Mountain Time
SHRINE MONT I
(Reflections on the Diocese of Virginia Clergy Retreat this Week)
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Rising
Morning, like a chalice waiting for dawn
To spill light, like wine, to fill it.
I open to the flow of a day becoming.
Offering my self, moment by moment.
Betrothing my spirit to the unfolding of this coming.
Opening my self to each moment’s enfolding,
Like grains of yeast into the flouring of this day.
Hoping for Grace to flavor it all.
Wanting to feel the hands of God
Reaching into the bowl of this morning
Responding to my need for food for my soul.
Holy kneading to shape my rising. Daily bread.
At first light a Holy Communion waiting.
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NoonDay & After
Table fellowship. Maybe a bishop, a deacon or two, a bunch of priests. You couldn’t have labeled us by the color or cut of our “vestments,” clothed as we were. Commonly, blue-Jeaned, sweatered or sweat-shirted, we were busy in conversation with whoever showed up at our table. Happenstance or God-stirred combinations. We had piled our plates high with a mix or match of what was offered to create a colorful mix of textures and flavors for a meal called “Taco Tuesday.” An “arts and crafts” space of time, important for any retreat.
Lunchtime ended, making space for afternoon-do-whatever-you-feel-called-to-do time I considered my definite intent to hike the mountain trail to the Cross, a Shrine Mont time “must.” Heading to my room to prepare a funny thing happened along the way. The thought of a nap took over, instead. I gave into it. Stretching out on my bed, drouzing into sleep, I succumbed to what I sensed as a holy hope for me. Responding body, mind, and spirit to a call to renewal by rest not motion as an ancient mountain watched over me.
Evening
Full moon rising. Night bathing the mountain. Drifting through some poems by Mary Oliver I feel balm for my spirit. My soul settling under the covers of this night. Drifting into sleep, exquisite rest, again to the whispering of dreams waiting to unfold. I sense the mountain that neither slumbers nor sleeps throughout any night, watching over me. I am at peace.
Torrence
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November Services Announcement
Throughout the Fall N. Farnham & St. John's Church Sunday Services are continuing in person, rotating between the churches. Masks & social distancing are required. No Coffee/Refreshment Hour. The Services are as follows:
- Nov. 7 - 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist at St. John's - 11:30 a.m. Zoom
- Nov. 14 - 10 a.m. Morning Prayer at Farnham - 11:30 a.m. Zoom
- Nov. 21 - 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist at St. John's - 11:30 a.m. Zoom
- Nov. 28 - 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist at Farnham - 11:30 a.m. Zoom
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Service to celebrate the life of Vinnie Fracasse
A service for Michael Vincent Fracasse, July 23, 1975 to September 29, 2021, will be held at Disabled American Veterans, 6265 Professional Drive, Gloucester VA, 23061, on Saturday, October 23, at 2:00 p.m. Please bring your favorite dish and come together for a family meal in remembrance of Vinnie's life.
Click here to see the obituary.
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the haven is planning a halloween party for the kids. Thy need:
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$25 Walmart Gift Cards for kids' costumes
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Candy, Candy, Candy (HUGE need!)
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Sunday, Oct. 24th
Pentecost XXII
10 a.m. Service of Morning Prayer
N. Farnham
followed by 11:30 Zoom service
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Sunday, Oct. 31st
Pentecost XXIII
FOOD PUSH WEEK
10 a.m. Service of Holy Eucharist
St. John's
followed by 11:30 Zoom service
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Sunday, Nov. 7th
Pentecost XIV
10 a.m. Service of Holy Eucharist
St. John's
followed by 11:30 Zoom service
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Sunday, Nov. 14th
Pentecost XXV
10 a.m. Service of Morning Prayer
N. Farnham
followed by 11:30 Zoom service
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The Parish Prayer List
for those in need of God's comfort and healing:
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Courtenay Altaffer
Ford Becker
Junius Berger
Martha Berger
Allison Boever
Randall Bone
Sue Bowie
Sallie Cox
Julie Crews
Lynn Elliott
Constance Edwards
Bob File
David Gallagher
Carlton George
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Dorothy Grove
Sandy Wade Hagan
The Rev. Howard Hanchey
Kelsey Heidenreich
Billy Hooper
Rebecca Hubert
Marcia Jenkins
Mark Jenkins
Mary Douglas Lawton
The Rt. Rev. Peter Lee
Susan Lewis
Frank Lynch
Tommy Neuman
Judi Newman
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Matt & Melissa Porter
James Rynd
Debbie Belfield Stacks
Scott Strickler
Waldy Sulik
Billy Tennyson
Roclyn Tennyson
Elizabeth Valentine
Tyler Walker
John Welch, II
Nancy Wilson
Matthew Yates
Rose Mary Zellner
and the victims of COVID-19.
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and for those serving in our armed forces: |
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Royce Baker
David Berger
Ryan Berger
Allen Crocker
Randy Crocker
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Court Garretson
Cameron Heidenreich
Dan Heidenreich
Charles Jones
Daniel Kirk
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Mark Lawton
Scott Longar
Luis Loya
Gavin Wade McClung
Christopher Strickler
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We also pray for those who have died. |
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Upcoming Birthdays & Anniversaries
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Oct. 24th – Mercer O'Hara
Nov. 7th - Becky & Ed Marks
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Nov. 9th - Lynn Elliott
Nov. 10th - David & Vanelia Gallagher
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Nov. 19th - Georges Saison
Nov. 28th - Bill Calvert
Nov. 30th Mary & Waldy Sulik
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link to or sign up to receive the meditation by e-mail.
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The Episcopal Church
Welcomes You!
This Sunday at 10 a.m. we are having an in-person outdoor service of Morning Prayer and at Farnham followed by an 11:30 a.m. Zoom service. A link to on-line service may be found here.
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Background photo courtesy of Blue Ridge Mountain Life, linked here. (If you have time for a look, they have great photos and list wonderful things to do in the Blue Ridge.)
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