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Mercy
by Father Casey
Out of curiosity, I did a quick search of the word “mercy” in my Bible Concordance this week. The two Hebrew words that are most translated into mercy are racham and hesed and they are central to many of our most beloved verses in the Old Testament:
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever (Psalm 23:6).”
“Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy, blot out my transgressions (Psalm 51:1).”
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God (Micah 6:8).”
In the Hebrew Bible, “mercy” is not just a feeling of sympathy; it is a protective force, akin to the shelter of a mother’s womb (the Hebrew words for “mercy and womb are related). God abounds in mercy. It is central to God’s nature.
In the New Testament, the word “mercy” is ...
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We mourn the unexpected death of Jeffrey Rollings this week. Jeff was a member for decades and a beloved part of the neXtgen community. Lover of animals, champion for justice, and friend to all, Jeff left a mark at Transfiguration and in the world. Funeral arrangements are still to be made, but we invite prayers for his mother Kim, his siblings and their families, and everyone who is grieving the sudden loss of a good friend. | |
Rest eternal grant to him, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him. May Jeff’s soul and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace and rise in glory. | |
- Dana Jean Ordination Livestream
- Be a Kneeler Installer
- Don't Miss Out on Formation
- Meet the Vestry Coming Up
- Fig Youth Baking for Books
- Transfigured Nights Concert
- RJM Quarterly Meeting
- Be A HeRO
- Open Door Hockey Game
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- Spring Foyer Group Reveal
- Annual Meeting - Save the Date
- Outreach Successes at St. Jude and FMSC
- Looking Ahead to VBS
- Youth Ordination Watch Party
- Children's and Youth Formation
- Visit the Bookstore & the Clothes Horse
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Dana Jean Ordination Livestream
This evening, Friday, January 24 at 7:00pm, Dana Jean will be ordained to the sacred priesthood at Trinity Episcopal Church in Marshall, Texas. Several members of the congregation are journeying to Marshall to attend the ordination and we know that many who are unable to make the trip want to support Dana. You will be able to view the service on Trinity's Facebook page by clicking the button below.
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Be a Kneeler Installation Volunteer
The time is finally here to begin upholstering our preserved needlepoint onto the new chairs kneelers. For anyone interested, we will have a required one hour training session on the following days:
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Saturday, January 25 at 10:00am in the Vestry room (register below)
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Sunday, January 26 at 12:30pm (immediately following the service) in the Parlor (register below)
For more information contact
Marcy Mignardi or call 214-629-4147 or Rob Johnson or call 214-796-1810.
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Don't Miss Out on Formation
Even if you missed the start of these enlightening Sunday formation classes last week there is still time to join in.
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Reading John for
Dear Life
with Mother Rebecca
Vestry Room
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Episcopal Church History, Considered
with Father Ted
Roper Hall
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Figs With Kids:
Pray Big Things
Classroom S202
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The Way
with Father Casey
Parlor
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Come 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. Mark your calendar so you don't miss the next opportunity which will be Saturday, January 25 and Sunday, January 26. Please look for your vestry members in the Gathering Space and take a moment to hear what's new. To learn more about your current and incoming Vestry members and the Vestry Committee leadership, click here.
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Baking for
Books
Support the Fig Youth who are baking to raise money to provide books to Children's Medical Center in Plano. There will be individual cookies, brownies, and cupcakes, as well as pies and cakes to take home.
These yummy goodies will be available in the Tower Cloister before and after each service this Sunday, January 26.
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Transfigured Nights
Music for Woodwind Quintet
This Sunday, January 26 at 7:00pm, Transfigured Nights presents oboist Willa Henigman and friends from the Dallas Symphony, Dallas Opera, and other area orchestras in a program of music for woodwind quintet. You will not want to miss this rare opportunity to hear the full complement of these five instruments – flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, and bassoon – in works by Samuel Barber, Valerie Coleman, and Paul Hindemith. The concert is free of admission and will be in the intimate setting and vibrant acoustics of the Performance Hall.
In preparation for this concert, please take a moment to view Jonathan Gregoire's interview with Willa Henigman about the concert on Transfigured Night's YouTube Channel:
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Racial Justice Ministry Quarterly Meeting
Every one interested in the work of our Racial Justice Ministry is urged to join us for our quarterly meeting Monday, January 27 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm in the Parlor. We want your input, ideas, and passion. If you have never attended a RJM meeting, now is a great time to start! We have a lot going on - come join the fun while we discuss our plans for the upcoming year!
For more info contact
Lisa Magee
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Be a HeRO
Men of the Church are invited to join Fr. Casey for the HeROs Breakfast on January 30 from 8:00am - 9:15am at Royal Oaks Country Club in support of the work of Genesis Women's Shelter. Genesis Women's Shelter was one of the two recipients of the plate offering collected at our Christmas services this year.
HeROs support the work of Genesis Women’s Shelter (it stands for "He Respects Others") and consists of men who realize that domestic violence is not a "women’s problem."
This is a breakfast to celebrate the work of HeROs and invite new members. There is no cost to attend, and we hope that you will not only join us at the breakfast but also choose to become a HeRO.
Please RSVP to Father Casey's assistant, Shalu Abraham, by clicking the button below. We thank you for being good men, good friends, and the kind who stand up for others.
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Open Door Invites You
Open Door, our LGBTQ+ ministry has arranged a block of 40 seats to watch the Allen Americans vs. Rapid City Rush hockey game Friday, January 31 at 7:00pm. All are welcome to attend and get to know one another. For more information and to purchase tickets click here.
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Foyer Groups Spring Reveal
If you are not already part of Foyer and wish to join the dinner groups for Spring 2025, please let us know by February 2. If you were already included in the Fall 2024 cycle, you will automatically be enrolled for Spring 2025 unless you request to be removed. The group assignments for spring will be announced on February 16 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm in the Parlor. Bring a snack and your favorite beverage and join us for food, faith and fellowship!
Contact
Jerry Garner
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Annual Meeting – Save the Date | |
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Sunday, February 2
Plan to attend the Annual Parish Meeting on Sunday, February 2 at 10:00am. We will review our ministries from 2024, learn about our vision for 2025, and celebrate this year’s recipients of the Tau Cross and Crown Award. For those who are unable to attend in person, the meeting will be live-streamed on YouTube. The link will be be made available through E-news and the website closer to the meeting date.
During the Annual Parish Meeting, our Children’s and Youth Ministries will host Toni Simmons, African Storyteller, in the Parlor.
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Successfully Serving God's People
This past Tuesday, Outreach Ministry Volunteers made a difference in the lives of many in our community and around the world.
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St. Jude
Center
We had a joyful time at St. Jude Center, a supportive housing center located at the southeast corner of Coit and 635, serving dinner to the residents.
Figs With Kids will lead the effort in February when we once more host dinner. All Figs With Kids members are invited to register below for February 17.
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Feed My Starving Children
The energetic group shown above helped package food at Feed My Starving Children, located at 1680 Glenville in Richardson. The food they helped package will be sent to communities across the world. Shift times vary with the month and we can have up to 20 volunteers. Events are scheduled for February through July. We would love to share this opportunity with you.
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Additional dates of service for these outreach opportunities are available.
See the Events list in Realm.
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Mark your calendars and make your plans for this summer's Vacation Bible School June 2 - 6, 2025. This year a half-day and a full-day option will be offered.
Our theme will be a Road Trip VBS, based on Joshua 1:9. Join us in a fun-filled adventure on the open road, taking all the kids (Travelers) on thrilling journeys to exciting destinations. Led by the Navigator and an adventurous pup named Scout, kids will learn that God is always with them.
We are looking for participants and for volunteers who will help facilitate our intrepid Travelers on their Road Trip. Sign-up today!
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Fig Youth Ordination Watch Party
Fig Youth are invited to join us to view the livestream of Dana Jean, our former Youth Director, as she is ordained to the priesthood this evening, Friday, January 24 beginning at 6:30pm in the Youth Center.
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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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Diving Deeper with Our 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 details see our Youth Formation Pages.
Contact
Delynda Moravec
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The Clothes Horse now accepts credit and debit cards. | |
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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
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Need more information? Contact Cassie Bledsoe or call at 214-536-2416. | |
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