The
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October 11, 2021
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SERVICES THIS WEEK
- Wednesday 12:00 pm The Holy Eucharist and Healing in Bibb Chapel
- Thursday 6:00 pm The Holy Eucharist, Rite II in Bibb Chapel
- Sunday 7:30 am The Holy Eucharist, Rite I in Bibb Chapel
- Sunday 10:00 am The Holy Eucharist, Rite II with Children's Chapel
- Sunday 6:00 pm The Holy Eucharist in the Courtyard (Bring a chair or blanket. In the event of rain the service will take place in the Nave)
*In accordance with CDC guidelines masks are required in all church buildings. Thank you
WATCH US ONLINE:
Find us on Vimeo and watch the Sunday 10:00 service online.
If you have any questions about how to watch us online, please contact Vicky Hinton, [email protected]. |
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CHILDREN, YOUTH & CHRISTIAN FORMATION |
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Children and youth age level classes start this Sunday!
More information on classes here:
Register for Sunday school here:
The nursery has reopened in our temporary location on Angel Lane. More information and register at tinyurl.com/2021Nursery
EYC (7th-12th grades) Monthly Calendar
October 17th Regular EYC at the church
7&8th grade 4-5pm
9-12th grade 5-6pm
October 24th EYC Trip to Lyon Farms
7-12th grade. 1-5pm
October 31st No EYC, Happy Halloween!
NEW EVENT!!
EYC (7th-12th grade) Coffee with Josh @ Honest Coffee
Thursdays 4-6 pm, drop in and come and go as you please!
JYC (5th-6th) Monthly Calendar
Here is a look ahead to JYC in the next month!
***for regular JYC meet in Ridley and pick up in the traffic circle
October 17th– Regular programming– Meet in Ridley 4-5pm
October 24th– Regular programming– Meet in Ridley 4-5pm
October 31th– No JYC- Happy Halloween!
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YOUNG ADULT PUB THEOLOGY Hosted by The Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, this group is open to anyone in the North Alabama area and all are welcome regardless of belief, background, or tradition! Please join us at 6:00 pm on Monday, October 11th, on the porch at Mellow Mushroom on Cecil Ashburn Drive for good food, drink, and discussion as we delve into how our theology shapes how we view current events and issues. For more information please contact Jessie Lackey at [email protected] or the clergy liaison, Raine Neislar, at [email protected].
ANIMAL BLESSING RESCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 24TH Join us in the Nativity Courtyard Sunday, October 24 at 4:00 pm for the annual Blessing of the Animals. We will be collecting pet food for our friends at the Greater Huntsville Humane Society, who will be at the Blessing with some of their special shelter pets. All happily leashed or carrier contained pets are welcome.
LUNCH BUNCH Tuesday, October 26 we will come together at noon in Ridley Hall to enjoy sharing stories of the past 20 months: where have you been, what have you done, who do you miss, how did you cope? We will also create some fun treat Bags for the folks at First Stop just in time for Halloween. Please call the church office at 256-533-2455 or email [email protected] for the take-home lunch box we are offering. The cost is $7 and always amazing!
See you then!
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REQUIEM, OP. 9 MAURICE DURUFLE For the Commemoration of All Souls on November 2, the Church of the Nativity will celebrate a choral requiem Eucharist for the souls lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We invite you to submit names of those loved ones for whom you would like to dedicate this service. Please email Amy Kennedy [email protected], call the church office (256)-533-2455 or scan the QR code to submit names to be read aloud during the service.
THE GREENE STREET MARKET The Greene Street Market at Nativity is OPEN every Thursday at 4:00 pm. We hope you will come and buy fresh, local vegetables, fruits, cheeses, breads, cakes, cookies, art and lots, lots more at the market. For more information visit greenestreetmarket.com
ALL SAINTS FLOWER DEDICATIONS Dedications for the Garden Guild are a wonderful way to support the work done by the Garden Guild members. These gifts help with the purchase of annual and perennial flowers, shrubbery, trees, and mulch. This is a splendid time to make a dedication in memory of a loved one. PLEASE MAKE YOUR DONATION BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29th to be included in a special All Saints’ Memorial listing November 7. Checks should be made to Church of Nativity with annotation, Garden Guild. If you have questions, please contact Lane Tutt, 256-653-7200 or [email protected].
VESTRY NOMINATIONS
The vestry nomination process is underway and will be completed by November 1st. The committee appreciates the thoughtful responses from Church of the Nativity parishioners who are offering their time and talents to serve our parish. Because we must propose a slate of six parishioners to the parish, we are asking that you, too, consider joining this wonderful group of individuals who are representative of our loving and diverse parish.
The nomination period will end November 1st, 2021. If you would like to be considered for the 2022 slate of vestry nominees please read and complete the questionnaire, which you can download here, or pick up a paper copy at the office Monday-Friday from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. You may also fill out the application online here.
All nominees who have already submitted a questionnaire should receive acknowledgement for their submitted forms. Please contact Donald Christian (256-508-0143) if you have not received an acknowledgement or have any questions or concerns.
Current Vestry Members
Virginia Caruso, Senior Warden
Jerry Nutt, Junior Warden
Greg Whitehead, Treasurer of the Vestry
Darren Malone, Stewardship
Elizabeth Foster, Community Engagement
Terry Clevenger, Holly Ellis, Virginia Kobler, Susie Fortner, Alicia Taylor, Laura Pierce, Adam Proud, Walton Bradford, Heather Stroud, Natalie Rushing, Mike Ward, Patrick Robbins, Eric Wood
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Lord God, we give you thanks for The Church of the Nativity. We are grateful for the joy, strength, and comfort we receive and share here. Fill our hearts with love for all who enter into this place as we strive to respect the dignity of every person. Enliven us to give generously so that our buildings may be accessible to all who seek and serve you here. Sustain this One Body with the courage to fulfill your vision for your church; in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. |
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