Living Christ in this World
August 23 - August 29, 2020
Sunday worship for the foreseeable future will be outside on the Wydown Playground at 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM. For those unable to join us in person, online worship is available at 10:00 AM at www.csmsg.org. The Sunday 5:00 PM service is discontinued. 

The maximum capacity for outdoor service is 40 attendees to maintain physical distancing. Registration is required to assist with contact tracing if necessary. Register online at www.csmsg.org or by calling 314.721.1502. Registration online closes at 11:00 PM Saturday and registration by phone closes at 5:00 PM Friday.

For those attending in-person worship this morning, we look forward to welcoming you. Please remember that masks are mandatory and seating will be provided.
REGISTER FOR AUGUST 30th SERVICES
THIS WEEK AT CHURCH
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Women's Retreat October 3, 2020  
Change, Transition, Transformation:
Dynamics of What God is Doing During These Difficult Times

Save the date for the annual Fall Women's Retreat on October 3 from 9 to 11:45 AM. Marian Love will lead the retreat which will be held both via Zoom and in person if possible. Click here for more info and email questions to Laurie Brown at Laurie@csmsg.org. 
COVID PROTOCOL REVISIONS
Please note the following revisions to our worship protocol: If after attending a service at The Church of St. Michael & St. George or entering the premises you start to exhibit symptoms of COVID-19, we request that you inform us, get tested as soon as possible, and notify us of the result so that we may take the necessary action. When you are waiting for your test results, we ask that you worship with us online. If you unfortunately test positive we ask that you worship with us online until you are cleared by a physician.
FROM THE CHOIR ROOM
Nicholas Bideler, Associate Organist and Choirmaster
These last several months, for me, have been filled with a few ups but a lot of downs, and I’m sure I’m not alone. Most people who know me would identify me as one of the biggest introverts around. Perhaps that’s one reason that I play the organ; I am my own little symphony and I don’t have to rely on anybody. Well, let me tell you that this little introvert is ready to come out of his solo organ shell. Read more
STEWARDSHIP
THE SUMMER SLUMP
It's common for churches to see what's been thoughtfully (or painfully) coined "the summer giving slump" when giving declines for most churches between May and August. Like CSMSG, many churches see a twenty percent or more decrease in giving during these months. Read more about why this happens and how you can help CSMSG avoid the slump.
EPISCOPAL CITY MISSION
MOMENT IN TIME 2020 VIRTUAL GALA
Mark your calendar for Episcopal City Mission's Moment in Time Virtual gala fundraiser on October 8 at 6:00 PM. All proceeds benefit ECM's mission to provide hope and healing for youth in the St. Louis's juvenile justice system. Read more
ST. MICHAEL'S DAY
You're invited to The St. Michael's Sunday parade from 11 AM - 12 PM on Sunday, September 27! Join us for fun, fellowship, and of course, bagpipes without ever having to leave your car. The first 150 guests will receive a fried chicken boxed lunch. We'll have blessing of the backpacks, games, prizes for best decorated cars, and you can collect information for fall ministry programming. Look for your REALM invite next week. Mark your calendars now! Contact Laurie Brown with questions at Laurie@csmsg.org.
CHURCH SERVICE LEAGUE
Church Service League (CSL), also known as Episcopal Church Women (ECW), meets Tuesday, September 8, via Zoom. All ladies of the church are invited to any or all sections. 

Schedule:
10:30-11:30 AM: Bible study via Zoom with Fr. Tom Albinson
 11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Break
 12:00-12:30 PM: Meeting begins via Zoom (lunch not provided) 
 12:30-1:30 PM: Installation of officers & bazaar discussion.

Zoom ID and passwords will be provided Sunday prior to meeting. If you are not receiving CSL emails, contact Sandra Vuitel at sandravuitel@gmail.com.

Mark you calendar for upcoming meetings:
September 15: Book review of Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear.
September 22 & 29: Topic TBD

FAITH IN ACTION
CSMSG offers a variety of ways to help those in need in our community, especially during this crisis. Various organizations are in need of donations of food, masks, and other items. Visit our website to learn how you can help:


Even though we are unable to meet in person for Children’s Eucharist and Church School, we are asking all families to register for the upcoming Church School year. More details about the fall virtual curriculum will be available soon.
Sunday School - Sundays at 11:15 AM
on Instagram

HS/Alums Girls Bible Study Tuesdays at Noon
via Zoom
Please e-mail Marty at marty@csmsg.org for a Zoom invitation.

Follow CSMSG Parent Link on Instagram or Facebook for the link to Episode 55 of Parent Network Podcast: Leading Your Kids Through Crisis or click here.



BACK TO SCHOOL: WHY FRIENDSHIP IS IMPORTANT FOR CHILDREN “Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one.’” – C.S. Lewis. Children are facing new challenges with making and maintaining friendships during this pandemic. Read the article

FAITHFUL GENERATIONS - Join this class today at 1:00 PM via Zoom. All are invited to participate in conversations about faith and family life. Today we will continue discussing Slavery by Another Name, a 90-minute documentary available on YouTube. Please e-mail Marty at marty@csmsg.org for a Zoom invitation. 

THURSDAY MORNING PLAYGROUP: Parents of newborns to preschoolers will meet at 10:30 am on Thursday, September 3, via Zoom. Please email Marty at marty@csmsg.org to receive an invitation.
JOURNEY TO THE HOLY LAND
Plans continue for the Journey to the Holy Land April 20 to May 1, 2021. Visit https://www.morningstartours.com/smg1135 or contact Fr. Peter at psperopulos@csmsg.org for more information.
SATURDAY YOGA CLASS
Parishioner Michelle Gurrola Burks teaches a free, 55-minute yoga class on Saturdays at 12:00 PM. If you are a new participant, email Laurie at laurie@csmsg.org for the Zoom invitation.
ISOLATION MEMORY BOX
Please consider providing a COVID-19 memory to the CSMSG pandemic isolation memory box. Families are encouraged to contribute a photo and short message to capture an experience from this unusual time. For more details and to learn how to submit to this project, please click here.
FORWARD DAY BY DAY
The Forward Day by Day daily devotion for disciples booklets are now available. Please email your mailing address to Laurie Brown at laurie@csmsg.org if you would like a booklet sent to you. The Forward Day by Day daily devotions also are available online.
REQUIEMS