Posts by Elizabeth H. Cottrell (Page 22)
8/12 Weekly Update
FROM MOTHER KATHY In this week’s emailed Weekly Update, you will find links to a survey about outdoor and indoor worship. I hope you will take the opportunity to respond – it will help us so much if you are able to take the time to pray about these questions and respond. We will also follow up with brief surveys regarding online worship in the coming weeks. Please print and return to me – it is easiest if you use…
8/6 Weekly Update
AUGUST VESTRY MEETINGS Emmanuel vestry is meeting Monday at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. St. Andrew’s vestry is meeting Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. A reminder with the link is going out the day before. DIOCESAN SUNDAY SERVICE The Sunday before Labor Day (Sept. 6) the churches in the Diocese of Virginia are coming together for an online service instead of having our usual individual services. More information is coming soon. WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY Starting September 9, the Southern Shenandoah…
7/30 Weekly Update
KIDS SERVICE THIS SUNDAY On Sunday, kids of the parish are our readers and Mother Kathy is giving a special new-school-year blessing for a special spiritual communion service. It is on Zoom and Facebook Live at 10:15 a.m. on Zoom and Facebook Live followed by a Coffee Hour on Zoom. Next Sunday is Morning Prayer. To join the service, click the Zoom link to join, the password is embedded. For Facebook Live, click the link to be taken to our Facebook page to view the live…
7/23 Weekly Update
KIDS SERVICES NEXT SUNDAY, AUG. 2 Next Sunday, kids of the parish are our readers and Mother Kathy is giving a special new-school-year blessing for a special spiritual communion service. It is on Zoom and Facebook Live at 10:15 a.m., as usual. WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY Starting September 9, the Southern Shenandoah Region (Episcopal churches in Stanley, Harrisonburg, Mt. Jackson, Woodstock and Luray) is having an online bible study each Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. We’ll send out more information as…
7/16 Weekly Update
Dear beloved parishioners, Week 18. It is difficult to comprehend that it has been since March that we last had an-in person gathering in either one of our historic churches for worship and that it will be a time longer before we can safely gather. Even though we are not gathering in our churches physically, worship continues, and much is going on. There are a variety of worship opportunities almost daily. The question of how and when we might share…
7/9 Weekly Update
JULY VESTRY MEETINGS July vestry meetings are at 6:30 p.m., Monday, July 13, for Emmanuel and 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 14, for St. Andrew’s. Both are via Zoom; Melissa is sending the links out. FACE MASKS AVAILABLE Barbara Kirkland has generously donated masks she’s made for anyone who may need them. If you’re in need of masks and would like to arrange a pickup, please email Mother Kathy or Melissa. Thank you, Barbara! ST. ANDREW’S RUMMAGE SALE Given the current…
What is Compline? A Little History…
Recently, we have begun offering the service of Compline in the evenings. Many have asked, “What is Compline?” A brief history of Compline can be found in “Commentary on the American Prayer Book”[1]Compline originated in the fourth century as the night prayers of monks in their dormitories. In his Rule, Benedict of Nursia describes the content of the rite in the sixth century: “Let Compline be limited to the saying of three psalms, which are to be said straightforwardly without…
Weekly Update 7/2
HAPPY 4th OF JULY However you choose to celebrate our nation’s independence this Saturday, may your day be happy, festive and safe. JULY VESTRY MEETINGS July vestry meetings are at 6:30 p.m., Monday, July 13, for Emmanuel and 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 14, for St. Andrew’s. Both are via Zoom; Melissa is sending the links out. FACE MASKS AVAILABLE Barbara Kirkland has generously donated masks she’s made for anyone who may need them. If you’re in need of masks…
Weekly Update 6/25
ST. ANDREW’S LANDSCAPING UPDATE A big thank you to Ros Poplar and Carolyn Wilson for heading up the St. Andrew’s landscaping refresh. It looks beautiful! Your time and efforts are sincerely appreciated. Here are a couple photos from Neil Fadely for everyone to enjoy. JULY VESTRY MEETINGS July vestry meetings are at 6:30 p.m., Monday, July 13, for Emmanuel and 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 14, for St. Andrew’s. Both are via Zoom; Melissa is sending the links out. REMINDER: COVID 19…
Weekly Update 6/18
REMINDER: COVID 19 UPDATE LETTER TO PARISH Mother Kathy and the vestries have discussed the status of reopening the buildings to meet in person. To keep everyone up to date, she shared an update letter last week. The letter is also available on our website. EMMANUEL’S TABLE FOOD PANTRY UPDATE For June and July, the pantry is open every other week on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (June 30, July 14 and July 30). More information about August is coming the…
6/11 Weekly Update
COVID 19 UPDATE LETTER TO PARISH Mother Kathy and the vestries have discussed the status of reopening the buildings to meet in person. To keep everyone up to date, she has written a parish letter to address the most current information. SHRINE MONT As a reminder, for safety and logistical reasons we are foregoing the annual Shrine Mont picnic this July. It’s a tradition we’ll all miss. Though the camps have been cancelled, Shrine Mont has cottages available for summer rentals. Meals are…