St. Francis Weekly
November 7 - November 14, 2021

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The Sunday bulletin can be accessed HERE.
Quote of the Week...
Food for Thought. . .
When you enter a synagogue or mosque, you soon become aware of the absence of certain items. Namely, stained glass windows and statues.  While these things adorn most Christian churches, they are purposefully absent in the sanctuaries of our Jewish and Muslim brothers and sisters.  Why?  The images that stained glass windows and statues portray become opportunities for idolatry.  We can easily lose our focus.   Surrounded by images of Mary, or one of the disciples, or a saint of old, we ponder more their beauty or model of the godly life than we do God.  Unless we are careful, they can become more important.  Thus, Muslims and Jews ban images in their sacred spaces to limit such temptation.  To read more, click here. . .
Link of the Week
I've said that Nathaniel Rateliff is a current day Psalm writer. Here are two amazing pieces: And It's Still Alright and Redemption. If you doubt the effect of the music (even if the visuals may be a bit strange) check out the comments below the video. Glass is clear, but all this fear starts leaving a mark . . . but it's still alright. . .
Going Deeper
A TED Talk by Dan Reisel on The Neuroscience of Restorative Justice. Important work on why restorative justice not only makes sense but is just plain right. . .
Weekly Schedule
Sunday, November 7
All Saints' Sunday

8:00 AM
Worship with Eucharist (HC)

10:00 AM   
Livestream and In-Person Worship with Eucharist (Church)

Godly Play: Ruth

11:00 AM
Book Group: Love is the Way

After the 10 AM Service
Zoom Coffee Hour

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Monday (8)
10:30 AM
Hymn Selection Group

5:00 PM
Sacred Ground Group

7:00 PM
Sneak Peek Lectionary Study

Tuesday (9)
11:00 AM
Eucharist at the Villa

5:00 PM 
Prayer Shawl Ministry Zoom

6:00 PM 
Evening Meditation Zoom

6:30 PM
Reimagining Church Committee

Wednesday (10)
8:30 AM 
Episcopal Church in Connecticut Zoom Meeting -- Priests & Wardens

10:00 AM
Clergy Retreat

Thursday (11)
10:00 AM 
Morning Prayer (via Zoom)

11:00 AM
Eucharist at Edgehill

Friday (12)
11:00 AM
Zoom Sing-A-Long

Sunday (14)
Pentecost 26B
8:00 AM
Worship with Eucharist (HC)

10:00 AM 
Livestreamed and In-Person
Worship with Eucharist (Church)

After Worship
Zoom Coffee Hour

2:30 PM
Building One Community Volunteer Orientation
Save the Date
Monday, November 15 @ 7:00 PM
Sneak Peek Lectionary Study

Tuesday, November 16@ 5:00 PM
Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tuesday, November 16 @ 6:00 PM
Evening Meditation

Tuesday, November 16 @ 7:00 PM
Adult Forum
Wednesday, Nov. 17 @ 8:30 AM
ECCT Meeting

Wednesday, November 17 @ Noon Stamford Clergy Meeting

Wednesday, Nov. 17 @ 7:00 PM
Vestry Meeting

Thursday, Nov. 18 @ 8:30 AM
AJC Thanksgiving Diversity Breakfast

Thursday, Nov. 18 @ 10:00 AM Morning Prayer

Thursday, Nov. 18 @ 11:00 AM
Edgehill Eucharist

Thursday, Nov. 18 @ 5:00 PM Outreach Committee Meeting

Friday, November 19 @ 11:00 AM
Zoom Sing-A-Long

Sunday, November 21 @ 8:00 AM
Worship with Eucharist (HC)

Sunday, November 21 @ 10:00 AM
Livestream and In-Person Worship with Eucharist (Church)

Sunday, November 21 After the 10 AM Service
Zoom Coffee Hour

Sunday, November 21 @ 4:00 PM
Service for Pets and Their People

Monday, November 22 @ 7:00 PM Sneak Peek Lectionary Study

Tuesday, November 23 @ 5:00 PM
Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tuesday, November 23 @ 6:00 PM
Evening Meditation

Wednesday, Nov. 24 @ 8:30AM
Episcopal Church in CT Zoom Meeting with Priest and Wardens

Thursday, Nov. 25 @ 10:00 AM Thanksgiving Day Eucharist

Sunday, November 28
First Sunday in Advent

Sunday, November 28 @ 8:00 AM
Worship with Eucharist (HC)

Sunday, November 28 @ 10:00 AM
Livestream and In-Person Worship with Eucharist (Church)

Sunday, November 28 After the 10 AM Service
Zoom Coffee Hour

Sunday, November 28 @ 11:00 AM Book Club: Preparing for Christmas: Daily Meditations for Advent

Monday, November 29
Hanukkah

Monday, November 29 @ 7:00 PM
Sneak Peek Lectionary Study

Tuesday, November 30 @ 3:30 PM
Regathering Committee Meeting

Tuesday, November 30 @ 5:00 PM
Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tuesday, November 30 @ 6:00 PM
Evening Meditation

Tuesday, November 30 @ 6:30 PM
Reimagining Church Meeting