and practices
- Supporting and reviewing diocesan ministries
- Other duties as requested by the bishop or the Diocesan Convention
Paul will attend monthly meetings of the Diocesan Council and also be a part of the planning of all Alewife Deanery Meetings.
Some of you might be asking: What is a Deanery?
The congregations in our diocese are grouped into 12 deaneries whose boundaries are drawn according to natural watersheds. Every parcel of earth belongs to a watershed, and our deaneries remind us of our connections with God's creation. All Saints' is a member of the Alewife Deanery made up churches in Cambridge, Watertown, Waltham, Arlington, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford, and Belmont.
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Godly Play at the Global Montessori School
- Cheryl begins leading sessions this month!
This month Cheryl has begun offering Godly Play as an enrichment program to the children attending the Global Montessori School. To begin with, six families have signed up to participate!
Cheryl will be sharing stories from the Old and New Testament with the group on Thursday afternoons at 3:30. We ask the entire community to pray for this little group - that they will truly draw closer to God as they participate in Godly Play.
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PREP - A Marriage Enrichment Workshop
Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program
Saturday, November 19 from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Registration is now open for PREP - a Marriage Enrichment Workshop.
Paul has offered countless PREP workshops in his role as an Army National Guard Chaplain here in Massachusetts. Now he is making this nationally known program available in Belmont! Whether you're engaged, newlyweds or married 20 years, this Enrichment Workshop is for you!
The cost will be $30.00 per couple.
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We are a community gathered to find our story in God's story and the courage to talk about it.
Our purpose is to know Jesus Christ and to make him known.
Our vision is to be a center of Anglicanism within the Episcopal Church.
Our mission is to communicate the universal church's witness to Jesus within the congregation and to the world thereby making disciples of Jesus Christ who personally know Jesus and strive to make him known. |
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