FMLY, 2-23-21, Recharging Spiritual Batteries |
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Dear Ones,
In today’s installment of “From My Living Room to Yours”—or your “spiritual snack” as I’ve learned some refer to these videos—I share a story about a little girl learning how to recharge her iPad, and her father explaining how we all need to monitor our personal battery levels as well.
Along those lines, I found some welcomed rejuvenation in our vestry retreat this weekend. Although we were on Zoom all day long, I felt inspired and energized by our conversation! We were joined in the afternoon by other key lay leaders for what’s called a “Mutual Ministry Review.” Allan Dorsey facilitated our discussion of what we think we’re doing well as spiritual leaders, and where we think there’s room for improvement. We’ll share the results soon. In the meantime, I invite you to celebrate what a dedicated group of people we have co-leading our parish.
Sending you much love and many blessings!
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P.S. All signs point to us restarting the Outdoor and Drive-In worship services on March 7th (rides will be arranged to get me to campus and back!). Of course, the recorded services will continue to be offered online for those not yet ready to venture out. At that point, we’ll also shift back to an 11:15 am Zoom Coffee hour so that we can all participate!
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Ready for Baptism?
Contact the Rector soon!
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If you would like to have your child or yourself baptized this spring, the next opportunity will be on Saturday, April 3, 7PM at the Drive-In Easter Vigil service. Please email Mother Brenda to express your interest as soon as possible.
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Set-up Partners Needed
Sundays, 9:30-11 am
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Do you and/or your teens enjoy plugging in cords? We are looking to establish teams of two for a monthly rota to get the sound system plugged in each week at Drive-In Church. Please email Christie Hamel to express your interest as soon as possible.
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Young Adult Bible Study
Tuesday, February 23, 7:30 pm
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If you're a young adult, you're invited to a rousing Bible study via Zoom the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month. If you are interested, please email Rev. Richard and he will share the Zoom link.
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Lenten Evening Prayer
Wednesdays, 6:45 pm
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Hop on the Zoom call (669-900-6833 / meeting ID: 824 9176 3546 /passcode: 890) to pray in community, or watch the online video here. After Evening Prayer, stay on the same Zoom call to join the book group.
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Lenten Book Group
Wednesdays, 7-8 pm
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Outdoor Stations of the Cross
Available any time
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Using photos of our beloved wooden carvings, we have installed an outdoor circuit for your use. In case others are walking the stations at the same time, please wear a mask and leave at least 10 feet between you and the other people. You can find the prayer booklet in your Lent-in-a-bag, or by clicking here.
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Hymn History & Sing-along
& Coffee Hour
Sunday, February 28, 10:30ish am
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Similar to our Christmas hymn-sing, Virginia will share the history of one of our favorite hymns, we’ll sing a few verses, and then repeat with other favorites. |
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Upcoming Events
Most via Zoom
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We’re preparing to resume Drive-In and Outdoor Church, but most activities continue on Zoom:
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- March 7*, 8:30 am Outdoor & 10 am Drive-In Church resumes
- March 7, 11:15 am, Coffee Hour & sharing updated construction plans
- Rite of Reconciliation available by appointment during Lent
- March 20, Showers of Blessings & Saturday Meals resume
- Baptisms, April 3, 7 pm at the Drive-In Easter Vigil
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