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Ordinary Time |
September 23, 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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 'For all that shall be, yes' Members of the parish and the wider community came together Sunday evening to celebrate Fr. Doug Hahn's thirteen years as rector of St. Thomas. A Festive Choral Evensong was led by the choir and Rick McKnight at the organ; the Rev. Timothy Graham from Trinity  Church as officiant; and the Rev. Bill Combs, a former associate at St. Thomas, as preacher. A festive reception included purple and lilac flowers as centerpieces and a cake topped by a miter made of icing. Many thanks to Ann Johnston and her crew for making the reception so wonderful! Among the gifts to the Hahns: a drawing from the choir by the Rev. Bill McLemore, formerly of St. Stephen's in Smiths Station, Ala.; a framed photo from the CVEM staff and board; and a framed photo of the nave from the Vestry. Additional gifts for Fr. Hahn's attire as bishop are forthcoming. In both morning services, Fr. Hahn preached his last sermon as rector. He also celebrated the Eucharist. In his sermon, Hahn quoted the late Swedish diplomat Dag Hammarskjöld: "For all that has been - Thanks. For all that shall be - Yes.  We wish Godspeed to Doug and Kaye, and our prayers continue for their new ministry in the Diocese of Lexington. For news about how the parish is moving forward, click here to read a letter by Senior Warden David Brandenburgh. Photos: Top, Fr. Hahn after vesting for the Sunday service. Middle: The elaborate cake for the reception, topped by a miter made of icing. Bottom: The Rev. Timothy Graham of Trinity, Vicky Partin of CVEM and the Rev. Jeff Jackson of St. Nicholas, Hamilton. |
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Stewardship 2013
"Stewardship 2013: A Celebration of Generosity"
will include Cottage Meetings, articles from Vestry members explaining the needs and hopes of the different
areas of our lives together, our prayers for a successful campaign, and our expressions of gratitude for all the blessing we enjoy. Please begin to consider how you can be a generous and grateful part of the life of this Church
we love.
The cottage meetings will be in various parishioners' homes. They're the evenings of October 1, 2, 4, 8, 9 and 11. You will receive information about attending a meeting, but in the meantime make attending one of these a priority. This will be an opportunity to visit with fellow parishioners over coffee and dessert, hear information about our parish's financial life, and hear about this ministry of generosity. Stewardship cards and materials will be distributed so you may take them home and return them at a later date. |
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 Poundportraits A portrait by Garry Pound of the 23rd chancellor of Sewanee: the University of South was unveiled Monday at a gathering honoring the Rt. Rev. J. Neil Alexander for his past service as chancellor and now as dean of the School of Theology. Pound, a member of Trinity Church in Columbus, is a graduate of the University of the South. In addition to the above portrait, Pound has painted another portrait of Bishop Alexander to be unveiled Sept. 30 following the 4 p.m. Choral Evensong at the Cathedral of St. Philip. -- Diocese of Atlanta Photo by the Rev. Michael Sullivan/Holy Innocents Church |
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'Day of Community Service'
Diocese of Atlanta Bishop-elect Robert C. Wright has designated Sept. 29 as a day of community service in the Diocese of Atlanta in conjunction with the farewell to Bishop J. Neil Alexander and Wright's ordination as the 10th bishop of Atlanta. Read the rest of the story here.
In the spirit of this event, the Chattahoochee Valley Convocation is organizing a "Feed the Hungry" ingathering Oct. 7. Contributions for local food pantries and volunteer hours at Beallwood Community Garden are sought. For more information, contact Vicky Partin at Chattahoochee Valley Episcopal Ministry,
or 706-327-0400.
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CDs of choir for sale
Get the latest St. Thomas Choir CD, "St. Thomas ... LIVE!"
It features music from our Pentecost 2012 residency at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine and other anthems and instrumental music recorded right here in our services. Cost is a $10 donation. The CDs will be available on Wednesdays and Sundays for a few weeks.
--Rick McKnight, organist and choirmaster
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 Step into FoyersNew Foyers groups are forming this month. Foyers groups are groupings of parishioners who meet regularly for dinner, usually in each others' homes, but sometimes restaurants or wherever they wish. It's another way for us to get to know one another better. Click here to read more, including how to sign up.
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St. Thomas is looking for a part-time youth director. We will be interviewing in the next few weeks, so if you know of someone who would be a good fit for this, please send information to the St. Thomas office and they will pass this information to the appropriate committee. Interested persons may also contact the parish office for a job description. Call 706-324-4264. |
 A call for new Rockers and RollersWe have some changes in the Rockers and Rollers rotation. I need to find some volunteers for the 3rd and 5th Sunday.
Need a rocker - 1st Sun
Sue O'Dell - 2nd Sun
Need a new Rocker- 3rd Sunday
Fessenden - 4th Sun
Need a new Rocker - 5th Sun
You may read a more detailed appeal here from Erin Redden. |
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Book club session to focus on refugees
The St. Thomas Readers Book Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27 at the CVEM House, 1120 Lockwood Ave., off Wynnton Road. The book is "Outcasts United: An American Town, A Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John. This true (and very readable) account of a soccer team in Clarkston, Ga., focuses on the teenage refugees who made up the team and the young woman who coached them. St. Thomas' own Lisa Venable and Greg Herring were involved with refugee families in the Atlanta area at the time this story was being written. We have extended an invitation to them to share their memories of those years.
Vicky Partin, CVEM Missioner, has graciously agreed to host this meeting and will also speak to her recollections of working with refugees who came to Columbus. Everyone is welcome for what promises to be a lively and enlightening discussion. Contact Sonya Boyd at 706-563-6161 or janulau@aol.com if you have questions.
"Outcasts United" is available for purchase at local bookstores, online, and in an ebook format on Nook and Kindle. The Columbus Public Library also has copies.
-- Sonya Boyd
Photo credit: The New York Times |
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 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 required by Monday at noon. You may call the church office: 706-324-4264 or e-mail office@stthomascolumbus.org |
 Upcoming event to benefit WNN
The Cavaliers Orchestra of Columbus will perform at Lakebottom Park band shell at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4 to benefit Wynnton Neighborhood Network. The Cavaliers are proud to bring the joy of Big Band music to Lakebottom and support a worthy cause. The concert is free, but please bring canned goods, paper goods or monetary donations for the Network. Also bring your folding chairs or blankets.
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 Birthdays this weekThe following St. Thomas members have birthdays between today and next Thursday:
Heidi Williamson and Joanne Snider (today); Karen Cook (Friday); George Bowen (Monday); Dorothy Carlsen and Rev. Lorna Erixson (Wednesday); and Olivia Sheehan (Thursday). 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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