Parish Happenings & Updates (Page 3)

Parish Happenings & Updates (Page 3)

Holy Week and Easter in Beckford Parish

CLICK to view or download: PDF format Word format Holy Week in Beckford Parish Welcome to Holy Week at Beckford Parish, an inclusive and welcoming church nestled in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. We are two churches, Emmanuel in Woodstock, and Saint Andrew’s in Mount Jackson. As we journey from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, we invite you to join us in a time of reflection, prayer, and celebration. Our two churches are places where everyone is welcome, whether…

Lenten Book Study 2024

Dive Deeper This Lent: Bible Stories for Grown-Ups Wednesdays, 2 pm, Emmanuel Parish Hall As part of our Lenten journey, we’ve embarked on a six-week series diving into Bible Stories for Grown-Ups by Josh Scott. This book reexamines the familiar biblical narratives with a mature lens, encouraging adults to rediscover these stories with fresh eyes and a deeper understanding. Think about it – Noah’s Ark isn’t exactly a ‘feel good’ story. Josh Scott brings these ancient texts to life, offering…

Woodstock Community Lenten Services 2024

Tuesdays at noon followed by lunch Woodstock United Methodist Church 156 S Muhlenberg St, Woodstock, VA Emmanuel will be hosting on the first Tuesday, February 20, 2024 and Mother Kathy will preach that day. If you can, come help serve soup and sandwiches.

Our Parish Sabbatical: A Vision for 2025

Sabbatical Definition A sabbatical is a period of paid leave granted to a university teacher or other worker for study or travel. Research has clearly shown—and the Diocese of Virginia confirms in its Sabbatical Leave Policy— that “a periodic sabbatical is a healthy and effective means of preventing burn-out and of renewing and enhancing a church professional’s capabilities for dealing effectively with problems facing those who need help.”  In the university setting, this is traditionally one year for every seven…