We are a worshiping community where everyone matters, everyone is loved, and everyone belongs. Everyone!
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Dear Friends,
Jeremy and I are in Galloway, New Jersey for a couple of days. We are here for the Episcopal Diocese of Newark’s clergy conference. I have been asked to share my thoughts and our experiences on creativity in ministry. I am currently wearing a sweater, enjoying the cool fall weather, and admiring the beauty of the vibrant color of the leaves on the ground and in the trees. Reds, yellows, oranges, and all shades of green are all beautiful and breathtaking to me. I love how they seem to be embracing this part of their life cycle. Not only are they beautiful to look at, but they are vivid reminders to embrace the changes life brings and trust that new growth and beauty will blossom in due time.
As a church plant, we embrace change. We are always growing, always inviting new people and new ideas in, and always trusting that the Holy Spirit shows up in our experiences to guide us and help transform us into the church God is calling us to be.
I want to invite you, during this fall season, into an opportunity for new spiritual growth and renewal. Our bishop, David Reed, will be with us on November 20th to confirm, reaffirm, or receive people in our community of faith. Confirmation, reaffirmation, and reception are ways people acknowledge their dynamic and ever-growing life of faith and commit themselves to Jesus.
On page 412, the Book of Common Prayer says of confirmation that, “In the course of their Christian development, those baptized at an early age are expected, when they are ready and have been duly prepared, to make a mature public affirmation of their faith and commitment to the responsibilities of their baptism and to receive the laying on of hands by the bishop. Those baptized as adults are also expected to make a public affirmation of their faith."
Our Episcopal tradition embraces three different ways of affirming faith:
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Confirmation is for those who have been baptized at an early age and are ready to make a mature public affirmation of their faith.
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Reception is for those who have already been confirmed in other denominations and would like to be formally received into the Episcopal Church.
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Reaffirmation is for those who have experienced a renewal of their faith and want to express a public commitment to Christ in the Episcopal Church.
If you are a teen or adult and desire to participate in a public liturgy of confirmation, reaffirmation, or reception, you are invited to one of two Confirmation Workshops that are titled Episcopal 101. They are offered on November 5th or November 12th from 9:00am-1:00pm. We will be covering what it means to be episcopal – our history, our approach to scripture, sacraments, polity, and how we are called to live out our faith.
You MUST RSVP to me, Rev. Beth at 214-213-0739 and let me know the date you will be attending. You can also call me and I am happy to answer any questions you have about the process, the workshops, and the Bishop’s visit.
There are many ways to grow in your faith. Here at St. Nick’s we have bible and book studies, prayer groups, events, worship and service opportunities. I trust that our intentional efforts to grow in faith draw us closer to God and to one another. I earnestly pray we will continue to be an ever-changing, ever-growing, transformation-minded community of faith. I trust we will be an inspiration to others as we share the love of God in Christ with one another and our world.
God’s Peace, Love, and Blessings,
Beth+
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Musik in the Park - Thank You! |
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Thanks for joining us at Musik in the Park!
We had a great time at Musik in the park on Saturday. Lots of facepainting fun and meeting up with friends in our community. Next Musik in the Park is on November 5th – join us for a craft for National Kindness Day!
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Sunday, October 23: Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Collect for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost:
Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Praying in Color
Wednesdays, 9:30am
This small group meets to study scripture together. If you are interested in a Lectio Divina study that combines art, conversation and study - this group is for you!
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No Holy Hangout this week
No Holy Hangout on Wednesday, October 19.
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Dinner Church
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm
Appetizers for dinner this week! Come and join us for conversation, laughter, and lots of food!
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Bible Journaling
Thursdays, 9:30am
Beginning October 20th at St. Nicholas, Bible Journaling will resume. Come and read the passages of the week and journal in your Bible. Color your thoughts as you discuss the scriptures and how to apply them to your life.
Contact Missy Denney for more info at 210-262-3664.
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Men's Lunch Group
Thursdays, 11:30am
Our Men's Lunch Group returns this week! Bring your own brown bag lunch, or grab lunch at a local eatery and join in fellowship with other men from our St. Nick's community!
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Women's Bible Study
Thursdays, 1-2pm
Contact Rev. Beth for the zoom link to study this week's Gospel reading. All women are welcome to join in the study.
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Sunday
Invite your friends, family, and neighbors! All are invited to worship with us.
8:30am - Outdoor Worship
9:30am - Indoor Worship
Stay after worship for the last session of our book study of Bittersweet by Susan Cain.
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Bible Study
Tuesdays, 7-8:15pm
We are continuing to read and learn through the Gospel of Matthew and all are welcome to join us.
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Halloween Party and Costume Blessing |
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Sunday, October 30
Pick up your goodie bag invites at St. Nicholas and invite your friends and family to come and join in on the fun of our annual Costume Blessing Worship service and Halloween Party. Come to the 9:30am worship and see what crazy costumes are at church this year! We will have pumpkin decorating, cookie decorating, carnival games, a pinata, food, and fun!
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The St. Nicholas Women's Ministry is looking for a team of women of all ages to help lead, encourage, inspire and nurture the women of our church and community. We have some plans in the making for upcoming events and would love to form a committee to help dream, plan and implement them. Our big event for the year will be our first annual "Gal-entine's dinner" in February, an inter-generational event where we enjoy hearing from women representing each generation and enjoy delicious food. If you would like to learn more about this ministry and ways you can get involved, please join us for our first meeting in November.
We will offer two meeting times, so join us at the meeting that works best for you:
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Tuesday, November 8th at 9:30 AM
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Wednesday, November 9th at 7 PM (after dinner church)
Feel free to contact Katy by text (404-234-9195) or email (katyboortz@gmail.com) if you have any questions.
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Church Administration and Volunteer Information |
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Realm is our online directory and support for you as we grow as a church family. Realm will make it easy for our church family to connect with each other, keep up with what’s going on, and grow as a connected community of faith.
How to Participate:
- Contact Rev. Beth for an invite to Realm.
- Create your Login – after receiving an invite to join Realm, you will receive an email with a link and instructions about how to create your login. After you are logged in, take a few minutes to upload your own profile picture, update your personal information, choose your privacy settings, notifications settings, and more.
- Notice that we are starting to communicate on Realm Connect too! So fun to see pictures from Dinner Church and be reminded about events and ministries.
- You can see Rev. Beth, Jeremy, or Emily for help with Realm after the 9:30am worship or make an appointment during the week to help get connected. You can text Beth at 214-213-0739 to make arrangements.
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Sign - up for Sunday Morning Ministries! |
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The sign-up sheet for our Sunday Morning ministries can be found online or on the welcome table at St. Nicks. We would love to have some greeters and people who are willing to bring cookies or treats for our coffee hour after church. Again, you can sign-up here or on the sign-up sheets on the welcome table at St. Nicks. If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Beth. Remember - children and youth are welcome to participate in these ministries as well. We want to live into our call to be a vibrant intergenerational church!
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Diocese of West Texas Newsletter |
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St. Nicholas is a Church Plant of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas. We belong to a family of churches in southwest Texas. If you are interested in keeping up with news from the Diocese of West Texas you can sign up for their newsletter. |
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2265 Bulverde Rd.
Bulverde, TX 78163
Phone: 214-213-0739
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