Parish Life and News (Page 18)

“Let us build a house where love can dwell and all can safely live, a place where saints and children tell how hearts learn to forgive; built of hopes and dreams and visions, rock of faith and vault of grace; here the love of Christ shall end divisions: All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place.” ~ Presiding Bishop Michael Curry 9/11 20 YEARS LATER Though 20 years have passed this Saturday, we have not forgotten.…

The Bible study group with the Episcopal churches in our region resumes next Wed, Sept. 8. It is from 7 to 8 p.m. online via Zoom. every Wednesday. You’re welcome to attend even if you haven’t before or if you miss a few weeks. You can jump in any Wednesday without any problem. If you have any questions, please let Mother Kathy know.

OFFICES CLOSED The parish offices are closed Monday, Sept. 6, in observance of Labor Day. MOTHER KATHY IS AWAY Mother Kathy is away from Sept. 10 through Sept. 17. With that in mind, the Sept. 12 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). You may also email Melissa as usual for help with other issues or concerns. 2021 Parish Directory The 2021 Historic Beckford…

“There’s power in love. Don’t underestimate it.” ~ 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 as safe as we possibly can.…

Tillie Kaufmann from Emmanuel would like to reminder everyone of the upcoming Shenandoah County Relay for Life event on Sept. 10 at the County Park in Maurertown from 6 to 11:30 p.m. Teams are wearing crazy hats this year and the schedule of events includes Opening Ceremony at 6 p.m., Survivor/Caregiver Walk at 6:30 p.m., Luminaria Ceremony at 9 p.m., along with music and food. Everyone is invited to attend. The Shenandoah County RfL teams have a new fundraiser this…

Join Mother Kathy for a healing Eucharist every Wednesday at 12 p.m. at Emmanuel. Please check The Beckford Connection and Facebook in case of cancellation.  

“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…