Posts by Elizabeth H. Cottrell (Page 2)

Posts by Elizabeth H. Cottrell (Page 2)

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GAP February 2024 Meeting

GAP MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2024 MEETING at Emmanuel The Episcopal Churches of Shenandoah County: Beckford Parish, 122 East Court Street, Woodstock. A Carry-In Finger Foods Meal will start at 6:15, contact Donna Lambert Barnes. 7:00 Children’s Time in the Social Hall and GAP G’PARENTS Meeting in the Sanctuary. Darla Sue Moomaw will be with the G’children for crafts, games, etc., Our speaker will be the wonderful Shannon Urum and she will finish her presentation on Children’s Trauma Effects in their lives, Part II. We all learned…

“A Case for Love” Special Documentary One-Day Only

Showing one-day only at the Harrisonburg Regal on January 23 at 4 pm and 7 pm – “A Case for Love” is a feature-length documentary inspired by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s message of love. We are so excited to see both our beloved Episcopal Church and Bishop Curry’s message of love shared with the wider world. The film includes interviews with Bishop Curry, Sam Waterston, Al Roker, Pete Buttigieg, Jon Meacham, John Danforth, and other public figures, as well as individual stories…

AdventWord: A Different Kind of Advent Calendar

In a recent article by Miriam Willard McKenney for the BuildingFaith newsletter, I was introduced to AdventWord. “AdventWord is an Advent calendar that we can use in so many ways. AdventWord offers a way to prepare each day of Advent with a word from the scriptures we hear on Sundays. AdventWord is brought to you by Forward Movement, the folx (sic) who bring you Forward Day by Day and Lent Madness.” From the AdventWord website: “As we await the birth…

Al Anon: Weekly Community Event Hosted by Emmanuel

A new Al Anon group meeting starts at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Monday, November 13 at noon. This weekly gathering is open to anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking and addiction.   The meetings will take place every Monday. These sessions offer a supportive environment to share experiences, strength, and hope with one another in confidence.   Whether you are new to Al Anon or have been part of a group before, you are invited to…

In Memoriam: Mary L. Hoffman

It is with great sadness that we share the news of Mary Hoffman’s death, even though we celebrate her life and her nearer presence with God. Mary and her husband Don and their daughter Susan were active members of Emmanuel over 20 years ago until they moved away. The banner hanging on the left side of the church over the choir stall was designed and created by Mary, with assistance from our own Trudy Pence.  You can read about Mary’s…
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2023 St. Andrew’s Rummage Sale June 24

The Annual St. Andrew’s Rummage Sale is back for 202e! It is indoors Saturday, June 24, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Andrew’s, 5890 Main Street, Mt. Jackson. All proceeds benefit various charities. Anything remaining after the sale is given to Search Thrift Store. We’ll start taking donations toward the end of May of everything from gently used clothes, accessories, books and children’s items to sports equipment, kitchenware and decor. So, as you’re doing you’re spring cleaning, be…

A Message on Today’s Shooting In Richmond (June 6, 2023)

A Message From Bishop E. Mark Stevenson Click here for video. June 6, 2023 My siblings in Christ, Earlier this evening, we learned that an act of unspeakable violence was committed in Richmond today. As the students, parents, and staff of Huguenot High School gathered to celebrate their graduating seniors, two persons – at least one with a gun – broke onto the scene, shooting a number of those present. Suddenly, a day that should have been nothing but a joyful time…
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Book Discussion: What Is The Bible? by Rob Bell

Emmanuel parishioner Bill Scott will lead a discussion on the book, What Is The Bible written by author and pastor, Rob Bell. Join us as we explore the transformative power of the Bible in our lives and how it can inspire us to live with greater purpose and meaning. We are discussing “What is the Bible” by Rob Bell. In this book, Bell challenges traditional interpretations of the Bible and invites readers to explore the text in new ways. He encourages us…

Memorial Service for Ilse Larkin May 20, 2023 11am

Please join us for A Celebration of Life will be held for Ilse Auguste Stronzik Larkin at Emmanuel Church on Saturday, May 20, at 11:00 a.m., followed by a light luncheon in the parish hall. Born on March 11, 1930 in Wronin, German, Ilse died on May 9, 2022 at her home in Columbia Furnace, VA surrounded by family. She was the daughter of Roman Leo Stronzik and Marie Hedwig Saeftel. Ilse is survived by her children Craig Larkin and Silvia Larkin…