Undie Sunday
This Sunday, November 10
Please donate underwear to help the homeless at St. Luke's. Suggested - new or gently used bras; both men and women need briefs, socks, and undershirts or camisoles. You can leave donations in a basket outside the church at either service or drop them off in the office.
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Military Outreach
Packing Date—This Sunday, November 10,
11:30 a.m. - 1:00
p.m., board room. Pizza, fruit and cookies served. Children welcome!
Donate now for care packages for our troops!
Click here
for items to donate. Please bring them to church any time between now and the packing date. Thank you for remembering our Troops! Questions? Susie Zimmerman, 310 316 5941
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Leftover Halloween Candy?
Bring that along too - the troops love to be reminded of home!
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Security Training
This Sunday, November 10, at 11:30 a.m.
At the request of the Vestry Safety and Security Committee, security training will be provided for all ushers and other interested parishioners as above. Please meet in the back pews of the church and thank you for your involvement and interest in this important ministry.
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Bible Study For Today
Next Tuesday, November 12, 6:30 p.m. tacos;
7:00-8:30 p.m.— board room
Join me, Rev. Jude, for our second Tuesday of the month encounter with the Bible. We’ll study it. We’ll ask hard questions. And we’ll explore how it is a living document for us today. Since Tuesdays are Taco Tuesdays, and since Bible Study requires nourishment, Tacos will accompany our Bible Study!
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A Men's Corner: Connecting With Other Men at St. Francis
Canon Hank Gatlin hosts this monthly fellowship time for men. Come join in each other's spiritual journey over a meal or cup of coffee. Let us know if you can join us—or just stop by! Also December 11.
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St Luke’s Breakfast And Shower Ministry
Next Saturday, November 16, 7:30 to approx 9:30 a.m.
We support The St. Luke's Breakfast and Shower Ministry for men and women without homes, in Long Beach, with a nourishing breakfast of hard-boiled eggs (prepared the night before by our youth group!), warm soup, crackers, muffins, fruit, hot coffee and chocolate. We always love new volunteers, including families with children of middle-school age or older. St. Luke's is located at
525 East. 7th Street, Long Beach. Questions? contact
Gayle Taylor.
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Church Office Closed - Monday, November 11
In honor of our veterans.
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Help Wanted???
Yes, as an acolyte, chalice bearer, greeter, usher, etc.! We have fabulous, dedicated parishioners who have been serving, some in various positions for years, but we need some new blood! Please pray about volunteering to help on a Sunday morning. Call,
email or just walk up to Paula+ and volunteer! Joy, fulfillment and training are all a part of the package!
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Other News, and Coming Up!
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Bring Joy to Harbor Interfaith - Thanksgiving and Christmas Food and Toy Drive Begins Now
Click here for full details. All food can be dropped off in the office and the frozen turkeys can be placed in the freezer in the kitchen. Thank you all for your generosity and support of this annual holiday collection effort!
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Meeting the Episcopal Church Again for the First Time: Why We Worship the Way We Do and What’s Changed?
Led by Rev. Jude
Sunday, November 17, after both services.
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Come to Holy Communion - Thanksgiving Morning
Thursday, November 28, 10:00 a.m.
Join us for a simple service of thanks on this special day.
And afterwards...
Join us for Thanksgiving Dinner
Paula+ and her family would like to share a thanksgiving table in the boardroom with parishioners who might have nowhere to go on Thanksgiving Day! We - my brother and cousins, plan to eat our feast at 2:30 p.m.. Who would like to join us?
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Ongoing Spiritual Groups
Meditation Group -
Thursday Mornings, 9:30—10:30 a.m. in the main sanctuary. No charge.
Come and sit quietly with God for half an hour—however you choose to do that—followed by half an hour of bite-sized Bible Study and great conversation. All are welcome! No experience necessary! Drop-in when you can!
Yoga - Monday and Wednesday mornings
9-10:30am. All Levels Hatha (open to the public, free will offering). Contact
Jill Lynch for more info.
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Email
Paula+, 310-375 4617 x223
You are not interrupting our work - you ARE our work!
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Support Our Ministries
Prioritize your finances, helping you give to God's mission first.
Help you manage your giving, and access your giving account at your convenience.
Questions? Email
Elaine Mistele
. Or call her at the church office at 310 375 4617.
Moved? Changed your Name?
New email or phone #?
Please send new details to
Mary
in the office at 310 375-4617.
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