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St. Nicholas’ Mission is to actively share Christ’s love for all people.


Our vision is to strive to be a welcoming community who worships a caring and merciful God, proclaims the Gospel, and promotes justice, peace, and love.


St. Nicholas Episcopal Church

Pastor: Bob Farrow bfarrow@stnicholashamilton.org

office: 706.628.7272 contact@stnicholashamilton.org

Sunday, June 23

The Fifth Sunday After Pentecost

Proper 7

10:00 a.m.

Holy Eucharist Rite II


Join us in person or online!


Readings for Sunday:


Job 38:1-11

Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32

2 Corinthians 6:1-13

Mark 4:35-41

Evening Prayer

Wednesday, June 26

5:00 p.m.

In the Parish

Rev. Bob's Ordination: Caravan to the Cathedral


The ordination is scheduled for June 22 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta.


Steve Morse’s passenger van is now filled. If you are taking your own vehicle and would like to caravan with the Ordination Express, we’ll be departing from St. Nicholas at 10:00 a.m. (The bus passengers will be brown-bagging lunch.)


Rev. Bob's Ordination: The Celebrations


We have a lot to celebrate now - don't miss any of it!


On Sunday, June 23 - the day after his ordination - we will have a small reception after church for the St. Nicholas congregation.


On Saturday, July 13, we'll have an Open House in the afternoon with light refreshments. This event is open to the entire community, and the more the merrier! Plan on coming yourself and invite your friends.

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Got a great cookie recipe?


We’re striking out on finding satisfactory cookies to have at the Open House on July 13, so we’ve decided to tap the great resources we already have.


If you would like to bake a dozen or two of your signature cookies or bite-sized bars for our community-wide celebration, contact Erin in the office or sign up on the sheet in the narthex. In two weeks, we’ll see if we’ve covered our needs, so if you’d like to contribute, don’t wait! (For consistency’s sake, homemade only, please.)

Next Book Club Read: Musical Chairs by Amy Poeppel


GoodReads says, "With her trademark humor, pitch-perfect voice, and sly perspective on the human heart, Amy Poeppel crafts a love letter to modern family life with all of its discord and harmony." A charming summer read with a satisfying ending.


A couple of copies are available in the narthex; also available through PINES at the Harris County Library.


The St. Nicholas Book Club meets on Wednesday, July 10 after Evening Prayer at 5:00 p.m.

Raising Young Episcopalians through Acolyte Service

 

If you have children in your home aged 12 and up, they're old enough to serve as acolytes in the Episcopal Church. Acolytes participate in the processional at the beginning of the service, assist with candle-lighting, and carry the cross or the gospel. They can have duties within the service as well.

 

This is a great way to immerse your young person in the beautiful rhythms and rituals of Episcopalian worship, as well as a way for them to serve their church family.


Contact Erin in the office to get started.

Childcare Provider Wanted


We are currently seeking a responsible teen or adult to provide childcare in the nursery during Sunday Services and the occasional special event. This is a paid position, and there are training requirements.


Contact the church office to express interest and receive the job description.

Prayer Requests

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Your prayers are asked for



  • Ann Bacher;
  • Liz Dixon;
  • Kathy McMurtry & family, who are mourning the loss of her father, Bill (obituary here);
  • Judy Chinberg, neighbor of John & Charlotte Winsness;
  • Hilton and Henrietta Blackmon; and
  • Tim Waller & family (friends of Lynn Hall), mourning the recent loss of their son.


Continued prayers for all those in need within our community and those in the world who have suffered due to war and natural disaster. We pray for peace for the people of Israel and the Palestinians.

 

Please send all prayer requests to pastoralcare@stnicholashamilton.org.

In the Wider Church

Weekly Press Release


News from The Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs. Click here to read.

Presiding bishop committee issues election-process essay


The Episcopal Church Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) today offers the last of its four educational essays.


In March 2023, the committee offered three educational pieces about the presiding bishop: 



The fourth essay offers more up-to-date details about the election process.


Click here to read more.

News and Events from the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta


Click here to catch up on what's happening in our own Diocese, including an Events calendar for the few months.


In Our Greater Community

The office of US Senator Ossoff will be hosting a Constituent Services event at the Hamilton City Hall on June 27, 2024. Members of Sen. Ossoff's team will available to talk to you about the constituent services, such as veteran's benefits, passport renewal, Social Security, or Medicare. If you are interested, please see the details below:
US Senator Ossoff's Constituent Services Event
Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024
Time: 10 am - 1pm EST
Location: Hamilton City Hall, 210 Walton Way, Hamilton, GA 31811
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Office of Senator Ossoff at (706) 780-7053.

Group Trip to The Legacy Museum in Montgomery


The Harris County Remembrance Project is organizing a bus trip to The Legacy Museum in Montgomery on July 11. A 40-passenger bus has been reserved and will leave from the Square in Hamilton about 8:15 a.m., with return time between 4 and 5 p.m.. Price is $50 per passenger for the bus; $5 entry to the Museum. Lunch is on your own (EJI has a cafeteria.) Contact Erin in the church office if you would like to join the tour.

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