Contemplating the Moment
Futurists are paid by corporations to “look over the horizon” in order to position a company for long-term success in an environment marked by an accelerating sense of disruption, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. In contemplating the future of the Episcopal Church in thirty years (which is farther out that most of us think, in terms of the civic institutions we love and support), I imagine that the Great Pandemic we are living through will be marked as the disruptor setting the trajectory for what our Church will look like in 2050. Living through this time of incredible disruption, sadness and loss makes it hard not to feel that we are moving into a time of unprecedented threats to our way of life and to that of our children and grandchildren. Drawing upon my own authenticity as a leader, I believe that staying connected as a church community and as productive members of our local communities makes most sense for generating hope and finding ways forward that are truly life-giving. To my own belief in staying connected, I add a theological motif which informs my own spirituality: “God’s future stabs inextricably into the heart of our present” and that is both the source of our hope and the divine challenge to set a trajectory for our church we can all get behind and support as we re-imagine ourselves in a more hopeful future. In order to create and sustain the necessary connectivity that makes our church community a powerful witness to God’s sustaining love, I urge all of us to stay engaged, remain faithful to the hope we have in Christ, and pray for the well-being of all our members as we go forth into God’s future.
Onward Together,
Gareth
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10:00AM Worship
in the Church & Online
Followed by coffee outdoors
4:00PM Worship
on the back lawn
with Sunday School outdoors
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Sunday School
Children meet outdoors on the front lawn during the 4:00PM Worship Service.
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Confirmation Class
This class for 8th/9th/10th graders runs for eight weeks, with confirmation on December 12.
This Sunday, October 17
3:00PM
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Halloween Care Packages
The Kids Outreach care packages for college students project will take place this Sunday. All 8th-12th graders are invited to help pack boxes at 2:00PM, before confirmation class.
This Sunday, October 17
2:00PM-3:00PM
We will meet in Colwell Hall and move outside if weather permits. (Too hot, the
candy will melt!) All will wear masks inside.
If you have a student away at school, please forward their address to Linda Pierpont. And, if you'd like to donate toward supplies and postage, you may leave a check with Sue Stanley in the church office.
Thanks!
Linda Pierpont & Sarah LeBuhn
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Congratulations!
Our own Irvington High School senior Katie LeBuhn was named as a semifinalist in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program.
We are all so proud of you Katie!
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Christa's Favorite Things & Creations
Christa Fagerberg's children, Jonathan, Heidi and Robin, invite you to her Irvington home this Sunday, October 17, from 11AM to 4PM, to view a gallery of her artwork, the art she collected, and other items she cherished.
"As we prepare to pack up her things, so many memories and stories are popping into our minds. We want those who knew her similarly to be able to recall her life and art. She was an avid creator and collector of decorative items, both beautiful and whimsical. You are invited to take one or a few of your favorites to remind you of the joys you shared. The family has had a chance to do this, and we know she would have wanted her friends to have the same opportunity. We look forward to seeing you all."
128 Sycamore Lane, Irvington
Light refreshments will be offered.
Covid protocols--masks, social distancing, and hand sanitizers.
To reach the family, call (914) 591-6362.
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November Clothing Sale
Volunteers needed for this sale which includes women's and men's clothing, shoes, and accessories. Please contact Linda Pierpont, Mary Mielke, or Cathy Hansen if you can help. We cannot do this without parishioner support!
CLOTHING SALE
Wed, Nov 10 thru Fri, Nov 12
10am-2pm and 6-8pm
Sat, Nov 13, 10am-2pm
Oct 30-31: Floors covered; racks setup
Nov 1-8: Setup
Nov 9: Donors' Shopping Day
Nov 10-13: Sale
Nov 14-15: Charities and Cleanup
Masks are required for both indoor setup and sale, and the number of people in the building will be limited.
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IPC & St B's for Refugees
All are invited to participate in a new joint ministry between Irvington Presbyterian Church and St. Barnabas focused on caring for refugee families arriving in New York from Afghanistan. Together, members of our two churches will join a growing network of community sponsors who seek to serve and welcome newcomers through food drives, transportation assistance, job seeking, educational placement and housing assistance.
As a member of St. Barnabas and founder of Rivertowns for Refugees, Steve Grieder said in a recent newspaper article that as a refugee, "You need to be in the hands of neighbors, and people who know your name, know your face, know what your family’s like, and know the size of your winter boots, if you need an extra pair.” As Christians, we are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our communities where the need is great. If you would like to join this new ministry, please sign up!
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Hospitality Team
We need volunteers willing to setup coffee hours on Sunday for the 10AM service. It's an easy job! Ron Lilo makes the coffee and sets up the tables, so we just need someone to plate the donuts or coffee cake and set it out, along with milk, sugar, paper cups and napkins. At the 4PM service, we may sometimes have lemonade, iced tea, or cookies.
If you are willing to be part of our re-invented Hospitality Committee, please contact Linda Pierpont or Rose Lawson. Thank you! |
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Women’s Group
Fran Bean leads this group on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. All welcome! Contact Fran with questions.
Wednesday, October 27
10:45AM-12:00PM
This is a hybrid event. The meeting will take place on the rectory front porch and also at this Zoom Link.
Meeting ID: 336 690 2686
Passcode: 10533
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Adult Formation
Reading the New Testament
Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays
9:30AM -10:30AM
Meeting ID: 336 690 2686
Passcode: 10533
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Book Group Meeting
We will be meeting on Zoom to discuss "How to Change Your Mind," by Michael Pollan.
Tuesday, October 26
7:30PM
All are welcome! If you would like to be on the Book Group email list or would like to receive the Zoom link for this month's meeting, please contact Lea Carmichael Richardson
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Giving
Please continue to make your pledges or contributions. Online payments may be made HERE, or on our website under the "Give" section, or by mail.
If you would like to contribute stock or wire funds, contact Cynthia Ferguson at 914-631-7188.
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Connect
To schedule a meeting with the rector, call the Parish Office at (914) 591-8194 or email Sue Stanley. The rector's Sabbath (day off) is Friday.
For pastoral emergencies, call the Rev. Gareth Evans at (617) 930-3728.
If you have announcements for the weekly eNews, email Hope Durot by Tuesday. |
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