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Spiritual Adventures at
Saint Thomas Episcopal Church
July 3, 2011
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| Greetings!
Please enjoy this week's edition of Spiritual Adventures. Please check your e-mail each week to read about the news and events in our common life at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Thank you, and God bless!
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We Congratulate the Reverend Lorna Erixson on her Ordination into the Priesthood
Congratulations to Lorna Erixson (pictured above, center, with St. Thomas parishioners and supporters) on her ordination into the Episcopal priesthood. The ordination took place on Sunday, June 26. Bishop Neil Alexander presided.
Submitted by Fr. Doug Hahn.
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Diocese Bishop Nominating Committee Seeks Your Input: Listening Session at Trinity Columbus, July 14 
As part of the process of electing our next Bishop, the Diocese is hosting a series of "listening sessions", designed to get feedback on the hopes of the people for our next Bishop. Some of these are designed for priests only, some for laity only. They are being held throughout the Diocese.
You are invited and encouraged to join this conversation at Trinity Episcopal Church on July 14, at 7:00 p.m. Your input will be very helpful to the Bishop Nominating Committee as it proceeds with the work of bringing a handful of nominees before the Diocese Council next June.
The nominating committee is composed of 10 lay persons and 10 priests from throughout the Diocese. Our regional representatives are Ms. Vicky Partin (Lay), and the Rev. Jeff Jackson of St. Nicholas Hamilton. http://www.episcopalatlanta.org/News/newsView.asp?NewsId=409681212
Submitted by Fr. Doug Hahn.
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 Become an Official Member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church!
Do you know your membership status? If you have been attending services at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, you might consider yourself a member. However, we do maintain formal membership records. If you would like to officially join our church, or if you are unsure about your current membership status, please contact the office at 706-324-4264 or office@stthomascolumbus.org. This process requires no work on your part once you have made the decision to join. Thank you!
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Thompson-Pound Art Program (TAP) Concludes Another Great Year!
Pictured: Fr. Doug welcomes participants at the TAP Celebration, held at St. Thomas. We were happy to welcome over 200 people involved in this wonderful ministry. To learn more about TAP, see http://www.cvemjubilee.org/tap.html.
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 Enjoy the Integrity
Summer Social and Potluck!
The Chattahoochee Valley Chapter of Integrity - the leading grassroots voice for the full inclusion of LGBT persons in the Episcopal Church - will host a Summer Social and Potluck Dinner at St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Friday, July 15th at 6:30 PM in All Saints' Hall. Mouth-watering Southern fried chicken and choice of beverage will be provided. Attendees are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. This is an open event to anyone interested in attending. Please RSVP to David Kirkland and Todd Griffin at 706-464-1621.
Submitted by Jackson Griffin. |
Parish Life Dinner Out-on-the-Town at Chef Lee's
You're invited to join the Parish Life Committee for Dinner Out-on-the-Town! This family-friendly event will take place on Wednesday, July 6, at 6:00 p.m. at Chef Lee's Peking Restaurant. The address is 6100 Bradley Park Drive, phone 706-653-8888. Enjoy authentic Chinese food and ambiance, and the good company of your fellow parishioners!
The Parish Life Committee is happy to organize this event, but please note that the cost will be Dutch treat for each attendee. Thank you!
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR NEXT DINNER EVENT: Eat, Pray, Learn
On Wednesday, July 20, we will gather at 6:00 p.m. in All Saints' Hall for worship, supper, and fellowship. We will begin with the first part of Evening Prayer and a short presentation on one of the people for whom a day has been set aside on the Church's liturgical calendar. Then while supper is being prepared, the children will have time to play outside while the adults enjoy fellowship inside. After supper, we will conclude with the last part of Evening Prayer.
The Parish Life Committee will provide hamburgers and hot dogs. We ask diners to bring a side dish or contribute $5.00 for the meal. Please join us!
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 Music Notes
"American Anthem" premiered at the Smithsonian Institution's unveiling ceremony for the restored "Star-Spangled Banner" flag in 1999. Mezzo soprano Denyce Graves sang this anthem during the ceremony, which was attended by President and Mrs. Clinton. The song has also been sung at the past two presidential inaugurations.
This Sunday at St. Thomas, Debbie Anderson will perform this song. Among her many talents, Debbie just completed the 16th Thompson-Pound Art Project and will soon graduate from CSU with a Masters in Choral Conducting. We are thankful to have a woman of such prodigious talents in our congregation.
Submitted by Rick McKnight, Organist and Choirmaster.
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Thank You, Donors!
St. Thomas Episcopal Church would like to thank the following donors for their generosity:
+ Steve Hodges and Pat Daniel, for their donation to the Music Fund in honor of Marquette McKnight;
+ Wade and Susan Starling, for their donation to the Flower Fund in memory of Ruth Peckham;
+ Linnea Grosse, for her donation to Moses Matonya's Continuing Education Fund.
We also thank all the organizers and shoppers who participated in the "Posh Togs" Clothing Sale. The sale earned $1,221.98 for Moses Matonya's Continuing Education Fund. Thank you!
Submitted by Financial Administration.
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 Parish Celebrations
+ Congratulations to Gary Wortley and Constantina Tsolainou on the birth of their new grandson Upton Lenox Wortley!
Submitted by Rick McKnight.
+ Congratulations to the Reverend Ruth Cummings, former associate at St. Thomas, and now serving at St. Anne's in Atlanta (see www.saintannes.episcopalatlanta.org), is getting married to the Reverend Benno Pattison, rector of Epiphany in Atlanta. The wedding will be July 26 in Oregon. Congratulations!
Submitted by Fr. Doug Hahn.
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 Church Office Closed on Monday, July 4th
In observance of Independence Day, the St. Thomas Church office will be closed on Monday, July 4th. Weekday business hours will resume at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 5th.
However, please note that our parish Financial Administrator, Patty, will be out of the office during the week of Monday, July 4 through Friday, July 8. Please hold all financial business until she resumes her business hours at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 11.
We apologize for the inconvenience, and we thank you for your understanding. Happy Independence Day!
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