What's Happening! Readings for Aug 12, Twelfth Sunday of Pentecost (track 2)

Hayward Thomas Celebration of Life with Holy Communion Chapel at 11 a.m. THIS Saturday, August 11.

Practicing a "Radically Welcoming" Spirituality Board Room After Both Services (9:15 - 9:45 a.m.; 11:30 - 12:30 a.m.) Canon Hank and Rev. Peter will lead this second of two ChurchNext offering. Together we will watch Rev. Stephanie Spellers (Canon to Presiding Bishop Michael Curry) present on being a Radically Welcoming Christian and talk about how to help each other practice a Radically Welcoming Spirituality. We will engage our Vision Statement as " we strive to be a diverse and nurturing community, radiating God's love and peace in our ministry to the world, and welcome everyone to active worship and service ."

Parish Photo Board Update! It's been a while since we created our parish photo board. It was a great resource when we held Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall, but now we’re outside most weeks, we will be creating a new display on the rolling bulletin boards. But we need to hear from you... Keep your current photo?—check the Parish Hall, and if you want to keep the current photo, email Susan Marshall to let her know. Want to send a new photo?—please make sure it is in portrait orientation, that your smiling face is the main focus, and that the picture measures at least 4 x 6” and not blurry, when printed. Email images or questions directly to Susan. Or have a new photo taken!! - Come and have your picture taken by one of our great photographers, on Get Connected Sunday (Sept. 16) or St. Francis Sunday (Oct. 7). Look out for new pictures, plus a new photo directory in the Fall.

It’s Summer In Full Swing ! Here’s What’s Happening With Family-Related Activities... Summer Sunday School continues to meet in the Library through August. There will be no Sunday School on Labor Day Weekend, Sunday, September 2nd. Godly Play resumes on Sunday September 9, and registration forms will be available in the office and at Sunday School rooms. Family Movie Night will be “The Queen of Katwe“ on Friday August 24, 6 p.m. in the Library. We will have popcorn and lemonade, but bring any other movie snacks you want. Everyone is welcome! And…Luau Sunday Coffee Hour is Sunday August 26! Godspeed, Suzanne Gatlin . Sunday School and Family Ministries’ Coordinator

Other News, and Coming Up!

The St. Francis Annual Rummage Sale! Friday & Saturday, August 17th and 18th - 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. each day. Collection starts Monday, August 6th. Clean out those unwanted items in good condition and bring them to the parish hall starting Mon. Aug. 6th. Someone will be available to help you unload your car from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. weekdays. Please bring items before Aug. 15th. We also need workers to help sort and price before the sale, and workers at the sale. If you have questions or can help for any amount of time please leave a message for Gloria (310) 375-8916 and I will return your call. Thanks, Gloria. Plus—St. Anne’s Book Sale Same Dates as Rummage Sale Above, but starts at 7 a.m. Collection also begins August 6. Please place all donated books on the long tables on the Parish Hall Loggia. Please do not bring encyclopedias, text books, technical books, and please no magazines (e.g. National Geographic) as we do not have customers for these items. All funds raised from the St. Anne’s Book Sale go to supply books for our scholarship recipients.

“Anyone and Everyone” This Sunday, August 12, 7 - 9 p.m. Saint Lawrence Martyr Parish Hall, 1940 S Prospect Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Featuring Guest Speaker and Moderator Frank McKown This moving and timely documentary, “ Anyone and Everyone ”, represents the struggles of parents and families of different faith traditions dealing with their children as they come out gay or lesbian. Combining interviews with archival pictures and film, we follow their development from the initial shock to, in some cases, committed activism all in the name of love. In the words of Jesus, “feed my lambs”. Discussion will follow facilitated by Frank McKown.

Sermons and Bulletins Online

S unday Worship Bulletins - download your bulletin to your phone or tablet and help us save the planet! Sermons Online Archive The Very Rev. Paula Vukmanic Readings for August 5, Eleventh Sunday After Trinity (track 2) Episcopal News Weekly Email Paula+, 310-375 4617 x223 Email Peter+, 310-375 4617 x225.  Email Rev. Laurel , 310-375 4616 x229 You are not interrupting our work - you ARE our work!

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