Parish Happenings & Updates (Page 19)

“Stories are the song of the world, sung in the language of life.” ~ Presiding Bishop Michael Curry NEW SOCIAL DISTANCING AND MASK POLICY Given the trends in the county infection rate, the Delta variant, CDC guidance and other pertinent information, everyone is required to wear masks at services, no matter vaccination status. We are also asking folks to maintain 6 feet of social distancing at all times, including skipping every other pew. Our goal is to keep one another…

Given the trends in the county infection rate, CDC and Diocese of Virginia guidance, everyone age 2 and up is required to wear masks while in the churches for services or meetings, no matter their vaccination status. We’re also asking folks to keep 6 feet of social distance between themselves and anyone not in their group, including skipping every other pew.  Our goal is to keep one another as safe as we possibly can. We urge everyone who is eligible…

UPDATED: MASK POLICY Given the trends in the county infection rate, the Delta variant, CDC guidance and other pertinent information, everyone will be required to wear masks at services starting this Sunday, no matter vaccination status. Our goal is to keep one another as safe as we possibly can. We are very concerned about the continued high rates of infection and transmission, combined with a low vaccination rate, and are monitoring the situation very closely. We urge everyone who is…

We’re sorry to announce that we’ve had to make the difficult decision to cancel the Annual St. Andrew’s Rummage Sale on Aug. 28. We appreciate all your support. If you’re looking for another place where you can donate everything you’ve cleaned out, we suggest SEARCH in Mt. Jackson, Woodstock Clothes Closet, or if you’ve got kids’ clothes, asking your child’s school to see if they can use them in the nurse’s or guidance offices. More info  

“The church is the only society that doesn’t exist for the good of its members.” ~ William Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury during WWII, known for speaking out against Nazi atrocities.   UPDATED: MASK POLICY Given the trends in the county infection rate, the Delta variant, CDC guidance and other pertinent information, everyone will be required to wear masks at services starting this Sunday, no matter vaccination status. Our goal is to keep one another as safe as we possibly can. MOTHER KATHY…

“Earth’s crammed with heaven and every common brush afire with God. But only he who sees takes off his shoes; The rest sit round it and pluck blackberries.”  ~ Elizabeth Barrett Browning MOTHER KATHY IS AWAY From July 29 through Aug. 2 and Aug. 12 through 16 Mother Kathy is scheduled to be away. With that in mind, the Aug. 1 and 15 Sunday services are Morning Prayer. If you have a pastoral emergency while she is away, please contact your senior…

“Prayer matters because when God is brought into the equation of life, something changes. Another possibility emerges.” ~ Presiding Bishop Michael Curry MOTHER KATHY IS AWAY From July 29 through Aug. 2 and Aug. 12 through 16 Mother Kathy is scheduled to be away. With that in mind, the Aug. 1 and 15 Sunday services are Morning Prayer. If you have a pastoral emergency while she is away, please contact your senior warden (Neil Fadely at St. Andrew’s, Kirk Denkler at Emmanuel).…

A MESSAGE FROM MOTHER KATHY It has been eight weeks since our first return to a more “regular” expression of Sunday worship. The first week we gathered we still faced mask restrictions and social distancing requirements. Since that time, as infection rates continue to plummet and stay low, we are able to adjust our worship as appropriate. Currently, masks are not required for those who have been vaccinated and social distancing requirements have been relaxed. Last Sunday we shared Communion…

“Religion at its best is not an old cobweb-filled attic called tradition, and it’s not ‘the way we’ve always done it.’ It’s a treasure chest of wisdom gleaned from human beings who have dared, as the Bible says of someone called Enoch, to walk with God.” ~ Presiding Bishop Michael Curry A MESSAGE FROM MOTHER KATHY It has been eight weeks since our first return to a more “regular” expression of Sunday worship. The first week we gathered we still…

One of the most difficult changes to our worship in the last year was the absence of Holy Communion. Back in May when we were able to regather in person, it was still advisable to administer the bread alone. Receiving Holy Communion in either form of bread or wine is full Communion and the full presence of Christ is conveyed. This doctrine concomitance dates back to the sixth century and takes its name from the Latin “accompany with.” Because Christ’s…

NEW READER SCHEDULE AVAILABLE The new reader schedule is available now. If you’re unable to read as scheduled, please find a replacement then let Mother Kathy and Melissa know of the change. ANNE REPASKE’S COMMENDATION AND COMMITTAL SERVICE Provided technology allows, Anne’s service will be live-streamed at 3 p.m. Friday on our Facebook page. The bulletin can be found on our website. JULY VESTRY MEETINGS Both meetings are in person this month. Emmanuel is meeting Monday, July 12, at 6:30 p.m. St.…

NEW READER SCHEDULE AVAILABLE The new reader schedule is available now. If you’re unable to read as scheduled, please find a replacement then let Mother Kathy and Melissa know of the change. MOTHER KATHY IS ON VACATION July 5 through July 10 Mother Kathy is on vacation. If you have a pastoral emergency, please contact the senior warden for your church (Neil Fadely at St. Andrew’s, Kirk Denkler at Emmanuel) and Melissa. PARISH BASEBALL GAME NIGHT Mother Kathy is inviting folks…