Transcending Borders

by Father Casey

You may recall that back in February I traveled with a group of pilgrims to Mexico to visit the vast overwintering population of monarch butterflies. What we witnessed was unlike anything I’ve seen. It felt like standing in a New York City tickertape parade, if the shreds of paper were exquisite living creatures and the location was a gorgeous mountain forest.

The monarch butterfly is a remarkable creature. Every year this species makes a 6,000-mile migration across North America, which it accomplishes over the span of five generations. That is to say, the great, great grandchildren of the butterflies I saw in Mexico in February will return to Mexico this coming autumn, after the intermediate generations traveled as far north as Canada. And incredibly, having been born thousands of miles away, and without ever having seen them, those descendants will return to the exact same trees on the exact same mountains of Mexico that their ancestors visited the year before. 

It's so outrageously marvelous that it almost defies comprehension – and indeed, scientists are still studying how it can even be possible. But for we who believe, within those scientific explanations we recognize the imprint of God’s grace and beauty and pure delight. For to stand in the midst of a million monarchs is to witness God’s...

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In this E-news:

• Pentecost Baptisms
• Church Offices Closed for Memorial Day
• Fellowship of the Fig Game Night
• Women's Book Group
• Blood Drive Sign-up
• St. Elizabeth's Potluck
• Outreach Helps Homeless Families
• Dallas Pride with Open Door
• EMF Silent Auction & Fish Fry
• Juneteenth with Living Faith Covenant Church Registration
• Art Music Monday June 5
• Figs With Kids at the Lake
• VBS Starts June 5

Pentecost & Baptisms

This Saturday and Sunday we celebrate the Day of the Pentecost. This is a major day of celebration in the life of the Church as we give thanks for the gift of the Holy Spirit to the Church and all who, at their baptism, are sealed with the Holy Sprit and made Christ's own forever. Make plans to join us this Sunday at the 9:00am service as we welcome our community's newest Christians:

Naomi Sofia Nieto Hale

Taylor Darryl Hintz

William Carter Spotswood

Church Offices Closed Monday

The Church Offices will be closed Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day. If you need to reach clergy in an emergency, you may contact them by email or call 972-233-1898 & press option 9.

Fellowship of the Fig Game Night

Our Young Adult Ministry will be hosting a game night, Friday, May 26 at 6:30pm in the Youth Center.

Come join us for an evening of pizza, fun, and fellowship.

For more info contact:

Colleen Carson

Women's Book Group Thursday

The Women's Evening Book Group reads a wide selection of books chosen by the members and is open to all women.

This Thursday, June 1 is our regular meeting at 7:00pm in the Parlor.

Mobile Blood

Drive Sign-up

Help save a life by donating blood. On Sunday, June 4, Carter BloodCare will be on-site at Transfiguration. Use the button below to schedule an appointment between 10:00am and 2:00pm.

St. E's Potluck

June 8

St. Elizabeth's will be hosting their monthly potluck supper on Thursday, June 8 at 6:30pm in the Parlor. A link to sign up will be provided this week – stay tuned. All members of the parish are welcome, especially new folks among us. Seize this opportunity to meet new people and fellow members at the Fig!

Outreach Helps Families

The Outreach committee is joining with Vacation Bible School participants to gather items for Vogel Alcove – a Dallas organization focused on helping families dealing with homelessness. We are looking for toddler-sized summer clothing and individual-sized, no-cook food for children, including canned meats with pull tops, individual fruit servings, granola bars, juice boxes, and other non-perishable items. Pick up a list at the outreach table in the Tower Cloister. See the Outreach Facebook page for more details.

Drop off items June 4 - 11.

Spread God’s Love at

the Dallas Pride Festival & Parade

Transfiguration will be part of the Dallas Pride Festival on Saturday, June 3 and the Parade on Sunday, June 4. Open Door has reserved a booth in the festival building and a place in the parade.

We need volunteers to represent the Fig in our booth, Saturday, June 3 and we need folks to help spread God’s love in the Parade on Sunday, June 4 at 1:00pm. Use the buttons provided here to volunteer.

For more information contact

Mark Ramsay or visit www.dallaspride.org



EMF Silent Auction & Fish Fry is Back!

After a four year hiatus, Episcopal Men’s Fellowship (EMF) will be hosting its annual Silent Auction and Fish Fry. 

Join us Sunday, June 4, from 4:30-7:30pm for the biggest fundraiser of the year as EMF auctions off items ranging from sporting goods and jewelry to concert tickets and vacation getaways. All proceeds benefit ministries and outreach projects that our church supports. Cost will be $10 per person or $25 per family. 

Preregister so you’ll be ready when the bidding opens. 

Not Too Late to Donate

EMF is still looking for more items to include in this year's auction, so if you have a special talent or treasure that can help us reach our goal of $75,000, please stop by the EMF table in the Tower Cloister this Sunday or contact

Jim Kirkman or call (972) 814-0041 

Juneteenth with Living Faith Covenant Church

Join us for our Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 17, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, in Roper Hall. We will welcome Bishop Alex D. Byrd and Pastor Marvin T. Roberts of Living Faith Covenant Church (LFCC) in Dallas, an LGBTQ-affirming church that is part of The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries. Our meal will be catered by Off the Bone Barbecue.

Please register by June 5 using the button below. There is a suggested donation of $10 per individual or $15 per family. Proceeds will benefit the LFCC food pantry or ministry of their choice.

Art Music Monday

Art Music Monday in June will present Three German Masters on Monday, June 5 at 7:30pm in the Performance Hall. Works featured will be:

• J. S. Bach – English Suite No. 3 in G minor, BWV 808
• Ludwig van Beethoven – Sonata No.1 in F Major for Cello & Piano, Op. 5, No. 1
• Johannes Brahms – Piano Trio No. 3 in C minor, Op. 101



Featured artists are:

Maria Schleuning, violin Gayane Manasjan Fullford, cello Evan Mitchell, piano

Figs with Kids

Lake Day

Mark your calendars for June 3. Figs With Kids will be heading to the lake - hosted by the Robb family. More details to come. Follow Figs With Kids on Facebook to keep up with all that's happening this summer.

VBS Starts June 5



Important Dates To Remember

May 28 - 10:15am -12:30pm - VBS Prep and Set-Up S203

June 4 - 10:30-11:30am - Youth Volunteer meeting S203

Registration - There's Still Time

June 5 is the start of Vacation Bible School for this year! It is nearer than you think. If you have not done so already, now is the time to register your child so they become a part of the Hero Hotline where all are called together to serve God.

Donate Snacks for VBS



Children’s Ministry needs snacks for VBS. Non-perishables may be dropped off at the red phone booth in the Gathering Space between now and June 4. Items that need to be refrigerated may be dropped off on June 4.

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