Parish Life and News (Page 18)

Saturday, Oct. 2, Mother Kathy is offering pet blessings at Emmanuel from 11 to 11:30 a.m. and at St. Andrew’s from 1 to 1:30 p.m. She’ll be out in the parking lot for you to do a drive up or stand-next-to-your-car blessing of all your furry, feathered or scaled friends. Please be sure your animal buds are secured in a carrier or on a leash. If you’d prefer, you’re welcome to bring a photo instead. 

“Christ has no body but yours, No hands, no feet on earth but yours, Yours are the eyes with which he looks [with] Compassion on this world. Yours are the feet with which he walks to do good, Yours are the hands with which he blesses all the world.3 Discipleship is about focusing on Jesus, following in the footsteps of Jesus, becoming his hands and feet in the world. Discipleship is about loving as Jesus loves, giving as Jesus gives,…

“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