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Hurry to Heal
Father Casey
This summer, the lectionary for Sundays features a wide sampling of the prophets of the Old Testament. Much like the last two summers, when we explored the tales of patriarchs and kings of Israel, your entrepid preachers are embracing this opportunity to lean into lesser known parts of the Bible. The first few weeks feature stories about some of the prophets (Elijah and Elisha), which is a nice way to ease in, but soon enough we’ll be hearing the words of the prophets (like Amos, Hosea, and Isaiah). That’s when things will get interesting, because the prophets are serious business.[1] They are also incredibly relevant all these centuries later, so I hope you’ll journey with us this summer.
Our focus on the prophets means the sermons won’t be able to engage much with the gospel stories. Seeing as we’re reading through Luke’s gospel this summer, which includes several unique and powerful passages, the clergy and I will be exploring the gospel lessons here in the e-news, instead.
This weekend’s gospel features a visit by Jesus and the disciples to Samaria. Samaria was (and still is today) the home of a distantly related ethnic and religious group from Jews, with whom ...
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- Ordination of Michael Sturdy and Mark Witte Livestream
- Lost & Found Last Call
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Gloria: From A Community Mass
- Church Offices Closed July 4
- St. Jude Center Dinner Service
- St. Elizabeth's Potluck
- Ice Cream Social
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- Meet the Vestry
- New Home for Ross Organ
- Celebrate Fr. Roper's Birthday
- EMF Grant Applications
- Godly Play Teachers Needed
- Helping Our Children Grow
- Visit the Bookstore & the Clothes Horse
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Ordination of Michael and Mark
God willing and the people consenting, Bishop Andy Doyle of the Diocese of Texas will ordain Michael Sturdy and Mark Witte, both hailing from Transfiguration, to the sacred order of deacons tomorrow Saturday, June 28 at Christ Church Cathedral in Houston. We now have livestream information about this service if you wish to support Michael and Mark with your virtual participation, as well as, your prayers.
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Last Call
This is the final weekend to check-out the Lost & Found table set up in the Gathering Space and to claim items that we have collected. Anything not claimed by this weekend will be donated. Please stop by and take a look.
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Gloria from "A Community Mass"
This past Sunday we will began singing a setting of the Gloria in excelsis which, though new to us at Transfiguration, was composed over 50 years ago by Richard Proulx (1937-2010). It is part of “A Community Mass” from which we frequently sing the Sanctus, printed at S125 in The Hymnal 1982. If you have not done so already, familiarize yourself with the music so you can fully participate.
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Church Office Closed July 4
The Church offices will be closed next Friday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Our offices will reopen on Monday morning.
If you have an urgent pastoral need, you can contact clergy two ways:
Call 972-233-1898 and press option 9 or click here.
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Serving Dinner at
St. Jude Center
It's summer and the serving is easy as we gather on Tuesday, July 8 at 5:00pm to serve dinner to the residents at St. Jude Center. Please come join us! Sign-up to serve and bring the items that we need for this month's meal which are detailed in the registration. We look forward to sharing this wonderful experience with you.
Contact
Jacqui Neylon
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St. Elizabeth's Potluck
You are invited to join St. E’s potluck supper on Thursday, July 10 at starting at 5:30pm. St. E's hosts their potluck gathering every second Thursday of the month. All members of the parish are welcome, especially new folks among us.
If you are already a member of St. Elizabeth's Potluck group in Realm, click the button below to RSVP. If you are not already a member, you will be able to join the group by clicking the same button.
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Ice Cream Social
The Fourth of July may be on Friday, but we will celebrate Independence Day between services on Sunday July 6 from 10:00am to 1:00pm with an Ice Cream Social.
Wear your Red, White and Blue and meet friends new and old on the Belltower Courtyard!
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Meet the Vestry
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, July 12 and Sunday, July 13. Please look for your vestry members in the Gathering Space and take a moment to hear what's new.
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New Home for a Special Organ
We are excited to announce that the Howard Ross Organ, which first debuted at Transfiguration in 1971, was dedicated last month in its new home at The Episcopal Church of Saint Clement in Alexandria, VA. It has been renamed the Williams Ross Organ. This Aeolian-Skinner Opus 1525 organ honors both the late Ann Williams, a Saint Clement member with a deep passion for music, and the memory of Howard Ross, who served as Transfiguration’s first music director for over 40 years.
Hear the organ in its new home.
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Celebrate Fr. Roper's Birthday
Help us honor our beloved Rector Emeritus! An anonymous donor will triple all donations to the Transfiguration Endowment in honor of Fr. Roper’s 90th birthday (June 21) through the end of June. This is a great way to celebrate this special man and make a lasting contribution to the church he has loved and served for nearly 50 years.
For more information about the Endowment and details on how to become a member of the Legacy Society, please contact Linda Ayres at (214) 704-3507 or Elizabeth Jenkins at (214) 405-5122
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EMF Grant Applications
Episcopal Men's Fellowship encourages ministries and members of Transfiguration to submit 2025 grant requests before August 15. Over 80 percent of fundraising proceeds collected by EMF are allocated to support ministries and outreach efforts at Transfiguration.
Contact
Jack Skelton
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Godly Play Teachers Needed
Godly Play follows the pattern of Christian worship and our church's seasonal calendar. We're seeking volunteers to help introduce our children to religious language through sacred stories, parables, and liturgical actions while also enriching their spiritual experience through wonder and responsive play. Teachers work in teams of four and rotate as storytellers and doorpersons, typically spending two Sundays a month in the classroom.
For more info contact
Allison Blalock
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Helping Our Children Grow
Children's Chapel is available for our little ones ages 4 years through 1st Grade.
Godly Play is offered for ages Pre-K through 5th Grade.
Wee Wonder for those ages 2 and 3.
For more details and to register see our Children's Formation Pages.
Contact
Allison Blalock
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Shop Our
Bookstore
The Kay Andrews Bookstore and Gift Shop, located in the hallway near the Memorial Garden and the Children's wing offer a selection of gifts and books for purchase.
Our hours are 10am - 2pm:
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Sundays: 8am - 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.
Our hours are 10am - 2pm:
Tuesdays
Thursdays
Saturday
or whenever the Blue & Yellow Signs are displayed
The Clothes Horse now accepts credit and debit cards.
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