“When we follow Christ’s script, we are tied tight to the foundation; the Church and the world are healthy. When we stray from that script, all hell breaks loose, in the Church and in the world.”
~ Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson
OCTOBER SERVICE AT SHRINE MONT
Sunday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. we’ll be having a joint service at Shrine Mont in the lower pavilion. We’ll be asking folks to wear masks and practice social distancing.
If you have any questions, please speak with Mother Kathy or Melissa.
HALLOWEEN ON COURT SQUARE
Sat., Oct. 30, Woodstock is doing their annual Halloween on Court Square. The parish is participating by putting together individual bags of candy with the churches’ info for kids to pick up from a table in front of Emmanuel. Given current COVID rates, we won’t be having volunteers hand it out directly.
If you’d like to help with this effort, funds would be greatly appreciated. Checks can be made out to Emmanuel with a note that it’s for Halloween and mailed to Emmanuel or placed in the large envelopes marked “Halloween” on the small table by the fellowship hall door at Emmanuel and on the table in St. Andrew’s fellowship hall by the masks.
If you have any questions, please let Mother Kathy or Melissa know.
OCTOBER VESTRY MEETINGS
The Emmanuel vestry meeting is Mon., Oct. 11, and the St. Andrew’s vestry meeting is Tues., Oct. 19. Both are at 6:30 p.m.
NEW READER SCHEDULE: OCT. – JAN.
The reader schedule for October through January is now available on our website and below. If you’re not able to read as scheduled, please find a replacement and let Mother Kathy and Melissa know of the change.
2021 Parish Directory
The 2021 Historic Beckford Parish Directory is available on our website. To access the file, you’ll need a password so please email Melissa for it.
BIBLE STUDY WEDNESDAY
The Bible study group with the Episcopal churches in our region has started after summer break. It is from 7 to 8 p.m. online via Zoom. every Wednesday. You’re welcome to attend even if you haven’t before or if you miss a few weeks. You can jump in any Wednesday without any problem.
If you have any questions, please let Mother Kathy know.
URGENT: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT EMMANUEL’S TABLE FOOD PANTRY
We’re in great need of volunteers to assist with ordering, inventory and to help Tillie with volunteer recruitment/scheduling. If you know anyone who may be interested in helping, please have them contact Mother Kathy ASAP.
Volunteers are needed the Monday and Tuesday of pantry weeks. If you’re able to help, please contact Tillie for more details.
The pantry is open monthly the second and fourth Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Oct. 12 and 26 are the next dates). Sept. 28 the volunteers served 28 families/83 people. If you know of anyone in need of food, please send them over. More info.
GRANDPARENTS AS PARENTS (GAP) MEETING
GAP is meeting Mon., Oct. 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Emmanuel. It’s set to be in person, but may switch to Zoom if COVID numbers continue to rise. Check their Facebook page for the latest info. If you know of any grandparents as parents who may want to attend, please pass along the info. If you have questions, Shelia Helsley is happy to help!
PRAYER LIST
Our prayer list can be found on our website. If you have folks you’d like added to the prayer list, please email their names to Melissa.
PLEDGES
You’re welcome to bring your pledge to Sunday service or continue to mail it to the church.
Emmanuel Episcopal 122 E. Court Woodstock VA 22664
St. Andrew’s Episcopal P.O. Box 117 Mt. Jackson, VA 22842
WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
SOCIAL DISTANCING AND MASK POLICY
Given the trends in the county infection rate, the Delta variant, CDC guidance and other pertinent information, everyone is required to wear masks at services, no matter vaccination status. We are also asking folks to maintain 6 feet of social distancing at all times, including skipping every other pew.
Our goal is to keep one another as safe as we possibly can. We are very concerned about the continued high rates of infection and transmission in ShenCo, combined with a low vaccination rate, and are monitoring the situation very closely. We urge everyone who is eligible to be vaccinated. Please keep an eye on our website and your email in case important updates need to be shared.
WEEKDAY SERVICES
WEDNESDAY HEALING EUCHARIST
Each Wednesday at 12 p.m. at Emmanuel.
NIGHTLY COMPLINE
Sunday through Thursday, 8 p.m. Compline on Facebook Live and Zoom
SUNDAY SERVICES (Note: Next Sun., Oct. 17, we are at Shrine Mont)
8 a.m. Emmanuel
9:15 a.m. St. Andrew’s and Facebook Live (as technology permits)
11:15 a.m. Emmanuel and Facebook Live (as technology permits)
The full bulletin is available on our website prior to the service.
All weekly and Sunday services are available to view on Facebook and our website after the services, when available.