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THIS
SUNDAY, SEPT. 15
ADULT FORUM BEGINS
Our Adult Forum series on Faith and Art will begin
Sunday, Sept. 15
, at 9:15 a.m. in the Parish Hall. We will hear from Anne Kiefaber, a local artist and art historian. For a forum schedule, and other Adult Formation offerings during the Fall, grab a flyer from the narthex or the welcome table or check out our website (under the ‘Formation’ tab).
BOOK SALE COMMITTEE MEETS
The Book Sale Committee is looking for new members! The Book Sale is the largest fundraiser at St Francis and all the proceeds go back to the community. There are many different areas in which you can participate. We will hold an informational Luncheon immediately after Church on
Sunday, Sept. 15
, in the Red Room.
RSVP by Sept. 14
to
Michelle Koehler
(336-405-6723).
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CHILDREN'S & YOUTH MINISTRY NEEDS YOU!
Our Children's and Youth Ministries could use some extra hands! We would love to have additional volunteers to help on Sunday mornings with High School Cornerstone and Middle School Formation(9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m.) and with leading one of our two Sunday School classes (during the 10:30 a.m. Eucharist). Volunteering with our young people is fun and rewarding, so please consider joining us! Email
Felicia Cole
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LECTIONARY AT LUNCH IS BACK!
Lectionary at Lunch returns this Thursday in the Gold Room at noon. All are welcome as we reflect on the upcoming Sunday’s scripture texts!
MEN'S FRIDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Men of the church are invited to our Friday Morning Bible Study. It meets from 7 a.m.- 8 a.m. at A Special Blend coffee shop (3900 W. Market St.). We are working through the Gospel of Mark.
ST. CLARE WOMEN MEET SEPT. 18
Please join the St. Clare Women
Wednesday, Sept. 18,
at 11:00 a.m. in the parish hall. Come join us for a light lunch in a cool spot after a long, hot summer! If not on contact list, RSVP to
Mary Plybon
(336- 207-7192).
VOLUNTEER FOR PAINT THE TOWN DAY: SEPT. 21
Community Housing Solutions is sponsoring a Paint the Town Day
Sept. 21
.
On this day, 175 workers will repair and/or install exterior ramps, railings and interior bathroom safety bars in Greensboro homes. These improvements will enable homeowners to live in their homes for possibly years to come and have a better quality of life.
St. Francis is preparing food for the workers and needs:
• volunteers to make bag lunches 9-11 a.m.
Saturday, Sept. 21, St. Francis Parish Hall
• drivers and helpers (2 per car) to deliver lunches to the job sites. 11 a.m. Contact
Margaret Montana
(336-312-3446).
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HELP DORIAN'S VICTIMS
Already, Episcopal Relief & Development is hard at work in the Bahamas. Donate to the
Hurricane Relief Fund
.
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SANCTUARY HOUSE BBQ FUNDRAISER: OCT. 17
Mark your calendars for Thursday,
Oct. 17
, from 4-8 p.m. Enjoy BBQ and Brunswick Stew. Drive-thru, dine-in, and take-out service will be available.
Volunteer opportunities to follow soon! All proceeds benefit mental health in Greensboro.
REGISTER NOW FOR LENTEN RETREAT
North Greensboro Mission Partners: We’re starting to make plans for our Lenten retreat at Valle Crucis Conference Center (in the Mountains, near Boone)
March 27-29, 2020
. We stay at the Mission House (holds about 20.) The cost (including six meals) is $158 per person, with
half deposit due
Nov. 28, 2019
. Some scholarship help will be available. Contact
Mary K. Wakeman
(336-404-3109) for details.
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ON SUNDAY,
OCT. 6
, EVERY DOG
-- or cat or frog --
WILL HAVE ITS DAY!
Blessing of the Animals
begins at
3:30 p.m.
in the courtyard. Come one, come all -- great or small, furry or feathered, amphibian or reptile! Representatives from area animal rescue and animal education groups will be there, including Andrea's Go Fetch! Pet Sitting, HorsePower, PNK Canine Rescue, Ed-Zoo-Tainment, NC Pet Partners, SPCA of the Triad, Conservators' Center Greensboro, Lucky's Pet Resort, and Bingo Pet Hospice.
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ALSO ON OCT. 6...
FIRST SUNDAY CONTEMPORARY SERVICE
begins at
9:15 a.m
. in the parish hall. Loose offerings from
all
services go to the Rector's Discretionary Fund.
GREATER GREENSBORO CROP WALK
Have fun, get some exercise, and fight hunger in our community! Join the 2019 Greater Greensboro Crop Walk
Sunday,
Oct. 6
.
The walk is a 5K (3.1 miles) and begins and ends at the Greensboro Coliseum. Registration and entertainment begin at 1:30 p.m., the walk at 2:30 p.m. Donate or register to walk
online
. To participate as part of the St. Francis team, click
here
.
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