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St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Worship Services with Holy Eucharist:
Sundays at 8:00am and 10:30am;
Wednesdays at 5:30pm
2100 Hilton Ave.
Columbus, GA 31906
706-324-4264 |
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Greetings!
Please enjoy this edition of Spiritual Adventures, our weekly e-newsletter. Please check your e-mail each week to learn about the news and events in our common life. Thank you. |
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Adult Education to Spotlight Lenten Topics and Guest Speakers
 + On Sunday, March 4, the Rev. Dan Matthews (pictured), longtime Rector of Trinity Church, Wall Street, will speak about the Lessons of September 11 and the Lessons of Stewardship. Join us at 9:30 am in the Library. He will also be preaching the sermon at the 10:30 service. The Rev. Erixson will be preaching at the 8:00 service.
+ From March 7- 25, on Wednesday evenings (6:30 pm) and Sunday mornings (9:30 am), our Adult Education sessions will examine Images of Homelessness: "The Son of Man has no place to lay his head". This series will feature:
- The Rev. Mary Wetzel (pictured above; read more in an article below on Lenten Outreach Giving Opportunities), the Church of the Common Ground, a Diocesan Ministry to the homeless and street people of Atlanta;
- Bishop Gerard Mpango, retired bishop of Western Tanzania, International Refugees, and Chairman of the Southern African Churches in Ministry with Uprooted People, which promotes the cause of refugees in Eastern and Southern Africa;
- Local activists and service leaders for the homeless;
- Activities for serving and meeting the homeless, culminating with a Stations of the Cross with the homeless.
+ A Lenten Discipline: Two weeks ago, Fr. Hahn spoke of a very practical and moving Lenten discipline and prayer of the Archbishop of Taonga. Many of you asked for a copy of this. Here is a copy of the Archbishop's words: http://anglicantaonga.org.nz/Features/practice.
Submitted by Fr. Doug Hahn. |
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Lenten Series Offered at Trinity, St. Nicholas Churches
+ Trinity Episcopal Church, Luncheon Series, Mondays at 12:00pm, lunch is FREE, donations are appreciated. Click here for more information.
+ St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, Evening Series, Tuesdays at 6:30pm. Click here for more information. |
Ministry Fair Offers Rich Opportunities in Education and Diocesan Fellowship
On Saturday, March 10, the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta will host its annual Ministry Fair. It will take place from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Road, Atlanta. For more information or to register online, go to http://www.episcopalatlanta.org/. |
Lenten Outreach Giving Opportunities
Our goal is to raise $1000 for each of the ministries described below. Please make out your check to the parish, marked Lenten Giving. You may designate to either of these ministries. All undesignated Lenten outreach gifts will be split between them. You may give through the parish office, or give through the link on our website (at the bottom of the main page).
+ The Church of the Common Ground (Vicar, the Rev. Mary Wetzel, pictured above) is a ministry for the homeless of Atlanta. It provides care for the poorest of the poor, and a forum in which people of our Diocese can engage, serve, and worship with homeless persons. Click here for more information.
+ Infusion, a ministry of the Chattahoochee Valley Episcopal Ministry, brings high school students into year-long engagement with important issues of faith and society. Click here for more information.
Submitted by Fr. Doug Hahn. |
Friends of Finley to Create Honorarium
A group calling itself "Friends of Finley" has been formed to create an honorarium for Finley Williamson's innumerable contributions to St. Thomas. This group has approached the church, and received the blessings of the Property Committee and the Vestry. The honorarium will be a mission-style oak server (pictured), designed and built by artisan Rick Garner. Mr. Garner is asking a discounted price of $5000. To contribute to this project, please make your check payable to St. Thomas Episcopal Church, with the memo "Friends of Finley" written in the memo line of your check. Our goal is to have the project completed by Finley's birthday on June 10. Thank you.
Submitted by Friends of Finley. |
Sunday Music Preview
Prelude - Andrew Clarkeis organist and choirmaster of the Riverside Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville, FL, and active as a choral director, organ recitalist, piano accompanist, composer, and teacher.
Offertory - The offertory anthem was written by Samuel Sebastian Wesley, the former Organist of Gloucester Cathedral and the grandson of Charles Wesley. Wesley's anthem is one of the most famous settings of Psalm 51.
Communion - Max Janowski was a composer of Jewish liturgical music, a conductor, choir director, and voice teacher. Born in Berlin, he emigrated to the U.S. in 1937 and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Max Janowski's most famous works include today's offering "Avinu Malkeinu." He was the longtime music director at K.A.M. Isaiah Israel Congregation in Hyde Park, Chicago, and the baritone Sherrill Milnes and mezzo-soprano Isola Jones studied with him.
Submitted by Rick McKnight, Organist and Choirmaster. |
St. Thomas Readers Book Discussion Group
The St. Thomas Readers Book Group will meet at 5:30 pm on Thursday, March 22, at the home of Pat McMahon, 4322 Deanery Court, Columbus. The book under discussion is Have a Little Faith by Mitch Albom, an exploration of two lives: one his childhood Rabbi and the other a pastor of a Detroit inner city
church. Albom found his own life and faith impacted by these two men. His account is a meaningful exploration of what faith is and what it means to lead a faith-filled life. Have a Little Faith is available at the public library, at local bookstores and online. Please contact Sonya Boyd at 706-563-6161 or
janjulau@aol.com for further information. |
| Prayer Group to Alter Weekly Schedule
The Monday Prayer Group will be meeting at 11:00 am instead of 11:30 throughout Lent to allow the members to attend the Lenten luncheon series at Trinity Episcopal Church. This group meets at St. Thomas in the Chapel. You are welcome to join us. Thank you.
Submitted by Nicole Ceccato. |
| Inquirers Classes
Welcome to the Episcopal Church! This series of classes will include preparation for those wishing to be confirmed (the next confirmation is April 29). The classes will begin with an informative gathering on Tuesday, March 13. Join us in the parlor at 5:30 pm. Please contact the parish office to be included. |
Thank You, Donors!
St. Thomas would like to thank to following donors for their contributions:
+ Bob Upchurch - Memorials Fund - in loving memory of Steve Toms
+ Janice Hundley - Choir Trip Fund - in honor of Raymond Campbell
+ To those who have donated to the fundraiser to purchase furniture in honor of Finley Williamson (see article and picture above)
+ To everyone who donated food and cash to the Wynnton Neighborhood Network during the February food drive. Your efforts provided $215 in cash, and many, many bags of food and supplies. Thank you.
Submitted by Financial Administration. |
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