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St. Nicholas’ Mission is to actively share Christ’s love for all people.
Our vision is to strive to be a welcoming community who worships a caring and merciful God, proclaims the Gospel, and promotes justice, peace, and love.
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The Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Proper 20
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Adult Forum
After the service
Topic: Christian Nationalism
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Evening Prayer
Wednesday, September 25
5:00 p.m.
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Pulpit Swap with Christian Valley September 29
St. Nicholas to Host
Our brothers and sisters in Christ from Christian Valley Church in Cataula will be worshipping with us on Sunday, September 29.
Parish Life is coordinating food for lunch after the service and will provide chicken; you can sign up on the sheets in the kitchen pass-through window to contribute.
Plan to join us and give a warm St. Nicholas welcome to our guests!
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No First Sunday Brunch in October or November
Mark your calendars for brunch on December 1, though! And think about which brunch you'll host in 2025.
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Book Club News: Wendell Berry for October
Only one of us has reported that they loved Nicked. Two of us grew to appreciate it and all the rest present at the September meeting hated it. An adventurous quest for St Nick’s bones did not save the story for most of us.
For October we have chosen an author closer to home — Wendell Berry, 90-year-old Kentucky author of 90 novels, stories, essays and poems. This time you may choose the Berry work you wish or read his acclaimed novel Hannah Coulter.
Anne Bogel of Modern Mrs. Darcy loves this book and offers this review:
“In this atmospheric novel, an older Hannah looks back on her life and reflects on what she has lost, and those she has loved. I adore Berry, who writes gorgeous, thoughtful, piercing novels, and this is one of his finest. Contemplative, wistful, and moving.”
The next meeting is Wednesday, October 2 following Evening Prayer at 5 pm.
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Did You Know?
Lay Ministers Keep the Services Going
Are you interested in serving the congregation of St. Nicholas on Sunday mornings? Consider becoming part of the lay ministry team.
Open positions include:
Usher/Greeter: Say "hello" to people as they arrive, direct visitors to helpful resources, and let congregants know when it's their turn for communion. Oh, and you get to shake everyone down for money with that fancy offering plate.
Crucifer: Wear an alb, carry the cross, don't trip.
Lector: Read the lessons, take a bow when "Mahershalalhashbaz" trips flawlessly off your tongue.
Virtual Minister: Keep the livestream streaming. Great for the "behind the scenes" type.
Eucharistic Minister: Oh, you know who they are, up there at the altar with their wine cup and their bell. With a little training, you can be that cool, too.
Contact Erin in the office to get started.
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St. Nicholas to Host Blessing of the Animals
On Sunday, October 6 at 5:00 p.m., there will be a Blessing of the Animals here on the grounds at St. Nicholas.
The service will include prayers, hymns, and readings that celebrate our unbounded love for God’s creatures. It will be held outside, weather permitting, but will move under the porch in the case of rain.
Attendees are encouraged to bring pets, or mementos of previous pets, to be blessed. Young children may bring their favorite stuffed animal.
For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, dogs must be leashed and all animals must be in the owners’ control at all times. Clean-up stations will be available. St. Nicholas will provide refreshments for everyone - humans included!
The Blessing of the Animals is traditionally associated with St. Francis of Assisi, whose feast day is October 4. Of all the saints, Francis is particularly remembered for his love of animals and nature.
Hope to see you there!
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Stand by: We are experiencing Technical Difficulties
You may have received an opt-in form (or two) to receive communications from the church via text. This form appears to be working for some people but not for others. Constant Contact customer service as yet has no explanation for the problem - high hopes that it gets resolved soon. In the meantime, if you were able to opt in, please respond to the follow-up text to complete the process.
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Thanks from the Butzons
Many thanks to those who responded to the call to help our own Butzon family as they faced multiple challenges, all at once.
From Chris and Andy: Thank you all for your thoughts and for your love, but most of all for your prayers. Andy and I have been busy guarding our health, and we have been successful.
Thank you for your culinary generosity. We are both recuperating nicely, and will be back in the game soon. But help with things to eat is greatly appreciated. At this point we are all set in that regard, and looking forward to enjoying the delicacies you all have provided.
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Passing of Gene Demonet
Gene Demonet passed away on Saturday, September 14. His family is making arrangements for a Celebration of Life here at St. Nicholas in October – more information to come as details are finalized. In the meantime, the family is in the online directory if you would like to send a card.
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Your prayers are asked for:
Kelsey Moody, Jen Reeder, Chris and Andy Butzon, and the grieving family of Gene Demonet. Continued prayers are asked for Pat Demonet.
Continued prayers for all those in need within our community and those in the world who have suffered due to war and natural disaster. We pray for peace for the people of Israel and the Palestinians.
Please send all prayer requests to pastoralcare@stnicholashamilton.org.
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News and Events from the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta
Click here to catch up on what's happening in our own Diocese, including an Events calendar for the few months.
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News and Events from The Episcopal Church
Click here to read The Episcopal Church's Press Release Digest for the current week.
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‘A Case for Love’ to be released Oct. 1
on streaming platforms
“A Case for Love,” a feature-length documentary inspired by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s message of love, will be released Oct. 1 on all cable, satellite, and digital platforms where films can be rented or purchased.
Click here for more information.
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Schwob at Zion Concert
September 22
Enjoy the afternoon at 1848 Zion Episcopal Church listening to the CSU Schwob Faculty Brass Quintet followed by a wine reception at the Straus-LeVert Hall.
Sunday, September 22nd.
Concert at 4:00, Reception at 5:00.
1848 Zion Episcopal Church, 0 Jackson Avenue, Talbotton, GA
Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.
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Priest in Charge: Bob Farrow bfarrow@stnicholashamilton.org
Office: 706.628.7272 • contact@stnicholashamilton.org
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St. Nicholas is a proud member of the Pastoral Institute's Congregational Care Plan. Click on the image above to learn more. | | | | |
