Saturday E-news January 2, 2021 |
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Photo courtesy of Jeffry Cannon |
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The front page of the website will always have a link to join worship services via Zoom or via YouTube, or you can continue to click the links here in the newsletter.
Both Zoom and YouTube offer the opportunity to type in comments and prayers during the worship service.
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The passcode is faithec
To join by phone:
iPhone one-tap
US: +16699006833,,86417722967#,,,,,,0#,,8218115#
Dial
1 669 900 6833
Webinar ID: 864 1772 2967
Passcode: 8218115
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Town Hall Meeting - First Sunday of the Month |
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Please join in the monthly Town Hall meeting following the service this Sunday, January 3.
Zoom Meeting Link
Meeting ID: 868 7955 4330
Passcode: faithec
One tap mobile
+16699006833,,86879554330#,,,,*1723706#
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 6833
Meeting ID: 868 7955 4330
Passcode: 1723706
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Blessing
Yesterday, we took some time to pray in our service of Release & Renewal. We named losses, we named hopes, and we sought God’s blessing as another year turns. We continue practicing our faith together, even if apart, seeking God’s blessing as we seek to hear and obey the Holy One’s call.
Tomorrow we’ll hear the story of the Magi seeking out the Christ child. We’ll celebrate the Eucharist, the sacrament of Christ’s presence with and within us. What point of light, what distant cry guides our own steps? What gifts have we prepared to offer in response to the in-breaking of wholeness to a broken world?
Worshiping From Home
Confronted with the problems of a global pandemic, already elevated while our region is under stay-at-home orders, we’ve learned of a new variant that’s somehow even more contagious because of its ability to circumvent defenses in the human immune system. So far only a small portion of the population has had access to a vaccine.
For now, we continue to wait until it is safe to begin gathering in-person to worship again. And while we wait, we especially pray for those who have suffered from this virus and for those working on the front lines of healthcare, food supply, and infrastructure to keep us safe.
Shared Home Communion
In order to share Communion together during this time, we are celebrating Eucharist on the 1st Sunday of the month, and sharing in unison on the 2nd Sunday of the month. If you’d like to receive Communion, the drop-in hours at the Church Office are listed below. If you are unable to leave your home, you can request delivery by contacting Rev. Tom.
Office Drop-in Hours:
Monday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
Rev. Tom
916-300-5980 (ok to text)
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We have received about $7,000 in Holiday offerings – what a generous church in these times! The offerings will be split between “Support the Call” for folks in discernment, for future teachers in South Sudan, and the Mission fund for future grants. Thank you and you may still contribute Holiday Offerings!
To make a monetary donation using your bank account or credit card click here and choose Holiday Offerings from the drop-down menu. You can also mail a donation to:
Faith Episcopal Church
PO Box 966
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
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Annual Meeting
Vestry Applicants &
Convention Delegates
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The Annual Meeting will begin at 11:00 a,m. on Sunday, February 7, 2021.
Please add our Annual Parish Business Meeting to your calendar and join us as we elect our next Vestry members and Convention Delegates. We'll also hear about the state of the parish, our annual budget for 2021, and a word from Rev. Tom about a vision for the ministry of Faith Church.
If you are interested in being a Vestry member or Convention Delegate, please complete an application and return it to Rev. Tom by January 31, 2021.
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Your Missions Team recently received a heartwarming thank you from Padre Francisco. He thanks our congregation for the “unconditional support they have had in my ministry.” He states, “The work has been hard, fighting against many things such as the roads which are completely destroyed. We went to a place two and a half hours away from Iglesia Cristo Rey. We tried to get to a place called Las Brisas de Águila, despite the road conditions, and in fact it was very terrifying, because the tires on my car are not so good, and I was swept into the abyss.” (A better translation = ‘ditch’). He states, “Thanks be to God, we were able to reach 51 families who had not been able to receive any help.”
He and his helpers served another 102 families of the “miserably poor” in Danli town. He says that makes a “total of 494 people who were fed this week.”
Note: Padre Francisco was not injured when his car went into the ditch. The car was towed onto the road and is running fine. Your Missions Team will figure out how to help with new tires!
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Thank you for your support for our youth and the Community Gift Tree outreach project. Because of your generosity, we were able to provide Christmas Gifts to the 15 children we were assigned, plus an additional five children!
Catalyst Community (formerly Choices for Children) sent the card below to our community.
With Gratitude, Monica Ness
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Spiritual Companions Restarting |
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Spiritual Companions-A Small Group
Every Thursday Evening at 7 p.m.
Join us! This is an open group and you don't need to commit to attending every week. We welcome everyone…..women, men, young adults, parents with young children, anyone wanting to nurture their spiritual journey and strengthen community.
In this Small Group we will nurture community by practicing Contemplative Prayer, explore spiritual practices for example Gratitude, Being Present, Examen, Lectio Divina, Wonder and more. We will ask questions such as, “Where have you seen Spirit working?” or “What is on your heart today?”
The group meets via Zoom. For more information contact:
Susan Wahlstrom RN
Trained Spiritual Director
cell: (209) 304-8321
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Sacred Ground Group Forming |
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SACRED GROUND is part of the Becoming Beloved Community initiative of The Episcopal Church. You are welcomed and encouraged to be a part of this dialogue committed to peace and reconciliation in our society, personal lives, and ministries.
There is no charge for participation; however, participants will need access to a computer to attend sessions and access materials and will also be asked to read two books (available from libraries or online sellers—approximate cost of less than $35).
Facilitated by Sheryl and Dan Trainor
Call or email for questions and/or to register: 530-306-8487
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Youth in 6-12th grades, young adults, and younger children who are part of the Youth Band are invited to be part of Youth Sunday on February 7, 2021.
Youth and parents and interested young adults are invited to join us for a planning meeting via Zoom, on Sunday, January 3 at 4 p.m. The link is below.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 839 9272 4797
Passcode: faithec
One tap mobile
+16699006833,,83992724797#,,,,*9704110#
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 6833
Meeting ID: 839 9272 4797
Passcode: 9704110
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Staff
Treasurer
Please contact Lynne with any questions regarding your stewardship pledge, donations, etc.
Sr. Warden for the Vestry
Jr. Warden for the Vestry
The Administrative Office - available in-person by appointment
- Request to add something to the calendar
- General questions about worship, events, activities, supplies, and facility use
- Announcements for Sunday services
- E-news articles
- How to use Zoom for a church-related virtual activity
- Address or contact information changes
You can always find this link on the website at Faithec.org. Scroll to the bottom of the home page to find the link for the church calendar.
You can always find this link on the website at Faithec.org. Scroll to the bottom of the home page to find the link to the Church Directory. The directory is password protected, if you do not have the password, please email the Administrative Office.
Prayer Requests
Realm (click to go to the login page)
Realm is the new system that gives you access to everything you need in just one place! You can register for programs, volunteer in a ministry, change your contact information, find contact information for other church members, sign-up for text or email notices for topics you are interested in, make a donation, send messages to people in your ministry, check your year-to-date donations and so much more. Even if you do not want to make donations online, you will want to have a Realm account for all of these other features. Contact the Administrative Office if you need to set up a new account.
Ministry Scheduler
We are not currently using the Ministry Scheduler program, due to the pandemic.
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Regular Fellowship & Other Resources |
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Young Adults Group: First and Third Fridays of the month at 7 p.m. Contact Amy Daust at (530) 313-9094.
Women's Lectionary: Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Contact Ruth Pihlaja at (916)214-3994.
Landscape Ministry: Second Saturday of the month. Contact Tim Daust at (707)333-6570
Senior Lunch Bunch: Third Wednesday of the month at Noon. Contact Fred Campbell-Craven at (530)409-7734.
Yoga: On temporary break until after the holidays. Contact Sharon Greene at (916)715-4766.
Spiritual Companions: Thursdays at 7 p.m. Contact Susan Wahlstrom at (209)304-8321.
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You can view a Liturgical Calendar for upcoming weeks with links to the lessons for Sundays and major Holy Days from the Revised Common Lectionary (as adapted for use in Episcopal worship) at the following link:
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Need help learning how to use Zoom? Even if you have used it for a while, these tutorials can improve your experience. Click the link to see all the options.
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