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Ordinary Time |
September 30, 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! |
Stewardship 2013:
A Celebration of Generosity
"Stewardship 2013: A Celebration of Generosity" is this year's stewardship theme.
Please read a letter here from Bobsie Swift, on behalf of the Stewardship Committee.
Each week in the bulletin and Spiritual Adventures, until the Ingathering on Oct. 21, we will feature various ministries of the parish.
This week we focus on Adult Formation, and Children's Education. You can read about what's happening here.
In addition, cottage meetings will be held the first two weeks in October. If you have not responded to your invitation, please call Patty Slembarski at the church office (706-324-4264) so your hosts will know how many to expect. If the evening you are assigned is not convenient, Patty will be glad to offer you another time.
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 Poundportraits Garry Pound, a member of Trinity, has painted a portrait of Bishop Neil Alexander, which will be unveiled Sunday following the 4 p.m. Choral Evensong at the Cathedral of St. Philip. In addition, the above portrait was recently unveiled at Sewanee: The University of the South. Pound, a graduate of the university, drew this one as well. -- Diocese of Atlanta Photo by the Rev. Michael Sullivan/Holy Innocents Church |
 The Rev. Rick Callaway visiting
The Rev. Rick Callaway, Canon to the Ordinary in the Diocese of Atlanta, will visit the parish the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 10. Please make an effort to attend. Canon Callaway will talk about the rector search process. As always, reservations are needed for dinner: 706-324-4264
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'Day of Community Service' today
Diocese of Atlanta Bishop-elect Robert C. Wright has designated today 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,
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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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 Blessing of the Animals It's that time again! Every year, St. Thomas parishioners, as well as the wider community, look forward to blessing our pets. This year's event begins at 2 p.m. Oct. 7.
Mother Lorna Erixson will be on hand to give your pet a blessing or, if your pet is unable to come, she will bless a photo or a stuffed animal in its place.
As is customary, veterinarians will be on site to answer questions.
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 Last call for FoyersNew Foyers groups are forming. Foyers groups are groupings of parishioners who meet regularly for dinner, usually in each others' homes, but sometimes in 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. This is the last week to do so.
-- Barbara Brandenburgh
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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. |
 Episcokids go
to the movies!
When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27
Where: St. Thomas
Wear: Your jammies, and bring a pillow and flashlight and a snack to share.
The event is for ages 4 years old through 5th grade. You are welcome to bring a friend. |
 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, 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.
-- Submitted by Vicky Veteto |
 Birthdays this weekThe following St. Thomas members have birthdays between today and next Thursday: Olivia Sheehan (today); Lynne Hahn, David Morgan, Travis Wade and Juliana Kent (Friday); Julia Slater and Lauren Bonaker (Saturday); Connie McEwen and Sarah Morris (Monday); and Jeanne Fessenden, Joe Fischer and Maddie Redden (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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