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This Week
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PALMER DOWNTOWN LUNCH TODAY
 Join fellow Palmers downtown! Today at noon at Treebeards inside Christ Church Cathedral we will enjoy fellowship among Palmers and friends who work, live or find themselves downtown for the lunch hour. Look for the reserved Palmer tables in the back on the last Tuesday of each month (except Dec and May). We look forward to seeing you!
JERUSALEM PEACEBUILDERS: SIGN UP THIS SUNDAY!
 Please stop by the breezeway this Sunday to sign up for a special interfaith program August 9 in the Nave followed by dinner in the Parish Hall. This is a wonderful opportunity to visit with Jewish, Muslim, and Christian youth from Jerusalem and Houston who will have been attending Jerusalem Peacebuilders Camp. Everyone is invited but please RSVP at Palmer on Sunday mornings or by emailing bettykey@sbcglobal.net so that we can prepare for you.
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Upcoming Palmer Events
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LUNCH & LEARN AUGUST 2
 Palmer Libby Spoede, a registered dietitian, will talk with us about "Nutrition as Medicine" at the August Lunch & Learn on Thursday, August 2, from 12 Noon - 1 PM. Please note: this brown bag lunch series will be held in
Room A202 for the remainder of 2018.
SAFEGUARDING GOD'S PEOPLE CLASS
 The next Safeguarding God's People Certification class is scheduled Saturday, August 4. There is a new online recertification option for those who are currently certified and up for renewal. Please contact safeguarding@palmerchurch.org to start your certification or learn more about the recertification process.
SERVE SUNDAY IS AUGUST 19
 Worship together at 10 AM, then head out with a team to share some love and connect with our neighbors at Plant it Forward, Vita-Living, EAC, New Hope Housing, the Beacon, and more . There are ways for everyone to participate. Watch for the project list in early August!
PALMER END-OF-SUMMER BASH
 Come one, Come ALL to our Annual End-of-Summer Bash FOR THE ENTIRE PARISH! This is a great way to kick off the fall season, reconnect with friends you've missed over the summer, meet new friends, and celebrate what it means to be a Palmer! Come out and join the fun on Saturday, August 25 from 4-7 PM at Palmer. Children, youth, and adults of ALL ages are invited! There will be lots of food, fun, and fellowship! Palmer will provide nonalcoholic beverages but you are invited to BYOB if you would like.
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Announcements
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SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL FOR VBS
 We would like to thank all those who participated and volunteered their time and resources for the Very Big Story (VBS) this year. Children's Ministry is so important and we appreciate all those who help make it possible at Palmer.
 Please keep in your prayers, safety for the those those involved in Missionpalooza as they travel this week.
O God, our heavenly Father, whose glory fills the whole creation and whose presence we find wherever we go: Preserve those who travel to do your work; surround them with your loving care; protect them from every danger; and bring them in safety to their journey's end; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
 The last school year was a time of exciting and unprecedented growth at Autry House, our ministry to Rice University, and we need your support more than ever to ensure that Rice students from next door feel loved and served by their closest neighborhood church. We are putting together our schedule of cooks for our Sunday night meals, and we very much hope that you will consider being on our roster. Sunday services and meals resume August 19 and run through December 2. If you are interested please contact Patrick Hall at
phall@autryhouse.org, or Carole Mather at
carole1203@gmail.com.
MEDIA MINISTRY SOUND TECH NEEDED
 Palmer is in need of someone to work in the sound booth Sunday mornings. This is a paid position and will require the person to be present for all Sunday services. Those interested should have some prior experience working with sound equipment. Please contact Glenn Turner if you are interested at Glenn.Turner@live.com.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR STAR OF HOPE
 Star of Hope's Cornerstone Campus is home to many school-aged children and families who do not have the resources to buy supplies for the start of the school year. With Palmer's help, Star of Hope will ensure that all children at the Cornerstone Campus receive needed supplies. Sample needs include: colored pencils, construction paper, 1" and 2" binders, pencil pouches, and markers. A complete list is available in the collection boxes in the church offie area. All new and unused school supplies are welcome and will be delivered to the Cornerstone Community.
Click here for a full list of supplies needed. For more information contact Joan Baird Glover at gloverjb@elltel.net
This summer, if you can't make it to church due to travel or other commitments, we encourage you to automate your regular donations. Palmer relies on the consistent financial support of the congregation and electronic giving offers an easy way to give on a recurring basis. Simply visit
palmerchurch.org
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locate the MyPalmer link for recurring donations or the Giving link for one time gifts. We thank you for your continued support!
PLEASE SEND US YOUR NEWS FOR PALMER PUBLICATIONS
The deadline for all submissions to The Palmer Email Newsletter, Sunday Announcements, and website is every Friday at 5 PM. Publication requests will appear the following week.
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 OUR STORIES BLOG & PODCAST
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 "Our Stories" is the Palmer blog and the name of our new podcast where we will periodically share stories from our Parish.
Check out our two new blogs recently posted:
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WEDNESDAYS
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HEALING EUCHARIST
w/ UNCTION
6 PM in St. Bede's Chapel
Thank you to all who participated and volunteered this year. Have a wonderful summer!
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FORMATION
OFFERINGS
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- Bible Study - Allen Sparkman, 11:15 AM, Chancery
WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY
- Wednesday Parish Bible Study: Genesis - The Rev'd David Wantland, Noon, A102.
- Men's Bible Study - The Rev'd Neil Alan Willard, Tuesdays, 7 - 8 AM, A102 (Chancery).
- Women's Bible Study: Revelation - Tuesdays, 7 - 8 AM, A101 (Palmer Library).
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PALMER YOUTH
MINISTRIES (PYM)
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SCHEDULE FOR
THE PYM YEAR
Aug 18: Palmer Back to School Party - Location TBD (but likely the Zoo)
Sept 9: First EYC KICK-OFF
Oct 12-13: Youth Lock-In
Nov 9-11:
All Parish Retreat
Dec 16: EYC Christmas Party
Feb 22-24: Winter Youth Retreat (grades 8th-12th)
March 5: EYC Shrove Tuesday Party
May 26: End of Year EYC Bash
Email Youth Coordinator Davis Mathis for more information on these upcoming events at dmathis@palmerchurch.org
or
The Rev'd David Wantland at dwantland@palmerchurch.org
www.palmerchurch.org/youth
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Stay Tuned for More Upcoming Young Adult Events!
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Contact Us
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Palmer Memorial
Episcopal Church
6221 Main Street
Houston, TX 77030-1572
713-529-6196
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