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Ring Out, Wild Bells
by Father Casey
Ready or not, a new year dawns. We know some of what it will bring, but most remains, for now, a mystery. Yet our experience in the coming months will depend more upon the state of our souls – our faith, our hope, our love – than on our circumstances. We cannot choose the times in which we live, but we can choose how we live in them. So, in the words of the great poet Alfred Lord Tennyson, “Ring out the old, ring in the new.” May the bells that ring to start this year herald more peace and blessing – in the world and in the sacred spaces of our own hearts.
Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky,
The flying cloud, the frosty light:
The year is dying in the night;
Ring out, wild bells, and let him die.
Ring out the old, ring in the new,
Ring, happy bells, across the snow:
The year is going, let him go;
Ring out the false, ring in the true.
Ring out the grief that saps the mind,
For those that here we see no more;
Ring out the feud of rich and poor,
Ring in redress to all mankind....
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Sharon Lee Anderson Florida
We are sad to share with you the news of the death of Sharon Lee Anderson Florida. Sharon is the mother of parishioner Sarita Florida and attended Transfiguration with her husband Al when they were in town. Her Requiem Eucharist is scheduled for 2:00pm on Saturday, January 11. Please keep Sharon in your prayers and extend your condolences to her family.
Rest eternal grant to her, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon her.
May Sharon’s soul, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace and rise in glory.
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- The Wise Guys Visit
- The Feast of the Epiphany
- Formation in Epiphany
- St. Elizabeth's January Potluck
- Newcomers Workshop
- Outreach Opportunities for You
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- 2025 Fellowship Opportunities
- Your Christmas Generosity
- A Caroling They Went
- Dana Jean Ordination
- Getting Ready for VBS
- Children's and Youth Formation
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The Wise Guys Visit
As we draw closer to the end of the Christmas season and look toward Epiphany, it would not be the same without a visit from Transfiguration's own Wise Guys. Join us this Sunday for their visitation between the 9:00am and 11:15am services.
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The Feast of the Epiphany
Christmastide, along with our journey to Bethlehem and celebration of the Incarnation of Jesus, draws to an end Monday, January 6 at 7:00pm with a Festival Eucharist. We remember the arrival of the Magi and Christ’s manifestation to the Gentiles. At this service, we will convene outside for the annual Burning of the Greens and outdoor reception
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Formation in Epiphany
Mark your calendars for two enlightening Sunday formation classes beginning January 12 at 10:15am
Reading John for Dear Life
with Mother Rebecca
Episcopal Church History, Considered
with Father Ted
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St. Elizabeth's Potluck
You are invited to kick off the new year by joining St. E’s potluck supper on Thursday, January 9 at starting at 530pm. 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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Newcomers Workshop
Our visitors and newcomers are invited to attend a workshop specifically for our those who want to learn more about Transfiguration. Mark your calendars for Saturday, January 25.
Topics include: what is an Episcopalian, what are the Sacraments, the history of Transfiguration, expectations as a new member, and much more!
Come early at 8:45am for meet and greet. Program will begin promptly at 9:00am
Contact Gabby Guion to reserve your spot.
Coffee and Light refreshments will be served.
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Outreach Opportunities for You
We have two new outreach opportunities in January, both on January 21.
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We need volunteers to join us at St. Jude Center, a transitional housing center located at the southeast corner of Coit and 635, where we will serve dinner to the residents. You can provide lasagna or sides such as green beans and fruit salad and/or help serve at 5:00pm. | | |
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We will package food at Feed My Starving Children, located at 1680 Glenville in Richardson. Folks there will help package food to be sent to communities across the world. Our shift is 5:00pm to 6:45pm and we can have up to 20 volunteers.
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Strengthening Fellowship in 2025 | | |
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Open Door: Allen Americans Hockey Game | Wednesday, January 31 | 7pm
Open Door, our LGBTQ+ ministry has arranged a block of 40 seats to watch the Allen Americans vs. Rapid City Rush hockey game. All are welcome to attend and get to know one another. For more information and to purchase tickets click here.
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Episcopal Men’s Fellowship (EMF) | Thursday, February 20 | 6:30pm
All men of the church are invited to join EMF for dinner and a guest speaker third Thursday of the month starting in February. This is a great opportunity to share with with "the guys" and make new friends. Join EMF!
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Your Christmas Generosity
Once again, the people of Transfiguration, opened their hearts at our Christmas services. Our longstanding tradition of giving away the funds collected at these services resulted in $11,500 to be divided between Feed My Starving Children and Genesis Women's Shelter. Thank you for your generosity and kindness.
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A Caroling They Went
This past Sunday, a merry band of Carolers brought joy and Christmas tidings to members of the Fig and others. This is an annual tradition that is looked forward to on the First Sunday after Christmas each year. Thank you to the 30+ folks who participated.. Those pictured below are: Joel Martinson, Rebecca & Scott Tankersley, Elton Tankersley, Amy Roper, Coleman Roper, Emily & Jordan Hammons, Griffen Camacho, Sally & ET Manning, Martha & David Cordell, Christopher Cordell, Monica Adler.
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Dana Jean Ordination
Save the date! Dana Jean will be ordained to the sacred priesthood in Christ's one, holy, and apostolic Church on Friday, January 24 at 7:00pm, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Marshall, Texas. Register to let us know if you would be interested in carpooling to the ordination in Marshall.
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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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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 Out Youth
Our Youth Faith Formation (and Crossover) theme for this year is “Diving Deeper…” Crossover will resume on Wednesday, January 8 and Formation kickoff again on Sunday, January 12. 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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