Our Weekly E-News for June 2, 2022
This document is emailed Thursday afternoons, then published and linked to our website under LATEST NEWS. If any service schedule changes are made over the weekend, the homepage of our website will have the most up-to-date information.
Masks are optional for the fully vaccinated in indoor locations at Bruton Parish, including the Church, Parish House, Custis House, Gift Shop & Heritage Center.
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The Day of Pentecost, June 5
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Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Collect for Pentecost (1979 Book of Common Prayer)
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All are invited to wear red, the color associated with the Holy Spirit. This Sunday we return to coming forward to the altar rail for Holy Communion.
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Holy Eucharist, Rite I @ 8:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, Rite II & Baptisms @ 9:15 a.m.
Ministry Fair, Newcomers Corner, and Coffee Connections in the courtyard
between the services.
Holy Eucharist, Rite II @ 11:15 a.m.
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Wednesday mornings: The churchyard is open to visitors from 9:30-11am. A service of Holy Eucharist follows at 11am in the church.
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Sunday Offerings for Children & Youth
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Nursery for newborns through age four is available in the Parish House during the 9:15am and 11:15am services (through 12:15pm).
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Children’s Church will NOT be held this Sunday, so that all families may attend the baptisms being held during the 9:15am service in the church.
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Children’s Sunday School Final Session (kindergarten through 5th grade) will be held in the Parish House from 10:15-10:45am.
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Music Ministry Offerings
Candlelight Concerts are held in the church at 8pm. No tickets are required; a freewill offering will be gratefully received. Parking is permitted on the Duke of Gloucester Street in front of the church during any concert or recital. Click here for the June schedule.
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Thursday, June 2 - Organ Recital - Rebecca Davy, Music Director & Organist at Bruton Parish
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Saturday, June 4 - Vocal Recital - Dustin Odom, Tenor from East Tennessee, and Dr. JanEl Will, Organ Accompanist
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Saturday, June 4 @ 10am - Historical Organ Recital at William & Mary's Wren Chapel - Norman Elton
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Food Drive for Fish
Just one more day to bring your bag of non-perishable food to the Parish House. Drivers will deliver our contributions to FISH on Saturday, June 4. Thank you for your generous support!
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Mini Ministry Fair
Please stop by this Sunday and learn about the many ways you might help the parish and community. Hope to see you this Sunday in the north courtyard between the 9:15 and 11:15 services.
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First Fridays Recovery Eucharist
On June 3, SpiritWorks Foundation and Bruton Parish host a monthly service of hope and healing for the recovery community and all who seek wholeness in their lives. All are welcome at 5:30 p.m. in the church.
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Summer Meals for Kids
On June 14, we kick off Bruton Parish's participation in the Summer Meals for Kids program. Everything you need to know about our role in feeding our community’s school children this summer can be found at bit.ly/BPCSUMMERMEALS. Please have a look and plan to share your gifts of time and talent.
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Bruton ROMEOs
Retired Outstanding Men Eating Optimally (ROMEOs) will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 16 at Old City BBQ (700 York Street). Lunch is typically $10.00-$14.00, paid individually. Please commit early by emailing Hilary Cooley by noon on June 14.
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Juneteenth Commemoration
On behalf of the Juneteenth Community Consortium, all are welcome to this annual Interfaith Service on the Lawn of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg on Sunday, June 19, at 9:00 a.m. with prayers, music, reflections and messages of hope and unity. A message of Unity will be given by the Rev’d Chris Epperson.
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Prayer Partners
As we conclude the first round of the Prayer Partner Ministry, we will gather at 6:00 p.m. on June 22 for a brief service in the church, followed by a potluck supper in the churchyard or Custis House. Please bring a salad or dessert to share.
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Women of Bruton Lunchtime Get Together
Women of Bruton will gather at the Merchants Square umbrella tables on Duke of Gloucester Street, Thursday, June 30 at 11:30 a.m. Bring your lunch and drink; dessert will be provided. Please call Melinda Morgan at 703-380-9875 with any questions. All women are welcome!
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4th of July Happenings
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37th Annual Fourth of July Service of Prayer & Thanksgiving: All are invited to join the Williamsburg Chapter of Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) and our clergy for this service which will be conducted by Father Chris, who will be assisted by SAR members. Monday, July 4, at 10am will be an especially appropriate day for us to thank God for the blessings of liberty provided to us through the courage and sacrifice of our patriot forebears. The service will be held in-person in the church, live-streamed on our YouTube Channel, and available for viewing for some period after the 4th.
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The Shop is accepting donations of pre-owned jewelry through June 17 for the Annual Pre-Owned Jewelry Sale (July 2-4). No scarves or handbags this year, please. Heavenly Treasures, our area dedicated to gently-used home accessories, would love to receive those tabletop items you no longer need! Please bring them in during Shop hours, 11:00-5:00 daily. Proceeds from both directly benefit people in need in our community and beyond.
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Women's Theological Book Group
This summer, the group will be reading Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others by Barbara Brown Taylor. Our next meeting date is still pending, but readers can go ahead and order the book. For more information, please email the Rev. Lauren McDonald.
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Parents’ Night Out Vacation Bible School
VBS will be held this year at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church (1333 Jamestown Road) on Fridays, July 8, 15 & 22 from 5:45 - 8:00 p.m. This year’s theme is On the Case as we explore hidden meaning in Jesus's parables. Kids will enjoy dinner, music, games, arts and crafts, a Bible story, and fun with friends in a safe environment. There are two different forms: the registration form (open to potty-trained 3-year-olds through rising 5th graders) and the volunteer form. Registration closes on June 30 or when the maximum capacity has been reached. Please email Valerie Smith at if you have questions or if you need to cancel a registration. We understand things come up, but please let them know so they can open your slot(s) to the next family on the waiting list.
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Annual Labor Day Weekend Book Sale
We are beginning to collect donations to support the sale, which will again benefit the Youth Mission & Pilgrimage Fund. We are accepting books, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles (please, no encyclopedias, VCR tapes, or cassette tapes). This fundraiser always takes many hands to help it be a success. If you're willing to volunteer, please reach out to Meghan Brewer. To ensure we are prepared to receive your donation, please call the church office at 757- 229-2891 or contact Meghan to schedule a time to drop off your donation.
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Be alert for text messages or emails from scammers. They may pose as a business, utility, government agency, or even a friend or relative. An email that comes from an email address other than @brutonparish.org is not a legitimate communication from Bruton Parish Church. The rector will never contact you with “a request to manage discreetly" such as buying a gift card. If you have any doubt about a text or email, please call the parish office for clarification.
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The Parish House is open for scheduled meetings or activities between 8am and 4pm, Monday - Friday (unless otherwise noted above). To enter or to drop off/pick up an item, please ring the doorbell at the reception desk entrance door (during those hours only). Phone calls are answered during those same hours.
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
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Bruton Parish Church, P.O. Box 3520, Williamsburg, VA 23187-3520
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