Dear friends,

Thank you to those of you who've already participated in our brief, anonymous congregational survey on regathering!

If you haven't done so yet, please help us by clicking the button below. It only takes a minute or two, and our collective answers will help us make decisions about our ongoing regathering process that reflect who we are as a whole.

We'll leave the survey open for another week and then share the results back next week.

For now, just a couple of reminders/clarifications about where we are right now in our worship practices:

I'm looking forward to being together this Sunday, which is also Independence Day. Please join me in praying for this country: for freedom and opportunity for all its people, and for leaders to seek and serve the well-being of all. I'll also take this opportunity to remind us about our "Prayer for America" group, which meets on Zoom on Mondays at 3:00 p.m. for a brief service of prayer for this nation. For contact information, see the calendar at the bottom of this email.

("For the Nation," Book of Common Prayer p. 258)

As we resume regular in-person services, our 10:00 liturgy will continue to be livestreamed on both Zoom and Facebook. Those participating on Zoom will be able to be seen and heard by in-person participants, reflecting our unity in Christ even as we are together at a distance.

·    To use Zoom for online services: Visit https://zoom.us/j/997787434.

·    To dial in: Call (669) 900-9128. Enter meeting ID code: 997 787 434 #

We are also livestreaming each Zoom service on our Facebook page, so you can also watch the service on Facebook, and it will be archived there for viewing later in case you're not able to join in live. You don't need to be a Facebook member to see the live stream on the Facebook page.

If you aren't able to attend in-person services and would like to receive Communion at home, please email Pastor Stephen at sshaver@incarnationsantarosa.org or call the church office at (707) 579-2604 to make arrangements to pick up a Communion kit or have one brought to you. We will not have kits available for pickup in the parking lot or create a separate Zoom gathering for home Communion as we’ve done for earlier occasions—just call or email and we will make a plan to get Communion to you. If you would like to receive Communion during the 10:00 a.m. livestream on a given Sunday, you may get a Communion kit in advance containing the reserved Sacrament from the previous Sunday's service.

Two years ago we received a $50,000 gift to be used for special projects to develop our congregation. At its June meeting, our vestry approved a plan to use a portion of this fund to hire a part-time assistant for children's ministries (approximately 6-10 hours per week). This new staff member will likely be tasked with leading our children in a Children's Liturgy of the Word during the first half of the Sunday service, including scripture, music, and spiritual development. Do you know someone who might be a good fit to lead this service?

Daphne is working with a team of interested parents to collaboratively develop a job description that we hope will be ready for posting by mid-July. In the meantime, please think about applicants who may be interested in this very rewarding and precious ministry. We will have more information to present to you all shortly; look for more updates in News and Notes over the next three to four weeks.  We will provide contact info for potential suggestions once we have the job description finalized. 

The Incarnation Book Group continues to meet on the Third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm via Zoom. Please join us in reading Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion, by Gregory Boyle.

How do you fight despair and learn to meet the world with a loving heart? How do you overcome shame? Stay faithful in spite of failure? No matter where people live or what their circumstances may be, everyone needs boundless, restorative love. Gorgeous and uplifting, Tattoos on the Heart amply demonstrates the impact unconditional love can have on your life.

See you Tuesday, July 20, at 6:30 pm PST

Contact Linda Sevier to order your copy through Incarnation’s Bookstore sevierlinda@gmail.com

For more information please contact Paul Mallatt at 707-312-3870 / paulyfa@me.com

Tattoos On the Heart is available on Kindle and available Audible.

(Please note: Financial assistance to purchase your copy is always available through Incarnation’s Bookstore)

We are now celebrating Morning Prayer in the church every Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. (note that this is different from our usual pre-pandemic time of 8:00). All are welcome; masking and distancing are required. This is a first step toward resuming our regular practice of the Daily Office, and we’ll evaluate over time whether we’re ready to add in additional days of the week. If you are interested in learning more about the Daily Office, the Prayer Book’s form of daily prayer, join us, or contact Pastor Stephen at sshaver@incarnationsantarosa.org.

To encourage all members of our diocese to become vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus, the Office of the Bishop is sponsoring the Bishop's Max the Vax Campaign. The parish with the highest percentage of congregants vaccinated will be treated to a BBQ dinner prepared and served by Bishop Megan Traquair and the staff of the Office of the Bishop. 

Here’s how it works: Beginning June 15, and ending July 15, congregants are invited to visit the Max the Vax campaign page here.

Sunday Open Table opened for hot food beginning in May and our guests are enjoying our meals. Last Sunday we had corn bread and chili along with potatoes and eggs – something for every taste. We are continuing to wear masks during our service for the time being and are asking guests who are not vaccinated to do the same. Things have been going smoothly, but we could always use a few more helping hands. Some of the tasks are food prep on Saturday, coffee service or food service on Sunday and help with light clean up. We have openings for first timers so you can come in, connect and see what we’re doing.

If you want to know more about volunteering, you can talk directly to Mark Neumann at markscomputer@gmail.com or 707-292-6710 or Allan Bolchazy at allanbengr@gmail.com 707-312-3778. You can volunteer at incarnation.ivolunteer.com.

Traveling this summer? Now that things are opening up, some of us are venturing out into the world. If you happen to stay in a hotel and want to bring home a few unopened toiletries for our guests, please do so. We will have baskets available to collect these items after our services beginning in July.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, all our various ministry groups, classes, etc., have been meeting online. Now, as pandemic restrictions ease, we are starting to have the possibility for small groups to meet on campus. If you are the leader of a group that would like to request permission to meet in person on Incarnation’s campus, click here to fill out a brief request form. The rector and wardens will review requests at their weekly meetings and will be in touch to let you know how you can move forward.

...Arnold, Joe T., Elizabeth, JoAn Blackstone, Bob Jeffress, Nate, Peggy Zimmerman, Caroline, Alyce Sugiyama, Marsha F., Kate, Shelby, Demi, Ethan, Drew, Susan, Grizel, Pamela H., Alice, Sonja, Cindy Leonard, John C., James & Priscilla Carvalho, Lila Kane, Mary Knutsen., Amy C., Don Baier, Matt, Gene & Elizabeth Wright, Francoise LePage, Hugh & Angela Stevenson, Robyn Chew-Gibbs, Amanda Cortese, and Nancy Hanke.

...for those who have died: Don Green, Mary Wolfskill, Gabrielle Jefferess, Mickey Halberg, Shawna, Doug Cannedy, Sally, Shirley, Brenda, Rob McIntyre, Janet, Geoff Wright.

click here for the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer.

click here for the Anglican Cycle of Prayer.

Monday, July 5 - office closed

Thursday, July 8

Could you use a prayer or a listening ear? Do you have ideas you'd like to share? Pastor Stephen is available to talk in person, by phone, or via Zoom. If you'd like to find a time to talk with Stephen, you can call Alison at 707-579-2604 or email Stephen directly at sshaver@incarnationsantarosa.org.

If you know of anyone, including yourself, who could use a communion visit or a prayer, please call the church office (707-579-2604) or email alison@incarnationsantarosa.org

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