Parish Happenings & Updates (Page 30)
Easter Sunrise Service
Easter Sunrise Service: Join online starting at 6 a.m.
Weekly Update 4/9
Easter greetings to everyone! FROM BISHOP GOFF During this week’s meeting with Bishop Goff and her staff, she reminded us to make sure we are all taking time to “pray and play” in this new rhythm of life. She emphasized the importance of wearing a mask if you must go out and, above all, to STAY HOME. It is simply not safe for people to be moving around as much as they are. We are called at this time to make this…
Holy Week Service Booklet
A special Holy Week service booklet is available for use [ddownload id=”8908″]
Weekly Update 4/1
This week’s update from Mother Kathy
Holy Week Service Schedule
Holy Week Service Booklet [ddownload id=”8908″] A note on using Zoom: Because of concerns with Zoom, we will not be recording any of the services we do, passwords are required, and we will be aware of who is joining us for the services – often admitting people as they request. Therefore, if you do not get our weekly emails, and would like to join us via Zoom for our services, please email Melissa, our parish administrator, directly or via the contact…
Join the Good Book Club starting April 12
Good Book Club to read the Gospel of Matthew during the season of Easter Forward Movement, with support from partners from around the Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion, will celebrate the season of Easter with a new round of the Good Book Club. Starting on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, and continuing through the Day of Pentecost, May 30, the Good Book Club features daily readings from the Gospel of Matthew. “What better time to dive into God’s Holy Word…
Weekly Update 3/26
Dear Friends in Christ, On the weekly meeting with Bishop Goff, she advised us that in-person church worship suspension is further extended through May 8. This is a moving date that I expect may be pushed out further. Rest assured, we we will find ways to be together during this time. I attended a meeting this week on conducting virtual Holy Week services. We absolutely are gathering to worship together virtually throughout Holy Week. Specific details are coming in next…
Food Pantry Open Tues. 3/24
Emmanuel’s Table Food Pantry is open Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (or when we run out). We are providing prepackaged bags of non-perishable food (no household items) to those in emergency need. When you arrive, please stay in your car. A volunteer comes to get your info. Groceries are placed behind your vehicle by a volunteer. Once they leave, quickly exit, load your car then leave so another car may enter. We appreciate your help with ensuring this runs…
3/19/20 Weekly Update
Dear Friends in Christ, Tuesday afternoon, I met with Bishop Goff and other members of the clergy from across Virginia. Bishop Goff shared with us that all in person, physical worship is suspended until after Easter Sunday. Going forward, she is meeting with clergy weekly. The notes are posted sometime after on the Diocese website so that all within the Diocese (lay and ordained) may keep in touch with what’s happening. Bishop Goff has asked rectors to invite input and…
3/16/20 UPDATE
Dear Emmanuel and St. Andrew’s family, As we are adjusting to a new situation, I wanted to provide you with a message to let you know what to expect for the foreseeable future. Communications Regular email updates are going out as new information becomes available. As I mentioned last week, the wardens, vestry, Melissa and I are in close contact to make sure the parish is cared for during this difficult time. At the end of each week, you’ll get…
Food Pantry UPDATE
Food Pickup Procedures at Emmanuel’s Table Food Pantry Remain in your vehicle. A volunteer will approach you (no closer than 6 feet away) and record the information you usually provide on the yellow sign in sheet. (Name, contact information, number and ages of your family members.) We are unable to offer the selection list. Instead, you will receive a pre-bagged order according to your family size. Please do not ask for trades or return unwanted items. (Maybe you’ll learn to…
URGENT Suspension of Church Services and Gatherings
UPDATE: All public Worship, events and use of church space by outside groups suspended through may 8 at least Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As you may have seen in The Washington Post and elsewhere, Bishop Goff has directed all Episcopal churches in the Diocese of Virginia to suspend public worship and large gatherings until March 25. Before that date, she and her team will reevaluate the situation then provide us with further direction. This action is being taken…