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St. Andrew’s Rummage Sale June 11
The 2022 sale is coming Saturday, June 11, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. indoors and outdoors at St. Andrew’s! We’ll start taking donations of items May 18 at St. Andrew’s. If you don’t have a key to the building, please contact Colleen Gray or the church office to arrange a drop off time. We accept all items that are in gently used, clean, working order. Everything from clothes, lawn care items, tools and children’s clothes/toys/books/gear to sports equipment, kitchenware…
Beckford Parish at Shrine Mont
BECKFORD PARISH AT SHRINE MONT JUNE 5 We’re kicking off the summer with a service and fried chicken lunch at Shrine Mont on Sunday, June 5. The service is at 11:30 a.m. at the lower pavilion followed by lunch in the dining hall. Please RSVP for lunch via this form by Thursday, May 19, as we have to give a final count to Shrine Mont. The cost of lunch is $14.75, per person, which can be paid by check made out to…
5/5/22 The Beckford Connection
BECKFORD PARISH AT SHRINE MONT JUNE 5: LUNCH RSVPS DUE NEXT WEEK We’re kicking off the summer with a service and fried chicken lunch at Shrine Mont on Sunday, June 5. The service is at 11:30 a.m. at the lower pavilion followed by lunch in the dining hall. Please RSVP for lunch via this form by Thursday, May 19, as we have to give a final count to Shrine Mont. The cost of lunch is $14.75, per person, which can be…
4/28/22 The Beckford Connection
BECKFORD PARISH AT SHRINE MONT JUNE 5 We’re kicking off the summer with a service and fried chicken lunch at Shrine Mont on Sunday, June 5. The service is at 11:30 a.m. at the lower pavilion followed by lunch in the dining hall. Please RSVP for lunch via this form by Thursday, May 19, as we have to give a final count to Shrine Mont. The cost of lunch is $14.75, per person, which can be paid by check made out to…
4/21/22 The Beckford Connection
ST. ANDREW’S UKRAINE CRISIS DONATION CHALLENGE We have raised $7,300 for the Ukraine relief fund, exceeding our goal. Thank you to all who have so generously given. Though we are a small parish, we are truly showing the power we hold to help during a time of great suffering for so many. Funds are being sent directly to the Episcopal Relief & Development fund created to provide humanitarian assistance to those fleeing the violence in Ukraine. EMMANUEL ALTAR FLOWERS If you would…
4/14/22 The Beckford Connection
A HOLY WEEK MESSAGE FROM MOTHER KATHY Dear Beloved in Christ, The most sacred week of the Christian calendar is upon us. This week of rich liturgical traditions began last Sunday with Palm Sunday and reaches its climax on Easter with the proclamation of Resurrection (and Alleluia!) and the power of Christ to overcome death. Usually, we think of passing from life to death; in The Lighting of the Paschal Candle, we are reminded that Jesus did the opposite: he…
HOLY WEEK MESSAGE FROM MOTHER KATHY
A HOLY WEEK MESSAGE FROM MOTHER KATHY Dear Beloved in Christ, The most sacred week of the Christian calendar is upon us. This week of rich liturgical traditions began last Sunday with Palm Sunday and reaches its climax on Easter with the proclamation of Resurrection (and Alleluia!) and the power of Christ to overcome death. Usually, we think of passing from life to death; in The Lighting of the Paschal Candle, we are reminded that Jesus did the opposite: he…
2022 St. Andrew’s Rummage Sale
The Annual St. Andrew’s Rummage Sale is back for 2022! It is indoors Saturday, June 11, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at St. Andrew’s, 5890 Main Street, Mt. Jackson. All proceeds benefit various charities. Anything remaining after the sale is given to Search Thrift Store. We’ll start taking donations toward the end of May of everything from gently used clothes, accessories, books and children’s items to sports equipment, kitchenware and decor. So, as you’re doing you’re spring cleaning, be…
Woodstock Ministerial Alliance Easter Service
The Woodstock Ministerial Alliance has shared a video of an Easter service video they did together for the community.
4/7/22 The Beckford Connection
HOLY WEEK SERVICE SCHEDULE Palm Sunday: 8 and 11:15* a.m. at Emmanuel, 9:15* a.m. at St. Andrew’s Maundy Thursday*: 6:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Good Friday*: 12 p.m. at St. Andrew’s, 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Easter Sunday: 8 and 11:15* a.m. at Emmanuel, 9:15* a.m. at St. Andrew’s * These services stream live on Facebook Bulletins will be posted prior to the services. If you are available to serve on Good Friday at 12 p.m. at St. Andrew’s or Good Friday at 7 p.m. at…
Community Prayer Service For Ukraine
The community came together for an ecumenical prayer service for Ukraine, the Ukrainian people, and peace at noon on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 122 East Court St., Woodstock, VA. Our hearts are broken by the scenes of suffering and devastation from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This humanitarian crisis touches us all, and we call on our community—across all faith traditions—to join us in raising our voices in prayer on behalf of these brave people. The…
3/31/22 The Beckford Connection
TODAY AT NOON: A COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR UKRAINE The community is invited to a short ecumenical prayer service for Ukraine, the Ukrainian people, and peace TODAY at 12 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Please help to spread the word. Our hearts are broken by the scenes of suffering and devastation from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This humanitarian crisis touches us all, and we call on our community—across all faith traditions—to join us in raising our voices in prayer on behalf…