North Bay Sponsoring Committee
Summer Update
Throughout June and into July, the leadership team has been busy facilitating parish-wide house meetings, or Incarnation Conversations. Using computer- generated maps (thanks to Mitch Garcia), we have divided the congregation into geographical units and held these conversations in neighborhood homes. To date we have had 16 meetings. We asked each group "to tell a story about a time when your faith has guided or led you to action or to make an important decision."
Our goal in these story-telling meetings is threefold:
to deepen our relationships with one another;
to connect with others we don't know;
to move toward wholeness as a faith community.
The leadership team is amazed at the heartfelt connections made in these hour and half meetings. We have had an overwhelmingly positive response within our groups. On July 10, following the 10 AM service, the leadership team will meet and give careful consideration to our next steps.
Several of our members have joined the NBSC Education Committee. Their task is to research schools and educational experiences in the North Bay. Upon completing an information gathering process, the Education Committee will consider how to act upon the information gathered.
"If you are interested in becoming a Eucharistic Visitor, or are currently serving as one, you are asked to attend a mandatory training session on July 16 at the church. Please see your bulletin for more information."Eucharistic Visitors training to be held July 16! All Eucharistic Visitors, whether currently licensed or wishing to be licensed, are required to attend annual trainings. We will have a short two-hour training on July 16, 10-12 in Short Hall. Please rsvp to Fr. Matt: revml@sonic.net or 579-2604 x102.
Education for the Ministry (EFM) There will be an information and enrollment session this morning and next Sunday, July 16th, after each service in the Library regarding the Education for the Ministry program, better known as EFM. If you are curious or have questions about this wonderful program that incorporates study of the Old and New Testaments, church history, liturgy and theology, stop by the Library and talk to Patrick Lancaster. He can fill you in on program structure, costs, how to enroll, or anything else about the program you would like to know. So come on by!
Small Group News
Christianity, the First 3,000 yearsis an exciting Summer Series sponsored by Small Groups and your Adult Spiritual Formation ministries. The series begins this Wednesday, July 13th 7 to 9pm. To learn more about this wonderful series, there is a special flyer on the Small Group table in Farlander with a sign-up sheet. Please stop by and pick up a flyer and learn what this series is all about!
The Men's Group will meet this Wednesday, July 13th, at 7 pm in the church. Our group explores the challenges men face in living their lives of faith in a safe, intimate environment. All Men are welcome and we hope to see you there. If you have any questions you can email Jose Ramirez at mensgroup@incarnation-sr.org or call 703-4162.
Play, Listen, Learn about Music. Would you like an opportunity to share your musical talents, learn musical repertoire and be inspired by the gift of music. A new small group will be starting up that will give you a chance to do just that! If you would like more information on this group you can sign-up at the Small Group table in Farlander. Martha Peterson will be leading this group and she will contact you.
Your Animal Ministry Group is looking for people to help with either an Animal Ministry Adoption Fair with Sonoma Humane Society or Animal Ministry Parishioner visits. If you would like to help you can contact either Lauren Read or Eileen Harrington by emailing them at animalm@incarnation-sr.org or you can call 703-4162.
Holy Longings, a quiet day at the Bishop's Ranchwith Kayleen Asbo. Saturday, August 20, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Fee: $68 Includes lunch and Dinner. Participants are welcome to stay for evensong with the Grace Cathedral Boys Choir after dinner.
Contact The Bishop's Ranch at 707.433.2440 or by email at Shannon@bishopsranch.org. A few registration forms are in the Welcome Center.
Holy Family Episcopal Church Summer Music Camp. Gifted artists and educators in our community will help them explore their own musical abilities. Children in grades 2 through 6 will engage in singing, dancing, games and activities that will develop each child's unique talents. August 8-12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Holy Family Episcopal Church. Tuition $50. Partial scholarships available. Lunch provided Thursday and Friday. Contact: Benjamin DeShazo-Couchot, Angel Choir Artistic Director, Holy Family Episcopal Church Email: Holyfamilymission@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 707-795-7500
A word of thanks. I want to thank all of you for the many prayers and concerns on behalf of my daughter-in-law, Mimi Ward for the past several years. Mimi passed on July 5th at home in Falls Church, Virginia.
