It Could Be Different

by Father Casey

All summer we’ve been hearing from the Hebrew prophets in our weekend worship. They aren’t the easiest voices in the Bible to listen to, I know, for they crackle with a current of holy electricity. For those who are new to reading the Bible, they can feel aggressive and even angry, but I hope after the last few months of careful listening that you’ve begun to hear the word of the Lord in them. They may be raw, but they remain oh so relevant.

The prophets lived in tumultuous times, when cruelty was becoming commonplace and being great was far more important than being good; when the lives of the rich mattered more than the lives of the poor; when those in charge could no longer tell the difference between right and wrong; when religion had become a prop for the powerful and God little more than a mascot. Not at all like today, right? 

Prophets are sometimes confusingly thought to be predictors of the future, but it would be truer to say that the prophets are raw truthtellers about the present. What could seem like a supernatural ability to predict what’s going to happen to us is more about naming the consequences of our actions unless we change our ways. If we neglect the needs of the ...

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In this E-news:

• Ministry Open House
• Offices Closed Labor Day
• Consecration of the Bishop Coadjutor
• Our Little Panty Needs You
• Website and Realm Changes
• Sunday School for the Fall
• The Way Starts September 9
• Nurturing Faith Through Fiction
• Women's Evening Book Club
• Guns to Gardens
• Evensong for Holy Cross Day

• Learn About Endowment
• At The Abbey
• Calling All Scots
• Children's Formation Starts
• Impact Kids
• Children & Youth Choirs Rehearse
• Youth Fall Kick-off
• Youth Acolyte Training
• Crossover Meal Train
• Youth Formation
• Clothes Horse Resumes Full Schedule

Ministry Open House

Final Weekend

Join us for the final weekend, August 30/31, of our Ministry Fair Open House before and after services! Meet new people and learn about the many ministries that we offer. We will have behind-the-scenes tours of the sacristy and music area. We need your time and talent to help us be the church God is calling us to be! If you’re even the slightest bit curious, please don’t miss this opportunity to get your questions answered and to Seek and Serve!



Church Offices Closed Labor Day

The Church offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. Our offices will reopen on Tuesday 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.

God willing, the Very Rev. Robert P. Price's consecration as Bishop Coadjutor for the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas will take place at 10:00am Saturday, September 6. We ask your prayers for bishop-elect Price and for the Diocese of Dallas as strive to be witnesses of God's grace.

Our Little Pantry Needs Your Help

We still have sign-up slots available for the weeks of September 7 - October 12 for families and individuals who wish to help stock the Little Free Food Pantry outside the Church entrance. We are asking you to volunteer for a week period to check and make sure that the pantry is stocked from our store of food items. For full details and the dates that are still available, check the sign-up below.

Contact

Brooke Robb

New Site, Same Great Community!

This past week, our website received an update with a new design that supports our vision for growth within the parish. The revamped site is primarily aimed at individuals who may be looking for a church home, rather than focusing solely on our current congregation. However, we believe that our members will still find the site informative and engaging. We anticipate that the website will continue to grow and evolve, with new features planned throughout the year.

We are excited to announce that along with our new and improved website, we have updated our ministries and events listings in Realm to keep our community informed. If you're looking for ministry opportunities, you can now easily search for various ministry groups using the "Find A Group" function. Ministry leaders will regularly use Realm to keep you connected and updated on all your ministry activities.

If you don't have Realm access or if you have forgotten how to sign-in, just let us know using the button below and we will get you up and running. Realm is for members of our parish and those who are actively engaged in the life of our congregation. So, your information is never visible to those outside our church community.

Sunday School Starts September 7

Beginning in just two weeks, we have a great lineup of Sunday School classes planned for the entire parish.

Sunday Mornings:

• Letters of Paul: Join Mtr. Rebecca for this Bible Study on Paul's letters to the Philippians and the Ephesians. This class will be available online following each session.
• Grace in Action: In times that feel particularly grace-less, Fr. Casey will explore grace from theological, pastoral, and practical perspectives.
• Practical Mysticism: Using the writings of Evelyn Underhill as our guide, Fr. Ted will lead this class on mysticism in the Christian tradition.
• Figs with Kids: Join other parents of young children for a discussion about isolation and community using Bowling Alone by Robert Putnam.

Do You Know The Way

The Way is our class for adults who are seeking baptism or confirmation; are new to Anglicanism, The Episcopal Church, or Transfiguration; or desire to return to the fundamentals of Christianity. The class meets on Tuesday evenings 7:00pm-9:00pm (Sep 9 – Oct 14 and Jan – Feb , 2026) and has two Saturday retreats—one in December and one in March.

Let Father Ted know if you wish to be added to this fascinating and informative class! 

Contact

Father Ted

Guns to Gardens (G2G) allows owners of unwanted firearms to safely dispose of them, after which the weapons are dismantled and the pieces transformed by blacksmiths into garden tools. It is the modern day realization of the Biblical vision of Isaiah 2:4 and Micah 4:3.Transfiguration, in partnership with several local pastors and religious leaders, especially the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship, will host this event Sunday, September 7, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm.

Spread the word. Let people in your life know about this public service. No advanced registration is required. Gun owners need only to show up on September 7 with their unloaded firearm in their trunk or backseat.

Volunteer. We need greeters and general helpers, but we are still looking for a few people with firearm safety training, so if you know anyone like this, please encourage them to be in touch at dallascountyguns2gardens@gmail.com.

Donate. Help us purchase safety equipment and provide for gift cards for gun donors. Donate by clicking here. 

Pray. This is an act of faith. Please pray for everyone involved, that God will bless our work for peace.

At The Abbey

The Abbey on Lovers Lane is a center designed to encourage contemplative spirituality or “a long, loving look at the real,” even in the midst of a large, busy city.

The Abbey has two September offerings for your consideration - Praying with a Pen beginning on September 2 and Expectations: Doubt, Joy, and the God Who Cares on September 15.

Click the button below for full details and to sign-up to attend.

Calling All Scots

Do you have Scottish heritage? EMF is looking into purchasing banners for the annual Kirking of the Tartans and wants to ensure that we represent as many of our church's Scottish clans as possible.

To make sure your family name is included, get in touch soon.

Contact

Jack Skelton

Children's Formation Starts September 7

Children & Youth Choirs

Transfiguration’s three choirs for children and youth begin rehearsals on Sunday, September 7.

You are invited to come to the second floor rehearsal rooms, meet the directors, and receive information between the services this Sunday, August 31.

Impact Kids

Fourth & Fifth graders are invited to become an Impact Kid. As an Impact Kid our young people grow as disciples of Christ through opportunities to make a real difference in our community, helping the hungry, cheering up isolated seniors, preventing bulling, and more. Impact Kids will meet on the second Wednesday of each month from 6:30pm to 7:30pm starting September 10.

Youth Formation

Sunday School classes for Youth Grades 6-12 kicks off on Sunday September 7 in the Youth Center.

Youth Acolyte Training

Youth acolytes are an important part of our church, and give children a chance to learn about and participate in the service. Kids age 8 to 18 serve 3-4 times a quarter. If your child is interested, please let us know. Our next training will be September 13 at 8:30am.

Contact

Brooke Robb

The Clothes Horse Resumes Full Schedule

After making adjustments during Covid, the Clothes Horse is thrilled to announce they are turning to their original schedule with the addition of Fridays:

Our hours are 10am - 2pm:

Tuesdays

Thursdays

Fridays

Saturdays

or whenever the Blue & Yellow Signs are displayed

The Clothes Horse now accepts credit and debit cards.

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