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WEEKLY E-NEWS
February 8, 2024
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February 11
8:00 Rite I Holy Eucharist
9:00 No Intergenerational Christian Formation today
10:00 Rite II Holy Eucharist (with Children's Chapel)
February 14
12:00 Noon Ash Wednesday service
5:30 Soup Supper
6:30 Ash Wednesday service
February 17
2:00-6:00 Peace Meal at St. John's (we're looking for 1 more volunteer!)
February 19
President's Day observed. Offices and food center closed
Emmanuel Calendar Link
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SUNDAY FORMATION
At 9 am this Super Bowl Sunday, we will have intergenerational Card Making in the parish hall. We'll be making cards to share with some of our parishioners who are unable to attend in person or who may need a Valentine's Day lift!
Kids and adults are asked to come create and share the love!!l
And as always there will be biscuits, honey and coffee!
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We'd like to continue our tradition of ASH WEDNESDAY soup supper. But we we need a few more volunteers to bring soup! It does NOT have to be homemade. You can bring soup from the deli counter at our favorite store or you can bring bread, crackers or cheese to accompany soup that will be here. Soup Supper will be at 5:30 pm, prior to the church service at 6:30 pm. If you can bring a soup, please let Katie Gregston know! And you are welcome to bring it soup and put in the freezer, just let us know, if you do! | |
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Sunday, February 18 at 9 am we will host Mz. Vickie from Healthlarious. Mz. Vickie is a nurse who loves comedy and healthcare is her passion. She's committed to improving health through knowledge and humor. She created Healthlarious™, an avenue to provide healthcare education infused in a comedic medium.
Come listen to her energetic, inspirational, motivating and hilarious speaking style on Sunday, February 18 at 9 am!
There will be biscuits, honey and coffee too!
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LENT 2024: GRATITUDE AND JOY!
This year we have two tracks we’re following for Lent. The first track is GRATITUDE. Everyone is encouraged to learn and begin a spiritual practice of gratitude – the UTO way - making a commitment to notice and offer thanks for our blessings. See what they say about this practice and the benefits of this to our bodies and souls HERE. UTO Blue boxes are available in the Parish Hall. The blue boxes are a concrete way to make small offerings of thanks and the proceeds benefit Episcopal missions around the world.
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LENT & PRAYER RESOURCES
As Valori†, mentioned in last week's E-News, we asked #WhyEmmanuel at our annual meeting in 2023. This year, we dig into the answer with the second track for Lent--Joy, the basic attitude of sharing the Good News of our faith. There is so much to love about belonging at Emmanuel and so much to be joyful about being in The Episcopal Church. Lent begins Ash Wednesday on February 14 and we invite you to dig deeper into your faith and here are some resources.
If you are looking for something to read, Deacon Jerre recommends: Creating a Life with God: The Call of Ancient Prayer Practices by Daniel Wolpert and/or Paths to Prayer: Finding Your Own Way to the Presence of God by Patricia D. Brown.
If you want an online option, The Episcopal Church, through Episcopal Relief and Development is offering daily Lenten Meditations. Click here. Another option is to pick up a Forward Day by Day booklet in the narthex. Day by Day is a daily devotional that comes in print or a podcast or you can read it online.
And below read about an in person option, Episcopal 101...
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EPISCOPAL 101
Every Wednesday evening during Lent, Valori† will have Episcopal 101 Classes. If you'd like to know more about the Episcopal Church, beliefs, traditions, history this is for you. These classes are also necessary if you would like to be confirmed or received into The Episcopal Church.
Classes will be WEDNESDAYS at 5-6 pm February 21 & 28 and March 6 & 13. They will be both in person and on Zoom. Please contact Valori† for more details or if you have questions. The Zoom link is included on the calendar entry for these events on our website.
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LOOKING FOR ECM AMBASSADORS!
Did you know? Episcopal City Mission (ECM) allows each Episcopal Church in the diocese to have two representatives on their board as Ambassadors. Kathy Tate has recently agreed to be one of those ambassadors, and we're asking if anyone would like to join her!
The short answer to what does an ambassador does is advocacy and connection. Click here to download a description. If you feel called to being part of this important ministry for youth in detention, please contact Deacon Jerre. ECM is holding their Annual Meeting at Emmanuel Feb. 29 at 6 pm.
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SOPRANO JULIA BULLOCK
We're thrilled to report that former member, Julia Bullock, received a GRAMMY for Best Classical Solo Vocal category for Walking in the Dark.
Marking Bullock’s solo album debut, the recording has already been recognized with both Opus Klassik and Edison Klassiek awards, as well as being featured in the New York Times’s “Best Classical Music Tracks of 2022.”
Julia's husband, Christian Rief, collaborated on the album. Julia sang in Emmanuel's children's choir and is the daughter of Allyce Bullock, member at St. John's Tower Grove.
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BRACKET TIME!!
Emmanuel is encouraging us to try another type of March Madness this year. Two Episcopal priests began Lent Madness in 2010, so many of you have had a chance to participate in previous years. The set up is similar to NCAA basketball. 32 Saints begin the contest. Those are narrowed into the Saintly 16, then the Elate 8, the Faithful 4, and finally one saint is crowned with the Golden Halo.
Reasons to play:
- You love Wordle but want something easy!
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It's a fun way to learn more about our saints.
- Your chances of winning are MUCH higher than March Madness!!
We encourage ALL ages to give it a try. There will be a large bracket poster in the Parish Hall (with smaller take home copies) and weekly updates emailed to you. Kids will be hearing about the saints during some of our formation sessions.
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WINNER of GINGERBREAD CONTEST!
Last week we told you about Webster Groves High School freshman, Sam Garrett receiving honorable mention for cello at the 2024 Missouri Music Educators Conference. This week, we report that Sam won the Gingerbread House contest done in late December. Hearing of the need, Sam donated the cash prize he won to Emmanuel's Food Center. THANK YOU, Sam!
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Diocesan Gathering...
HEALING IN THE HEARTLAND
The Revival was canceled but, the diocese is bringing in special guests for an event on Saturday, March 16 10 am to 4 pm. at St. Timothy's Episcopal in Creve Coeur.
The Diocese of Missouri is bringing in local, national, and international speakers to share stories and discuss what we as Christians can do to heal the divides in our often polarized society.
Read more and register here.
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The diocesan Dismantling Racism Commission is sponsoring a one day trip to Memphis to tour the National Civil Rights Museum on Saturday, April 13, 2024. You will travel by bus and leave at a 6 am from St. Peter's Ladue.
The cost is $50 per person. Children may accompany a parent. There are 40 seats on the bus, so reserve your seat soon! Youth scholarships are available.
Click here to learn more or to register.
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