Parish Life and News (Page 7)

Parish Life and News (Page 7)

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Shenandoah County Fair

We are excited to announce Beckford Parish’s participation in the upcoming Shenandoah County Fair from August 28 to September 2. This is an annual community event that showcases local culture, food, crafts, livestock, and more. It’s a vibrant event filled with family-friendly activities, live entertainment, thrilling rides, and delicious food. The fair is a wonderful opportunity for us, as a church, to engage with our wider community in a joyful and meaningful way. It allows us to share God’s love…
Books filling shelves

Book discussion: Kingdom, Grace, Judgement by Robert Farrar Capon

Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m. Embark on a fascinating exploration into the depths of faith with our ongoing book discussion group. We’ll delve into “Kingdom, Grace, Judgement” by Robert Farrar Capon, an engaging journey through biblical parables. Capon was an Episcopal priest who “bridges the gap between the biblical world and our own, making clear both the original meaning of the parables and their continuing relevance today.” (Goodreads review) All are welcome. The discussion will begin on June 28 at 2:00 p.m.…
rummage sale items

2023 St. Andrew’s Rummage Sale June 24

The Annual St. Andrew’s Rummage Sale is back for 202e! It is indoors Saturday, June 24, from 7 a.m. to 1 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…

Vestry Challenge

Shrine Mont is collaborating with the Virginia Association of Teachers of English (VATE) to hold Camp Curious this summer (July 9-14) for rising 3rd-6th grade students.  The camp’s mission is to “Infuse struggling readers/writers with the joy and experiences of reading and writing.” Campers will go home with a “tool bag” for good reading and writing strategies. We will also provide students with supplies, books, and family reading and writing ideas. The primary focus will be to support students from Page, Rockingham,…

A Message on Today’s Shooting In Richmond (June 6, 2023)

A Message From Bishop E. Mark Stevenson Click here for video. June 6, 2023 My siblings in Christ, Earlier this evening, we learned that an act of unspeakable violence was committed in Richmond today. As the students, parents, and staff of Huguenot High School gathered to celebrate their graduating seniors, two persons – at least one with a gun – broke onto the scene, shooting a number of those present. Suddenly, a day that should have been nothing but a joyful time…

Community PFLAG Education Event

St. Paul’s UCC and PFLAG are sponsoring a joint event to promote love, acceptance, and understanding for our LBGTQ brothers and sisters. Emmanuel and Saint Andrew’s parishioners are invited to attend a panel discussion on Wednesday, June 7, from 7-9 pm at St. Paul’s UCC, 235 S. Main Street, Woodstock. Come, lead with love, share your spirit, lend your voice and celebrate unity in diversity with us. Your support is invaluable. Together, we create a more understanding world. Mother Kathy…
Books filling shelves

Book Discussion: What Is The Bible? by Rob Bell

Emmanuel parishioner Bill Scott will lead a discussion on the book, What Is The Bible written by author and pastor, Rob Bell. Join us as we explore the transformative power of the Bible in our lives and how it can inspire us to live with greater purpose and meaning. We are discussing “What is the Bible” by Rob Bell. In this book, Bell challenges traditional interpretations of the Bible and invites readers to explore the text in new ways. He encourages us…