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As One Body: This is Our Story, This is Our Song
St. Paul, in his wisdom, called the early Christians, "The Body of Christ." It was a genius, metaphorical move incorporating the actual body of Christ, the presence of Christ in the Eucharist, and the worshipping community. He says in his first letter to the church at Corinth that our individual selves make up the whole body (12:14-16), and that there should be empathy for those who suffer and joy for our interdependence as part of the Body of Christ (12:26). Therefore, no one in the church should feel inferior or unwanted (12:16). St. Paul's deep appreciation for the human body, and what it means to have one, basically shaped the way we view corporate membership in the Church.
As I reflect on my own experience of having a body that feels tired so much of the time, I am also aware that I have stories to tell about my body unrelated to being sick, worn out or overwhelmed by the pandemic. There remains a holy space within me where the power that raised the crucified Christ dwells and moves me to hope, delight and anticipate God's future blessing.
Collectively, our human bodies "tell out" stories of love and loss in sacred song and spoken word, thereby giving expression to the diverse Body of Christ that is St. Barnabas Church. Hence, I am grateful to and for every member of our church, regardless of who you love, how you hold your body and who holds you. For you are a blessing to our community and to the interdependent, yet diverse, Body of Christ we call the Episcopal Church.
Onward in Hope,
Gareth
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SERVICE OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST
Worship Online
Please join us for a virtual service at
*** Virtual Coffee Hour Immediately following the service
Meeting ID: 336 690 2686 / Password: 10533
In-person services continue to be suspended.
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Lent: Holy Eucharist at 10AM on Sundays
Palm Sunday: Holy Eucharist on March 28 at 10AM
Maundy Thursday: Holy Eucharist on April 1 at 7:30PM (no foot washing)
Good Friday: The Seven Last Words from the Cross at Noon and
Holy Eucharist at 7:30PM on April 2
Easter Day: Holy Eucharist on April 4 at 10AM
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I f you would like to give flowers in memory of your loved ones at Easter, send an email to Sue Stanley with the names of those who you want to be included in the Easter service leaflet.
Please email Sue by Palm Sunday, March 28.
Checks may be sent to:
Altar Guild/Church of St. Barnabas
15 North Broadway
Irvington, NY 10533
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Rivertowns Episcopal Parishes Action on Inclusion and Race (REPAIR)
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
7:30PM to 9:00PM via Zoom
One man's shocking discovery of his family's racist legacy. How would you respond?
In 2008, poet and essayist J. Chester Johnson was asked to write the Litany of Offense and Apology for a National Day of Repentance when the Episcopal Church formally apologized for its role in transatlantic slavery. In his research, he learned about the 1919 Elaine Massacre, in which more than 100 African-American men, women, and children were killed by white vigilantes and federal troops. Then, digging further, Johnson discovered that his beloved grandfather, who'd raised him during his Arkansas boyhood, had participated in the Massacre.
Join us for our next meeting of REPAIR on Wednesday evening, March 24. You'll meet Chester Johnson, author of Damaged Heritage, and hear about how he came to terms with a life-shattering revelation, including the relationship he eventually forged with Sheila L. Walker, a descendant of several victims of the Elaine Massacre. It's a story of guilt, pain, and reconciliation that offers lessons for an entire nation grappling with a history of racism.
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St. Barnabas Youth Group
We hope you will join our next Zoom meeting!
Sunday, March 28 at 3:00PM
Zoom Meeting ID: 899 0383 0783, Passcode: 1Dx9zG
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The Bible Project - Morning Bible Study
Gareth leads Bible Study sessions three mornings a week using The Bible Project materials. You're welcome to join the meeting anytime. Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays, 9:30AM - 10:00AM
Meeting ID: 336 690 2686 Passcode: 10533
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Vaccines
The Villages of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow are partnering with the Tarrytown School District and Rite Aid to host a pop-up vaccination clinic for those who are 65 or older.
This Saturday, March 20, 2021
Sleepy Hollow Middle School Gymnasium
210 North Broadway in Sleepy Hollow, NY
8:00AM - 6:00PM
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Transitioning Back to Full Time School
A Free Webinar offered by Whiz Kidz and everydayparenting
As many of our schools transition back to full time over the next weeks, both children and adults are experiencing a whirl of emotions. Join a panel of educators and mental health professionals, including our own Fran Bean, for a presentation on how to return to this new normal, followed by Q&A breakout sessions led by experts who specialize in your child's age range, from PreK through High School.
Topics to be discussed include: Separation Anxiety, Fear of Change, Executive Function Skills, Routine/Organization, Fatigue/Stamina Issues, and more.
TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2021 at 8:00 P.M.
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St. Barnabas Book Group
The next meeting of the Saint Barnabas Book Group will take place at 7:30PM on Tuesday, April 27 on Zoom. We will be discussing Annabel, a novel by Kathleen Winter. It's 464 pages, but apparently they go by fast.
All are welcome. If you have any questions, would like to be added to the Group list, or would just like the Zoom link for this meeting, please contact Lea Carmichael Richardson at Paintmoth@gmail.com.
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We hope you will keep St. Barnabas strong and resilient financially, as we navigate the ongoing challenges of the current environment. Please continue to make your pledges or contributions. Online payments may be made by clicking here, on our website under the "Give" section, or by mailing your check to St. Barnabas Church, 15 N Broadway, Irvington, NY 10533.
How to Fulfill Your Pledge with Securities or Wire Transfer
Please contact Cynthia Ferguson if you would like to pledge stock as your financial contribution. Cynthia is also able to guide you through the process of wiring funds.
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To schedule a meeting with the rector, call the Parish Office at (914) 591-8194.
Office hours are Wednesdays, 1:00pm-3:30pm
The rector's Sabbath (day off) is Friday.
For pastoral emergencies, call Gareth directly, at (617) 930-3728
If you have announcements to include in this weekly newsletter, please email Hope Durot by Tuesday evening.
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