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Friends,
Thank you! Thank you for all you to do to care for our community. This month we were able to be a part of providing funding for the COVID-19 vaccine clinic run by the county. Many of you may have received your vaccine in the old Food Lion. While the vaccines were provided by the federal government, giving the vaccines was not funded. Hanover County was looking for a way to cover this unexpected expense for a space and all the PPE for volunteers.
Many of you may not realize but the Frances Edmonia Newman Fund provides health care related support for residents of Hanover County. All the rectors of Episcopal Churches form the Board for this fund. We have been able to help a few of our parishioners over the years. While we normally help individuals, this was a unique opportunity to show love to our whole community with a sizable gift. I was proud that we responded unanimously to give aid to our Hanover County government to the benefit of us all. It is a very good day to be in the Episcopal brach of the Jesus Movement!
May all who get vaccinated be blessed and protected by their shots!
Rock+
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Mark your calendars! We are officially "on" for our Parish Retreat at Shrine Mont, October 15-17. That's reason to celebrate. They have many different precautions in place to make sure it is a safe experience for everyone. We hope you will make plans to join us! Won't be the same without you! |
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Such good news- Our beloved Steve Pace is being ordained into the Sacred Order of Deacons. Please join us as we celebrate with him. You can watch online Wednesday April 21st. Due to the pandemic the service will be available via live stream at 1PM on the All Saints Richmond YouTube channel or their Facebook Page. It would fill his heart with such JOY if you are able to join in and share this special moment with him.
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We are looking for a few volunteers willing to be part of the Parish Audit Committee. We are hoping to schedule the audit for early May. There is no experience needed, but an eye for details and comfort with numbers and financial reports is a plus. The audit is usually completed in one evening, so it’s not a big time commitment. Training will be provided. If you are interested reach out to Kendra Shifflett. We are grateful!
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CHENERY SUMMER CAMP APPLICATIONS |
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Summer Camp Chenery Fund Applicants
The Chenery Fund has financial assistance available for summer camp. The fund has made it possible for hundreds of children to grow in Christian spirituality through the generosity of the fund.
Eligibility for Funding
To receive financial support for your child's summer camp, the camp must be church-related or be an Episcopal-affiliated camp. Assistance will be considered for 50% of the total amount of the expense for first-time requests and 25% of the total expense for subsequent requests. The payment for the approved funds is made directly to the camp by Saint James the Less Church’s treasurer. The applicant will provide the payment for the balance due.
Timing
The Chenery Committee reviews applications and submits recommendations to the Vestry for final approval. Ideally, the committee would like to receive applications at least 45 days before the funds are needed. This allows for ample time to review requests, submit them to the vestry, and process the payment.
Background
The Christopher T. Chenery Fund was established in 1973 to honor Mr. Chenery, a former parishioner, and owner of horse racing's Triple Crown winner, Secretariat. The Chenery Fund Committee consists of parishioners appointed by the vestry and rector for a three-year term. The Chenery Committee administers requests for funding from the fund.
The interest income generated from the fund is available for funding charities, outreach programs, and parishioners' participation in retreats, conferences, camps, and classes designed to promote Christian spiritual growth. The Chenery Fund also tithes to the building fund, the church budget, and the principal reinvestment.
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THE MINISTRY OF PLANNED GIVING |
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Wednesday, April 28 | 1 p.m. via Zoom
Join Stephanie Gurnsey Higgins, Minister for Diocesan Development and Congregational Giving, to explore the ministry of planned giving. This webinar – for clergy, congregational leaders, and parishioners – will delve into how your generosity can enrich the ministry potential of your church for generations to come through assets you never thought of using. Click to join the webinar.
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WANT TO JOIN OUR LECTOR TEAM? |
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Would you like to join our outstanding team of lectors? We would love to see your face and hear your voice reading our scriptures. You are welcome to record it at home (we will give you plenty of instructions) or you can come here and we can record it. Once we start meeting in person again, you can read in the services (if you are comfortable) or continue to be an online reader. Email us if you'd like to be part of this awesome ministry! |
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We've put up the Stations of the Resurrection. Please feel free to come by and enjoy these beautiful reflections as you walk these incredible grounds. We are grateful to those who tend the property and help to keep it so thoughtfully maintained. |
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The next book club starts THIS WEEK on Thursday, April 22nd at 10:30am. We will be reading Searching For Sunday, by Rachel Held Evans. It promises to bring thoughtful and profound conversations. It is a remarkable book! The link to purchase it on Amazon is HERE. We are happy to purchase the book for you as well if you 'd like. Just let us know.
Please go ahead and start reading the first section on Baptism. Please read chapters 1-3 (they are short chapters). Chapter 1- Water, Chapter 2-Believer’s Baptism, Chapter 3- Naked on Easter. Read through page 22. Even if you aren't able to read this, please still join us. It will be accessible to everyone!
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Middle & High School Youth
Parent Zoom
Thank you so much to those that joined in on the Parent Zoom call! We have some new ideas in motion. Keep your eye out for next week's newsletter. Thank you!
Youth Outreach
The Sunday School and Youth groups will be doing a joint outreach program during the month of May for the Peter Paul Development Center. Please begin gathering any school supplies you would like to donate. We are hoping to create 20 packages for their students including notebooks, pens, crayons, pencil boxes and backpacks. We will announce the specifics in the May newsletter.
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Wednesday
Join us for the Morning Prayer service this Wednesday at 7:30am and then a cup of coffee afterward at 8am on Zoom. Please make sure that your screen name is your name so we know who is there. We look forward to seeing you!
Link to join the conversation at 8am: click here.
If you would like to call in (audio only) dial (646) 558 8656 and enter the Meeting ID: 826 2172 6493 and Password: 997124
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Thursday
Please join us this week for Book Club at 10:30am on Thursday as we delve into Searching For Sunday, by Rachel Held Evans. The conversations will be rich as the book is insightful, honest and enriching to your faith. The link to purchase the book is HERE. The link to join the meeting is HERE.
Please go ahead and start reading the first section on Baptism. Please read chapters 1-3 (they are short chapters). Chapter 1- Water, Chapter 2-Believer’s Baptism, Chapter 3- Naked on Easter. Read through page 22. Even if you aren't able to read this, please still join us. It will be accessible to everyone!
If you would like to call in, please dial 1 301 715 8592 and enter:
Meeting ID: 840 2332 3497
Passcode: 570346
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Sunday
Please join us for a Spiritual Eucharist virtual worship service at 10am. It will be a beautiful time of connection and community. The link to watch is HERE.
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Monday
This is a thoughtful group of souls. We hope you'll join if you are looking for support. To join simply click, on Mondays at 10:30am, HERE.
If you would like to call in (audio only), dial (301) 715-8592 and enter the following: Meeting ID: 879 5406 9630, Passcode: 062583
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OUTREACH
"We rise by lifting others." -Robert Ingersoll
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First Baptist Church Food Pantry is offering food to any resident of Hanover County that might need it.
WHERE: 800 Thompson Street, Ashland 23005
WHEN: First Tuesday, Third Tuesday or Third Saturday from 9 until 11 am (come 1 time within a 30 day period)
They offer food, hygiene items, and baby needs. Tuesdays are drive through to receive a bag of food, freezer items, bread,hygiene items. Saturdays are self shop in fellowship hall. COVID procedures in place: Temperature checks, masks required, social distancing. Call 804 -798 -9014 for more information.
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Saint James the Less Free Clinic
Right outside our very own Saint James the Less Free Clinic the Girl Scouts have donated a food pantry. It is available 24/7 if people might have an immediate need. Please feel free to come by and donate non-perishables to this. It would be an incredible blessing to our community.
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ACES is in need of the following items:
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Pantry: Canned potatoes, Shampoo, Laundry Detergent (small containers)
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Children’s Clothing: They are currently well stocked (if you do want to donate children’s clothing, they are only accepting spring/summer clothes due to our limited storage space)
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Adult Clothing: Women’s underwear (sizes 5 – 8), Women’s feminine products (all types, all sizes), Spring and summer clothing for men and women. Please, no winter clothing due to limited storage space.
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Household Item’s: Queen size sheet sets (very good condition/new), Crock pots, Toasters
In addition to the above, ACES is currently seeking a volunteer coordinator for our Senior Rides program. If interested (or curious) please call 804-543-6115.
ACES will open on April 5th for our clients to obtain clothing (still just one client/family unit at a time for a 30 minute appointment). We will continue to only be open on Mondays for now, but if all goes well, we will consider opening also on Wednesdays in a month or so based on demand.
Thank you for your continued support!
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POP TOPS
We are still collecting Pop Tops for Ronald McDonald house. Hang on to them or bring them by when you can. This is a valuable resource that goes to help families with children in the hospital here in Richmond.
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SHOT CLINIC VOLUNTEER
If you would like to volunteer your time at the Ashland Shot Clinic for Hanover County, please click HERE. They have multiple types of jobs you can do. |
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PETER PAUL
Students at present time need school supplies. They would be grateful to receive any of the following:
- note book paper
- spiral note books
- high lighters
- pencils
- pens
- erasers
- pencil boxes
- crayons
- markers
In front of the Coleman Center there is a small closet for non- perishable food. Students and families can take what they need. Canned food and small boxes are requested. Cereal boxes are too big. These donations would be much appreciated as well. You are welcome to bring the donations here and we can get them down there. Thank you!
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Lord, we lift up this nation struggling with itself these days, reeling from this pandemic and its repercussions. Encourage us to faithfulness, righteousness, and compassion for all God’s Children. We lift up Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury, Michael, our Presiding Bishop, Susan, Jennifer, and Porter our Bishops, Rock and Becky, our priests, and Harrison, our deacon. May they be strengthened and encouraged as the work with us to proclaim your Good News in this world. We pray for Joe, our President, Ralph, our Governor, and Steve, our Mayor, and all our elected officials. Guide them to lead us to the common good.
We ask your prayers for peace; for goodwill among nations; and for the well-being of all people. Remembering especially Gus, Pat, Dick, Erin, Joanie, Anna, Meredith, Madge, Mary Ann, Katie, Molly, Amy, Meghann, Mark, Carol, David, Alice, Dennis, Barbara, Colin and Caleb, Jimmy, Michael Fox, Alex Gillette, Bill & Beth Arrott, Bill Blakemore, Mason, Jan Meacham, Karl Meyer, Chambers Cromwell (friend of Betty & Jim Moore), Horace Crowe (friend of the Meyer’s family), Delaney Thompson family, Aubrey Fletcher, Dee Alvarez, Shelby, Lyla Buchanan, Kathy Marshall, Kimette Cannady, Elaine Belyea, Pam Gillette, Melanie Fischer, Dennis Folsom, Tom & Fran Burke (Beth Renswick’s aunt & uncle), Ginny Miller (Carol Barnes’ sister), Doris Hassell, Carter and Lila (family of Betsy Snipes and Kristina Raney), The Paxton family (Pat Jordan’s son-in-law’s family), Jackie Banker (Alice Cobb’s friend), Katherine Tinker, Shirley Dols, Jay Hart, Cliff Pierce (cousin of the Wehman-Hopkins family), Jack, Holly Rison, Mallory Sutherland, Judy Malory and Rev. Dr. Susannah Metz.
We ask your prayers for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the oppressed, and those in prison. We also ask your prayers for those serving in the diplomatic corps, the military, and as missionaries: Kemper Jones, Greg Ericksen, Matthew Thomas, Philip Morison, James Ashley, Andrew Brunson, Jordan Fox, and Katherine Murphy.
We ask your prayers for those who have died.
We ask your prayers for those who grieve.
We pray for the Spirit of the Resurrection in Metropolitan Richmond: For a spirit of love, cooperation, peace, community, and commitment to all people in God’s name.
For all those who seek peace in the world and for ourselves, that we may bring about God's Kingdom here on earth. For our enemies, and for those who wish us harm.
Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has been honored.
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THIS PAST SUNDAY'S SERVICE |
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NeverTheLess and Weekly E-News Deadline: If you have an announcement to be shared with the parish, please get the information to Kasey no later than noon on Monday. Thanks!
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April 20
Bobbie Street
April 22
Dani Stockwell
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April 23
Ian Starrett
April 25
Jake Stockbridge
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