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Do All The Good
You Can
by Father Casey
It takes courage to read the news these days. The stories and images of the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene are hard to fathom. One year after the terror attacks in Israel and a regional conflagration, if not all-out world war, is a terrifying possibility. The horrors of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continue, and out of sight of most of the world, a civil war in the Sudans is displacing millions and may cause the largest famine of the 21st century. And then, to top it all off, we have the final month of the election cycle, with all the anxiety and hostility that our national politics generates.
At least one of these stories was mentioned in most of my conversations at church this week. It is heavy to talk about hard things so often, but it’s a holy sort of weight. I’m proud to be part of a congregation filled with people who care, who are affected by the suffering of people they will never meet in places they will likely never visit. I am inspired by your empathy and compassion. It means we have not allowed cynicism to harden our hearts. We have not buried our heads in the sand, or decided to stop caring so we won’t have to hurt inside.
But it is a lot to hold on to, and it would be foolish to pretend we can carry all this grief and worry around without ...
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- Ben Widmer Funeral Details
- Stewardship Kicks Off
- Relief after Hurricane Helene
- Pet Blessing Tomorrow
- Sunday School – Not Too Late to Jump In
- Communication Team Seeks Volunteers
- Sunday Flower Dedications
- Volunteer for the Ramp Project
- St. E's October Potluck
- Second Half Lunch Bunch
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- EMF Oktoberfest
- Bake & Pray
- I Am A Good Person, Isn't That Enough
- Vestry Meet & Greet
- SWANs Gather for the Fall
- Transfigured Nights
- Formation Underway for Children and Youth
- Sunday Funday Pumpkins
- St. Hilda's at the Fig
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Service Details for Ben Widmer
Last week we announced the sad news of the death of Ben Widmer on September 25. At that time, we did not have service details. Those details have now been confirmed: a Requiem Eucharist will be held on Saturday, October 26 at 11am at the church.
Rest eternal grant to Ben, O Lord, and let perpetual shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of the departed rest in peace and rise in glory.
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Stewardship Kicks Off
This weekend marks the start of our 2025 stewardship campaign – continuing our reflections on discipleship and what it means to be the
salt of the earth and the light of the world (Matthew 5:13-16)
Pick up your 2025 Stewardship Packet this weekend!
If you have questions about payment methods or making financial gifts,
please contact our Parish Administrator, Cathleen Dolt | (972)233-1898 ext. 230
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Relief after Hurricane Helene
The disaster caused by Hurricane Helene is catastrophic. Eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina have never experienced anything like this in recorded history. Hundreds are dead, tens of thousands are homeless, and some towns were virtually washed away. The Episcopal Church is strong in this region, and we have resources on the ground there to help. Consider donating to Episcopal Relief and Development, which will be channeling funds and resources to the people who need it most.
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Pet Blessing October 5
Tomorrow, Saturday, October 5th at 10:00am, you are invited to the Blessing of the Animals to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Bring your two, four, or no-legged companions to a service on the lawn near the Bell Tower to receive a blessing.
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Sunday School - Not Too Late to Jump In
Formation classes for the fall are underway exploring practices of discipleship. Not sure what discipleship involves? Come and join us to learn more about how we can be salt and light for Christ. There are offerings for all ages.
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Communications Team Seeks Volunteers
The communications team is seeking the help of folks in our parish with writing and editing skills, who can assist in the creation of our magazine and other publications. Are you a journalist, copywriter, or other professional wordsmith? We would welcome your talents to help us tell the story our mission and people.
Contact
TJ McCoy
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Sunday Flower Dedications
There's a new way to make regular Sunday Flower Dedications. Flower dedications can now be made online by clicking the button below or by selecting Flowers Dedications from the Give menu on Transfiguration.net.
In order for us to accommodate your flower dedication, please make your dedication 3 weeks in advance of the dedication date.
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Volunteer for the Ramp Project
The Dallas Ramp Project is calling for volunteers for Saturday, October 12 at 7:30am. Help us build ADA-compliant ramps for low-income elderly and disabled individuals with the local chapter of the Texas Ramp Project at Texas Ramp Warehouse. No experience required. Must be 16 or older to participate. We have 12 slots that are filling up fast so sign-up now to secure a spot. Sign-up closes the Monday before the event.
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St. E's October Potluck
Join us for a relaxed evening of food and conversation on Thursday evening, October 10 in the Gathering Space.
Socialize/Appetizers - 5:30pm
Dinner - 6:30pm
Spotlight Speaker - 7:20pm
Members of the St. Elizabeth's Potluck Realm Group can RSVP here. If you are not already a member of our Realm group, click here to join and RSVP.
You may also contact Nancy Korman or
simply show up with a side dish or dessert!
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Second Half Lunch Bunch
Those who are in the Second Half of life are invited to gather for our October Lunch Bunch at Cafe de France next Sunday, October 13 at 1230pm.
Register below so we will know you are coming.
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EMF Oktoberfest
Celebrate Oktoberfest with the Episcopal Men's Fellowship, and lots of German food & fare! Our guest speaker will be the Rev. Rob Jerger, Vicar of St Clare’s Episcopal Church in Tyler, Texas. Join us Thursday, October 17 beginning at 6:30pm.
Rob is a missional community leader who launched his first community in 2017, an LGBTQIA+ faith community called Just As I Am. Since then, he has launched five more Just As I Am communities in cities across the Diocese of Texas. He has also launched other communities in Tyler, including a young unchurched community, a senior citizen community, a caregivers’ support community and a community made up of people affected by religious trauma.
This meeting is open to everyone. The $25 entry fee includes food and beverages.
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Bake and Pray
Join us Thursday, October 17 from 7:00p to 8:00pm for an evening with author, baker, and theologian, Kendall Vanderslice as she returns to Transfiguration with the release of her newest book, Bake & Pray. She will read portions of the book and share insights on how something as simple as baking a loaf of bread can be incorporated into your spiritual practices. Refreshments will be provided, and you can purchase a signed copy of Bake and Pray.
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RJM Hosts Debby Irving for Workshop
New York Times bestselling author and acclaimed racial justice educator, Debby Irving, is leading a special community workshop entitled, I’m a Good Person. Isn’t that Enough? at the Fig on Saturday, October 19th, 1:00-3:00pm in the Performance Hall.
This workshop is designed to support white people in making a paradigm shift from “helping” marginalized communities to better understanding how we participate in racism unawares.
Registration required. Cost is $10 per person (non-refundable). Childcare will not be provided.
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Meet the Vestry Oct 19 & 20
Quarterly, members of the Vestry host the opportunity for you to meet with them to learn what's new and share your questions, insights, and ideas. The next opportunity will be Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20. Please look for your vestry members in the Gathering Space and take a moment to hear what's new.
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SWANs Gather This Fall
We invite you to join SWAN - single women alone network. We are a group of single women who meet at 4:00pm on the third Saturday of every month in the parlor to share our lives, support one another, learn skills, pray together and have fun. Join us on October 19.
For more information, contact
Judy Gatling
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Transfigured Nights
Kristin Van Cleve and members of Texas Camerata will treat us to a concert of baroque music in the Performance Hall on Sunday, October 20 at 7pm. The central work will be Johann Sebastian Bach’s solo cantata Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen bwv 56 for bass, two oboes, strings, and continuo. The incomparable David Grogan will be the soloist in this moving work about carrying the cross of Christ.
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Children's Formation Underway
This is a reminder that Children's Formation for the Fall is underway. For more details and to register see our Children's Formation Pages.
Contact
Allison Blalock
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Diving Deeper with Youth
Our Youth Faith Formation (and Crossover) theme for this year is “Diving Deeper…” We will be exploring themes of community, love, friendship, forgiveness, wisdom, humility, joy, peace, courage, generosity, and patience at Crossover and during Faith Formation each Sunday in the Youth Center. For more information and details see our Youth Formation Pages.
Contact
Delynda Moravec
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Sunday Funday - Pumpkin Carving
Middle School and High School Youth are invited for pumpkin carving fun on Sunday, October 13. Dinner is included. Please register by October ASAP so that we will have enough pumpkins!
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Starting in October, the Clothes Horse will be open “THE SECOND SUNDAY” of the month. Follow the Blue & Yellow signs! | |
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The Kay Andrews Bookstore
Our Bookstore and Gift Shop, located in the hallway near the Memorial Garden and the Children's wing offer a variety of gifts and books for purchase. We are open:
Thursdays: 10am - 2pm
Sundays: 9am - 1pm
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The Clothes
Horse
Working at the Clothes Horse gives the opportunity to meet new friends, work to sustain grants to support ministries outside the church and inside the church. All donated clothes are either sold or given to the Transfiguration Food Bank, Austin Street Shelter, New Friends New Life, and many other groups in need of clothing.
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