St. Benedict's is a welcoming community sharing and spreading
Christ's love through worship,education, fellowship, and outreach
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Join us for in-person service every Sunday at 8:00 am & 10:30 am.
Live streaming services are available at 10:30 am via our
Compline, a brief service of prayers and readings for the close of day,
Online Giving
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Mo. Jenna will be away on vacation from August 2 - August 24, returning on August 25. For pastoral emergencies, please contact Kerry Thomas or Ann Canipe, and they can reach a priest on call. For all other parish needs, contact parish administrator Monty Johnson.
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Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 pm: Six Sessions
September 8, 15, 22, 29; October 13, 20
Confirmation: Sunday, Oct. 3 at 3:00 pm at St. Benedict's with Bishop Wright
Youth 8th grade and up are invited to join Mo. Jenna to prepare for confirmation. Each session we'll eat dinner together, and using Rowan Williams's book Being Christian, we'll explore Baptism, Bible, Eucharist, and Prayer, and discern what ministry God might be equipping and empowering YOU to do. Please sign below by August 27. If you have questions, contact Mo. Jenna-- she'll get back to you when she returns from vacation.
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Serving in Worship
Lectors and Intercessors
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St. B's needs lectors (readers) and intercessors (those who lead the prayers of the people) on Sunday mornings. It is so important that the assembly hears God's word read by people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, voices... reflecting the diversity of the body of Christ. This is a great ministry for folks looking to get more involved! If you have read in the past, it's time to start up again. If you've never done it but would like to, we'll help you prepare! Sign up below for your preferred dates.
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Blessing of the Backpacks
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Sunday August 1, at 8:00 and 10:30 services.
Students, teachers, educators of all ages: bring your backpack, bookbag, or briefcase to church. God will bless them as we begin a new school year!
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Sunday School Kickoff
Building Faith Brick by Brick
Sunday, August 1, 9:30 am-10:20 am
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Dear Parents and Kids of St. Benedict’s,
I am so excited that it’s time to regather for Children’s Formation. We’re beginning this year with a once-a-month gathering using Building Faith Brick by Brick, a program that I’ve used in other parishes and kids really love. We hear bible stories, do some wondering together, and reflect on the scripture using Lego bricks!
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Do you have some extra, well-loved Lego bricks sitting around the house? Kids outgrown them, or need to cull your collection? St. B's Children's Formation can use them! Please bring them to the bin in the church office, or contact Katie Loadholtes - 404-518-2070.
Also, are you a Lego lover? Love storytelling and creating with kids? You might be called to help occasionally with Children's Formation! The commitment is not every week; let Katie or Mother Jenna know, and let's have a conversation!
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Episcopal Youth Service
Sunday, August 8, 3-7 pm, Cathedral of St. Philip
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All 6th-12th graders are invited to pack 10,000 meals for hungry neighbors, play games, and enjoy a treat together. A chance to connect and reconnect with friends in faith after a long hiatus! If you are interested in going with a group from St. B's, please email Laura Alexander.
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Are you interested in Holy Baptism, Confirmation, or Reception into the Episcopal Church? Are you not sure, but just curious? Please let Mother Jenna know! The following dates are coming up, and we'd love to prepare for these joyous sacraments:
Holy Baptism
October 3 - 3:00 pm (Celebration of New Ministry)
November 7 - 8:00 am or 10:30 am (All Saints Sunday)
Confirmation, Reception, Renewal of Baptismal Vows
October 3 - 3:00 pm (Celebration of New Ministry with Bishop Wright at St. Benedict's)
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Let's have some fun and go bowling with Betty Kidd!
Friday, August 27 at 7:00 pm
2750 Austell Rd. SW Marietta
$2.35 plus shoe rental
Register below or call Betty at 770-436-5114 to RSVP.
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Low Country Boil and Auction
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August 28 at 7:00pm - Low Country Boil is back!
Thanks to Lynn Strickland and her team, fabulous food awaits. We will be outside on the upper parking lot, under a big canopy tent to keep us safe and protect us from the weather. And thanks to Sam Belcher and his talent, the live auction will be back as well! Parting with your money will be so much fun!
You can buy tickets using the button below, or in-person on the cobblestones on Sunday, Aug. 8th, 15th, or 22nd. Raffle tickets will also available (you don't have to be present to win) so bring cash or a check. Remember, all proceeds will go to Mission and Outreach. Looking forward to seeing you there! Questions? Ask Bob Porter, Ann Canipe, Ellen Gaffney or Saralee Parker.
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Daughters of the King
Sisters of Sacred Peace
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Learn more about the newest members who were admitted last Sunday at the 10:30 service. Anna Best, Katherine Robinson and Glenda Underwood.
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Now that we are back in church for services please start wearing you name tag. If you don't have a name tag please contact Monty at monty@mysaintb.org to request a new one. Wearing name tags really is a help for Mo. Jenna and for each of us as we welcome new parishioners and visitors and maybe refresh our memories on old friends.
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October 3
Celebration of New Ministry with Bishop Wright - 3:00 pm
October 10
Blessing of the Animals - 4:00 pm
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The Women's Bible Study group will take a summer break
and gather again in September.
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Updated Worship Guidelines
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In light of the data collected from our recent survey, we have updated our worship practices and guidelines.
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- Vaccinated people aged 12 & older can choose whether or not to wear a mask according to their own comfort level.
- We ask unvaccinated people aged 12 & older to continue both masking and social distancing.
- For children under 12 we will allow each family to decide what's best for their kids around masking.
- No more need for pre-registration for worship or assigned seating.
- The last six rows on the right side of the nave will be reserved for those who choose to continue social distancing.
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29th
Carolyn Elsner
Brittany Robinson
31st
Yvonne Lynch
Jane Sanders
Cole Muller
Madison Thomson
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1st
Jonathan Wiley
Max Pristera
4th
Kathy Bifulco
Kenzie Dray
Henry Redmond
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Be a part of making the nave beautiful for online worship. The Flower Guild is looking for volunteers to help with arranging flowers for the nave every week. If interested, contact Beth Tyler.
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A reminder to all parishioners that St. Benedict's is committed to the various care needs of its member families. A dedicated group of volunteers are continuing to offer their time to serve our church community within various pastoral care capacities, including prayer requests, transportation, meal delivery, Eucharistic visits with Diocesan-approved safe protocols, and more. Mo. Jenna is also readily available for prayers, calls and/or visits for those in need.
Do not hesitate to reach out to Kerry Thomas or Anna Best about Pastoral care needs for yourself, your family, or your friends. We are here to help and serve!
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Small Groups and Social Clubs
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Small groups are a wonderful way to deepen connections within our St. B's community; strengthen, renew and nourish our faith; and grow closer to God.
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Support El Refugio while shopping
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Help at-risk students and families
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Do you have St. Benedict's related news that needs to be communicated to your fellow parish members? Click here for an easy form to convey the needed information to the office.
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St. Benedict's Episcopal Church | 678-272-4300 | 2160 Cooper Lake Rd. SE
mysaintb.org
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