Posts by Mary Paige Fisher (Page 5)

Posts by Mary Paige Fisher (Page 5)

Shenandoah County Fair

We are excited to announce Beckford Parish’s participation in the upcoming Shenandoah County Fair from August 28 to September 2. This is an annual community event that showcases local culture, food, crafts, livestock, and more. It’s a vibrant event filled with family-friendly activities, live entertainment, thrilling rides, and delicious food. The fair is a wonderful opportunity for us, as a church, to engage with our wider community in a joyful and meaningful way. It allows us to share God’s love…
Books filling shelves

Book discussion: Kingdom, Grace, Judgement by Robert Farrar Capon

Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m. Embark on a fascinating exploration into the depths of faith with our ongoing book discussion group. We’ll delve into “Kingdom, Grace, Judgement” by Robert Farrar Capon, an engaging journey through biblical parables. Capon was an Episcopal priest who “bridges the gap between the biblical world and our own, making clear both the original meaning of the parables and their continuing relevance today.” (Goodreads review) All are welcome. The discussion will begin on June 28 at 2:00 p.m.…

Vestry Challenge

Shrine Mont is collaborating with the Virginia Association of Teachers of English (VATE) to hold Camp Curious this summer (July 9-14) for rising 3rd-6th grade students.  The camp’s mission is to “Infuse struggling readers/writers with the joy and experiences of reading and writing.” Campers will go home with a “tool bag” for good reading and writing strategies. We will also provide students with supplies, books, and family reading and writing ideas. The primary focus will be to support students from Page, Rockingham,…

Community PFLAG Education Event

St. Paul’s UCC and PFLAG are sponsoring a joint event to promote love, acceptance, and understanding for our LBGTQ brothers and sisters. Emmanuel and Saint Andrew’s parishioners are invited to attend a panel discussion on Wednesday, June 7, from 7-9 pm at St. Paul’s UCC, 235 S. Main Street, Woodstock. Come, lead with love, share your spirit, lend your voice and celebrate unity in diversity with us. Your support is invaluable. Together, we create a more understanding world. Mother Kathy…