The Weekly Net
September 18, 2020
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Online Worship & Gatherings for the Week |
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Saturday, September 19th
Sunday, September 20th
@ 9:00 a.m. – Bible Study (Mtg# 142 074 0872 | password: CMrCxTkf488)
@ 9:00 a.m. – Godly Play (Mtg ID: 853 6401 4898 | password: 284365)
@ 11:00 a.m. – Coffee Hour (Mtg ID: 847 0278 7729 | password: 437719)
Wednesday, September 23rd
@ 10:30 a.m. – Bible Study (Mtg ID: 884 0844 2173 | password: 313159)
Note: When joining any of our Zoom meetings, please make sure your name is displayed.
Second Note: If any of the service links above don't work, check our website for updated links.
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From our Priest-in-Charge
Dear Friends in Christ,
This past Sunday, September 13th, we worshiped on church property, outside, for the first time in a long time. It was wonderful to congregate, at a safe distance, and see people in the flesh. It was also wonderful to worship with so many people online. In our combined worship, we worshiped One Together. Weather permitting, we will continue outdoor worship, however, please note that we will continue our online worship for the foreseeable future.
This was a large step this past weekend towards an eventual re-gathering. I too look forward to the time when we will be back in our church pews. It may seem as large an event as parting the Red Sea. I have been struck by the many “things” that seem to happen around the church as we seek to regather. I walk outside the church to see the weeds being plucked or cut down. I have driven back to pick up trash at a later date to find that it is already gone. I see subtle reminders of the love in and for our church all around.
Our Gospel this past week talks about forgiveness (not forgetting). Our requirement is to first know the forgiveness which we are already offered through Christ, which is more than we could ever ask for or imagine. The small actions of love are representative of the love given to us that is present in reconciliation.
As we cautiously move towards regathering, as we seek reconciliation in our own lives and the larger world, as we seek to understand the love and forgiveness already given to us, it may seem insurmountable. However, all things are possible through Jesus Christ.
I look forward to worshipping with you all this weekend online and/or in person!
Faithfully yours,
Will
The Reverend William L. Packard
(571) 449-7438
For pastoral emergencies, please call (571) 336-6509
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Meet Father Will!
Father Will would like to meet with each and every one of our parishioners in person or by Zoom. He will be hosting a series of small group meetings (up to 10 people) in the mornings (10:00 a.m.) and evenings (7:30 p.m.) to get to know the people of St. Andrew’s. Outdoor meetings will require you to bring your own chair and wear a mask. These meetings will be held between September 15th and November 30th on Mondays and Tuesdays.
A Sign-Up Genius has been created, so pick a time that works best for you/your family and sign up here to schedule a meeting.
We hope you take advantage of this time to meet our new Priest-in-Charge.
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ECHO Food Drive
The need for food assistance in our community is unrelenting during these difficult times, and ECHO continues to help a record number of families impacted by the COVID-19 epidemic.
Together with Boy Scout Troop 1849 and the Burke Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, St. Andrew’s will hold a contactless food collection on Saturday, September 19th from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. in the front parking lot of the church. Your donations are desperately needed to keep ECHO’s food shelves stocked so they can continue to meet the record-breaking level of assistance that is going out to families in Burke and Springfield.
Most needed items (Regular size packages are preferred, rather than super-sized portions):
- Peanut butter, jelly, box rice, sugar/flour (2-lb bags), pasta, dried beans, canned vegetables, canned tomatoes/tomato paste, canned meat, juice (large bottles or individual drinks), pancake mix and syrup, canned soup, crackers, mac & cheese, tea/coffee, and canned tuna.
- Personal care items such as laundry detergent, razors, shaving cream, shampoo/conditioner, and OTC pain/flu/cold meds for children and adults are also needed.
ECHO (Ecumenical Community Helping Others) is an all-volunteer non-profit organization located in Springfield that depends on its faith community members and individuals to provide support to families in need. So, come on over (we know it’s early for a Saturday!!), pop your trunk, and your donations will be transferred directly to ECHO.
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Messy Church
Messy Church is back! We are meeting Sunday afternoon on September 27th in the front parking lot. We will start off at 4:30 p.m. with some coloring and announcements, then the service will begin at 5:00 p.m. Registration is available here. Make sure to register your children as “child” and include their age.
You are welcome to bring drinks/snacks to have during the service since we are unable to provide those at this time. We will have a short family friendly service with a story, and there will be a craft activity for the kids to do during it. We ask that you bring a canned good as a donation for ECHO. Masks are required for everyone 2 years and older. No need to bring chairs to this service - we will have a table and chairs for each family unit.
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Sunday School
Sunday school registration has begun! The formation year will begin October 4th. We are going to try to gather in person outdoors (weather permitting) with masks and social distancing because we think it will help children connect with each other and their teaching team. We totally understand if your family is not ready to participate in in-person meetings. We will be happy to supply you with materials to do the lesson at home. When the weather is bad, we will hold class virtually. All classes will transition to virtual learning when the weather is no longer seasonable. All children are encouraged to attend the virtual classes.
We are going to hold class every other Sunday, grouped as follows:
11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Pre-K - 2nd grade (Godly Play with at least one parent to assist with social distancing)
3rd - 5th grade
6th - 8th grade
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
9th - 12th grade
We appreciate everyone's commitment to the formation of our youth. If you would like to help teach Sunday school or have any questions or concerns, please email.
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Holding Space for Hope
All are welcome and invited to join the St. Phoebe School for Deacons for a public liturgy A Liturgy of Hope and Healing in [extra]Ordinary Time on Saturday, September 19th at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Postulants of the St. Phoebe School and our partners in the Dioceses of Virginia and Southwestern Virginia have been reaching out to listen to the voices of people who have too often been marginalized and silenced because of age, race, sexual orientation, gender expression, poverty and other dividing lines in this world in which we live. This deep listening to the stories of hope told by this diverse array of God's people affirms for all of us that where hope is present, God is revealed. You can view the Facebook Livestream on the St. Phoebe School facebook page or on the St. Phoebe School Virtual Chapel. |
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emily@standrews.net | www.standrews.net
(703) 455-2500
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