The Emmanuel Way A monthly publication of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Greenwood, Virginia February
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Greenwood Parish Annual Meeting set for February 23 The parish’s annual meeting date is Sunday, February 23 to follow the 10 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist. Please note that this will be a single service Sunday with no Sunday School or Adult Forum. This is an important meeting in the life of the parish at which we elect three new members to the vestry for three-year terms. The terms of Barbara Clark, Henry Oakey, and Delores Smith expire this year. Candidates for the three open seats on the vestry have submitted statements which appear in this edition. The 2014 annual meeting will present the parish with a set of bylaws. This set of rules will govern the formal organization and management of Emmanuel Church, Greenwood Parish. A link to an on-line copy of the proposed bylaws can be found on the church’s website. The website is: www.emanuelgreenwood.org Paper copies will be available to those who do not have internet access. A copy has been posted in the parish hall. Each member of the parish is urged to place this date on their calendar and plan to participate in the
Bishop Johnston congratulated Christopher Garcia immediately after the service of Celebration of a New Ministry.
2014 Annual Meeting. All parishioners in good standing who are 16 years old or older and who “are known to the treasurer” are eligible to vote. The meeting will be followed by a potluck/covered dish lunch in the Emmanuel Parish Hall.
New Rector installed by Bishop Johnston The Rev. Christopher Garcia was officially installed as Emmanuel's new rector at a Celebration of a New Ministry, on Thursday, January 9, at 7 p.m.. The Rt. Rev. Shannon Johnston, bishop of Virginia officiated. The service began with Senior Warden Delores Smith presenting the Rev. Garcia to the bishop with the statement, “Bishop Johnston, we have come together today to welcome Christopher Martin Garcia, who has been chosen to serve as rector of Emmanuel Church, Greenwood Parish. We believe that he is well
qualified, and that he has been prayerfully and lawfully selected.” The bishop then asked, “Will you who witness this new beginning support and uphold Christopher in this ministry?” Those assembled for the service responded with a loud and robust, “We will.” The lessons were read by Mac Schinstock and Carolyn Haden Cunningham. The sermon was presented by the Rev. Philip DeVaul, rector of St. John the Devine Episcopal Church in Costa Mesa, California. DeVaul is a classmate of Garcia from the Virginia Theological Seminary and came all the way across the country to support his friend and fellow priest. The music was presented by the church choir under the leadership of Larry M. Smith, organist and choir director. Soloist included Elizabeth A. Garcia, soprano; Cheryl Garcia; flutist and a saxophone quartet of Thomas Garcia, John Kiene, Jeffrey Musk, and Jongmin Park. The Rev. Deacon Don Cady read the Gospel. In August of 2013, the wardens and vestry called the Rev. Christopher Garcia, then serving as assistant to the rector, Christ Church, Georgetown, Washington, D.C., as their next rector. Garcia arrived at Emmanuel in October to begin his ministry here.
2 He attended Virginia Theological Seminary to become an ordained priest after a career in the U.S. Army. For 25 years, Garcia served in the U.S. Army as an intelligence officer and later as a member of the Judge Advocate General’s Corps. His military career took him to Korea, Germany, Saudi Arabia and Iraq for Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm, as well as several U.S. posts. Assignments at the Pentagon brought the Garcia family to Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Burke, Virginia who sponsored him for ordination. He earned his undergraduate, MBA, and law degrees from Cornell University. His seminary education was obtained at the Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria. During seminary, he served at Washington Hospital Center; Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church; Purcellville, and Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church in Arlington. The Rev. Garcia met his wife, Cheryl, while they were both in law school and they have been married 23 years. They have two children. Elizabeth, 20, is a sophomore at James Madison University. Thomas, 18, is a senior at West Springfield High School and has been accepted at the College of William and Mary.
Our Senior Warden’s Report By Delores Smith Was not the Celebration of New Ministry one of the most beautiful services ever held at Emmanuel? Many of us found it very difficult to sit dry-eyed through such a moving service. For me, witnessing Father Christopher kneeling in prayer, in his kind and humble manner, was one of the most touching parts of the evening. I would be remiss in not adding that the congregation was in awe of the musically talented Elizabeth, Thomas, and Cheryl Garcia at the celebration. What a lovely family! With the official installation of Father Christopher as our new rector, God has certainly blessed us at Emmanuel.
The Emmanuel Way I bring two items of vestry business to your attention. One is the election of new vestry members. Please be reminded that you will be electing three new vestry members at our annual meeting on February 23rd. Read about each candidate in this newsletter and plan to attend the meeting and cast your votes. In addition to the senior warden, Henry Oakey, our junior warden extraordinaire, will be leaving the vestry after having served a four year term. The third vacancy will result with the expiration of the one year term of Barbara Clark. As many of you know, our dear and delightful Julie Shields, having completed twenty-plus years of service as Emmanuel’s register, is retiring her pen and paper at the end of February. You will have the opportunity to thank these dedicated individuals and to welcome the newly elected vestry members at the luncheon following the meeting. Another item of business which has been approved by the vestry is the increase in the cost of burial plots at Emmanuel. The price of a burial plot for parishioners has been increased to $500. The price for non-parishioners, who must have some association with the church, has been increased to $2000. The price change goes into effect after Easter. If you wish to discuss the purchase of a burial plot, please contact Sandy von Thelen. Also, be reminded that a copy of the minutes of the previous month’s vestry meeting is always posted on the bulletin board in the parish hall for your review. If you are a home-bound member of Emmanuel and no longer able to attend church, please contact the church office and request that a copy of the minutes be mailed to you if you are interested in keeping abreast of vestry news. In this, my final report to you as your senior warden, I thank you for giving me the opportunity to be a member of the vestry for the past four years. Serving as the senior warden has been one of the greatest honors of my life. I so appreciate the kindness and the help of Father Christopher, Deacon Don Cady, Julie Shields, Sandy von Thelen, Janice Fischer and other staff members, as well as my 2
February 2014 fellow vestry members, especially wonderful Henry Oakey. I extend a heartfelt thank-you to all of my Emmanuel friends for your support, which you may have offered in the form of a smile, a hug, or an encouraging word. It has been a joy getting to know you better. I thank God for His love of us at Emmanuel and for this heavenly spot in God’s world amidst such loving, caring, Christian people. God’s peace, Delores Smith Senior Warden
Rector’s Reflections
The Rev. Christopher M. Garcia Rector
Dear Friends, I am tremendously excited about what 2014 has in store for us. We’re off to a great start. On Thursday, 9 January, the Right Reverend Shannon Johnston, XIII Bishop of Virginia, was with us for our Celebration of a New Ministry. I was moved and humbled by the liturgy, by the turn out, and by all of the excitement surrounding the evening. My thanks go out to all who made it possible – to ushers, acolytes, lectors, and altar guild members; to our wonderful choir, and choirmaster and organist; to the guest musicians; to all those who participated to present symbolic gifts; to the search committee, vestry, and wardens; to
3 Jennifer Smith, who staffed the nursery so that quality child care would be available; to those who provided wonderful hospitality at the reception after our liturgy; to our dynamic guest preacher; to family and friends; to those who labored behind the scenes; and to all who turned out to help celebrate and worship on a very special evening. It was an overwhelming evening that I will never forget. Many of you have shared with me how powerful and joyous the evening was for you. Thank you to all who took part. We’re off to a strong start, too, with our 2014 pledges and budget. Your vestry adopted a slightly modified budget at our latest meeting on 14 January. Thank you to all who pledged, and thank you to Keith Davis, who chaired our Stewardship Committee last fall (and who has agreed to do so again in 2014), and to the other members of his committee: Kris Bourque, Steve Bragaw, Doug Connell, and Denny Sigloh. Our goal for 2014 was $400,000 and 175 pledges. Our best estimate now is that pledges will total $347,159 and 146 pledges. Your pledges will fund all current operations planned by your vestry, including all current staff and programs. For that we can all be very grateful. While this is a robust “business as usual” budget, it is not a growth budget. It does not provide for payments to our maintenance reserve, nor does it fund any expansion in staff or programs. If you were at our Celebration of New Ministry on 9 January, you may recall the Gospel passage that was read that evening: “the Lord appointed seventy others and sent them on ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where he himself intended to go. He said to them, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his
The Emmanuel Way harvest.’ ” (Luke 10:1-2.) The harvest in Greenwood and Crozet and Charlottesville and Nelson County is plentiful indeed. New families visit Emmanuel every Sunday. New homes are being built. Several clergy members have contacted me, unsolicited, to ask if we will be hiring an associate rector this year. Members – both old and new – are asking for better pastoral care and more diverse program offerings. We are a growth church, and we will have growthchurch needs in 2014 and for years to come. In the next few months, I will work with the vestry and with other interested parishioners to develop plans for the best use for Ledford House and our other facilities, to address new program ideas, and to consider how we can best organize our staff to meet specific needs. If you would like to be part of these conversations, you are very welcome; please let me know or talk to any vestry member. God is doing great things at Emmanuel. 2014 promises to be an eventful year. Thank you for getting off to a great start. Yours in Christ,
Shrine Mont Opportunity Shrine Mont volunteer work weekend is March 21 – 23. Volunteers are needed to spend a fun and giving weekend to help get Shrine Mont ready to open for the new year. Room and board is provided and projects to suit all skills and strength levels are planned. Applicants must be at least 16 years old. Sign up quickly because only 125 volunteers allowed. For more information please contact: Tom von Hemert =
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Father Don’s Message
The Rev. Deacon Donald Cady
Dear Friends in Christ, As we began this year, moving through the Epiphany season towards Ash Wednesday and Lent, I personally felt the need to find a book or other source for spiritual meditation to help me prepare for Lent. Obviously, there are many texts that speak to my need. Recently I was talking with my spiritual director, a member of the Roman Catholic Church, about my search, she asked if I was familiar with the yearly book titled, Sacred Space, prepared by the Irish Jesuits. I was not, but on her recommendation, decided to buy copy (I found it at Charlottesville’s new Christian bookstore, The Sycamore Tree). The format of the book starts with a weekly message for thought and prayer, followed by daily Gospel passages and meditation points. Each week also begins a series of “prayer stages,” similar, for those familiar, to the steps of the Ignatian Examen. The following are “prayer stages” that I have edited from Sacred Space prayer book. They have been helpful and comforting to me as I continue to work to deepen the meaning of my prayer life. I hope you may find these simple suggestions for prayer may give you comfort as you continue your journey through the Epiphany season.
4 The Presence of God As I sit here, God is here— around me in my thoughts and deep within me. I pause for a moment, and I become aware of God’s presence. Freedom I need to rise above the noise— the noise that interrupts, that separates. I need to listen to God again. Consciousness I remind myself that I am in the presence of the Lord. I will take refuge in his loving heart. He is my strength in times of weakness and sorrow. Listen God speaks to each one of us individually. I need to listen to what he is saying to me. Conversation Do I notice myself reacting as I pray with God? Do I feel challenged, comforted, angry? Can I imagine Jesus sitting or standing by me? Finally Glory be to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. Faithfully, Don+
Christian Education News By Cathy Boyd Director of Christian Education February As I write this, I am on the train to the Forma Conference in Alexandria. Forma is the Christian Formation association that supports, networks, advocates for, assembles resources for, and celebrates Christian formation leaders in their ministries. The theme of the conference is “The Once and Future Church: Forming Faith as an Epic Adventure.” As I look through the workshop schedule, I regret, like many people, that I have not yet mastered the art of being in two places at one time. So many juicy topics! Using Secular Children’s Literature to Teach Christian Values, Weekend Youth Retreats for the 21st Century, Reclaiming Responsibility:
The Emmanuel Way Faith-filled Empowerment for Parents, Social Media Best Practices are just a few of my choices for tomorrow! Better than being in two places at one time would be having Emmanuel people here with me. I will do my best to learn what can be most useful to us at once, and make connections to draw in as resources for future adventures! To be continued... Upcoming Events: Saturday, February 1st: Epiphany Creativity! The Epiphany Season commemorates the divine made manifest through Jesus Christ. The divine in us is made manifest through our creative endeavors. What’s your creative endeavor? Whether it’s collage, cooking, knitting, jewelry-making, music, painting, photography, rainbow loom, woodworking; whether you’re a beginner or have had years of experience; whether you’re deep into a project or need inspiration, come share your creative endeavor with others. From 9-11:30 a.m., we’ll play and work, teach and learn. Then we’ll have lunch together and set up the Parish Hall to display our creations on Sunday between the services. For more information or to offer your help in organizing this event, please contact Cathy Boyd by email at
[email protected]. Sunday, February 2nd (through Epiphany), 10 a.m., Adult Forum: The Illumined Heart by Frederica Mathewes-Green. Join the Epiphany-tide discussion series that illuminates us on the vibrant faith of early Christians. Friday, February 7th, 4:30 p.m., Youth Group First Fridays: Snowtubing! All MS & HS students are invited to join us for an evening of dinner at Dan & Rita Chatman’s house, followed by snow tubing at Wintergreen. Meet at church at 4:30 p.m.. Snowtubing = $14/person. We have 21 spaces for tubing from 7-8:30. 4
February 2014 Bring a friend! Call or email Cathy (
[email protected]) to see if spaces are left. Sunday, February 9th, 10 a.m., Ledford House Basement: Youth Group First Fridays planning session. Help plan what will now be a monthly social event: Youth Group First Fridays. What’s your idea of a “good time had by all?” What fun things can we do to build our young Emmanuel community? We’ve planned a few, snowtubing, a camp-in at Ledford (3/7), and a UVa baseball game (4/11), but we want your input. This first meeting will be a planning session for the Ledford Camp-in, and a brainstorming session for future events. Friday, February 21st, 6-8 p.m., Parish Hall: F.I.R.E. At our next family-centered Intergenerational Religious Education session, we continue shadowing the journey of the Israelites by breaking into factions with differing opinions on this big question: Should we cross the Jordan River? Look for a Sign-Up Genius for this event soon.
Beautiful flowers compliment our beautiful altar For 2014, we will begin a new process for altar flower donations by parishioners. You may sign up for sponsoring altar flowers on the Flower Chart which is located on the door entering the nave from the narthex. Your commitment is $50 and all you have to do is tell Janice Fischer in the church office what special occasion may be coming up in your family such as birthdays, anniversaries, baptisms, graduations and other family events, and she will place a notice in the bulletin for that Sunday. The flowers will come automatically. You do not need to call the florist. Please place $50 in the offering plate or send in a check, clearly denoting “Flower Fund” on the check. Call Karin at 434-2934626 or drop her an email. Use this
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[email protected] if you have questions. As we start a new year, Karin Bonding is asking for help with the flowers that make our church services so special. Due to a heavy travel schedule and the loss of her faithful right hand Barbara Marker, Karin is asking for help and if interested, give her a call on 434-293-4626 or drop her a note at
[email protected]. Karin stated, “It is not something that requires a lot of your time except on special occasions like Easter, Christmas and on special celebratory events.”
Vestry Candidates for consideration Pete Aagaard I am honored to have been chosen for consideration on Emmanuel’s Vestry. I have come to love this church and its people in a very special way. So, here is a little about me, since I have not met many of you as yet. I was born and raised in New Jersey where I had a pretty standard set of experiences ranging from sports to Boy Scouts, and working hard at school. I graduated from high school in 1973 and enlisted in the Marines which was something I had planned on doing since I was about 12. While I was at boot camp in Parris Island I was selected for a program that would ultimately send me to the United States Naval Academy. At Navy I boxed a lot and worked hard at becoming a Marine officer, which I did when I graduated in 1979. I served as an infantry officer and in other roles until 1984. I married my wife, Linda, in 1980. She is a wonderful person, who coincidentally grew up right across the street from me in the same small town in NJ. We have known of each other almost our entire lives, but didn’t start dating until after college. Our first son was born in 1981, with our other sons coming along in 1984 and 1988. They are all wonderful young men who have married wonderful young ladies. We have one granddaughter
The Emmanuel Way who is 5 ½ and started kindergarten this year. We are very, very fortunate parents. Since 1984 I have worked for Corning Glass Works as an engineer and in other leadership positions. For the past 15 years I have been a Plant Manager at the Steuben crystal factory in Corning, NY and at plants in Danville, Va., and in Canton, NY. I will be retiring from Corning at the end of this month and look forward to gardening at our home in Nellysford, horseback riding, and traveling here in Virginia and elsewhere. I love history and my historical hero is George Washington. Linda and I were received at Emmanuel in November 2010 and attended services when we could over the last three years when we were home from my place of work in upstate NY. We moved in full time starting last August and are looking forward to getting more involved in activities both at church and in our community. I would be happy to serve on the Vestry. I learn quickly and have some useful organizational and leadership skills which may help the parish continue to grow in service to each other, the community, and to God. Thanks for your consideration.
Kimberlee Barrett-Johnson My favorite Bible verses are: “What does the Lord require of thee but to do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with thy God,” from Micah; “Be still, and know that I am God,” from Isaiah; and “The Lord is my strength and my song,” from Psalm 118. These are the refrains that go through my head during the day, even while busy with other matters. I’ve had an eclectic faith journey, which I think gives me some perspective. I started out Baptist but after my parents’ divorce switched to the Episcopal church where I was baptized and confirmed (St. Alban’s, Arlington, Texas, in 1978). David and I were married in a Baptist church in Houston, Texas (1990) near the campus of Rice University, where we did our undergraduate work and also where we were both involved with an inter-denominational campus Christian ministry. During the 24 5
February 2014 years that we’ve been in the Charlottesville area, we’ve attended three Episcopal churches: Trinity Episcopal Church, where we both served on the Vestry; Christ Episcopal Church; and for the past five years, Emmanuel. We have sent our four children to the Charlottesville Catholic School, because we wanted them to learn in an environment where faith and knowledge are integrated. Before starting and running a financial planning practice, which is what I’ve done for the past 21 years; I earned a Master’s degree in Theology, Ethics, and Culture from UVA. Having some theological education and background, experience running a small business, and prior vestry service at another church may be helpful if I am called to serve on the vestry at Emmanuel. Our family has enjoyed being a part of the Emmanuel family, and I am very honored to be considered for this role. Blessings, Kimberlee
Kris Bourque My family and I have been a part of the Emmanuel family since 2008. I've been blessed to serve our parish in several capacities and hope to do more by being on the vestry. I am a part of the Emmanuel choir, along with my husband Jamie, and even our two children who have occasionally contributed their own joyful noise. As a Children's Worship leader I love seeing our youth grow in their faith. Last year I organized the parish Shrine Mont weekend and fundraising efforts along with Jamie and our very capable committee. It would be an honor for me to give back to Emmanuel as a part of the vestry. Thank you for considering me for this role.
Kathleen Capshaw Greetings! Thank you for the opportunity to tell you a little about myself. I am a Southern girl and a native of Winston-Salem, NC, where I was very active in the Moravian Church. Though we lived near the city, I grew up living surrounded by pastures and cows and helped my grandparents around on the farm as a girl. I graduated from Appalachian
6 State University with a degree in communications and then furthered my education with a commercial art degree from Guilford Technical Community College. In 1995 I married Norfolk native and High Point College graduate Leigh Capshaw in the beautiful sanctuary in Home Church in Old Salem and we soon moved to Fredericksburg, Virginia, where we lived for 12 years and attended a Methodist Church downtown. We enjoyed being in Virginia because it made it easier to visit Charlottesville to cheer on the Hoos which is something Leigh has been doing since he was a young child. We are now a family of four Virginia fans including our son Matthew, 15, and daughter Sarah, 11 (almost 12 she will tell you). (And our two dogs Audrey and Blue.) Our move to Crozet in 2007 was pivotal and brought us closer to family, good schools, arts and entertainment, quality health care... and it brought us to Emmanuel. Driving by Emmanuel we were attracted to the idea of community church in a natural setting. Leigh had grown up in the Episcopal Church. Emmanuel, Greenwood was the first church we visited and we never looked elsewhere. With Emmanuel I felt a sense of connection to the churches I attended as a child both in the historic beauty and sense of community. I continually find that as I worship at Emmanuel I feel closer to the Holy Spirit and filled with a profound sense of joy. I feel blessed to have found a spiritual home surrounded by so many great people. The past year I served on the Search Committee as well as developed the structure and content of the newest Emmanuel website. These experiences have given me a broader understanding of the parish. I have been a graphic designer for almost 20 years and feel technology is my friend (usually). Since moving to Crozet I have taken to running and this Spring I am planning to run my third halfmarathon. If elected, I look forward to the opportunity to serve on the vestry and assist Emmanuel as we enter the exciting year ahead.
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Richard Myers
Michael Robinson
I joined Emmanuel in 2009 along with my wife Leigh and our four children—Gus, Eleanor, Henry, and Ted. We had just returned to Charlottesville after ten years in New England so I could take up a post at UVa. Leigh and I met in graduate school here so returning to the area was a nice homecoming. It did not take us long to find a new church home. Like many of you, we were attracted immediately to Emmanuel by the friendliness of the people, the beauty and character of the sanctuary and grounds, and the familiarity and comfort of the service. My path to the Episcopal Church is a fairly common one. I grew up in the Methodist Church not too far away in Winchester, where I served as an acolyte and sang in the youth choir. Leigh and I began to explore other churches shortly after we married in the 1990s. She had grown up Catholic and we quickly found the Episcopal Church to be a great fit and a balance of our respective traditions. During our time in Massachusetts, I served on the vestry and co-led a strategic planning effort for St. John’s, Williamstown. While there I also delivered the homily for a Good Friday service that forced me to think about and share my faith more openly with others. Church and faith have always been an important, albeit very personal, part of my life. While I feel fortunate to have not struggled with the drifting away that many of my friends experienced during college and early adulthood, my own faith has certainly twisted, turned, and ultimately grown through life’s joys, struggles, and questions. At Emmanuel, I have had the privilege and joy of learning much from the parish’s children as a teacher in our Sunday School during the past three years and read occasionally at the 9:00 service. Shrine Mont is a special favorite for me, as it is one of the moments in our parish life when the Emmanuel children play a particularly visible and integral role.
I was raised in the Episcopal Church, having attended Christ Episcopal Church “est.1853” in Clarksburg, West Virginia, which at the time was a part of the Diocese of Virginia. I have memories of Bishop Robert Atkinson visiting our church. My aunt lived in Washington, DC, and saw to it that my 3 sisters and I had a yearly visit to the National Cathedral for services. I was an active acolyte through middle and high school. Professionally, I have worked on Capitol Hill for two U.S. Senators and have been in the pharmaceutical industry for several decades. My wife Lea, son Carter, and 3 month old Amelia are normally 9am service attendees but enjoy opportunities to see others during the 11 a.m. service. Lea and I were married here and love Emmanuel for God’s spirit that resides within the congregation, its nod to tradition, and the excitement of the future. I currently serve as coordinator of the lectors.
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Disciples Kitchen By Amanda Poor Many thanks to all contributed food and/or time for our breakfast service at Basic United Methodist Church last Saturday, January 18. We served 55 plates. Basic United Methodist will be hosting the Waynesboro WARM shelter during the last week in January and February. In addition to toiletries in small sizes, they can use socks and underwear for adults only--no children are accepted at the shelter. If you are able to contribute anything, please leave it in the DK basket near the front entrance to the Parish Hall. The WARM shelter provides a place for homeless adults to sleep in Augusta County during the cold months of the year. Our next Disciples Kitchen meal service will be on Monday, February 17, when we will serve lunch at Second Presbyterian. Planning ahead, we are scheduled to serve breakfast on the these Saturdays: March 15, May 17, July 19, September 20 and November
7 15. We are scheduled to serve lunch on these Mondays: February 17, April 21, June 16, August 18, October 20, and December 15. Children aged 10 and older are welcome to come and help. Recipes for the Saturday casserole and Monday chili are on the Disciples Kitchen page of the Emmanuel website.
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Our former rector, Chuck Mullaly, and his wife, Leith; joined our rector, Christopher Garcia, and his wife, Cheryl following the service of installation.
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1 Bread Fund Distribution, 8 am, Holy Cross
February 2014 Sunday Schedule 9 am HE & Children’s Worship 10 am Christian Education—Sunday School & Adult Forum 2 See Sunday Sched11 am HE
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3 AA Meeting, 8 pm, PH
4 Endowment Board, 8:30 am, MLR 10 am Staff Meeting Finance & Executive Committee Meeting, 5 pm, MLR
5 Bread Fund Packing, 10 am, HC Connections Meeting, 1-3 pm, PH Choir rehearsal, 7 pm
6 Contemplative Prayer, 5:30 pm, church
7 Youth Group event at Wintergreen, 4:30 pm AA Meeting, 8 pm, PH
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9 See Sunday Schedule Youth Group, 10 am, LH
10 AA Meeting, 8 pm, PH
11 10 am Staff Meeting Mountainside Tea Party , 3 pm Vestry Meeting , 7 pm, PH
12 Choir rehearsal, 7 pm
13 WBS, 10:30 am, MLR
14 AA Meeting, 8 PM, PH
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17 President’s Day (office closed) Disciples Kitchen, 10 am, AA Meeting, 8 pm, PH
18 10 am Staff Meeting
19 Endowment Board, 8:30 am, PH Choir rehearsal, 7 pm
20 newsletter deadline Endowment Board, 8:30 am, PH
21 FIRE, 6 pm, PH AA Meeting, 8 PM, MLR
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23 One service at 10 am, followed by the Annual Meeting
24 AA Meeting, 8 pm, PH
25 10 am Staff Meeting
26 Choir rehearsal, 7 pm
27 WBS, 10:30 am, MLR Reg. XV meeting
28 AA Meeting, 8 PM, PH
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Key HE—Holy Eucharist MLR—Marston/LaRue House PH—Parish Hall LH—Ledford House HC—Holy Cross, Batesville AA—Alcoholics Anonymous WBS—Women’s Bible Study
Special Events Saturday, Feb. 1—Creativity Day, 9 am, PH Friday, Feb. 7—Youth Group snowtubing at Wintergreen, 4:30 pm Friday, Feb. 21— Friday FIRE, 6 pm, PH Sunday, Feb. 23—Annual Meeting & Election of Vestry Members, one service at 10 am
Please check the Sunday bulletin for changes and additions. If you would like to schedule an event, please call the office at 540540-456456-6334.
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