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What Now
by Father Casey
This is why we’ve been talking about salt and light for months. This is why we’ve been considering who we’re called to be, and what is actually ours to do as followers of Christ. This is why we’ve been wrestling with how to be courageous reconcilers in a divided world.
Because we knew that November 6 would one day come, and the election would be behind us, and we would have work to do. Whoever was elected, however we would feel about it, we would have work to do. We would have responsibilities and opportunities as friends and followers of Jesus to shine the God-colors and highlight the God-flavors around us. The merciful and loving Kingdom of God would need servants, and Jesus would be looking at us.
Staying faithful to Christ’s way is not a strategy for success. Being a follower of Jesus isn’t a technique for winning. It’s about manifesting greatness through service. It’s about moving to the bottom, rather than ...
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Help us reach our Stewardship Goal of $2.25M
Our Progress as of 12 noon, October 30, 2024
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If you have questions about payment methods or making financial gifts,
please contact our Parish Administrator, Cathleen Dolt | (972)233-1898 ext. 230
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- Advent Festival This Sunday
- Vestry Elections
- Gathering After The Table
- Stockings for Our Friends Place
- Angle Tree
- Peace Post Sunday
- Church Office Closed Veterans Day
- Art Music Monday
- Figs with Kids Mom's Nights Out
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- St. E's November Potluck
- EMF November Meeting
- Kirking of the Tartans
- Ramp Project this Weekend
- Blood Drive Sign-up
- Children's Pageant Correction
- Formation Underway for Children and Youth
- St. Hilda's at the Fig
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Advent Festival:
A World's Fair of Saints
This Sunday, November 10 from 10:00am to 11:00am, grab your passports, come to the Nave, and get ready for a worldwide tour of saints! While Christians around the world prepare for the birth of Jesus, they also celebrate the lives of the saints whose feast days occur during Advent. At this intergenerational festival, you’ll have a chance to meet St. Lucy of Syracuse and King Kamehameha of Hawaii; you’ll travel from the mountains of Mexico to the highlands of Scotland, all the while learning about those who lived lives of faithful service to God.
Additionally, throughout Advent join us for a very special formation opportunity: The Saints of Advent: Patient & Brave & True. For full details of all our Advent and Christmas offerings, click here.
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Vestry/Delegate Elections November 9-17
We will elect a slate of Vestry members for a 3 year term beginning in 2025 and six Diocesan Convention Delegates to represent Transfiguration at both the 2025 Diocesan Convention and the special May 2025 Convention to elect a Bishop Coadjutor. Elections will take place November 9-17. All baptized members of the parish, in good standing, who are 18 years old or older are invited to vote in the annual parish election. Voting will take place both in-person and online. A link allowing you to vote will be available on the election page along with candidate biographies after 4:30pm starting Saturday, November 9. Voting will also be available at church before and after each service this weekend and next weekend.
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Gathering After the Table
Make plans to join us after The Table tomorrow Saturday, November 9 for an opportunity to enjoy light refreshments and delightful fellowship with your Fig Family.
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Stockings for Our Friends Place
IMPACT Kids will be stuffing Christmas stockings filled with items for young girls living at Our Friends Place. We need your help collecting stocking stuffers, which may include:
- Fluffy/Fuzzy Socks
- Lip balm
- Shower Steamers
- Make-up Remover wipes
- Purse-size First Aid kits
- Keychain Flashlights
- Hand cream
- Hand sanitizer
- Candy
Send them with your child to class on Sundays or drop items off in the box located in the Gathering Space no later than this Sunday, November 10.
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Adopt an Angel Tree Angel
Visit our Angel Tree at the Advent Festival this weekend. You can't miss it as you enter the Nave. This is your chance to Adopt an Angel for the holidays. Our collections will benefit families at Vogel and families that utilize our Food Pantry. Stop by the Angel Tree and adopt an Angel this weekend! In coming weeks, you will find the Angel Tree at the center of the Labyrinth. Adopt Angels through the end of November and return gifts by Sunday, December 1.
For questions or to volunteer, contact
Pam Sternweis
or call (214)587-267
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Peace Post
Sunday
Due to various conflicts and displacements around the world, tens of millions of children are missing key immunizations for hepatitis, measles and malaria. Gavi, called 'one of the most effective health organizations on the planet', focuses on this issue - and needs U.S. support. This weekend, we'll be asking Senators and Representatives to lend that support. Please join us in this effort this Sunday, at 10:00am in the Church Offices.
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Church Offices Closed Veteran's Day
In observance of Veteran's Day the Church Offices will be closed Monday, November 11. The offices will reopen Tuesday morning at 9:00am.
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Art Music Monday
Transfigured Nights presents its14th season of chamber music under the direction of Gayane Manasjan Fullford. Join us on Monday, November 11 at 7:30pm in the intimate environment of Transfiguration’s Performance Hall for:
W. A. Mozart – Piano Trio in G Major K. 564
Igor Stravinsky – Suite Italienne for Violin & Piano
Robert Schumann – Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor Op. 63
Maria Schleuning, violin
Gayane Manasjan Fullford, cello
Liudmila Georgievskaya, piano
Since these concerts have become exceedingly popular, and seating is limited, it is recommended to arrive by 7:15pm.
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Figs with Kids - Mom's Night Out
Join Figs with Kids for a mom's night out Wednesday, November 13 at 6:30pm at Torchys Tacos on Preston and Belt Line.
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St. Elizabeth's November Potluck
Mark your calendar for Saint Elizabeth's November Potluck on Thursday, November 14 from 5:30pm till 7:40pm in the Parlor. We will be offering a reprise of last November's very popular Tango Night with Michael Durrance and his dance partner.
Member of the group may RSVP here. If you are not a member, click here and request to join.
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EMF November Meeting
Episcopal Men's Fellowship welcomes Dallas Morning News columnist Dave Lieber at this month's meeting Thursday, November 21. He will talk about his new book Dandy Don Meredith - The First Dallas Cowboy. Everything starts at 6:30pm and the cost is $25 per person which includes dinner and beverages. This meeting is open to everyone.
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Kirking of the Tartans
Our annual Kirking of the Tartans where we remember and give thanks for Scotland and the Scottish Episcopal Church and the profound impact they made on The Episcopal Church here in the United States will take place Sunday, November 24 at the 11:15am service.
The actual Kirking of the Tartans (kirking simply means blessing) happens in the middle of the 11:15am service when a procession of tartan banners representing different Scottish clans follow bagpipes to the altar to receive a blessing. If you have a scarf, a pin, a kilt or anything with your family’s tartan on it, you are invited to join in the procession and present it to be blessed as well. Banners will be available for use in the parade.
A reception will follow the service in the Parlor. To volunteer to bring a dish please sign up at the EMF table in the gathering space. (Choose between deviled eggs, Scottish eggs, mashed potatoes, scones or Scottish gingerbread).
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The Ramp Project
The Dallas Ramp Project is calling for volunteers. Help us build ADA-compliant ramps for low-income elderly and disabled individuals with the local chapter of the Texas Ramp Project. No experience required. Must be 16 or older to participate. Sign-up today for the November 9 service date. There are also 2025 serving opportunities listed.
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December Blood Drive
The Carter Blood Care Bloodmobile will be at Transfiguration on Sunday, December 1 from 10:00am till 2:00pm. This is your opportunity to help give the gift of life. Reserve your donation time slot below.
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Correction to Children's Pageant Link
Please make note that we provided an incorrect link to the Children's Christmas Pageant sign-up in last week's Children Ministry E-news. Last week’s link directed to a previous year. Please use the button below to sign up to participate in this year's pageant. Feel free to contact Allison Blalock if you have any questions or problems registering for this year’s pageant.
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Sunday Funday - Friendsgiving
Join us at the Youth Center as we celebrate Friendsgiving with the FIG Youth. We will share a potluck dinner and screen "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving". A Sign-Up Genius will go out closer to the event for youth to sign up to bring something to share. This will be a super fun night of fun, food, faith, and fellowship!
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Children's Formation Underway
This is a reminder that Children's Formation for the Fall is underway. For more details and to register see our Children's Formation Pages.
Contact
Allison Blalock
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Diving Deeper with Youth
Our Youth Faith Formation (and Crossover) theme for this year is “Diving Deeper…” We will be exploring themes of community, love, friendship, forgiveness, wisdom, humility, joy, peace, courage, generosity, and patience at Crossover and during Faith Formation each Sunday in the Youth Center. For more information and details see our Youth Formation Pages.
Contact
Delynda Moravec
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Starting in October, the Clothes Horse will be open “THE SECOND SUNDAY” of the month. Follow the Blue & Yellow signs! | |
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Bookstore Holiday Hours
The Kay Andrews Bookstore and Gift Shop, located in the hallway near the Memorial Garden and the Children's wing offer a selection of Advent Candles and Books for purchase.
Our holiday hours are:
Tuesday - Thursday: 10am - 2pm
Saturday: 5pm - 6:30pm
Sundays: 8am - 1pm
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The Clothes
Horse
Working at the Clothes Horse gives the opportunity to meet new friends, work to sustain grants to support ministries outside the church and inside the church. All donated clothes are either sold or given to the Transfiguration Food Bank, Austin Street Shelter, New Friends New Life, and many other groups in need of clothing.
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