Posts by Elizabeth H. Cottrell (Page 9)

ALLEN T. STANTON JOINING OUR BOOK STUDY At our next session March 28, the author of the book is joining us for our session to discuss his insights with us and answer questions. We meet at 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.  Reclaiming Rural: Building Thriving Rural Congregations by Allen T. Stanton describes how by establishing a clear theological and rural identity, leaders can build a meaningful and vital ministry. As rural America continues to undergo massive economic and demographic shifts,…

Before the pandemic, Emmanuel and St. Andrew’s were growing their kids’ ministry. In addition to regular Sunday services, kids joined in Shrine Mont Camps, movie evenings, special Christmas Eve services, kids’ services, story times and more. Mother Kathy’s pup, Pal, was even known to make an appearance to entertain the kids. We’d love to begin welcoming children back to our services and growing these programs once again. Kids are always invited to any of our Sunday services. They’re even invited…

SCHEDULE CHANGE THIS SUNDAY This Sunday we are welcoming the Bishop Search Committee so are having one service between the churches. It is at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew’s and streams on Facebook Live for those unable to come. 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…

Starting in April, Emmanuel’s Table Food Pantry is open every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 4 to 6 p.m. Find out more about the pantry.

SCHEDULE CHANGE Sunday, March 20, we are welcoming the Bishop Search Committee so we are having one service between the churches. It is at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew’s and streams on Facebook Live for those unable to come. CRISIS IN URKRAINE The Episcopal Relief & Development has set up a fund to help with the ongoing crisis in Ukraine by providing humanitarian assistance to those fleeing the violence. To find out more and donate, visit their website. If you…

DUE MONDAY: UPDATES TO PARISH DIRECTORY We want to update the directory for 2022. Please email any updates to Melissa by Mon., March 7 (please note the change in date so that we can get this updated more quickly). The directory is available on our website. To access the file, you’ll need a password so please email Melissa for it. (You don’t have to sign up for a DropBox account to access the file. If a window pops up asking if…

SERVICE SCHEDULE CHANGE Sunday, Feb. 27, the 8 a.m. service is morning prayer. The usual schedule resumes the following week. LENT BAG PICKUP Lent bags contain different symbols of the season and are designed to help individuals and families in practicing Lent at home.  Lent bags for parishioners will be available to pickup at each of the Sunday, Feb. 27, services. Inside you’ll find a number of items, including pancake mix and applesauce to enjoy a pancake supper on Shove…

SERVICE SCHEDULE CHANGES Next Wednesday, Feb. 24, there is no Eucharist at Emmanuel. Sunday, Feb. 27, the 8 a.m. service is morning prayer. The usual schedule resumes the following week. LENT BAG PICKUP Lent bags contain different symbols of the season and are designed to help individuals and families in practicing Lent at home.  Lent bags for parishioners will be available to pickup at each of the Sunday, Feb. 27, services. Inside you’ll find a number of items, including pancake…

BECKFORD PARISH LENT BOOK STUDY Every Monday during Lent at 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (March 7, 14, 28; April 4, 11) we’re meeting via Zoom for a study of the book Reclaiming Rural: Building Thriving Rural Congregations by Allen T. Stanton. During Lent, we will focus on this book a foundation to living Lent as Easter people, and how we are always alive in Christ, who died and was raised from the dead. The book describes how by establishing a rural identity,…

LENT BAG PICKUP Lent bags contain different symbols of the season and are designed to help individuals and families in practicing Lent at home.  Lent bags for parishioners will be available to pickup at each of the Sunday, Feb. 27, services. Inside you’ll find a number of items, including pancake mix and applesauce to enjoy a pancake supper on Shove Tuesday. If you’re not able to come to the services, bags will be available for St. Andrew’s folks to pickup…

Mother Kathy would like to share the message below from The Rev. Laura Minnich Lockey in light of recent events at Virginia college campuses that touch our communities. Please keep the JMU and BC families in your prayers. “My heart is broken. 2 young men have taken their lives on the JMU campus in 7 days; a man shot and killed 2 officers at Bridgewater College; a man shot and killed a high school student, and wounded 4 others in Blacksburg.…

ANNUAL MEETING AT ST. ANDREW’S THIS SUNDAY St. Andrew’s Annual Meeting is at Sunday, Feb. 6, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s. The Annual Report will be available on our website prior to the meeting.  The Emmanuel Annual Meeting was last Sunday. In case you missed it, the annual report is available on our website If you have any questions, please speak with Mother Kathy. SERVICE SCHEDULE FEBRUARY THROUGH MAY NOW AVAILABLE The new service schedule is now available via the…