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WEEKLY E-NEWS
JULY 27, 2023
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JULY 30
8:00 Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00 Coffee time in the parish hall
10:00 Holy Eucharist Rite II
Emmanuel Calendar Link
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Please note, Valori† is on vacation this week and next week. Rev. Sujanna is always available for any pastoral needs. | |
Next Sunday, August 6 is the first Sunday of the month and all loose offerings are designated for the clergy discretionary fund. This fund is used by our priests to assist those in need in our community. Many of us no longer use checkbooks or rarely carry cash. If that’s you, you may donate online using a credit card. Checkout our website giving page and select Special Gifts! | |
Meet Alexa Brewen. Alexa is just beginning the discernment process for Holy Orders and part of that process involves a short internship at a parish. She will begin her twelve week internship on Sunday, July 30 and will be with us through October 15, 2023. Welcome Alexa! | |
My name is Alexa Brewen, and I’m very excited to spend the next twelve weeks as an intern at Emmanuel! I was born in St. Louis, but most of my life has been spent in Fredericktown, Missouri—where I currently reside with my husband, Steven, and our son Teddy. As a lifelong Episcopalian, I have seen the beauty and ever-evolving nature of The Episcopal Church. As I have grown in my spiritual walk, I have become increasingly involved in the diocese. After being inspired by everyone who dedicates their time and efforts to God and their communities, I felt moved to begin the journey toward ordained ministry. Entering into the discernment process has been an amazing whirlwind thus far, and I can’t wait to learn more from the welcoming congregation at Emmanuel! | | | |
SPECIAL THANKS!
Thank you to Jeannie Keyes for getting us an Emmanuel puzzle. People worked on the puzzle that was in the parish hall earlier this year. Jeannie had it mounted and framed and it's now in the parish hall. It looks great. Thanks, Jeannie for making a fun project for everyone!
And thanks to Katie for the fun Emmanuel sign so you will notice the puzzle/picture!
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CONGRATS KEVIN MACBRYDE!
Kevin MacBryde is a 2023 Missouri High School Soccer Coaches Association assistant coach of the year! Kevin is an assistant coach for girls soccer at Webster Groves High School. Kevin is a soccer player himself, and through the years has coached both boys and girls soccer teams. A great recognition for a great coach and someone who loves the game!
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Logan Crews and with Grandad, Warren Crews† | |
PREACHING BY THE CREWS'!
This Sunday, our preacher will be our Priest Affiliate, The Rev. Dr. Warren E. Crews. And Sunday, August 6 our guest preacher will be Warren and Mary Jane's grandson, Logan Crews. Logan recently graduated from Trinity University in San Antonio. As a senior Logan was chosen to serve on the student leadership team for the 2023 World Student Christian Federation, an international organization. This summer, Logan has been a freelance journalist for the Episcopal News Service and this fall will begin a Master of Divinity at Yale University.
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THE REV. DR. WARREN CREWS!
Our beloved Priest Affiliate, The Rev. Dr. Warren E. Crews will be honored as a 2023 Ageless Remarkable Saint Louisan by St. Andrew's Charitable Foundation for his contributions and accomplishments to the St. Louis community. There will be a Gala evening on September 30, 2023 at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac. If you would like to attend the Gala, click here to purchase tickets. Congrats, Warren† we agree, you are remarkable!
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This past Sunday we gathered as a group to discuss Faith in Action (FIA) pillars and begin planning for 2023-24. One thing that came out of that meeting is that beginning next week, each Thursday in this weekly E-news one pillar will provide updates, dates to know about or resources you might like to know about. We hope to de-mystify the ways to participate in Faith in Action. | |
REVIEW OF FAITH IN ACTION MEETING
Thanks to all who came to learn more and contribute to the work of Faith in Action! The structure of FIA is that there are two overall chairs, Kathleen Martin and Tom Smith. And there are co-conveners of each pillar and those people are:
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Feeding & Caring-Peg Cooper and Charlotte Martin
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Earth Love-Lynn Stephenson and Dale Penrose
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Equity & Justice- Lee Nelsen and Mimi Shipp
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Diocesan Partnership-Donna Erickson and Mary Jane Kuhn.
In addition, Deacon Jerre Birdsong and Katie Gregston help each group. If you are interested in participating in any pillar, please contact Deacon Jerre or Katie.
It takes a village to do the work!
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SCISSOR DRIVE
We are collecting both blunt point and pointed tip scissors, and of course cool looking scissors! Bring scissors and leave in a bin in the narthex or in the parish hall. We’ll collect them through August 20.
We are collecting scissors for our ministry partner, Isaiah 58 Ministries. A couple of weeks ago, Isaiah 58 distributed over 200 backpacks full of school supplies to children living in St. Louis. The current collection of scissors will be used for the 2024 backpacks!
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ELECTRONIC RECYCLING
Now's the time to corral all those old pc's, tv's, cell phones, adaptors, microwaves, water heaters, etc. Saturday, August 5, 8 am to noon there is a drive through electronics recycling event in Webster Groves, which is open to the public and non-residents. Please don't bring items to Emmanuel!!
Click here to download a PDF describing items that are acceptable and note there is a charge for some items.
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Our building is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm.
Please call or email us for more information about any of our offerings.
314-961-2393 or www.emmanuelepiscopal.org
mshipp@emmanuelepiscopal.org
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