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Vestry Nominations:
On Sunday January 29, at our Annual Meeting, we will elect five new positions to our vestry to fill expiring terms. The vestry is the governing board of the parish which, in partnership with the Rector, guides the mission and ministry of the parish and manages its resources.
Following are the names of the candidates who have been nominated for the positions and agreed to serve.
Senior Warden Position: Katie Keller
Junior Warden Position: Mark Schwantes
Treasurer Position (1 year) Christina Arndt
Vestry Member Position (3 year) Lori Allaire
Vestry Member Position (3 year) Bob Gerhard
Vestry Member Position (3 year) Frank Langer
In Accordance with Canon Law and church Bylaws, nominations for positions are also accepted from the floor at the Annual Parish Meeting, January 29, 2012.
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 Updated January, 2012
Sunday School Parent Letter
Confirmation: There is no confirmation on Jan. 22nd.
Next one is Feb. 5th, 11:30 - 1:30.
Youth Blast: On Jan. 22nd at St. Mark's Cathedral, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Come and learn about the origin of the Episcopal Church with stories told by Rev. Robert Two Bulls and Bishop Brian. This is a PJ party so come for comfort, food, friendships and fun. I will be leaving Manwaring by 12:15 and I must have some form of Parent Consent. See Mindy with questions.
Jan. 22nd: Sunday school rotation from 9:00-9:50am. This unit is on The Creation and is the foundation of every religion. It is located in the first book of the Bible and includes the story of the beginning of the world. "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." (Genesis 1:1). This rotation we will have art with music, drama and cooking. I am still looking for some people to help with the cooking piece so if you are interested, please see me. The dates for these next 2 rotations are:
Jan. 22 and Feb. 5th. We are skipping Jan 29 because of the Annual Meeting.
Last Sunday Supper: The Tweeners (5th & 6th Graders) and their families will be cooking, serving and cleaning up for the Last Sunday Supper next Sunday on Jan. 29th, following the Annual Meeting and Luncheon. If you would like to volunteer or contribute to the dinner, please see Mindy.
Jan. 29th: No Sunday school as we will have one church service that day at 9:00 am and then the Annual Meeting at 10:00am.
All children are invited downstairs during the Annual Meeting for a youth program of learning about drum circles. This group will have a chance to learn about and play various drums and percussion instruments. The music focus is mostly from Africa, the Caribbean, Brazil and some contemporary rhythms. No pressure to memorize parts, just come and enjoy the rhythms and the learning that happens in the moment. We will allow time for improvisation too. All levels welcome.
There is a pot-luck luncheon following the meeting around 11:30am.
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 Our Community Kitchen Receives Award from the City!
City Council member Micky Cook was instrumental in facilitating a Stillwater City Council Service Award for Our Community Kitchen which the above group received on Tuesday, January 3, 2012! The award was presented by the mayor, Ken Harycki and the city council.Pictured above: Rector Buff Grace, Jen Truman, Mayor Ken Harycki, Diane Rollie, Sara Morrison, Tuyet Nguten, Ann DeLaVergne, and Micky Cook
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Freedom, Hope and Opportunity
Sunday, January 22, 11:30 a.m.
Join us Sunday, January 22nd after the 10 a.m. Eucharist for a tasty lunch and guest speakers from Minnesota Churches Refugee Services (MCC). Episcopal Migration Ministries partners with MCC to serve some of the hundreds who come to Minnesota each year from homelands ravaged by war and oppression. Hear amazing stories and learn how these volunteers help people daily rebuild their lives. Our Community Kitchen will serve up a delicious lunch. There is no charge for the meal or event.
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Interfaith Concert featuring Yuval Ron Ensemble
By Trinity Lutheran Church Under the Olive Tree - featuring Yuval Ron Ensemble Sun., Jan. 22, 7 p.m. - Trinity Worship Center Admission: Adults - $5 at the door; 18 & under - Free Special guests: Trinity Choirs, vocalist David Jordan Harris & musicians from Muslim and Jewish communities |
 The Episcopal Church in Minnesota
East Metro Mission Area Gathering January 28 - 31, 2012 A full schedule of events are planned for this time period |
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Annual Meeting Potluck
January 29, 2012
in the Parish Hall
Following the Annual Meeting
Come celebrate our community,
our work and our ministries
this past year by sharing a meal together.
Please bring a main dish, side dish, a salad or a dessert.
There will be a gluten free table, so if you are able, please bring a dish that all can eat.
For information or easy recipe ideas, please contact:
Julie Luna 651-275-3900 or julieluna@hotmail.com
Anne Gerber 651-439-9614 or amartens74@yahoo.com
If you are willing to set up, serve or clean up, please
contact Julie or Anne.
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 We now have a Twitter account, @aechurchmn. If you would like to keep visitors to our website informed on what you are doing at Church, use hashtag #aechurchmn and your tweet will show on the new homepage. |
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St. Croix Valley Coalition of Human Rights
In April of 2011, the Mn. Legislature voted unanimously to put on the Nov. 2012 ballot an amendment to the Mn. Constitution stating that marriage should only be legal between one man and one woman...thereby declaring same-sex marriage as illegal in the State of Minnesota. While this amendment is discriminatory and unjust, it has been imposed on us and we will be forced to vote on it.
Though the prejudices of race, women's rights, voter's rights, religion, gay marriage, etc. have always been present in the history of our country, the issue imposed on Mn. voters in 2012 does give us ample time to explore and understand this issue before we vote. We here at Ascension will read monthly newsletter updates of information, Adult Forum speakers, book selections, etc. through the months leading up to the vote. We will have the opportunity to explore together the Episcopalian tradition of education, compassion, justice, and equality. Stay tuned!
To join this committee, contact Buff, Vicki Kramer, or Deb Krueger.
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High Speed Internet Access for Low Income FamiliesHigh speed Internet access is available to low income families for an affordable rate of $9.95 per month. Program participants may also qualify to purchase a low cost ($150) computer and receive free Internet training. According to Comcast, this is permanent pricing (it is not introductory rate pricing) and there are no activation fees, rental fees, or the like. Read the MPR story about this offer. |
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Altar Flowers
If you are interested in sponsoring altar flowers for 2012, please contact Barb Smolik at 651-275-3533 or the office at 651-439-2609 for sign-up. Get your names on the dates you wish before they fill up.
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Lydia, Dorcas and Phoebe
Co-Workers With the Apostles, 27 Jan. NT
When Paul on his second missionary journey carried his preaching out of Asia and into Europe, he began at the city of Philippi in Macedonia (north of Greece). His first European convert was a woman named Lydia, a merchant who dealt in purple-dyed goods. (Purple dye, made from a certain mollusk, was extremely expensive. One use of it was for the stripes in the togas of Roman senators. Lydia's occupation suggests that she had considerable capital.) She and her household were baptized, and she invited Paul, with Luke and his other companions, to make her house their headquarters in Philippi.
Dorcas (or Tabitha in Aramaic -- both names mean "gazelle") is mentioned in Acts 9:36-42. She was a member of the early Christian community in Joppa, a seacoast town of Israel, and noted for her acts of charity, in particular for making garments and giving them to needy widows.
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Ongoing Events
 Our Community KitchenTuesday and Thursday mornings 7 - 10 am @ Ascension's Kitchen and Fellowship Hall.
Come and meet your community and have a delicious breakfast!
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Ascension Episcopal Church
E-Newsletter Communications Lynn Raarup 651-439-2609 |
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