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e-Communicator
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We're in the Top Five!
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The nominations are announced and Holy Communion is one of 5 finalists for the Memphis Most Best Place of Worship!
What does this mean? We're in the running for the top 3, and you can vote -- as often as once an hour between now and 9 a.m. on June 8.
It's a great time to be at Holy Communion - let's let the rest of Memphis know! Click here to vote!
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Choral Evensong: Trinity Sunday, May 31
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Sunday, May 31, 5:30 p.m.
Mark your calendar for the last Evensong of the spring semester -- in this beautiful Anglican tradition, hear the music of Martin Neary, Bryan Kelly and C. Kenneth Turner, sung by the Motet Choir, directed by minister of music and liturgy Dr. David Perry Ouzts. Reception follows.
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Summertime at Holy Communion
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 Summer is also a great time to be at Holy Communion! We have lots going on during the vacation months -- food trucks, Theology by the River, new classes for all ages, Sunday morning vacation Bible school-style children's activities and more.
If you haven't yet picked up a flyer, there are more available at the church, and you can also download it at this link.
New Formation Classes Begin May 31
Sundays at 9:15 a.m.
Reading the Bible (Carrick Room)
Summer of Psalms (Room 308)
Children's Activities (Blaisdell)
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Wolf River Singers Concert
and Silent Auction: May 30
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 The Wolf River Singers have made Holy Communion their rehearsal home -- this weekend come out for a pops concert and silent auction here at the church, Saturday evening, with music by Leonard Cohen, the Beatles, John Legend and more.
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Centering Prayer: June 6
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In a fast-paced world, encountering God in the restoring silence of Centering Prayer heals.
Please join us Saturday, June 6, 9-11:15 a.m. for a time of resting in God's Presence with both Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina (praying the scriptures). All are welcome and instruction is available for interested newcomers. We meet in Quilling Memorial Chapel; the Labyrinth is also available to walk in Cheney Parish Hall. For additional information, call Eileen Olewinski, 901-377-8141.
Looking ahead...
This year, the first Saturday in July is Independence Day and Church of the Holy Communion will be closed. We will meet instead at Memphis Friends' Meeting House at 3387 Walnut Grove, just a few minutes down the road. Please plan to come.
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Shelby County Books from Birth Recognizes
Church of the Holy Communion on June 7
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Church of the Holy Communion's ongoing work with the Book It 5K Race has made us one of the top-level givers to Shelby County Books from Birth. Executive Director Peter Abell will be with us during the 10:30 service on Sunday, June 7 to present a commemorative plaque. If you are in town, please plan to be with us for this important day.
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Zumbathon for Adam's Army: July 11
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Saturday, July 11, 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Gym
Adam Cruthirds was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in July 2014 and requires chemo treatments until January 2017. Adam has made a goal of raising $100,000 for the place that saved his life, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Join Adam's Army for this fitness event!
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Icon Workshop: July 12-17
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Balpha Noojin joins us again to teach this weeklong workshop in meditation and creativity. This year's icon: Our Lady of Tenderness. There is a fee. Call the church to register: 901-767-6987.
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Youth White Water Rafting Trip
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August 5-7, 2015
An afternoon of white water rafting in Ocoee, Tennessee for grades 6-12.
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Book It 5K Planning is Under Way
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 Be involved
in planning!
The 2015 Book It 5K will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19! Once again, our race will benefit the Emmanuel Center and Shelby County Books from Birth.
If you would like to part of the 2015 Race Committee, please contact Julie Fike at 767-6987 ext. 22.
Be a sponsor!
Our previous four Book It 5K races would not have been so successful without the generous support of so many sponsors. If you or your company would like to consider being a sponsor for the Book It 5K, please pick up a sponsorship form from the church. Many levels of sponsorship are available - some of the benefits include complimentary entries in the race and having your company logo or name on the race website, posters, ads and t-shirts. If you have any questions about being a race sponsor, please contact Steve Maury at 493-4485.
Take the Book It 5K Health Challenge!
This year's Health Challenge is an eight-week walking or running challenge that starts the week of July 26 and ends with our Book It 5K on September 19.
The program is for everyone, beginners to experienced. Get fit and earn points for your team by completing your individual walking or running workouts each week. Top teams will earn gift certificate prizes.
For more information or to sign up, contact Robert Propst.
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Holy Communion Blogs
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Every week, David Ouzts blogs on the music and liturgy of the coming Sunday in NOTES - this week, he writes about the Holy Trinity According to Bach. You can also check out our two other blogs with stories contributed by parishioners, clergy, and staff: A Sacred Presence and Booking It.
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But wait... there's more!
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Food Truck Sundays | June 7, July 12, August 16
Words3: Walking in Memphis (Found Texts) | June 16 | For this month's reading, we're looking for poems and prose that are created from or inspired by "found" text. For more information, contact Cara Modisett: 767-6987 or [email protected].
Feedback on New Leaflet Design | At the beginning of Lent, we rolled out a new leaflet design, and now we'd like your feedback! Contact Cara Modisett, 767-6987 or [email protected]. Thank you!
Shady Grove Team Read | Are you interested in tutoring as part of the Team Read project at Shady Grove Elementary School? Contact Christy Yarbro, 218-4499. Read more here.
Game Day | Wednesdays in the Carrick Room | All are welcome! To reserve a table, call Mary Beth Darrow, 767-6987.
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