Our Mission: To become like Christ as we serve others,

proclaim God’s love, and grow in the Spirit.

Bagels & Books - West with Giraffes and Remarkably Bright Creaturess

Dear CHS Readers,

As promised, I will sub for Suzanne on August 16, after the 10 am service to discuss "Remarkably Bright Creatures". It was the consensus of the many in our group (at CHS today) that we continue our tradition of one book per meeting. Therefore, anyone who would like to lead a discussion of "West With Giraffes" Is welcome to do so on a date other than 8/16. If you still have a copy of "Creatures" please return it to CHS on or before 8/16. According to the reference desk librarian, the kit is due back on 8/17. I will make sure it is returned, but all copies must be in the kit, so that our dear Suzanne isn't fined. 

Also, do feel free to bring your lunch and/or something to share with the group. Sorry, kids, no bagels! That is Suzanne's signature offering. Blessings her!

Suzanne, should you see this, know that you are in our prayers, always. We all hope that each day finds you feeling a bit stronger.

 Please let me know if you plan to attend on 8/16. I look forward to our meeting.

All the best, Polly 

Polly Treut 

Stewardship

The stewardship team - co-led by Mary and Gary Scott- invites all members of the congregation to submit photographs from the first 60 years of The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit. For our homecoming celebration in September, we will reflect on how we are Rooted in Abundance and, as such, share a slideshow of our CHS family tree. Members of the congregation are invited to share photographs for inclusion in this video. These can be people, places, or items that remind you of your time at CHS. (Please be aware that if you submit a photograph that includes a child/teen or another individual, we may ask for permission to share the image before adding it to the video.)  You can add any images electronically by scanning the QR code below or visiting the link Photos for Slideshow Rooted in Abundance 2026 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GPAY6Yme0W2GWBNgCRMVIEKDNZpI-9Hv?usp=share_link. (CNTL+Click) If the photograph is not digital, please contact Mary or Gary, and we will make arrangements to scan it for the video.  

Note: For anyone who is having trouble (like I did), after you click the link, you go to the upper left and click NEW -> File upload and then you can upload files from you computer.

Our Service Auction will be on October 3! Find out how you can help!

Save the Date! The auction this year will be on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026. 

We are very excited about our auction theme this year…. “A Starry, Starry Night: Celebrating Sixty Years of Faith, Family & Fellowship.”  Expect to be "star struck" by the ambience and auction items that will be offered this year. 

Most of the items in the live and silent auctions are donated by parishioners. The donations are often offers of hospitality – summer garden parties, surf and turf barbecues, behind-the-scenes tours, afternoon teas, homemade wood-oven pizza parties, and so many other creative offerings. All foster tremendous fellowship that is enjoyed by winners and their guests during the year ahead.  Other items include get-aways, handmade items, gift certificates to restaurants/events, and some unique surprises! Watch for more information!

If you are interested in helping out with this event, please reach out to Sally Bird at sally.bird@churchholyspirit.org.   

Tickets can be purchased online at: https://churchholyspirit.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/AStarryStarryNIght/Tickets/tabid/1592769/Default.aspx

Your individual donations and business sponsorships can be submitted online as well:

Item Donation:  
https://churchholyspirit.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/AStarryStarryNIght/ItemDonations/tabid/1592790/Default.aspx

Sponsorships: ​https://churchholyspirit.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/AStarryStarryNIght/SponsorshipDonations/tabid/1596546/Default.aspx

Regularly Scheduled Activities - Check the CHS Calendar!

• Sangha Meditations - will resume in the fall
• Tuesday Morning Bible Study at the Spinning Wheel
• Choir - Singing - off for the summer
• Choir - Bells off for the summer
• Knit/Crochet & Chat meets the first Wednesday of the month
• Lectio Divina - Tuesday 9:30 am when Mother KIm is available

Preparing for Sunday

Sunday Services this week:

8 am & 10 am

The Zoom links and FaceBook Live links are on our website's home page and will be in the Saturday CHS Online.

Lectors & Intercessor and others serving >

Find the lessons appointed for Sunday here >