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Church of the Holy Comforter Weekly eNews | September 21
, 2017
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Fall Worship Schedule Begins
Saturday, September 23
5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Sunday, September 24 - Homeless Awareness Sunday
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II, with Choristers (Children's Chapel available)*
10:10 a.m. Adult Forum and Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II, with Choir (Children's Chapel available)*
5:00 p.m. Taizé Contemplative Worship
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Homeless Awareness Sunday
This Sunday, September 24
Holy Comforter welcomes Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington this Sunday at all three morning services. The Reverend David Wolf, Executive Director of Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington and Larry Gooch, a successful participant of Samaritan Ministry's Next Steps program, will worship with us. The Adult Forum will also be dedicated to this topic while our Sunday School classes will participate in a mini information-gathering homeless walk-a-thon around our church's perimeter.
Samaritan Ministry is a Diocesan endorsed organization which helps the more than 11,000 people in the D.C. area who do not have a place to call home. 30,000 of these same people are unemployed. Samaritan Ministry empowers people to make positive life changes one step at a time.
To learn more, visit the Samaritan Ministry website
HERE and read participant stories
HERE. Questions? Contact
Candace Dibblee, our parish representative for Samaritan Ministry.
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Join the Sunday School Teachers Ministry
Please consider joining our team of Sunday School teachers as we take an adventure through the Bible this year with our incredible students. You do not need to have teaching experience, as the curriculum lays out easy-to-use activities, stories, and games that are appropriate for each age level. There is very minimal prep work and we are only asking teachers to commit to teaching twice a month. Apply online
HERE. Or download a printable application form
HERE, fill it out and bring it to the Children's Ministries table in the narthex this Sunday.
Be a Sunday School Shepherd
Shepherds will help with check-in, monitoring halls, exits and stairwells. No teaching required. You will be an integral extra set of eyes to make sure our children are safe and loved. Commitment is only twice a month. Register online
HERE (Choose "Shepard" under "Position Applying For"). Or download a printable application form
HERE, fill it out and drop it off in the box outside Lauren Breeden's office.
Register for Sunday School
This year, Sunday School will utilize the Gospel Project Curriculum developed by LifeWay Christian Resources. This three-year curriculum follows a chronological journey through the storyline of Scripture. Watch a video about the Gospel Project Curriculum
HERE. Register online
HERE. Or download a printable registration form
HERE, fill it out and drop it off in the box outside Lauren Breeden's office.
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Taizé Contemplative Worship
This Sunday, September 24,
5 p.m., St. Mary's Chapel
Join us for a unique opportunity to decompress and prepare or the week ahead. Taize contemplative worship is a powerful and moving combination of song and scripture featuring lush greenery, incense, candles, icons, and considerable time spent in silent mediation. Questions? Contact
David Kelley.
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Sign Up Space is Limited!
Dream Retreat: Opening to Grace
Saturday, October 21; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Join us as we work with our dreams to enter into an in-depth interactive "grace space" together for healing. Bring a dream and your openness to whatever emerges during our time. Don't worry if you don't have a dream, we will show you how to work with that as well! The cost is $150 for a full participant and $80 for an observer/intercessor, with a 50% deposit due on October 6. Questions? Contact
Alexandra MacCracken.
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September is Recovery Month
Download information and resources on recovery HERE.
Save the Date!
Recovery Sunday is October 1
We will observe a Recovery Sunday with a panel discussion from 1 to 3 p.m. with experts in the field of addiction and recovery. Learn more about this family disease that affects 1 out of 4 people. And learn how our faith provides support and hope to those seeking recovery. We will close our Recovery Sunday program with a Recovery Eucharist in the Chapel at 3 p.m.
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Prevention of Misconduct Training
This Saturday, September 23; 9-11:45 a.m.; McGill Hall
All volunteers who work with children and/or adults should have this training. The training is free. Register online
HERE or contact
Lauren Breeden.
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Holy Comforter Moms' Group
Tuesday, September 26, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Please join the Holy Comforter Mom's Group for coffee and fellowship. We will meet in the Lillian Croy Room, with childcare available across the hall in the Childcare Center. Our new Director of Children's Ministries, Lauren Breeden, will join us to provide information on the new Sunday School curriculum and other family-focused church activities. Also, the new Interim Assistant Rector, the Rev. Cara Rockhill, will introduce herself and will share online resources for Bible study and faith. Please RSVP to
Amy Britton so that we can plan for the meeting and for childcare.
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ECW Officer Change
Lauren Bain is retiring as the Holy Comforter Episcopal Church Women's treasurer after four years of faithful service, and Kathleen Rawson is assuming this position. We extend a big thank you to Lauren and welcome Kathleen to the board.
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Save the Date!
Blessing of the Animals
Saturday, October 7, 5 p.m. in the Front Circle
Followed by First Saturday Social & Yappy Hour
Bring your dogs, cats or other animal companions for the Blessing of the Animals, as we celebrate St. Francis. Share your blessing by bringing pet food and toys to be given to a nearby animal shelter. Celebrate the role that our pets and animal companions play in our lives.
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FOYERS Fall-Winter Round
Sign up through October 1
Enjoy fellowship and good food in small groups. Foyers meet once a month (at a time scheduled within each group) to share a meal and friendship. It's a great way to get to know people. Both adult groups and groups of families with young children are forming. For the adult groups, there is a new additional option for those who prefer to meet in restaurants. Sign up for the fall-winter round in the narthex this Sunday through October 1 or notify
Shelia Creswell. You must sign up to be included in the fall round.
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Pennywise Needs Volunteers!
Want an easy way to make church friends? Pennywise needs volunteers -- especially on Thursdays when we are open from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Once a month you would work a 2-hour shift at the front desk either checking out customers on the cash register or bagging items the customer purchased. Alternatively, if you're looking for something a little more detailed, we have consignment shifts open mornings (only) from 10 a.m. until 12 or 12:30 p.m. The 10-12 or 12-2 shift is ideal for mother looking for something to do away from the house, as FREE childcare is offered (when available) at the church while you work! Please volunteer 2 hours a month to keep this important ministry going. We are in great need of your assistance and it's a very rewarding way to help the church. Interested? Please contact Linda Khan.
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