Living Christ in this World
June 4-10, 2021
MIDDLE SCHOOL MISSION WEEK Students participating in CSMSG's Middle School Mission Week will be commissioned on Sunday, June 6, during the 10 AM service. Students in 5th through 8th grades will meet daily from June 7-11 to perform service projects at various organizations in our community. Thank you for helping us further our mission by living Christ's life into the world.
SUNDAY, JUNE 6 Holy Eucharist services will be held indoors at 8 AM, 9 AM, and 10 AM. Those attending should use the Ellenwood doors to enter and exit the church. Children will meet in St. George's Chapel for Liturgy of the Word at 10 AM and join their parents in the big church at the time of the Peace. When registering for the 10 AM service, please indicate if your children will begin worship with Children's Ministry.

Registration is required for all services using the links below, via www.csmsg.org, or by calling 314.721.1502. Registration online closes at 11 PM Saturday and registration by phone closes at 5 PM Friday. All attendees are required to wear masks.
LIVE STREAMING 10 AM SERVICE For those unable to join us in person, Sunday's 10 AM service in the church is live streamed online at www.csmsg.org. This live broadcast of the service is posted on the home page and under Online Services. A recording of the service is available online at the conclusion of the live stream.
COVID UPDATE Bishop Deon Johnson and the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri’s Pandemic Task Force released new guidelines for parishes to meet the latest CDC guidelines and make sure our churches are safe for everyone. Visit the Diocesan website to read and download the new guidelines. Diocesan Covid Guidelines

MORNING PRAYER Morning Prayer on Facebook Live is discontinued. Those wishing to participate in Morning Prayer should try these online resources.

WOMEN'S FRIDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY is taking a break for the summer and will resume in September.
THIS WEEK AT CSMSG
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Sunday Liturgy of the Word Children will meet in St. George's Chapel for Liturgy of the Word at 10 AM and will join their parents in the big church at the time of the Peace. This service is for children in Kindergarten through fifth grade. Children younger than five may attend with an adult. When registering for the 10 AM service, please indicate how many children will begin worship with us in St. George's Chapel. Register for 10 AM Holy Eucharist

Vacation Bible Mornings Only a few spots remain for CSMSG Vacation Bible Mornings for children ages 4 to 7 on Monday, June 7 and Tuesday, June 8 from 9 to 11:30 am. The theme of the mornings is Godly Play Stories from the Desert. Mary Beth Tipton, Director of Children’s Education, and Brett Rutledge, Children’s Chapel Leader, will lead children through two stores from the Old Testament, the story of Abraham and Sarah and the Exodus. Children will respond to the stories through creative activities using paint, craft dough, yarn craft, and interacting with Godly Play manipulatives. The mornings also will include a snack, outdoor play and games, and music/movement activities. Cost is $20 per child and registration is required. Contact Mary Beth Tipton at mtipton@csmsg.org with questions. Register for Vacation Bible Mornings
Middle School Mission Week We are kicking off Middle School Mission Week with a commissioning during the 10 AM service on Sunday, June 6. Starting Monday, June 7, students in 5th through 8th grades will meet daily to perform service projects at various organizations in our community. Watch for updates on our social media pages!
Colossians: Conversations on Christ and Culture This small group led by Fr. Peter Speropulos meets Wednesdays from 6:45 to 7:45 PM via Zoom. All are welcome. Register for Conversations on Christ and Culture.

Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work or Watch or Weep Join fellow CSMSG parishioners for a discussion of this book by Tish Harrison Warren. The group will meet on Monday, June 7, from 7 to 7:45 PM via Zoom. Discussion will conclude in time for participants to join online Compline with Fr. Peter. Register for Prayer in the Night

Thursday Morning Playgroup has moved outside! The next gathering will be on Thursday, June 17, at 10:00 AM; location to be announced. Parents of newborns to preschoolers are invited. Email Marty Chapman at marty@csmsg.org for more information.
Monday Morning Bible Study - “With Friends Like These… The Book of Job and Christian Ethics” Timothy Chapman leads Monday Morning Bible Study through a deeper look into the Book of Job, continuing from the stage set by Fr. Peter this spring. Join us on Mondays from 9 to 9:45 AM via Zoom for a lively discussion of this thought-provoking book. Family and friends are welcome. If you want to join and do not already participate in Monday Morning Bible Study, email Marty Chapman at marty@csmsg.org to receive the Zoom link.
CHURCH SERVICE LEAGUE All ladies of the church are invited to join the Church Service League on Tuesday, June 22, to review and discuss Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library. Marg McFarland leads the discussion via Zoom beginning at 12:30 PM. 

Discussion of the book for July 27, The Dutch House by Ann Patchett, will be led by Sandra Vuitel. On August 24, Lynne Roney will delve into The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, penned by Kim Richardson.

CSL meetings and Bible Study are on hold until September 7. For more information contact Sandra Vuitel at sandravuitel@gmail.com or 314.300.8858.

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: Help Hunger Ministry
CHOIR RECORDING ARCHIVE For the past year, the CSMSG Choir has been recording hymns and anthems for our online services of Morning Prayer. Now we are live streaming our 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist each Sunday and, though the choir is not present, they continue to record a hymn and anthem for the day which can easily be accessed by going to the CSMSG homepage at www.csmsg.org.
 
This is a great spiritual resource and a wonderful way to stay in touch with the work the choir is doing. Please take some time to check out the sizeable archive of recordings now available.
COVID PROTOCOLS 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. For more details visit our website: Covid Protocols
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. Isolation Memory Box Details
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.