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Dragon Tales Weekly E-News
Oct. 19, 2016
Transforming Lives Through Christ
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Alice Conover posted on her Facebook wall the other day a challenge to "make America kind again." She had some great stories from friends about action they were taking to make America kind. I wanted to be part of this movement and was eager for the challenge.
It was Monday night, and I had done very little but stay in my office all day. I had no plans to leave the church grounds, so the journey of my kindness was beginning to look quite short. Evening approached, and I was spending time with some of my most favorite little people, and I decided we would do kindness together. I gathered my little friends and taught them something I hope they carry with them each and every day -- a great way to spread kindness is with their words and kindness doesn't have to be loud to be strong. We spent our Monday night with colorful chalk and a blank sidewalk drawing beautiful pictures and writing inspiring words. We talked about how these images and words will make others smile and feel welcomed at our church.
If you are walking by the front of the formation building, take a moment and enjoy our work. The littlest graffiti artists have created a "kindness canvas" to share with the world.
We are in need of volunteers willing to help organize the Advent Wreath making on Sunday, November 27th. It's a short term volunteer project and great way for families to help together. Email Jenelle@st-margarets.org if you are interested in helping set up or clean up (you will still be able to make a wreath!) on that day.
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Stewardship 2017
Stewardship 2017 is generating conversation about what "more church" means at St. Margaret's. We've heard from members involved in Youth Formation, Missions and Outreach, and Buildings & Grounds about what "more church" means to them, and how our Stewardship campaign would continue the support of these programs.
Click here for the special Stewardship edition of The Spire.
As we enter the final days of this year's campaign, we ask you to let us know what "more church" means to you by writing on your pledge card in the space provided. Connecting your pledge to your hopes for St. Margaret's demonstrates further spiritual commitment to St. Margaret's mission of transforming lives through Christ. We will all continue to work together to achieve our goals of "more church".
Speaking of goals,
we are 66% to our monetary goal of $890K for this year's stewardship campaign. We ask that pledges be returned by Friday, October 28th to allow time for next year's budget considerations. We are rapidly approaching that deadline, so thank you in advance for helping us reach that goal. You may return your pledge cards via mail or pledge online under the Giving tab at
st-margarets.org. We look forward to learning what "more church" means to you.
How to pledge:
-Mail pledge card to the church office
-Place a pledge card in the offering plate on Sunday
Please return pledge cards by October 28, 2016
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All Souls Service of Remembrance
On November 2 at 7 p.m., St. Margaret's will celebrate All Souls' Day with a special liturgy designed to remember lives lost in 2016, particularly lives lost to gun violence in Annapolis, Baltimore and
the
United States.
Appropriate readings and music will be chosen to shine a light on areas and persons affected most by gun violence. We hope this can be a time of healing, prayer and hope for many of us.
All Saints' Dixieland Mass on Sunday, Nov. 6
A favorite annual service at St. Margaret's, the All Saints' Dixieland Mass allows our congregation to joyfully celebrate with a Dixieland feel of traditional Gospel hymns on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, at the 9 & 11:15 a.m. services. Our music will feature the St. Margaret's choirs with members of the Peabody Ragtime Ensemble. Invite your friends, neighbors and family to this rockin', joyful service!
Necrology Names for that Sunday --
If you would like to add a name to our list of those born and of those who have died this year, please email the information to info@st-margarets.org or call the church office.
Don't forget to "fall back" for Daylight Savings Time by turning your clocks back on Saturday, Nov. 5!
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Order Subscriptions & Tickets Now!
Next Performance:
The Church Circle Singers
Saturday, November 12, 2016
7:30 p.m.
The warm and clear acoustics of St. Margaret's Church provides audiences the opportunity to hear choral music making at its finest in one of the most perfect spaces for music. The Church Circle Singers, eleven professional singers led by USNA and Peabody Graduate Brian Isaac, take on the most challenging music in the choral repertoire and leave listeners breathless with the beauty they have just experienced. This is one concert NOT to miss!
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Do you have an interest in the environment and want to contribute to the sustainability of our church, our community, our forests, fields, gardens, and grounds? Do you have a passion for recycling or for energy conservation? Do you want to learn from or teach others about nature?
Come join the St Margaret's Green Team/Environmental Missions.
Our inaugural Fall Meeting will be next Wednesday, October 26 (DATE CHANGE) at 7 p.m.
in Meeting Room C in the Formation Building.
And put Oct. 30 on the calendar for our annual Blue Jean Sunday campus fall cleanup.
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St. Margaret's Guild Meeting Nov. 1
St. Margaret's Guild's next monthly meeting will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 2 in the new fellowship hall beginning with a lunch at 12 p.m. and meeting afterwards. All are welcome! The meeting will include planning for their upcoming Holiday Bazaar/White Elephant Sale on Nov. 19.
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South Pacific by Annapolis Opera
Based on James Michener's Tales of the South Pacific, this Pulitzer Prize-winning work is considered one of the greatest musicals ever written. The Annapolis Opera will be performing it on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. Arvilla Wubbenhorst would like to get ten St. Margaret's "seasoned seniors" together and purchase a group rate of 20% off. For more information or if you would like to go, contact her at 410-757-6199.
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Missions Commission Forum Oct. 30
For the past two years, our Missions Commission has been assessing the parish's outreach efforts. Now they wish to bring the congregation up to speed. They want you to know how the philosophy, policies, and procedures of the Missions Commission have changed and why. Join Jim Hall who will lead their presentation on Sunday, Oct. 30, 10:20 a.m. in the new Fellowship Hall.
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Sign up for the LH Pumpkin Patch for
TOMORROW
It's time once again for St. Margaret's parishioners to support the Light House shelter by volunteer staffing of their Pumpkin Patch at St. Martin's Lutheran in Annapolis.
Our specific day to help tomorrow, Oct. 20. Shifts are from 9:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
To sign up, click here
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Food Drive for the Light House
Our St.Margaret's Day School is sponsoring a food drive for the Light House shelter next week (Oct. 24-28). If you would like to add to their collection, you can bring non-perishable donations this Sunday or next and put them in a donation box in the lobby of the new formation building or drop them off anytime during the school day in the school's lobby.
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Giving Thanks on Thanksgiving Week
On Sunday, November 20th, at 4 p.m. churches from the Broadneck peninsula will gather together to package meals for the hungry. This is a family friendly event! All ages are welcome. We will gather in the Gloria Dei! Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall located at 461 College Parkway in Arnold.
We will package meals at 4 p.m. and conclude with a brief time of worship. This is an opportunity to give thanks to God for what we have and to give out of our abundance to those in need.
Click here to sign up:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a45a5aa2ba6ff2-thanks
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Thanksgiving Meals Giving
As in years past, members of our parish will provide holiday meals to needy families or seniors this Thanksgiving. We have received names from Windsor Farms Elementary School and the A.A. County Dept. of Social Services of those needing help in purchasing their holiday dinner. The Missions Commission will provide the turkeys; we are asking parishioners to help with the rest of the meal and deliver the baskets to the recipient a few days BEFORE Thanksgiving Day. No cooking involved. Turkeys and baskets will be available for pick-up in the Parish Hall on Sunday, Nov. 20, or by separate arrangement. Participants will receive the name of a designated recipient and delivery instructions. To participate, contact Barbara Marder at 410-518-9978 or scubaesc@aol.com.
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Faith & Fellowship
Adult Formation Program
An Exploration of Faiths
Next Adult Formation Program - Monday, Oct. 24
Exploring the Episcopal Faith
with the Rev. Peter W. Mayer
Adult volunteers are needed to help prepare the meal, starting around 4:30 p.m.
- This program year we are offering a bible study for the women of our community on the book "Bible Women: All Their Words and Why They Matter."
You can begin the study with us anytime!
We meet:
*The third Sunday of every month at
10:20-11 a.m., in the new Fellowship Hall and
*Weekly Thursday morning sessions
in the Formation Building Classroom E at 9:15 a.m. (childcare provided in the nursery).
Here is our video for Week 5:
Tamar, Her Midwife, & Potifar's Wife
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Confirmation Classes Beginning Soon
- ages 14 & up
Do you want to grow deeper in your faith? Are you ready to move further in your journey with God? Do you want to know more about the Episcopal Church, her history and her roots? On January 15, 2017, the Rt. Rev. Eugene Sutton will make his first visitation to St. Margaret's in over five years to celebrate the rites of
Confirmation, Reception and Reaffirmation at the 9:00 am service. To prepare for one of these three rites, three sessions will be provided to explore our common faith.
Classes will be on Monday evenings at 6:45 p.m. in the formation building:
On October 24,
, the first session will tackle the age-old question 'What Does It Mean to be an Episcopalian, Other Than Having to Spell It?'
On November 14, we will learn about the liturgy of the church, and explore the etymology of words like narthex, aumbry and ciborium.
On December 12, we will talk about ways we live out our faith as Episcopalians in the wider world and on social media.
Each session will be led by the Rev. Peter W. Mayer. He would love to have as large a group to present to the Bishop as possible, so please consider attending and deepening your faith this fall.
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Sunday School Information
Spirit Singers (grades 1-5) - 5 p.m. in choir room
SM Chorale (grades 6+) - 5:30 in choir room
Arts & Crafts (all ages) - 5:00 in the parish hall
Acolyte practice - 5:30 p.m. in the church
Adult Volunteers are needed for registration, cooking, cleanup, and chaperoning!
NEW -- Middle and High School youth groups -
6:45 to 8 p.m. in youth room
**There will be no Faith & Fellowship on Oct. 31 (Halloween) or on Nov. 7 (due to voting machines in the Parish Hall for the election).**
For questions about the youth program, please contact Jeff Conover, Youth Ministries Leader, at jeff@st-margarets.org.
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Office Hours
Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Deadline for Dragon Tales submissions: Monday afternoon
St. Margaret's Church | 1601 Pleasant Plains Rd | Annapolis, MD 21409
Office Phone #: 410-974-0200 Emergency Pastoral #: 443-837-5463
info@st-margarets.org www.st-margarets.org
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