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Helping States after the Storm
Winter storms with Arctic temperatures and weather hammered areas of Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma with conditions most residents have not seen in their lifetime. Snow, ice, and plummeting temperatures caused massive power outages for several days with devastating impacts on pipes, water supply, grocery supply, and so much more. As always, those living on the edge are suffering more than others. The Episcopal Relief and Development does a good job identifying and meeting emergency needs. If you’re able, please consider…
Community Lenten Services
WOODSTOCK COMMUNITY LENTEN SERVICES Every Wednesday at noon throughout Lent the churches in Woodstock are coming together for their annual community services. The services begin Wednesday, February 24, with Mother Kathy leading. Please join us on Zoom or Facebook Live for this special time together with our community. Feb. 24 Bulletin [ddownload id=”12369″]
2/18/21 The Beckford Connection
2021 PARISH DIRECTORY If you have an update to your information in the directory, please let Melissa know of the changes via email by Thursday, March 18. HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SERVICES All services are live streamed via Zoom and Facebook Live. Readers are needed for these services (we need additional for Palm Sunday). If you’d like to volunteer, please let Melissa know. Sunday, March 28, 10:15 a.m. Palm Sunday Service includes the Liturgy of the Palms and Passion. Thursday, April…
Weekly Wednesday Bible Study
Bible study with the other Episcopal churches in our region is every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. online via Zoom. Whether you’ve been able to come to other sessions or it’s your first time, you’re welcome to come. If you have any questions, please let Mother Kathy know.
Ash Wednesday Service
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. please join us on Zoom or Facebook Live for an Ash Wednesday service. Should there be technical difficulties, a link to a service from another church in our region will be posted on Facebook. Bulletin [ddownload id=”12295″]
Invitation to a Holy Lent
A message from Mother Kathy regarding Holy Lent 2021 along with service information and resources.
2/11/21 The Beckford Connection
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE Next Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. please join us on Zoom or Facebook Live for an Ash Wednesday service. HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SERVICES All services are live streamed via Zoom and Facebook Live. Readers are needed for these services (we need additional for Palm Sunday). If you’d like to volunteer, please let Melissa know. Sunday, March 28, 10:15 a.m. Palm Sunday Service includes the Liturgy of the Palms and Passion. Thursday, April 1, 7 p.m.…
2/4/21 The Beckford Connection
ANNUAL REPORTS In case you missed the meetings, the annual reports are available on our website. NEW READER SCHEDULE The new reader schedule for January through March is now available on our website. It is also at the end of this email. CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED The offices are closed Monday, Feb. 15, for Presidents’ Day. EMMANUEL’S TABLE FOOD The pantry is open the second and fourth Tuesdays, which this month is February 9 and 23, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. In…
Update on Church in the Time of COVID and a Message about Vaccines
“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God, and that you are not your own?” I Corinthians 6:19 Jesus said, “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” John 15:12 Watch the video address from Bishops Goff, Brooke-Davidson and Taylor. It is almost eleven months since COVID-19 changed nearly all our habits, including the ways we worship. Almost eleven months, which…
1/28/21 The Beckford Connection
EMMANUEL ANNUAL MEETING: REMEMBER TO REGISTER The 2021 Annual Meeting is open to all church members to hear about the report on the last year and choose vestry members for open positions. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and find out what’s planned for the next year. The meeting is taking place on Zoom this year. If you’d like to attend, please register by clicking the link below. As soon as your registration is complete, you’ll receive the Zoom…
1/21/21 The Beckford Connection
ANNUAL MEETINGS: REMEMBER TO REGISTER The 2021 Annual Meetings are open to all church members to hear about the report on the last year and choose vestry members for open positions. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and find out what’s planned for the next year. The meetings are taking place on Zoom this year. If you’d like to attend, please register by clicking on your church name below. As soon as your registration is complete, you’ll receive the…
2021 Annual Meetings
ANNUAL MEETINGS The 2021 Annual Meetings are open to all church members to hear about the report on the last year and choose vestry members for open positions. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and find out what’s planned for the next year. The meetings are taking place on Zoom this year. If you’d like to attend, please register by clicking on your church name below. As soon as your registration is complete, you’ll receive the Zoom link. Registration…