St. Andrew's Episcopal Church eNews for May 19, 2021 |
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We Celebrate Pentecost this Sunday |
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Our Pentecost Party is this Sunday, May 23, from 4 to 6 p.m. Join us on the front lawn of the church for music, games, crafts, bubbles (!), and an ice cream truck.
We aim for this to be a fun gathering for our entire church family. Join us!
Be sure to bring a chair or blanket and to wear red. And please help us with our collection for the YWCA.
Bring a Donation for the YWCA
We will be collecting some much needed supplies for the YWCA. Please bring any of the following items to our Pentecost Party :
- detergent
- cleaning supplies
- socks for infants and toddlers
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Pentecost Way of Love Revival Weekend |
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The Episcopal Church greets Pentecost with One in the Spirit, a Way of Love Revival Weekend designed to fan the flames of hope, celebrate difference, honor creation, foster beloved community, and send people toward Jesus’s Way of Love.
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Return to In-Person Worship and Gatherings in June |
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In light of rising vaccination availability and rates and decreasing COVID infections, we will return to indoor Sunday morning worship at 10:00 a.m. in the sanctuary for the summer, beginning on June 6. We will also welcome parishioner small groups back on campus in limited numbers. The bishops are working with diocesan leaders now to establish new guidelines for gathering in light of the most recent CDC announcements. We will include information on what to expect in worship in our June 2 eNews. We look forward to worshipping together face to face again. |
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A Big Welcome to Our New Deacon, Rev. Maggie Silton |
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We are delighted to announce that deacon Rev. Maggie Silton will be serving with us at St. Andrew’s beginning in June. Maggie will be engaged with our community partners and missions and provide pastoral care support, especially to caretakers. She will have a significant presence in our Sunday worship as well, reading the Gospel, setting the table, and sometimes preaching. Maggie was ordained to the diaconate in 2008 and has served churches in Durham, Chapel Hill, and Wake Forest. She has a passion for ministry with the poor, hungry, and homeless. Her experience includes volunteering at soup kitchens in three states, doing intake with food and clothing ministries and, most recently, serving as chaplain to the community kitchen and shelter in Chapel Hill.
Although she holds Master’s degrees in English and Divinity from Duke University, Maggie asks that you make no assumptions about her allegiances regarding ACC basketball. She is married to Andy Silton (retired money manager and current artist/family historian) and has two adult children and three granddaughters. You will have an opportunity to meet Maggie this Sunday at our Pentecost Party! Please give her a warm St. Andrew’s welcome.
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Save the Date for the Installation of Rev. Ginny Bain Inman, September 15! |
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We will finally get to install Ginny as our 12th Rector on Wednesday September 15th at 6:30 p.m. St. Andrew’s will welcome the Rt. Rev. Anne Hodges Copple, local clergy, and our community for this Celebration of New Ministry. Plan now to attend this special service and festive reception afterwards, marking this new season in our life together. |
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A Huge Thank You to Our Work Day Team |
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Thank you to our work day crew who spread pine needles, pruned and cleaned, and planted flowers last weekend. Many hands make light work. Now our campus looks wonderful for the Pentecost Party!
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We will be celebrating the life of Harry Stowe on June 4 at 3:00 pm with a short, outdoor service in the Memorial Garden. The congregation is invited.
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Men of St. Andrew’s: We Need Your Help |
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Our previous men’s retreats have brought us closer to each other and to God, and we’re now planning the next one. We’d like your responses to help guide us, so please go to http://bit.ly/2021StAMen to take a short survey.
Please submit your reply by May 31.
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Hearing the Gospel Upcoming Schedule |
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With the end of our spring schedule on Thursday May 20, we will be changing our meeting dates. We plan to move our meetings to every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. beginning May 26. Starting out, we will continue to use Zoom as our meeting vehicle. The program number (591 492 036) and passcode (802839), as well as the dial in line (1-929-205-6099), will not change. |
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Hearing the Gospel is a weekly group study of the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday, emphasizing what it meant in Jesus' time and how we apply it today. All members of the parish and friends are welcome to join us. No preparation is required. |
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Congratulations, Class of 2021! |
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If you know of a graduate we have not recognized, please let us know so we can celebrate their accomplishment! Contact Susan at parish@standrewsgso.org.
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Edy Byrum is graduating from Weaver Academy and will attend Earlham College. Edy is the daughter of Barbara Smith.
Meg Byrum is graduating from Haverford College. Meg is the daughter of Barbara Smith.
Lee Carrico is graduating from Grimsley High School and will attend Lenoir-Rhyne University. Lee is the son of Shane and Melanie Carrico.
Phoebe Dell is graduating from Weaver Academy and will attend University of St. Andrew’s (Scotland). Phoebe is the daughter of Kyle and Erin Dell.
Natalie Placa graduated from UNCG on May 7th with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Communication Studies.
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Glory Ridge is Aug. 8-13 (Sunday - Friday) |
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If your youth is interested in attending and/or if you would like more information about this mission trip, please reach out to Rachael Revell at 276-224-0118 or
Glory Ridge is a multi-denominational Christian camp in Madison County, on 26 acres overlooking the French Broad River. Youth, chaperones, and college-age youth advisors participate in work projects around the community during the day and enjoy dinner, fellowship, and games in the evening. Learn more at https://www.gloryridge.org/ -- or ask us! |
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Thank you for your financial support of St. Andrew’s. We need and appreciate your gifts. Please review your most recent quarterly statement and contact Ray Marsh at bookkeeper@standrewsgso.org with any questions or concerns. Click here to see the ways you can help us fulfill our mission or, to donate now, just scan the QR Code with your smartphone.
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We Pray for...
Those on our Parish Prayer List: Mary Stalter; Anna Stalter; Ella Janssen; Judy Wells; Norma Bullock; Moira Ermentrout; Laurie Simon Queen; Bruce Adkins; Charles and Rebecca Goodrum; Dee Dee Fulton; Judy Stancil; Maria Wilmoth; Barbara Sherer; Leslie; Johnetta Shablack; Dorothy Cook; Jenna Cottrill; Jimmye Olivey; Karen Hall; Don Lowe; Lynn Palmgren; Jamie Smith; Larry Phillips; Greg Chambers; Paula Pile; Sandra Witherspoon; Val Swan; Dick Montgomery; Mike; David York; Jeff Cummer; Linda Shablack; Sarah Ames; Scott Lee; Dale Brinley; Libby Eberhard; Charles Kelshaw; Camille; Poppy and her parents; Jim and Ali Ostridge; Patrick and Margaret Miller; Page Davies; Julie Jennings; Nancy Brown; Barbara Van Cleve; Frank and Sandy Tatem; Gia Yunker; Karen Moth; Amanda; Ann Hardin; Debbie M.; Jacqui Butcher; Mack Baker; Doug Sanecki; John and Gisela Smith; Galen Hill; Mary Lou Strohl; Heather; Rob James; Ed Morea
Those Serving in our Military: Wes Durham, Tom Stauffer, Paul Zeigler, Stephen Johnson, Benjamin Phillips, Kenneth Gearhart, Alex Reyes, Raymond Harrison, Catharyn Nosek
Those Expecting : Ashley and Chris Courtright, son and daughter-in-law of Cheri and Mark Courtright; Drew and Alice Courtright, son and daughter-in-law of Cheri and Mark Courtright; Emily and Clint Thomas, daughter and son-in-law of Anne Wilkinson and Mike Sanford
Birthdays: Aaron Bennett, Mitzi Bond, Cheri Courtright, Clara Beth Johnson, Cora Rose Rich-Minardo, Anna Stalter
Anniversaries: Rocky and Nancy Long, Skip and Kimberly White
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St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
website: standrewsgso.org / email: parish@standrewsgso.org / phone: 336-275-1651
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