*** The office will be closed on Monday in observance of
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Join the Diocese of NJ for a Livestream worship honoring the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Monday, January 18 at 10:00 am.
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January 15, 2021
Dear Family,
Good News: At our most recent Diocesan Convention, clergy and lay delegates of the Diocese of New Jersey overwhelmingly passed Resolution 2020-3 which stated:
"Be it resolved, That the 236th Convention of the Diocese of New Jersey reaffirm the will of The Episcopal Church General
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Convention to take action toward racial justice, healing, and reconciliation;
and be it Further resolved, That the Diocese of New Jersey establish a Task Force to initiate and oversee a multi-year process to examine our sins, complicity, and financial benefits through the history of slavery and its legacy continuing to contemporary practices, and to recommend appropriate actions for the Diocese."
It is with great honor and humility to share with you that I have been appointed today by our Bishop to serve on the Reparations Task Force for this year, 2021.
When Jesus was establishing the format and continuation of his community, He used a rather unique method. He invited folks to come and see, encouraging them to copy his own lifestyle and companionship, using the power of example. Like any good leader, He opened their eyes to great visions of new life. And He was bluntly honest about the price to be paid.
Ordinary people have a tremendously important role to play within our Christian community. Each of us, through our baptismal commitment, has an obligation to respond to the same invitation Jesus held out to his disciples. John 1:35–51 can be understood, not just as an invitation to leadership, but also as the underlying inspiration for all followers of the Lord Jesus Christ. Come and See.
May the peace of God be with you+
Blessings,
Mo. Allison+
551-697-6133
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Prayers for an Inauguration
Zoom:
Facebook:
Friday, Jan. 15 Morning Prayer: 7:30 AM
Noonday Prayer: Noon
Evening Prayer: 5:00 PM
Compline: 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan. 19
Evening Prayer: 5:00 p.m.
Compline: 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 20 (Inauguration Day)
Morning Prayer: 7:30 a.m
In this time of national crisis leading to the presidential inauguration, Bishop Stokes has called the Diocese to a season of prayer and repentance, seeking God's blessing, renewal, and healing for our nation. We will use the above Zoom link for all prayer services between now and Inauguration Day, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
Services will also be broadcast on Facebook Live.
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Notice is hereby given that according to the State Law governing the Episcopal Church, and the Constitution of the Parish, the Annual Meeting will be held on January 31, 2021, at 11:00 am via ZOOM. Election of new vestry members, convention and convocation delegates, and a review of the 2020 Annual Report will be presented.
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To view the Supplemental Special Rules of Order for Virtual Attendance at a Parish Annual Meeting, authorized by our Diocese, click here.
- Any parishioners may be nominated for an office via the online nomination form or by emailing the office; it must be submitted no later than Sunday, January 24, 2021.
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Please join us this weekend for worship ONLINE |
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The Infection rate in Cape May County is still significantly high, therefore our building will remain closed this weekend.
Please watch us live on Facebook at 9:00 AM or check us out after 11:00 AM on Youtube or on our Website.
Blessings and Stay Well+
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You cannot pray the Lord’s Prayer and even once say “I.”
You cannot pray the Lord’s Prayer and even once say “My”
Nor can you pray the Lord’s prayer and not pray for one another.
And when you ask for daily bread, you must include your brother. For others are included … in each and every plea.
From the beginning to the end of it, It does not once say “Me.”
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Joye Barron today, Patti Lehr on January 17th, and Stella Danks on January 18th!
Special Birthday Blessings to Dorothy Haig celebrating her 95th birthday on January 16th!
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If you are planning to make a purchase on Amazon, consider shopping at AmazonSmile. Same products, same prices, same services as the Amazon you know. The difference is that AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchase to The Branches.
Thank you!
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This week's altar flowers are given
in loving memory of David Papastavros
by Sukham Lertprasert
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A Church Directory for the new year will be sent by mail in the upcoming week. If you have not filled out "official" membership forms and are therefore not in our data base but would like to be, please let the church office know. Please email jultaylor9425@gmail.com or call 609-368-5922. |
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Lectionary Text for The Second Sunday after the Epiphany |
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