Sharing Our Story

Sharing our Gifts

In 2006, because of our support of the Happy Homes School in South Africa, Archbishop Desmond Tutu visited Transfiguration as part of our Fiftieth Anniversary celebration.

It is fitting that we premier this episode of Sharing Our Story as we explore the spiritual gifts bestowed upon each of us. As Bishop Tutu pointed out so beautifully, "I have Gifts that you don't have. You have Gifts that I don't have. You can almost see God rubbing God's hands together and saying, 'Voila, that is why I created you different so you would know your need of one another.'"

We invite you to view Sharing Our Story - Bishop Tutu and contemplate the Spiritual Gifts bestowed upon your life. Think about how you can use them to bring the kingdom to all...all...all. And how your gifts coupled with those of your fellow sisters and brothers can transform the life of God's children.

If you have not already taken the Spiritual Gifts assessment in preparation for the events coming up this Fall, now is the perfect time to give it a go. It takes about 15 minutes...it's only 60 questions. You can pause when taking it and receive a link that will allow you to finish it at a later time saving the work that you have already done. Knowledge of your Spiritual Gifts is the beginning of sharing them.

Take the Assessment Here

In this E-news:

FigWorks Bake-off was a Hit
Back-to-School Blessing & Third Grade Bibles
Honoring David Diggs
Food Pantry School Supplies Drive
Second Half Lunch Bunch
Fall Foyer Kickoff Reception
Serve at Austin Street
SWANS Gather This Week
Fellowship of the Fig Movie Night
Ministry Fair is Coming
Plan to Attend Together We Ball
Parents with Young Children Unite
Everybody Ages Workshop
Youth Lock-in and Open House this Weekend
Figs with Kids Pool Party
Youth Bible Study
Children & Youth Formation Registration

Happening This Weekend

FigWorks Bake-Off was a Hit!

Our Second Figworks Outreach Bake-off was a Hit! Congrats to Cora Sanabria with Team Buttercup – who won the coveted GoldenSpatula with her fantastic Blondie Bites. Congrats to Rebecca and Owen Tankersley who won the priest challenge with their delicious Oreo Balls. And thank you to all of our bakers and tasters for making Transfiguration’s Second Outreach Bakeoff a success!

Due to your big hearts and appetites the Outreach Steering Committee raised over $1200 benefitting Our Friends’ Place. If you would like to support our continuing outreach efforts, please consider a donation via Realm or dropping a check in the collection plate with “outreach” in the notation.

Back-to-School Blessing

August 13 is our annual blessing of the backpacks! All children, youth, and adults are encouraged to bring their backpacks, bags, or briefcases for a blessing. Transfiguration will honor and bless all students and teachers returning to school at the 9:00am and 11:15am services.

This year’s third grade Bible presentation will take place at the 9:00am service.

Honoring David Diggs

Many of us have wanted to honor David Diggs for all that he did for the Fig and particularly the Flower Guild. Now we have the opportunity with the planned Transfiguration Butterfly Garden.

Stop by our table in the Gathering Space this Sunday, August 13 for all the details and find out how you can support this project.

Food Pantry School Supplies Drive

We are collecting school supplies for our Food Pantry families. Please bring pencils, pens, colors, paper, notebooks, and glue for children aged 18 months until 18 years to the Outreach table in the Gathering Space on August 13 and August 20.

Second Half Lunch Bunch Sunday

Second Half, our ministry for folks entering their “second half” of life, invites you to join them for lunch on Sunday, August 13, after the second service. They will gather at Cafe Amore located at 600 N Coit Rd., Suite 2050 in Richardson at 12:45pm. Please sign-up to let them know you will be joining them.

Sign-up Here

Fall Foyer Kickoff Reception

It’s time to plan for fall Foyer groups. The Kickoff reception will be held this Sunday, August 13 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm in the parlor.

Come join the fun, discover how Foyer is a great way to get to know your fellow parishioners in small group setting of about 8 people while sharing a meal, and meet your new group for the Fall.

Bring a snack and beverage to the meeting to share. We have 100+ members currently who are hoping to meet and enjoy new friends.

If you are returning for the fall, we will assume you wish to remain involved so there is no need to contact us. However, if you are new to Foyer and want to join us, use the link below to let us know or call Laurel at 214-5170-8083.

For more information, contact

Laurel Brewster

In the Coming Week

Serve At Austin Street

Our next visit to serve dinner at Austin Street Center will be this Wednesday, August 16. If you are interested in serving a meal to our most vulnerable neighbors at one of Dallas’ largest homeless shelters, let us know.

Contact:

Mother Rebecca

Matt Harms

SWANs Gather This Week

Thursday, August 17 at 12:30pm and Saturday, August 19 at 4:00pm the regular monthly meetings for SWANs (Single Women Alone Network) will be held. Join us in the Parlor on the meeting date of your choice. If you would like more information concerning this group,

Contact

Pastor Nancy DeStefano

Important Future Dates

Fellowship of the Fig Movie Night

Transfiguration's Young Adult Ministry, the Fellowship of the Fig, will gather for a movie night in the Youth Center, Friday, August 25 from 7:00pm -10:00pm. Join us for an epic adventure watching Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade! Bring a snack to share. We'll have non-alcoholic beverage options available but those 21 and over may bring their own beverage of choice. Hope to see you there!

For more information contact

Colleen Carson

Ministry Fair is Coming

The Transfiguration Ministry Fair is an annual event where we celebrate our ministries and encourage everyone to help us be the church God is calling us to be. Join us in Roper Hall on Saturday, August 26, and Sunday, August 27, between services. Visit with our dedicated ministry leaders, learn more about what they do, and look for ways you might put your passion, talents, and skills to work here at the Fig!

Plan to Attend Together We Ball

Together We Ball is an annual basketball game sponsored by Project Unity, and this year the Fig is involved! The goal of the event is to bring faith leaders, law enforcement, and community leaders together with Dallas-area residents from all ages, races, genders, and neighborhoods through our shared love of basketball. Engaging in community is an important aspect of our faith.

This year’s 7th Annual Together We Ball event will take place Sunday, August 27 at SMU’s Moody Coliseum.

Join our Fig family in supporting the wider community to cheer on the High School Exhibition Game, participate in a Community 3-Point Contest, and to cheer on our Pastors and Police in the Big Game. Activities begin at 1:00pm and culminate in the Big Game at 4:00pm.

Tickets are free, so please reserve yours online today!

Reserve Your Tickets Here

Parents with Young Children Unite

We're inviting families with young children to get together and meet other Fig friends in a similar stage of life, on Saturday, September 9, from 10:00 am-noon, in the Parlor. Snacks and childcare will be provided.

Contact Allison Blalock for more information.

Everybody Ages Workshop

A workshop for those in the Second Half of Life and those in the Sandwich Generation who love them. There will be speakers on – Faith in Aging, Senior living opportunities, Insurance Decisions, Legal Matters, Hospice.

Mark your calendars now for Saturday October 7, 2023, 8:30 am – 12:15 pm in Roper Hall. Registration and more details will be made available in coming weeks.

If you have questions, contact Pastor Nancy DeStefano for more information.

Youth Group News

Youth Lock-in This Weekend

The Youth Lock-in starts today, August 11. See the registration link below for details. In addition to the upcoming Lock-in, Delynda Moravec and her helpful Youth Volunteers have the following events planned.

August 11 - Youth Lock-in 6:00pm REGISTER HERE

August 13 - Youth Center Open House 10:15am - noon

For more information and details please contact Delynda Moravec.

Figs with Kids Pool Party

Saturday, August 19, join Figs with Kid at 4:00pm, for an-end-of-summer pool party at the home of Jeremy & Jordan Teeple. Follow us on facebook for more details, sign ups, and upcoming events!

Figs With Kids Facebook Page

Youth Bible Study

Beginning Sunday, August 20, Embracing Faithful Identities is a Bible Study for Youth (grades 6th-12th grade). We will meet weekly on Sundays from 5:00pm - 6:30pm in the Youth Center with the goal of reading the Bible over the next three years starting with Genesis. You are invited to bring your own dinner and we will share faith and fellowship as we discuss the important stories that help us embrace who we are as people of faith. This is a drop in group. No registration is required. A zoom option will be available.