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Farewell to Valerie Patton!
Our beloved deacon intern, Valerie Patton, has concluded her internship with us at Emmanuel. It’s been a wonderful experience building relationship with Valerie, a true servant of God. As we send her off, we’d like to offer her a gift. We learned during Holy Week that Valerie doesn’t have a cassock (about $360) or surplice (about $150) of her own, so we thought it would be a fitting gift to support her in her diaconal ministering. If you would like to contribute to this gift, please send the church a check or go to our special gifts page on the website and make sure you select: Deacon Valerie Patton gift.
Confirmation – Reception – Reaffirmation Classes Begin THIS WEEK!
Bishop Deon’s visitation with us is set for Sunday, July 9 at which time he will Confirm, Receive, or Reaffirm those who desire it and have been prepared. Preparation includes participation in this series of five (5) classes. You can participate in person or on Zoom. The introduction class will be held this Sunday, April 23 after the 10:00 service in the Parish Hall dining room. Light snacks will be provided. If you want to be Confirmed, Received, or Reaffirmed, and are unable to make this first meeting please let Valori+ know. Wondering what your choice should be? Here’s what those terms mean: Confirmation – for those who have been baptized but have not been confirmed in this or
any another church. It is usually marked by being anointed with oil. If you come from another tradition, like Presbyterian or Baptist, and aren’t sure if you’ve been confirmed, email Valori+. Reception – for those who have been baptized and confirmed in another church, this represents an official move of your membership to Emmanuel. Reaffirmation of your confirmation – for those who have been confirmed in the Episcopal Church or another church but are sensing a renewed call to mission and ministry, this is a sacramental means of starting a new, deeper, more active path of faith. Confirmation is available to all who feel ready, even if not age 16 yet – with the priest’s consent. Being confirmed qualifies a person to serve in the ministries of vestry, treasurer, and convention delegate to diocesan and/or national conventions – in addition to sending you into the world to share the Good News!
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