In light of recent CDC updates, we strongly encourage everyone, including those who are fully vaccinated, to wear masks when attending church. We pray that through compassionate fidelity to the common good, we will see the present surge subside.

In-person attendance for up to 75 worshippers | Masks required.

Facebook Live at 10 a.m.

Picnic at Township Park following the 1o a.m. service.

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Following the 10 a.m. service, we look forward to seeing everyone -- in person and online attenders -- at our parish picnic at Township Park, Center Grove Road, this Sunday. The meat portion of the meal will be provided, so please bring a side dish or dessert to share with others. There are so many in the parish we have not seen since the pandemic. This outdoor setting may be a safe opportunity to spend some quality time with everyone!

         Last week, we had the opportunity to see this intersection of community and stewardship in the use of our space by Opera Edwardsville in advance of their concert on Friday evening. Our buildings, the majority of which go unused throughout the course of the week, were filled with music, good and delightful use in and of itself. More than that though, they provided a space out of which further community interaction would be nourished through their public performance.

           Likewise, we have been collecting resources for Afghan refugees recently. We have the ability to be a hub for outreach by virtue of our space in which we may collect, store, and distribute items that will go on to bless those in great need, both now and at other times throughout the year. We could include with this the generous donations which are made through our Book Fair back to the community. Boxes of books are given away to schools and ministries to support them and their work with those whom we might not be able to reach on our own. Click here to continue.

Fr. Ben

Treasurer – No report as Maxine Callies is out of town.

Minutes – Marty Cavanaugh presented the minutes of the last meeting. They were received and approved.

Altar Guild – Jane Weingartner’s term as interim head of Altar Guild ends September 30. Jane met with new member Marianne Cavanaugh and returning member Lyndia Pezza to explain procedures under COVID. Altar Guild looks for new leadership beginning October 1.

Education – Church School began September 12 with Nichole DeWall as the teacher and three children participating. The group met outside in the church garden.

Music – Brian Pezza stated that the choir will return on September 19 with Samantha McKenney as a new member.

ECW – Deane Thomas is the new coffee hour coordinator per Velma Schmidt. Also, Liz Edwards and Walter Bohn have tested the current kitchen refrigerator by plugging it in and seeing whether it will cool and freeze water. The refrigerator appears to have no problems.

Pearson Hall project – At this point, Marian Smithson reported the carpeting is selected, vinyl flooring samples will be reviewed in the next few days by the committee, an estimate of carpet installation has been submitted by Vallow, and a painting estimate submitted by Certa Pro. Schneider’s Painting will be visiting early next week to do the second estimate of painting. Currently, the project has $3000 in startup funds. The project will need additional funding from parish resources and parishioner contributions. The Finance Committee will be asked to look at the elements of the project and make recommendations on resources. The painting of Pearson Hall and the kitchen rooms was not in the original plan and will be evaluated to determine if it will be done this year or at a future date. Click here to continue.

The full article from The Living Church is available at this link: Tutu.