Community Events
Lenten Book Study 2024
Dive Deeper This Lent: Bible Stories for Grown-Ups Wednesdays, 2 pm, Emmanuel Parish Hall As part of our Lenten journey, we’ve embarked on a six-week series diving into Bible Stories for Grown-Ups by Josh Scott. This book reexamines the familiar biblical narratives with a mature lens, encouraging adults to rediscover these stories with fresh eyes and a deeper understanding. Think about it – Noah’s Ark isn’t exactly a ‘feel good’ story. Josh Scott brings these ancient texts to life, offering…
Woodstock Community Lenten Services 2024
Tuesdays at noon followed by lunch Woodstock United Methodist Church 156 S Muhlenberg St, Woodstock, VA Emmanuel will be hosting on the first Tuesday, February 20, 2024 and Mother Kathy will preach that day. If you can, come help serve soup and sandwiches.
GAP February 2024 Meeting
GAP MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2024 MEETING at Emmanuel The Episcopal Churches of Shenandoah County: Beckford Parish, 122 East Court Street, Woodstock. A Carry-In Finger Foods Meal will start at 6:15, contact Donna Lambert Barnes. 7:00 Children’s Time in the Social Hall and GAP G’PARENTS Meeting in the Sanctuary. Darla Sue Moomaw will be with the G’children for crafts, games, etc., Our speaker will be the wonderful Shannon Urum and she will finish her presentation on Children’s Trauma Effects in their lives, Part II. We all learned…
Al Anon: Weekly Community Event Hosted by Emmanuel
A new Al Anon group meeting starts at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Monday, November 13 at noon. This weekly gathering is open to anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking and addiction. The meetings will take place every Monday. These sessions offer a supportive environment to share experiences, strength, and hope with one another in confidence. Whether you are new to Al Anon or have been part of a group before, you are invited to…
Fall Camp 2023
🍁 Join Fall Camp 2023! 🍁 When: October 23-26 Where: Shrine Mont Conference Center Register: Click here to register Participants Include: Diana Butler Bass, Keynoter The Rt. Reverend Martin Townsend, Chaplain Ed Kilbourne, Folk Theologian About Fall Camp: Sponsored by the Tri-Diocesan Council on Aging (Virginia, Southern Virginia and Southwestern Virginia), Fall Camp invites seniors (and those who feel young at heart) for an enriching four-day retreat in the beautiful mountains of Virginia. This year’s camp will feature Keynote Speaker,…
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…
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…
Holy Week in Beckford Parish
COMMUNITY LENT SERVICE, Tuesday April 4, noon Woodstock United Methodist Church MAUNDY THURSDAY, April 6, 7 p.m. St. Andrew’s in Mt. Jackson Holy Eucharist with Foot Washing and Stripping of the Altar GOOD FRIDAY, April 7: noon at St. Andrew’s (Mt. Jackson) and 7 p.m. at Emmanuel (Woodstock) Good Friday Liturgy with Communion from the Reserve Sacrament EASTER VIGIL, April 8, 7:30 p.m., Emmanuel (Woodstock Kindling of the new Easter fire, celebrating Christ’s resurrection. Experience the beauty…
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…
2020 American Cancer Society Relay for Life
Dear Fellow Episcopalians, My email to you is requesting your assistance with a very special event — the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Drive In, which will be held at Shenandoah County Administration Building parking lot in Woodstock Sept. 26, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. You may have seen/read the large announcement in the NVD. The last time I saw it was this past Saturday, 9/12. I am representing Emmanuel on the First Baptist Church-Woodstock & Friends Relay for Life team, which is comprised…
Community Lenten Services
Community Lenten Services are at Woodstock UMC every Tuesday during Lent (March 3 through April 7). Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. with the service at noon. Mother Kathy is preaching and we are providing lunch for the March 24 service (soups, sandwiches and desserts). We need volunteers to bring food and to serve. Sign up sheets are in the parish hall. Please speak with Jill Gochenour, who is coordinating, if you have questions.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Suppers
You’re invited to Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner with Beckford Parish next Tuesday, Feb. 25. Dinner is at 5 p.m. at Emmanuel and 6 p.m. at St. Andrew’s.