Parish Happenings & Updates
Christmas Week Schedule in Beckford Parish
Dec. 24 @ 5pm -Holy Eucharist (HE) at Emmanuel Dec. 24 @ 9pm – Holy Eucharist at St. Andrew’s Dec. 25 @ 10am – Holy Eucharist at St. Andrew’s Dec. 29 @ 10am – Lessons & Carols at Emmanuel
Emmanuel’s Table Receives Food Lion Grant
We are pleased to announce that the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has awarded a $3,000 grant to Emmanuel’s Table at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. 12/2/2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News Release Contact: The Very Rev. Kathleen Murray 540-459-2720, 540-233-1888 beckfordrector@gmail.com Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Awards Grant to Emmanuel’s Table at Emmanuel Episcopal Church Partnership increases access to nutritious food, provides nutrition education WOODSTOCK, VA – Emmanuel’s Table Food Pantry, which is sponsored by Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Woodstock, VA has…
Celebrating 50 Years of Women’s Ordination to the Priesthood
Mother Kathy is in the video around 4:09. Please watch and enjoy!
In Memoriam: Joy Stevenson (updated)
Joyce Owen Stevenson Requiescat in pace It is with great sadness that I inform you that Joy, the devoted wife of Bishop E. Mark Stevenson, has died. Their journey together in life has been a reflection of her name. Grieving her death with our bishop are their children, grandchildren, and a multitude of family and friends. Those who knew Joy have spoken of her compassion, generosity of spirit, and loving presence. More than a partner in marriage, she engaged in her own…
John Douglas Woodward: Conversation and Book Signing
October 27, 2024 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Shrine Mont — Art Hall Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt: Artwork and Letters by John Douglas Woodward is a beautiful and engaging presentation of drawings and letters by John Douglas Woodward (1846–1924), a prominent American artist/illustrator during the 1870s and 1880s. He was on assignment for New York publisher D. Appleton and Co. to make on-the-spot drawings for illustrations for Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt (1881–1883), which has been called the most…
Beckford Connection October 4, 2024
Click this link to view this week’s October 4, 2024 issue of the Beckford Connection newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/d13432ed4a8f/the-beckford-connection-6738936
Cantor sought for Emmanuel
At the request of our music director, with a goal of supporting and leading the congregation in the church’s music ministry during its 11:15 service, Emmanuel is seeking a cantor. The job description is below: Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Woodstock, VA is searching for a Cantor Duties include leading congregational singing, singing the appointed psalm of the day and possibly a hymn-like offertory once a month. One service at 11:15. This is a paid position and is open to a male…
Statement from Bishop Stevenson on the Shooting in Pennsylvania
My dear siblings in Christ: Tonight, I ask you to join me in prayer. I pray for former President Donald Trump, that he may recover fully from the senseless violence of today. I pray for those who died, and for those who mourn. I give thanks for the first responders on the scene, and for all those who helped bring calm to chaos. I lift up the families of all involved, victims and perpetrator alike. And, I pray that God…
Beckford Connection July 5, 2024
Click this link to view this week’s July 5, 2024 issue of the Beckford Connection newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/46e4b4a15b55/the-beckford-connection-6737359
Beckford Connection June 28, 2024
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Beckford Connection June 21, 2024
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