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Not By Bread Alone Retreat
Join Edmund for a bread-baking retreat, Saturday, August 7 from 9 - Noon in the church kitchen. We will bake bread for the Eucharist as well as share a time of prayer and fellowship. This is an opportunity to learn to bake bread. All ages, genders and baking abilities are most welcome.
Equal Exchange, Fair Trade Coffee
Through our Outreach Commission we offer Fair Trade Coffee for sale as a ministry. Purchasing it supports farmers in earning a fair wage for their work as well as promoting sustainable agriculture. We buy direct from the co-op and there is no "profit" to our church. The coffee is excellent and tastes even better knowing that it is ethically grown and marketed. Coffee will be offered for sale during the coffee hour following both services this Sunday. We will have both regular ($6 per bag) and decaf coffee ($7) available. Contact Kathy Ivey at 401-270-0534 or kivey47{at}hotmail{dot}com.
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Dear
friend,
I'm happily back from my vacation and as I make the transition back to ministry at church I am grateful for first words of the Gospel this week. Jesus says to his disciples, "Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." These words are a good reminder of God's unconditional love and provision for us. This week's Gospel continues the theme we heard last week about being rich toward God. We are given what we need to be rich toward God, because God is rich toward us first. God is there for us as an unconditional loving presence who meets our needs and in whose presence we need not fear.
Sometimes we can forget how much fear we carry around with us. If we don't feel it ourselves we are certainly surrounded by it. In the past few weeks I intentionally watched more T.V. than usual. I wanted to know what is going on in pop culture, the news, and in the advertising world. I was surprised to remember how fear based our media is. According to my television, there are many things to fear. Primarily we should be afraid of the ongoing economic crisis. Other common fears seem to be aging, weight gain, fitness, family relationship dysfunction, time management, and the destruction of our environment. Those are the general fears, but then we are also invited by the media to entertain our own particular, personal demons.
Fear is a normal natural part of being human. Jesus was aware of the fear of the disciples. Our culture counts on this human emotion, especially when trying to sell us something. The Good News this week is an opportunity for us to consider our own particular fears. As Christians, we can live with our fears and then move beyond them, or at least hold them more lightly. Jesus reminds us that God takes pleasure in meeting our needs and providing for us. God provides well beyond our basic necessities; God provides the Kingdom! Jesus goes on to offer an image of a loving master who puts on an apron and serves his slaves at the table. Imagine that.
As you prepare for worship this week, perhaps you will allow yourself some time in prayer and reflection to consider your own fears. Then ponder the image of God sitting you down at the table and offering you a meal. Right in the midst of your anxiety, God will give you what you need, and so much more.
See you at the table.
Jennifer
*featured mosiac by Anne Bryant
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Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
August 8, 2010
Holy Eucharist, 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Sermon: The Reverend Jennifer L.Pedrick
Bible Study, 9:15 a.m.
The Gospel of Luke
Summer Education Offering, 9:15 a.m.
"The Least of These: Jesus and Hospitality"
Scripture readings:
Isaiah 1:1, 10-20
Psalm 50:1-8, 23-24
Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16
Luke 12:32-40
Read these
lessons
Liturgical Ministers for this Sunday:
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Eucharistic Minister-Larry Decker
Lector-Ray Grant
Ushers-Arthur & Geri Manning
Greeter-Gerry McAvoy
Coffee Hour- Arthur & Geri Manning, Doris Firth & Rhoda Bucci
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Eucharistic Minister-Linda LeBreux
Eucharistic Visitor-Gracelynn Rizzolo
Lectors-Phil Campbell & Ruth Porter
Acolytes- Lydia DeAngelo, Josh Hess & Samantha Hess
Ushers-Jim Bryant & Betty Patterson
Greeters- The Bennett Family
Altar Guild-Barbara Kent & Shirley Baker
Counters-Vivian Johnson & Bo Ivey
Coffee Hour- Virginia Rocha, Shirley Baker & Carolyn McDonough
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| Dancing with the Stars of Epiphany |
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The Dancing with the Stars of Epiphany event that was to take place this evening, Friday, August 6 has been postponed until a later date. Thank you for your interest and be sure to watch for the announcement of the new date!
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| Summer Education Offering |
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How We Make Room
Join us, this Sunday, for the second in a four part series about the role of hospitality in our life together, led by Edmund Harris. These conversations will begin at 9:15 a.m. and will meet in the multi-purpose room.
August 8 - "The Least of These: Jesus and Hospitality" - What's distinctive about Christian hospitality? We'll look at what Jesus said about hospitality to his followers, and how he embodied it himself.
August 15 - "The Household of God: Hospitality and the Church" - What has been the role of hospitality in the Church? Who has offered it? And to whom have they offered it? This week, we'll look at what hospitality has meant for the Church over the centuries.
August 22 - "Hospitality and Church of the Epiphany" - What about hospitality right here in our own community? How are we hospitable to the outsiders in our midst? How might we be even more hospitable? Come share your own experiences of hospitality, both from Church and from your own lives.
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| Godly Play Room Organizing Evening |
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We need your help!
Whether you're a teacher, a parent, or a bystander, come help us get
the Godly Play classrooms in order for the new Sunday school year.
Wednesday, August 25 at 5:30 p.m. 'til we finish.
Come for as much or little time you can offer.
Supper will be provided. Please RSVP to Edmund at 434-5012 Ext. #14 or edmund{at}epiphanyep{dot}org.
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| Journey to Adulthood Pool Party! |
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Are you part of Journey to Adulthood (Rite 13, J2A, YAC)? Then you're invited to a pool party! Come cool off, hang out with friends, and meet new people, including Edmund, Epiphany's new Assistant to the Rector.
When?: Sunday, August 15th 4 p.m.
Where?:Lockard Home, 193 Leonard Ave., East Providence, RI
Food will be provided. Just bring yourself, whatever you need to have fun in the water, some sun block and a friend if you like, just be sure to RSVP so we know how many will be attending! See you there!
Questions? Call or email Edmund at 434-5012 Ext. #14 or edmund{at}epiphanyep{dot}org.
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| Upcoming Safe Church Trainings |
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Are you a Eucharistic Visitor, current or future Sunday school teacher, or regular volunteer at
Church? Have you attended a Safe Church Training before? If not, please plan on attending
one of these upcoming Safe Church Training workshops:
- August 28th at Trinity Church, Cranston (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
- September 25th at Church of the Transfiguration, Edgewood (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
Safe Church certification is required of all clergy, employees of the Diocese, licensed eucharistic
visitors, and those who regularly volunteer in Diocesan programs for children and youth.
For questions or to RSVP for the training, contact Edmund at 401-434-5012 ext. #14 or edmund{at}epiphany{dot}org.
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| Wanted: Godly Play Teachers! |
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Ever considered becoming a Godly Play teacher in our Sunday school program?
Godly Play is a Montessori-based curriculum, with a multi-sensory approach to telling Bible stories
using three-dimensional materials. The goal of Godly Play is to help children aged 3-11 to know
God and find direction in their lives while they are still young.
The Godly Play classroom is a place for children to be themselves; to come closer to the mystery of
God's presence; to learn the language of Christian people; to form community, and to take care of
one another. Sacred stories, symbols, and liturgical actions are invitations to enter into the work of
discovering.
A free Godly Play training will take place at Church of the Epiphany on Saturday, September 18
from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Please prayerfully consider whether the Spirit might be leading you to offer your time and talent to
this important ministry in our church.
For more information, or to RSVP for the training, contact Edmund at 401-434-5012 ext. #14 or edmund{at}epiphany{dot}org.
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| Next Sunday |
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Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
August 15, 2010
Holy Eucharist, 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Sermon: The Reverend Edmund Harris
Bible Study, 9:15 a.m.
The Gospel of Luke
Summer Education Offering, 9:15 a.m.
"The Household of God: Hospitality and the Church"
Scripture readings:
Isaiah 5:1-7
Psalm 80:1-2, 8-18
Hebrews 11:29-12:2
Luke 12:49-56
Read these
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