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St. Bede's E-News
We hope that this weekly offering will keep you up-to-date
on the latest information from the parish
and from around the Diocese of Atlanta and wider Church.
Our e-newsletters are now being archived on our website.
You can go to www.stbedes.org
and look under the "Connect With Us" tab
at the top of the home page to find past newsletters.
Please send your submissions ready to go into the newsletter
by Wednesday morning. Text and images should be attached to an
email to the Parish Administrator.
Laura's email address is lpittman@stbedes.org
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There's a lot going on at St. Bede's!
Looking for an activity?
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A Special "Thank you!" from Chad...
Thank you all for your patience and prayers for the past two weeks as my family recoverd from COVID and as I dealt with a significant health issue and hospitalization for my Mom. Your prayers and love were deeply felt and appreciated and the Vaughns worshipped with you all via YouTube on both Sundays with tears in our eyes of joy and appreciation for this amazing and special community of faith and love that is St. Bede's. Thank you! Chad
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Sunday, August 30, 2026
The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Worship in English at 10 am
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Worship in Spanish at 1:30 pm
We will also be streaming our worship live
on
St. Bede's YouTube Channel
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If you would like to preview the scripture lessons and hymns for the upcoming Sunday, you can find Sunday's bulletin uploaded to the parish website each week on Thursday afternoon. From the home page of the website, scroll down to the colorful "Worship" icon, and click on that. Then scroll to the bottom of the "Worship" page and you will see where the bulletins for Sunday have been posted under "Downloads".
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The Sunday Adult Formation Class is on hiatus for the summer.
We look forward to resuming in September after Labor Day!
Look elsewhere in E-News for ongoing formation offerings.
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Youth Group is on hiatus this Sunday.
Please pray for the Diocesan Youth Commission
meeting at Camp Mikell this weekend
where St. Bede's will be represented by
Lucy Vaughn, Maggie Vaughn, and Judah Sali.
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Children's Formation
for Children Age 3 - Grade 5
Seasonal Changes to Children’s Formation
Children's Formation is on hiatus for the summer. We look forward to resuming after Labor Day. During the summer worship, children are welcomed to enjoy the prayground area with supervision.
We need additional teachers/helpers for this age group. Please contact Molly Graves at mgraves@stbedes.org to volunteer or for more information about our children’s faith formation program.
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Prayer Vigil for Extra-Ordinary Times
The prayer vigil for our country will return on the first Sunday of every month: June 7th, July 5th, August 2nd, September 6th, October 4th, November 1st, and December 6th. We will use the Book of Common Prayer to help guide our petitions for peace, justice, and flourishing in our country.
Contact Becca Love at rachelrebeccalove@gmail.com with any questions.
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SAVE THE DATE
Bishop Rob Wright to visit St. Bede's
on Sunday, September 13
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Rite of Reception into the Episcopal Church
If you have recently come into the Episcopal Church and have participated in one of our Episcopal 101 classes, you may wish to be formally "Received" into the Episcopal Church by Bishop Wright during his visit.
You can participate in this rite of "being received" even if we have already transferred your membership from your former parish/congregation or denomination.
If you have questions, please reach out to Chad or Laura in the office to see if this is the "right rite" for you!
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Welcome Barbara Annobil
St. Bede's New Seminarian
We welcome Barbara Annobil as our new seminarian at St. Bede's for the 2026-27 academic year. Barbara is a student at Candler School of Theology where she is pursing an M.Div. degree on the path to ordination in the Episcopal Church through the Diocese of Atlanta. Many of you may have already met Barbara and she will now be more present with us in worship, formation, pastoral care, and other contexts. Please feel free to reach out to Barbara to make her feel welcome and "at home" at St. Bede's. You can find her at St. Bede's on Sundays and you can reach her via email at: bannobil@stbedes.org
Barbara introduces herself to us by sharing this brief version of her spiritual journey. She will also offer a class during the Sunday Adult Formation Hour in October to share her story with us more fully.
I was born in Accra, Ghana, baptized at the Holy Trinity Anglican Cathedral, Accra and confirmed an Anglican at Adisadel College, Cape Coast, Ghana. My parents were instrumental in my Christian formation at an early age. My mother, a Roman Catholic taught me to pray the rosary at age five. I especially love to pray the Holy Rosary daily. My thirst for an intimate union with the Lord led me to Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament where I found joy, peace and deep spiritual renewal, a practice that leads me to intercede for reconciliation and healing in communities. My life has been shaped by family and many priests who continue to provide inspiration and direction.
I earned my first degree (MSc. Pharm) at Kharkov State University, worked with the Ghana Health Service for about 10 years and moved to the US, where I gained my MPH, MPA and PhD concentrating in Epidemiology and Chronic Disease Prevention at Georgia State University. I am currently a Clinical Associate Professor in the department of Population Health Sciences at GSU.
My spiritual journey has brought together faith, education, professional service, pastoral formation, and a growing love for the Lord to be found in Scripture, Worship and the Eucharist. I am currently a Postulant in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, pursuing my MDiv at Candler School of Theology with expected graduation Fall 2026, and called to serve and continue my formation at St. Bede’s Episcopal Church.
As I continue this journey, I am increasingly attentive to the ways God calls me and transforms me with His gifts in service to the Church and the wider community. My desire is to live a life grounded in Christ, nourished by the Eucharist, formed by Scripture, and expressed through compassionate pastoral presence. My outlook on life is one dedicated to serving the Lord, teaching the love of the Lord and love of neighbor and a community exemplified by union of true love, the fear of the Lord and peace.
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Wooden Footbridge Temporarily Closed
The wooden footbridge across the creek that connects the parking lot to the stairs adjacent to the Memorial Garden is temporarily closed to replace the ramp that connects the bridge to the walkway. We imagine the bridge will be open and usable again within two weeks.
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Popcorn Theology
Saturday, October 3, 2026
5:30 p.m.—8:45 p.m.
“Boy Erased”
Join us to share a simple meal that will include pizza, salad, fresh fruit, popcorn and homemade cookies. There will be dairy free, gluten free and vegetarian options available. After dinner, we’ll watch this 2018 film, rated R, 110 minutes.
This is the thoughtful, courageous story of Jared Eamons (Lucas Hedges), the
son of a car dealer and Baptist minister and a hairdresser in a small town in
Arkansas. When Jared goes away to another town to attend college, he begins
to feel safe to awaken to and to explore his sexuality as a gay man. He is taken aback when someone from his college outs him to his father and mother
(Russell Crowe and Nicole Kidman.) His parents struggle with how to reconcile their love for their son with their beliefs that he is sinning and has “made a choice to live like this”. Jared is pressured by his parents and church community into attending a conversion therapy residential program. While there, Jared comes into conflict with the leader of the program (Joel Edgerton),
as he becomes increasingly clear about who he is and who he is not, finds his
voice on behalf of himself and others, and grows in acceptance of his true self.
Based on the true story told in the memoir of American author Garrard Conley.
The movie won the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Picture and received
two Golden Globe Nominations.
Following the movie, we’ll have a brief conversation about where we saw and
heard transformation, healing, God and Love in the movie, along with ways in
which our lives connect with the story in the film. We’ll end our time together
with Night Prayer.
A $10.00 contribution is requested for the meal, or whatever amount works for
you.
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The opening reception on August 15 was well attended. Our Delkalb CEO, Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, and our DeKalb County Super 7 representative, Dr. LaDena Bolton, were both there almost the whole time. And our Tucker Mayor, Anne Lerner, also attended as well as two of Tucker’s City Council members! The art this time is wonderful. Take some time to enjoy it.
The jewelry and the pottery in the glass case will be there through September as well. If there’s any interest in any of this, just leave a check with Laura or text Lois Shingler at 404-593-9001
Many, many thanks to everybody who brought food for hors d’oeuvres, helped clean up and set up!
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Finding Healing
for Our Divided Country
Now meeting weekly
on Monday evenings on Zoom
from 6:30 to 8 pm.
In person every Thursday morning
9 to 10 am
at Mint Coffeehouse
3926 Lawrenceville Hwy in Tucker
A discussion group, grounded in prayer, for those who have questions, concerns, and emotions that feel too big, and need a safe place to process with others.
We will see what participants need from this group. Perhaps it will just be a place to express what you are feeling, or maybe some will want to know what action can be taken.
And we will pray together.
Some questions to consider:
How are you doing, and what are you feeling?
Where are you in terms of processing changing public policy?
How can we live the values of our faith
in the face of conflicting public policy?
Facilitators: Muriel Diguette and Molly Graves
Please contact Muriel Diguette at digfam@att.net
if you are interested in joining.
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Outreach Opportunities
Ongoing Soap Drive
Please place new wrapped bar soap
in the basket labelled “Bar Soap and Toiletries”
in the Connect Center outside the kitchen
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September 6
New Date!
Outreach Committee Meeting
11:30 am in Room C101
September 6 – 27
Church of the Common Ground
Diabetic Sock Drive
October – November
Emmaus House Home for Thanksgiving
October 18
Prepare and serve lunch for Church of the Common Ground
December 6 – January 3
Baby Jesus Baskets
Questions? Please contact Karen Werner at wernerksw@comcast.net
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Community Support
The Outreach Committee is beginning a new partnership with Los Amigos de la Communidad Georgia. This organization was founded several years ago by parishioner Maria Cristina de la Cruz and two partners. They serve the Latino community.
The Outreach Committee has sent them a $1,000 donation to support their work with families who are struggling to provide food for their families, pay rent and other bills after losing their breadwinners to detention and/or deportation. We hope to work more closely with them in the near future and are excited to support our neighbors in need.
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Family Ministries Micropractice
Join our households with
birth through elementary aged children
in this simple intentional practice
as we bring our learning from the lectionary
into our everyday lives.
You may wish to conclude this micro-practice with this prayer:
God who journeys with us,
Your way is marked by compassion, justice, and peace.
When hate or injustice try to block the path,
help us remember your love is stronger.
Give us the courage to stay steady and confident in you.
Amen.
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Invitation to Prayer Shawl Ministry
Prayer shawls are used to provide comfort, acknowledge joy or appreciation, say goodbye, or any other reason to share God’s love. They may be used in prayer, and the act of making them is prayer. Making them with friends is church.
Currently, a prayer shawl group meets one morning and one evening a month. You are invited to attend one or both meetings.
Monthly Prayer Shawl Meeting Times and Locations
First Monday Prayer Shawl Meeting: 10 -11:30 am in room M108.
Email Junior Abraham at jrabraham1953@gmail.com with questions.
Fourth Thursday Prayer Shawl Meeting: 6:30-8 pm in off site locations.
(This group is on hiatus for the summer.)
Email Cheryl and Fred Murphy at murphyfbfm@gmail.com with questions.
Note that you can participate at home on your own as well.
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Wednesday Night Adult Bible Study
Join with others as we explore the Gospel of Matthew and have fun.
All are welcome.
6 – 8 pm
on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month
in the Commons Hallway Classroom
(across from the Julian of Norwich Center)
6:00 light supper
6:30 Bible Study
Contact Fred Murphy for more information.
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Mostly Mysteries
Book Discussion Group
Next meeting in person:
Monday, September 21
at 1 pm in Room M108
Our September book selection
is
Ransom
by Daniel Silva
You're invited to join members and friends of St. Bede's to discuss favorite mysteries and thrillers.
For questions, please contact Cathe Echterhoff at jechterhof@aol.com
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The Two Marys: Devotion in Seventeenth-Century Sacred Music
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
Saturday, August 29 at 7:30 pm
This program explores two of Christianity’s most beloved women through the expressive language of seventeenth-century music. Works honoring Mary, the Mother of Jesus, celebrate her compassion, humility, and enduring place in Christian worship, while settings inspired by Mary Magdalene illuminate the steadfast devotion of the disciple who remained beside Jesus through his suffering and became the first witness to the risen Christ. Together, these complementary perspectives reveal the richness of Baroque composers’ engagement with faith, hope, love, and the human experience.
For those who approach these works from a faith tradition, we invite you to reflect deeply on the texts as they unfold. For all listeners, regardless of background, we hope this music offers an opportunity to experience the expressive beauty of a period that forever changed the language of Western music.
Admission: $20 general admission. Payment by cash, Venmo, or PayPal at the door.
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Friday, August 28
Child Hall
The Cathedral of St. Philip
Silent auction: 6:30 p.m.
Show: 7:30 p.m.
The Choirs of the Cathedral of St. Philip proudly present Choirs Uncorked! Join us as we hang up our cassocks and let our hair down to show a side of ourselves not seen on a normal Sunday morning. We will be showcasing many styles from 42nd Street to Studio 54 to the French Quarter and back again. Our silent auction will feature fine treasures from the vaults of our community.
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2744 Peachtree Road, Atlanta
Friday, September 18, 2026
7:30 p.m.
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Annual Holy Comforter Plant Sales
Saturday, September 12
and
Saturday, October 10
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Holy Comforter will have two plant sales this fall - Sept 12 and Oct 10, from 10AM until 2PM.
Everything we grow is organic and all proceeds from our sales go towards running programs for the Friendship Center.
Holy Comforter is located at 737 Woodland Ave. S.E., Atlanta, GA 30316.
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New Digital Assisted Listening System
for St. Bede's Nave
Thanks to a a generous grant, we have upgraded our Nave sound system with a new digital assisted listening server. This digital server will stream the Nave audio directly to your smartphone and, from there, it can be delivered through wired headphones, Bluetooth devices, or, if you have smart phone enabled hearing aids, the audio can be streamed directly into the hearing aids. Our hope is that this system can improve speech intelligibility for any who have a difficult time hearing or understanding the spoken word in the Nave.
The FIRST STEP to use the new system is download the "ListenWIFI" app onto your smartphone by clicking on one of the links below. The app is free and does not require any type of registration or password (thank goodness!). The app will not work until you are at St. Bede's and connected to our Wi-Fi network.
The SECOND STEP is to arrive at St. Bede's and connect to the new "St. Bede's - Guest" Wi-Fi network which is an open network that requires no password (thank goodness, again!). The system will not work if you connect to the old "stbedes" password protected network.
Please let us know if you need help connecting!
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St. Bede's Prayer List
A note about our prayer list:
We have reorganized our prayer list and are trying to make it more manageable going forward. Names will remain on the prayer list for 3 weeks unless otherwise requested. If you have placed someone on the prayer list and you would now like that person removed, please notify the office. Please request removal only for names which you have placed on the list. We are always happy to request prayer for our parishioners and our extended community.
Please contact Laura Pittman in the church office to add or remove names from the prayer list.
Laura Pittman
lpittman@stbedes.org
In our St. Bede’s community, prayer has recently been requested for:
David West
Mary Porter
Margie Klein
Martha West
Prayer has been requested on a more long-term basis for:
Susan Cáceres
Cheryl Murphy
Lewis Anderson
Jim Murray
Dixie Snider
Claude Oakley
Miriam Needham
Claiborne Jones
Michele Heller
Lynn Williams
Jim Handsfield
Barbie Olsen
David Boyd
Debhani Hernandez
Al and Regina Studwell
Sarah Jane and Jim Ohl
Mary Rodriguez
Helen Abraham
Cameron Maddox
Aree Bancroft
Nancy Waring
Frances Bowen
Ann Foote
Sue Ellen Lampros
Prayer has also been requested for these in our wider community:
Grace, friend of Julia Dalbom
Stayce Bushart, sister of Jim Bushart
William Gunter, brother of Doris Bushart
Carlos, friend of Claudia Fedarko
Joselina, friend of Claudia Fedarko
The People of Cuba
Susan Vail Casey, sister of Tom Vail
Susan Forte, sister of Cheryl Murphy
Zoe Bushart, granddaughter of Doris and Jim Bushart
Aila Craig, family of Helen Loeb
James Smythe, great nephew of Molly Graves
Larry Sullivan, friend of Joan Greer
John Borden, friend of Joan Greer
Kayt Hoch, daughter-in-law of Martha and David West
Reagan Koski, friend of Beth Cannon
Bill Edgar, father of Beth Cannon
Carol Guthrie, sister of Ann Foote
Andy Matia, friend of Ann Foote
Mary Robert, sister of Martha Robert
Wright Coleman, son of Jennie Couture
Fay Key, friend of the St. Bede's community
Eleanor Pearlman, granddaughter of Gwen Heaton
Anne Jones, sister of Claiborne Jones
We pray for those who have died:
Ken Bonnet, friend of Cathe Echterhoff
We give thanks for those serving our country in the military:
Alex Larrivey
Josh Bowers
Jonathan
We give thanks for those celebrating birthdays this week:
8/29 Ray Callaway
8/29 Peaches Flanagan
8/31 Maggie Kottke
9/3 Laura Martin
9/5 Claude Oakley
The flowers on the altar for Sunday August 30
will be given to the glory of God and
In remembrance of Peter Stellato's 45th birthday
by his mother, Nancy
In celebration of our 60th wedding anniversary
by Dixie and Fran Snider
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From around the Diocese
and the wider Church...
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Bishop Wright's Weekly Podcast
Did you know that Bishop Rob Wright has a weekly podcast? You can take a spiritual "deep dive" each week with Bishop Wright and his special guests and grow deeper in faith and understanding as you listen and learn.
Explore For People, Bishop Wright's Podcast, Here
| | Bishop Wright has issued a a pastoral letter entitled: Immigration: Dignity, Solidarity, and Support. This letter calls on us all to view our current immigration crisis through the lens of faith and to seek dignity and compassion for all of God's beloved children. | | |
Pathways
the magazine of the Diocese of Atlanta
The new Pathways is now available online! Through original photography, articles, and interviews, Pathways shares inspiring stories from Middle and North Georgia — examples of spiritual growth.
Read Pathways Here
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