Don't Forget to Register to Vote! |
Your vote is your voice and so important! To register online OR to check that you are registered to vote, follow this link: http://registertovote.ca.gov
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Additional On-Line Worship Opportunities for September |
September 13 - Compline
September 16 - Evening Prayer
September 20 - Compline
September 23 - Morning Prayer
September 27 - Compline
September 30 - Evening Prayer
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Pet Blessing & Pet Food Drive
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What: Pet Blessing and Pet Food Drive in our vehicles
When: Saturday October 3, 2020. 9-10 a.m. (or conclusion)
Where: The parking lot at St. Margaret's
More details coming!
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Noonday Prayer Service - via Zoom |
We are offering a Noonday Prayer Service via Zoom starting Monday, September 21st at noon. The service will be offered Monday through Friday from Monday, September 21st until Friday, November 6th.
The Noonday Prayer Service is in the BCP: https://www.bcponline.org Following the very short service, people can pray with the leader or offer their own prayers.
The link to the daily Zoom call is here.
We pray at this time for this upcoming election, our country, peace and understanding among all people, and kindness and compassion for all.
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Donations and pledges can easily be made online. Several categories are available.
- Click Account Tab to make a Pledge
- Click Scheduled Giving to set up Auto-Pay
- Or Click on one-timeand then specify gift
"Quick Give" does not require a user account
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Need Prayer?
Let us pray for you!
Prayer Team Ministry Continues
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If you would like someone to pray with you and for any reason or concern, please contact Debby Jansma at debbyj@stmargarets.org to be placed on the prayer list. For Pastoral Care, please contact The Rev. Patricia Horkey at patriciah@stmargarets.org.
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Faith-Based Organizations Consultation on Climate Emergency |
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This interfaith, virtual webinar on “Good Trouble for a Healthy Planet” will address the impact of human activity on the planet and the urgent need for action to address climate change. This webinar will include plenaries and concurrent workshops. Presentations will be supported by web-based materials and social media tools to be used throughout the day by participating organizations. Access descriptions of the workshops here.
Register for virtual event here. Registration Deadline: Close of business on Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Interactive workshops will include:
- Envisioning a Sustainable and Just Economy for a Resilient World
- Taking Responsibility for the Climate
- Buen Vivir: pathways to a healthier planet
- How to Activate More People of Faith to Action
- Solutions that Work: Adaptation and Mitigation
- Climate Migration (including displaced persons)
- Climate Grief
- Restoration and Nature Based Solutions
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- Riverside Office on Aging - Care Pathways: "Are you helping care for a family member over the age of 60? Free Online Classes for family caregivers." To register, please call (951) 867-3874. Classes start the week of September 21, on Zoom. (Technical assistance will be provided)
- Alzheimer's Association - Health and Wellness Virtual Lecture Series Each Month: Please contact Jennifer Zuckerman at (760) 996-0006 -ext. 8410, for information and resources.
- In-Home Care Assistance of Palm Desert - Virtual Lecture Series on Proactive Aging; What Are Financial and Medical POAs and Why are They Needed; The ABCs of End of Life Documents; and much more: Please contact Patricia Riley at (760) 345-0001, for information on these upcoming online health series.
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Parkinson's Foundation - Please contact their office at (877) 775-4111, or register on their website, info@parkinsonsresource.org. For information on weekly Virtual Series on Caregiving; Health and Wellness; Support Resources for those living with Parkinson; and much more.
If you have any questions, please contact The Rev. Patricia Horkey at (760) 346-2697 ext. 147. Or (951) 522-2595 - cell.
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Parents and Grandparents Connections Group Forming |
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Are you a parent or grandparent with home-schoolers? Interested in forming a Connections Group to debrief, share ideas and support one another? Email Mother Deb with your interest at deborahs@stmargarets.org. We’ll see about the interest level and discuss best days/times.
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Update on Sacred Ground Series |
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We are excited to report that six Sacred Ground groups have been formed and will be launching at the end of this month or early October. If you have signed up for going on this adventure, you no doubt have heard from your facilitators already about your launch date. We have nine facilitators (Judy Burton, George Lynch, Lorraine Becker, Meredith Hardy, Mary Pons, Jane Hodnik, Susan Rigney, Marlynn May, and myself, Ellie Millam). We are busily finding three more facilitators who can handle the remaining 20 participants who are still on the sign-up list. Once those people are formed into groups, which will be soon, those signing up after September will be invited to either join a Book Study Group or wait until the New Year to join in the complete Series. We are rejoicing over the response thus far and hope to have 100 people enrolled by December.
Right now, a Newsletter is in the process of development called “Becoming a Beloved Community.” We hope to have it delivered to your doorsteps sometime later this month. It will provide a spirited piece by Father Andrew Butler on what it means to begin this journey, and will focus on more details about Sacred Ground and it’s happenings. We intend to share stories from peoples’ experiences and keep everyone informed about what is next in the process.
Stay tuned for announcements about Book Studies and other happenings as we proceed.
Dr. Ellie Millam
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Children's (and the Young-At-Heart!) Worship Resources |
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We have begun an additional offering for the young and the young-at-heart: Mother Deb reading a selection from The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name. The link will be on the Children's Resources on our website (www.stmargarets.org).
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Neighbors-4-Neighbors UPDATE! |
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The Neighbors-4-Neighbors program continues to feed a hungry valley every Tuesday at St. Margaret's.
We desperately want to keep the doors open and the carts moving, knowing that many of our clients have been financially impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. With so many families facing hardship, N-4-N is serving over 650 families every Tuesday. And while many regular volunteers are staying away during sheltering, many new ones have appeared. God continues to provide and make the seemingly impossible possible. Thank you Chet Hecht and all our volunteers and contributors!
How can you help? Are you, or someone you know healthy enough to safely volunteer? We have strict procedures in place to protect volunteers and clients. Can you make a special contribution to help with this vital Outreach? Please respond generously by sending an offering with N4N on the memo line. Or use the easyTithe link on the homepage of www.stmargarets.org and note your purpose.
Please note: due to our volunteer and space constraints, we are unable to accept clothing at this time.
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The newest edition of "Forward Day by Day" is available. Contact Debby at debbyj@stmargarets.org to receive a copy.
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Parishioner Directory is Updated! |
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The Directory is complete! If you would like a pdf of it emailed to you, contact Debby: debbyj@stmargarets.org. Remember: we continue to update the Directory so be sure to email Debby with changes or new photos!
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Readings for Next Sunday, 9/27/2020 |
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Psalm 78:1-4, 12-1
The First Lesson Exodus 17:1-7
The Second Lesson Philippians 2:1-13
The Holy Gospel Matthew 21:23-32
For a direct link to the readings for next week, click here
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Your 2020 Vestry and Their Ministry Areas |
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9/20 Mary Hawkins, John Wyatt Hawkins, Rhys Benvenutti
9/21 F. Brigham, Jane Daugherty
9/22 Kathy Coplen, Paul Trombley, Doug Fonte, Bob Nugent, Cort Bishop, Isabelle Rohn
9/23 Phil Long
9/24 Carolyn Stevens, Gary Methner, Erin Martin
9/26 Audrey Carey, Donna Elbright, Susan Rigney
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9/20 John Mikenas & Bill Bordonaro (6 yrs)
9/22 Phil & Donna Long
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More News from the Larger Church |
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47535 Highway 74,
Palm Desert, CA 92260
760-346-2697
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