Thursday, October 27, 2016

COMING UP SUNDAY-OCT. 30

This is the 24th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 26).  Church school will meet.  Following the service, we will have a discussion about Anglican Prayer Beads.  These are similar to Roman Catholic rosary beads and are used as a form of contemplative, quiet prayer.  We will meet from 10:15-10:35 in the sanctuary. 
Halloween in on October 31.  To learn about the connection between Halloween and All Saints' Day, click on the tab at the top of this page..
Next Sunday, November 6,  is All Saints' Sunday.   We will read aloud the names of those who have died.  Bring a photo of your loved one to display during the liturgy that day.  Children are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes to church.  Also-bring your leftover Halloween candy to church that day.  We will send it to military members who are deployed overseas through Operation Gratitude.
Our annual Veterans Day celebration will be held on Sunday, Nov. 13.  Read the post on the right for more information. 

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

COMING UP SUNDAY- OCT. 23

This is the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 25).  Church school will meet this week.
Next Sunday, on Oct. 23, there will be a meeting after church for those who are interested in learning about Anglican prayer beads.  These are similar to Roman Catholic rosary beads and are used as a form of contemplative, quiet prayer.  Come learn about it!
Sunday, Nov. 6 is the celebration of All Saints' Sunday.  We will read aloud the names of those who have died.  Bring a photo of your loved one to display during the liturgy that day.  Children are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes to church.  Also-bring your leftover Halloween candy to church that day.  We will send it to military members who are deployed overseas through Operation Gratitude.

Thursday, October 13, 2016

COMING UP SUNDAY- OCT. 16

This is the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 24).  Church school will meet.  There will be a liturgy committee meeting after church.
On Saturday, Oct. 22, St. Elizabeth's in Hope Valley will have their annual Oktoberfest and Hymn Sing from 5-7pm.  Bring a dish to share. 
 On Sunday, Nov. 6, we will celebrate All Saints' Sunday.   We will read aloud the names of loved ones who have died. Bring pictures of them that will be displayed in the sanctuary during the service.  Children are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes on that day.  On Sunday, Nov. 13, we will have a special Veterans Day celebration after the 9am service.  Our special guest that day will be Mr. Kasim Yarn, the Director of Veterans Affairs for Rhode Island.  All veterans are welcome!

Friday, October 7, 2016

COMING UP SUNDAY- OCT. 9

This is the 21st Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 23).  Church school will not meet this week due to the holiday weekend.  There will be a Bishop's Committee meeting after church.  It is an important meeting as the new bylaws will be approved.
On Sunday, Nov. 6, we will celebrate All Saints' Sunday.  Come dressed as your favorite saint!  We will read aloud the names of loved ones who have died.  On Sunday, Nov. 13, we will have a special Veterans Day celebration after the 9am service.  Our special guest that day will be Mr. Kasim Yarn, the Director of Veterans Affairs for Rhode Island.  All veterans are welcome!