Posts by Elizabeth H. Cottrell (Page 8)
5/5/22 The Beckford Connection
BECKFORD PARISH AT SHRINE MONT JUNE 5: LUNCH RSVPS DUE NEXT WEEK We’re kicking off the summer with a service and fried chicken lunch at Shrine Mont on Sunday, June 5. The service is at 11:30 a.m. at the lower pavilion followed by lunch in the dining hall. Please RSVP for lunch via this form by Thursday, May 19, as we have to give a final count to Shrine Mont. The cost of lunch is $14.75, per person, which can be…
4/28/22 The Beckford Connection
BECKFORD PARISH AT SHRINE MONT JUNE 5 We’re kicking off the summer with a service and fried chicken lunch at Shrine Mont on Sunday, June 5. The service is at 11:30 a.m. at the lower pavilion followed by lunch in the dining hall. Please RSVP for lunch via this form by Thursday, May 19, as we have to give a final count to Shrine Mont. The cost of lunch is $14.75, per person, which can be paid by check made out to…
4/21/22 The Beckford Connection
ST. ANDREW’S UKRAINE CRISIS DONATION CHALLENGE We have raised $7,300 for the Ukraine relief fund, exceeding our goal. Thank you to all who have so generously given. Though we are a small parish, we are truly showing the power we hold to help during a time of great suffering for so many. Funds are being sent directly to the Episcopal Relief & Development fund created to provide humanitarian assistance to those fleeing the violence in Ukraine. EMMANUEL ALTAR FLOWERS If you would…
4/14/22 The Beckford Connection
A HOLY WEEK MESSAGE FROM MOTHER KATHY Dear Beloved in Christ, The most sacred week of the Christian calendar is upon us. This week of rich liturgical traditions began last Sunday with Palm Sunday and reaches its climax on Easter with the proclamation of Resurrection (and Alleluia!) and the power of Christ to overcome death. Usually, we think of passing from life to death; in The Lighting of the Paschal Candle, we are reminded that Jesus did the opposite: he…
HOLY WEEK MESSAGE FROM MOTHER KATHY
A HOLY WEEK MESSAGE FROM MOTHER KATHY Dear Beloved in Christ, The most sacred week of the Christian calendar is upon us. This week of rich liturgical traditions began last Sunday with Palm Sunday and reaches its climax on Easter with the proclamation of Resurrection (and Alleluia!) and the power of Christ to overcome death. Usually, we think of passing from life to death; in The Lighting of the Paschal Candle, we are reminded that Jesus did the opposite: he…
2022 St. Andrew’s Rummage Sale
The Annual St. Andrew’s Rummage Sale is back for 2022! It is indoors Saturday, June 11, from 7 a.m. to 12 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…
Woodstock Ministerial Alliance Easter Service
The Woodstock Ministerial Alliance has shared a video of an Easter service video they did together for the community.
4/7/22 The Beckford Connection
HOLY WEEK SERVICE SCHEDULE Palm Sunday: 8 and 11:15* a.m. at Emmanuel, 9:15* a.m. at St. Andrew’s Maundy Thursday*: 6:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Good Friday*: 12 p.m. at St. Andrew’s, 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Easter Sunday: 8 and 11:15* a.m. at Emmanuel, 9:15* a.m. at St. Andrew’s * These services stream live on Facebook Bulletins will be posted prior to the services. If you are available to serve on Good Friday at 12 p.m. at St. Andrew’s or Good Friday at 7 p.m. at…
Community Prayer Service For Ukraine
The community came together for an ecumenical prayer service for Ukraine, the Ukrainian people, and peace at noon on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 122 East Court St., Woodstock, VA. Our hearts are broken by the scenes of suffering and devastation from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This humanitarian crisis touches us all, and we call on our community—across all faith traditions—to join us in raising our voices in prayer on behalf of these brave people. The…
3/31/22 The Beckford Connection
TODAY AT NOON: A COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR UKRAINE The community is invited to a short ecumenical prayer service for Ukraine, the Ukrainian people, and peace TODAY at 12 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Please help to spread the word. Our hearts are broken by the scenes of suffering and devastation from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This humanitarian crisis touches us all, and we call on our community—across all faith traditions—to join us in raising our voices in prayer on behalf…
Evening Meditation from Bishop Porter Taylor (4th Sunday in Lent)
The Gospel as Fairy tale from The Rt. Rev. Porter Taylor, Assisting Bishop In 1977, Frederick Buechner wrote a book entitled Telling the Truth: The Gospel as Tragedy, Comedy, and Fairy Tale. I came across it this week and was especially drawn to the gospel as fairy tale. Buechner writes: “There is no less danger and darkness in the Gospel as there is in the Brothers Grimm, but beyond and above there is the joy of it, this tale of…
3/24/22 The Beckford Connection
ST. ANDREW’S UKRAINE CRISIS DONATION CHALLENGE In an effort to do what we can to help with the ongoing crisis in the Ukraine, St. Andrew’s vestry has committed $2,000 of Outreach funds to the cause. Now, they are challenge everyone to come together to match — or even exceed — their donation between now and March 27. To help match their donation and support the people of Ukraine, please send checks, made out to St. Andrew’s and noted that it is for the Ukraine…