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Ordinary Time
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July 22, 2012
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Spiritual Adventures at
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
News and Events
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Dear St. Thomas friends,
Please enjoy this issue of our E-NEWSLETTER! Please check your e-mail each week to read our news and events. To read more information, you can now find us on Facebook! |
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From Fr. Doug Hahn - General Convention, 2012
The 77th General Convention of the Episcopal Church ended its ten day session last week. This triennial (every 3 year) gathering brought together 132 Bishops, 840 Dep
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Fr. Hahn with Presiding Bishop Jefferts Schori at the General Convention last week
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uties (clergy and lay representatives of every Diocese of the Church, and thousands of visitors, exhibitors, and conference leaders. This gathering deliberates and decides the various rules that govern the Episcopal Church. It is part renewal week, part family reunion, part world fair, part legislative bodies at work. It is the way we do the work of The Episcopal Church. Read more...
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"One Columbus" to host final event at Columbus Public Library
There is one final event in the One Columbus Prejudice Reduction Seminar series on the Middle East, which will occur this evening (Thursday, July 19), 6:00 p.m., at the Columbus Library auditorium on Macon Rd. The event is titled "A Conversation on the Columbus Community and the Middle East," and will involve a panel moderated by St. Thomas parishioner Denny Clark. - Submitted by Denny Clark |
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Episcokids Announcements
Ms. Erin has a lot planned for our Episcokids! Click here for more details on :
- Pool party!
- A Sweet Frog Princess Party! - Movie night at Hollywood Connections - Sunday School teacher training
- Submitted by Erin Redden |
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Music In the Mountains:
A Summer Worship Event 
From Organist and Choirmaster, Rick McKnight:
Musicians from the Episcopal Church have been gathering for 62 years at The University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee for the purpose of continuing education, fellowship, and inspiring worship. I first attended this conference in 1970 when I was a student and taking organ lessons from Tommy Orr at Trinity Episcopal Church. The next time I attended was in 2007. Quite a break, eh? Why go? Sewanee always attracts a knowledgeable faculty - leaders in the field of church music. It's a chance for me to sing in a choir, a choir of about 150 singers. Most of the singers are music directors and/or organists in their home churches, and most are, like me, part time. Read more... |
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How to share, save, spend
We are in the midst of four evenings of conversation about personal economic issues, using the very popular and well-regarded series, Share, Save, Spend.
Twelve parishioners have had lively conversations about money and meaning. Come join us for the last two evenings.
The one hour programs will continue Wednesdays after supper through Aug. 1. They will start at 6:45.
Share, Save, Spend Steering Committee: David Brandenburgh; Ray Capo; Matt Landreau; Roger Redden
Malinda Shamburger; Chris & Patty Slembarski; and Gary
Wortley.
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Columbus Jazz Society moves in 
The Columbus Jazz Society has moved in with us! Come hear live jazz every 2nd Sunday of the month from 6pm to 9pm in the All Saints Hall. August 12 features Kenyon Carter, saxophone. $10 admission. - Submitted by Janet Mapel |
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 Speaking of money ...Wilson Ford is conducting a "Pennies for V.I.P." project during the month of July. In order to assist the V.I.P. program and help the families involved, we ask that you drop your pennies in the coffee cans in the Narthex and in All Saints Hall. At the end of the month the pennies will be given to Malinda Shamburger who will donate them to V.I.P. , a local ministry for homeless families. St. Thomas is one of the host congregations.
Volunteers needed!
St. Thomas' week to host VIP is August 5 - August 12. We need people to spend the night Monday, Wednesday or Friday and prepare meals on those days in addition to lunch on Sunday Aug 12. We are also in desperate need of someone willing to move the VIP trailer to the next church. Contact Malinda Shamburger for more information.
- Submitted by Malinda Shamburger
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 McMichael to keynote kickoff Retired local TV newsman Dick McMichael will speak at the kick-off for St. Thomas Readers Book Group. The event follows supper at approximately 6:35 p.m. on Aug. 15 and will be in the parish library. All are welcome.
McMicheal is the author of "The Newsman," his memoir. It is available at all Columbus area public libraries, and
may also be ordered through Exlibris.com on a print-on-demand basis. However, copies are no longer available through local book stores. The book is an excellent read.
McMichael will speak on many of the events of his life and career.
--Submitted by Sonya Boyd
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Auditions for 'Next Fall' this summer
The Chattahoochee Valley Chapter of Integrity at St. Thomas is having auditions for the play "Next Fall" at 7 p.m. Aug. 2 and 2 p.m. Aug. 5 in the Outreach Center. The playwright is Geoffrey Nauffts. Larry Dooley, a St. Thomas member who leads the theater program at CSU, will direct the play. Auditions will be informal. Please bring something to read that shows your expressiveness(maximum three minutes). The material doesn't have to be memorized. The cast includes six characters, male and female, ranging in age from 20-50.
The play is scheduled for Sept. 14-15.
Read a synopsis here.
For more information, call B.J. Landen at 706-566-1198.
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How to join the Summer Choir
All are invited to be a part of the Summer Choir. Under the direction of organist and choirmaster Rick McKnight, the Summer Choir gathers for a brief rehearsal at 9:50 a.m. every Sunday. No auditions necessary!
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 Where in the world is St. Thomas Parish?
As you travel this summer, many of you will worship in other places. It is a joy to see the diversity of our wonderful Church. Drop us an email about any church you visit between Memorial Day and Labor Day, and we will start an ongoing list of links to the places we have encountered God.
Recent visits include Kanuga Chapel and Zion Church in Talbotton.
Click here to see some of the other places we've been, and also learn how Episcokids can send their vacation photos. |
 Wednesday suppers
Join these smiling faces! Everyone is invited to Wednesday dinner at 6 p.m. in the parish hall. Cost is $7 Adults/Youth; $4 Children; $20 Family maximum. Reservations are needed by Monday afternoon. You may call the church office: 706-324-4264 or e-mail office@stthomascolumbus.org |
 Hymn requests sought
What is your favorite hymn in the Episcopal Hymnal 1982? Let me know and I'll be sure to schedule it sometime this summer. Contact me via email music@stthomascolumbus.org, cell 706-575-8900 or drop a note in the collection plate.
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 Birthdays this week
The following St. Thomas members have birthdays between July 21 and July 25: Rick McKnight, Pegi Taylor, and Erica Sheehan (Saturday); Thomas Weisenburger and Ramsey Greathouse (Sunday); Ruth Nichols (Tuesday); and Murphey Pound and Warren Loving (Wednesday). Happy Birthday, all!
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Allison Kennedy Owen, Spiritual Adventures editor
Samantha Dansby, Communications Coordinator
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St. Thomas Episcopal Church
2100 Hilton Avenue
Columbus, Georgia 31906
Office of the Rector,
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
706-324-4264
office@stthomascolumbus.org
Weekly Services:
Sundays at
8:00 and 10:30
Wednesdays at
5:30 p.m. |
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