St. Andrew's E-news for January 6, 2021 |
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"Today is the Feast of the Epiphany. On this particular day and at this particular moment, even as our nation's capital is being endangered and assaulted, we pray that God and his way of love might prevail in all of our hearts."
The Most Reverend Michael Curry
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Epiphany will be Celebrated, January 10, 10:00 am
Please join us for virtual worship on Sunday at 10:00 am. If you’re new or just checking us out, please fill out our Virtual Visitor Card so we’ll know you’re among us. We’re glad you’re here!
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This Sunday, we will offer “walk-up communion” between 12–1 pm outside the chapel door. Ginny will provide communion bread, blessed during the online Feast of the Epiphany service, in bags that can be consumed in your home or car. Please wear a mask and socially distance. We will also distribute chalk for anyone who wants to participate in the tradition of chalking your door.
Chalking Your Door and Blessing Your Home
After Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem, three Magi from the East came to worship Christ and bring him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. We celebrate their journey on Epiphany (also called Theophany, Twelfth Night, or Three Kings), the oldest feast day recorded in the Church. On Epiphany, it is traditional for families to bless their homes, remembering the hospitality of the Holy Family to the Wise Men, by “chalking the doors,” a centuries-old practice that dedicates our homes to God. To bless your home, you can use a piece of chalk to mark the door or threshold with the inscription:
20 + C + M + B + 21.
The 20 represents last year and 21 represents the current year. The + reminds us of the cross of Christ. The C, M, and B stand for the traditional names of the Magi—Caspar, Melchior, and Bathasar—as well as an abbreviation for the Latin phrase “Christus mansionem benedicat” which means “Christ bless this house.” You can use the prayer found here.
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The Journey to Racial Equity: A Three-Part Series
Part 1, Jan. 11, 7 pm: “An Evening with Debby Irving,” Waking Up White
Part 2, Jan. 17–Feb. 6: The 21-Day Habit Building Challenge
Part 3, Feb. 9, 7 pm: “An Evening with the Rev. Dr. William Barber, II”
Repairers of the Breach
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It is Time to Make Dinner for Abundant Life—January 12
As we have been fed by faith, we also feed others. St. Andrew’s has committed to bring dinner the 2nd Tuesday of each month. If you are interested in participating, please contact Shelley Kappauf at 336-404-0177 or shelleykapp@gmail.com. |
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Read About Abundant Life’s Work and Grant
The Episcopal Church has backed Abundant Life’s launch with two $30,000 church planting grants. Read all about Abundant Life’s work and grants here. The article is called “North Carolina ministry promotes health care access, rooted in bonds formed over prayer, food,” by David Paulsen.
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Mail Processing
The staff is working diligently with the post office to receive mail and process checks as quickly as possible. We are checking the mail on a regular basis, but if you have any questions, please contact Kimberly.
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Wednesday Evening Services, January 13
We will resume Wednesday Evening services on January 13 at 7 pm. Please join us by Zoom video click here. If you’re asked for a passcode use "Wedworship." By phone call 929-205-6099. Meeting ID: 828 3916 2954.
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Sacred Ground Racism Conversations, New Group Begins January 14, 2021 at 7 pm
St. Andrew’s will offer an opportunity for prayerful learning and small-group dialogue around America’s history of race and racism, while weaving in threads of family, economic class, and political and regional identity. You can also learn more about the series at episcopalchurch.org/sacred-ground and are invited to contact John de Beer at connect.john@gmail.com. His phone number is 336-457-4192 if you have questions or want to participate.
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Annual Reports Are Due January 18
It’s time for all committee and group chairpersons to report on what your ministry accomplished in 2020. Please send your report to Kimberly in a Word document and not in the body of an email. Her email address is parish@standrewsgso.org. Quality pictures are always welcome!
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A St. Andrew’s and Financial Peace University Class will Begin January 20, 2021
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Greensboro will be hosting virtual sessions of Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University classes Wednesday nights at 7 pm starting on January 20th, 2021. During these classes, you will be given the tools, the instruction, and, more importantly, the ongoing support you need to dump debt and build wealth while using biblical principles. If you have questions, contact Nick Klett at nick.klett@gmail.com or call/text 336-508-6591. Visit fpu.com/1129422 to sign up and learn more.
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Celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany,
Sunday Online Service, 10 am
“Walk-up Communion” from 12-1 pm
Diocesan Webinar with Debby Irving, 7 pm
Staff Meeting, 10 am
Prayer in the Chapel, 11 am–2 pm
Wednesday Worship Resumes, 7 pm
Hearing the Gospel, 10:30 am
Sacred Ground Racism Conversations, 7 pm
Second Sunday after Epiphany,
Virtual Sunday Service, 10 am
Vestry meeting, 7 pm
Financial Peace Class Begins, 7 pm
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We Pray For
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: Chris and Brittany Collins
Birthdays: Willa Fowler, Charles Kelshaw, Maggie Groves, Dylan Phillips, Nancy O’Donnell, Pat Stultz, Lindy Taylor
For the Departed: Jane Miller, Walker LaRose Laing and Joy Ward, mother of Reverend Wendy Billingslea
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