Staying Connected as a Faith Community |
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Today's Morning Devotions using a new prayer setting focusing on Wisdom
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*NEW*
Contemplative Prayer Service
Sundays @ 4 pm
Church Street lawn
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Parishioners are asked to bring their own chairs and masks to the prayer service and maintain social distance guidelines. The 30 minute service will include readings, prayers, time for quiet reflection and, afterwards, fellowship. This is an opportunity for us to pray together in person while COVID requires our building to be closed. There is no need to RSVP; just come as you are whenever you like! |
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The 'Doors Project' RSVP
As you read in the September edition of the Happenings we are going forward with the creation of a collaborative activist/art installation on the church grounds to serve as a visible sign of St. Mary's commitment to racial reconcillation and support of marginalized peoples in the world. Please RSVP below if you are able to make our first painting party held on Sat. Sept. 12th at 9:30am in the church parking lot. All ages welcome!
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Can you make our first painting party on Sat. Sept. 12th at 9:30am?
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School Supplies Drive Success!
2020 School Supplies Drive during a pandemic! Who would have thought? On Tuesday, 9 boxes of supplies, 4 teacher baskets and over $300 in a monetary donation were delivered to Manchester Public Schools! Way to go St. Mary's and Concordia parishioners and those in the wider community who donated! God's love is alive in the world.
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We welcome Pastor Marschhausen, Concordia's Transitional Pastor, this Sunday to our colaborative Zoom worship! |
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Virtual COFFEE HOUR begins at 9:30AM- join with the regular worship Zoom link below. This week's hosts are Elise and Ralph Sullivan
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Sunday, September 6th at 10AM
New Permanent Meeting Code
Meeting ID: 823 2447 0555
Password: 0000
Join Zoom Meeting:
or
Dial
1 646 876 9923
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WEEK NIGHT COMPLINE continues this Fall....
Join fellow parishioners:
Monday: Karen A
Tuesday: Andrea
Wednesday: Deacon Karen
Friday: Sharon
This short service from The Book of Common Prayer can be found in the BCP on page 127 or you may access the prayer book online at www.bcponline.org.
To Join Compline Zoom Meeting
or
By phone call +13126266799
enter Meeting ID
856 0827 5573
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Check out Bishop Budde's sermon from Washington National Cathedral |
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Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man: Episode 5 Interracial Relationships
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Crafting as a Spiritual Practice is going Virtual
The Northeast Region of ECCT presents "Exploring Joy through Crafting" to be held on Saturday September 12 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm on ZOOM. Our guest presenter, the Rev. Hannah Anderson (artist, priest, life coach from the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire), will guide us through prayer, journaling, conversation, and a simple art project that each of us can do from home. If you are interested, please contact Ruth McElraevy at rmcelraevy@gmail.com for more information and a link to Register and how to prep for the art project.
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Taking Care of Yourself & Others
The 2020 Fall Program & Event Guide for the Town of Manchester Department of Leisure, Family and Recreation has arrived. CLICK HERE to view the awesome programming. Registration begins on Sept 15th
MACC Food Pantry is in need of the following items: Instant potatoes, Rice, Pasta, Pasta sauce, Jelly, Mayonnaise, Ketchup, Tuna, Cereal, Canned meats, Soups, Canned vegetables (corn, carrots, green beans, mixed vegetables), Chili, Beef stew, Canned pasta, Baked beans, Canned beans (red, black, and white), Pork and beans, Fresh produce, Frozen meats, Baking products (jiffy mix, cake and brownie mixes), Juice or juice mix. Donations will be gratefully received at the Community Pantry, 460 Main Street, Manchester during these times: Monday through Thursday 9 AM - 4 PM and Friday 9 AM - 2 PM.
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A Northumbrian Blessing - May the Peace of The Lord Christ Go With You |
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Connecting with Coffee
Ann's Zoom Coffee Shop on Fridays at 1pm
Join Zoom Meeting
or Dial +1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 873 0224 9184
Password: 958202
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“Coffee On The Curb”
This way of connecting has been fun and you don't even have to tidy the house! Feel free to call Rev Ann at 304-951-7122 or email her at revalovejoy@gmail.com and she will swing by your home and chat outside (at a safe distance).
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Virtual Prayers of the People
CLICK HERE to view the list and to take a moment to lift these names up in your prayers. If you have people you wish to add please contact Rev. Ann.
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Calling all Letter Writers
A request from parishioner Lanie Turner whose son Dave Dickson in Georgia has an employee who has just been deployed. His Army Reserve unit has been called up and sent to Kuwait. Dave reached out to Lanie asking if we - the church folks - could send him letters and cards. (It’s an American address taking regular postage). Imagine being away from home right now and all the uncertainties of serving overseas. When writing, reference who you are, so you won’t be a stranger. There are no strangers in God’s eyes. May we see like God... and write a letter!
SPC Darriun Bedell
168th ECC
APO, AE 09330
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Our Prayer for St Mary’s
Ever-present God, we thank you for the gift of the Holy Spirit as it moves and guides us here at St. Mary’s. We pray that you will reveal and help us to understand your mission. Inspire us in our love for each other and direct our actions as we move into relationships within our community. In Jesus’s name, we pray. Amen
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