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Ordinary Time
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October 21, 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. The Ingathering is Sunday, when parishioners are asked to bring their pledge cards. The Vestry will then work on setting the budget for 2013.
Please read a letter here from Bobsie Swift, on behalf of the Stewardship Committee.
Each week in the bulletin and Spiritual Adventures, we have featured various ministries of the parish.
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Robert Wright ordained
tenth bishop of diocese
The ordination Saturday of the 10th bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta was steeped in tradition, with chanting, anthems and Holy Communion and drew some 2,500 church members, clergy, bishops and choristers.
Held at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College, the service featured a choir of more than 300 voices and some 25 Episcopal bishops. Among the ecumenical guests was Atlanta's Roman Catholic Archbishop Wilton Gregory.
Robert Christopher Wright, former rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Atlanta, who was elected bishop in June by priests and laity, was met at the chapel door by outgoing Bishop J. Neil Alexander.
You can read the full story from the Diocese of Atlanta here.
Photo: During the examination at Saturday's ordination, Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori questions the Rev. Robert C. Wright before 25 bishops laid their hands on him to make him a bishop. From left are Bishop Jane Holmes Dixon of Washington, D.C., who ordained Wright a priest; Bishop J. Neil Alexander, ninth bishop of Atlanta; the Presiding Bishop; and North Carolina Bishop Michael Curry. C Brown photo |
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 More donations sought Additional funds are needed, as soon as possible, for a bishop's ring for Fr. Doug. If a bishop is elected from a parish, it's traditional the parish funds an item the bishop will wear. The above ring is a replica of one Fr. Doug will have as bishop of the Diocese of Lexington. The custom-made ring needs to be ordered before his ordination in December. The church office is accepting donations, and you may also give through the Sunday offering. (In writing a check, write "Hahn gift" in the memo line.) |
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St. Thomas members shoot the rapids, live
Four brave St. Thomas members (from left, Dr. Max Burr, Kristie Sholtis, Sherry Wade and Ann Burr) lived to tell about their adventurous day last Thursday as they rafted part of the Chattahoochee River. The new whitewater project is slated to open to the public next summer. Many groups have been given a sneak-peak run. Columbus Mayor Teresa Tomlinson also rafted last Thursday. |
 Dedication of flowers
All Saints Sunday is Nov. 4, and everyone has the opportunity to remember or honor someone with the gift of flowers. The cost is $25 per dedication.
If you are making a dedication, the office needs the following information: (1) Who the dedication is for; (2) whether it is made in honor or in memory; and (3) who the dedication is from.
Dedications need to be given no later than Nov. 1. |
October: St. Thomas' month for WNN
October is the designated month for St. Thomas to donate food to the Wynnton Neighborhood Network. WNN is a multi-religious ministry that operates the food bank and outreach center for those in need in the Wynnton area of Columbus. Each month, local congregations take turns supporting WNN with their donations.
Click here to read more, specifically about the needs list.
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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. |
 Readers Book Club meets Tuesday
The St. Thomas Readers Book Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Parlor. The selection for October is "The Guilt of August Fielding" by Helen Tucker. Please join us for the discussion.
-- Submitted by Sonya Boyd
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 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 |
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St. Nicholas seeks admin assistant
St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in Hamilton is seeking a friendly, efficient, and hospitable administrative assistant for a part-time (20-hour per week) position. Experience in office environments is necessary; experience of working with volunteers is needed; knowledge of current computer technology is required; and familiarity with social networking and website management is a plus. Discretion and confidentiality is also required. Duties: answering phones and greeting visitors; correspondence; occasional parish-wide mailings; filing; copying; ordering office supplies; upkeep of parish membership records; managing parish and Rector's calendar; and assisting volunteer leaders with administrative duties. Send letter of interest and resume to: The Rev. Jeff Jackson fatherjeff@stnicholashamilton.org |
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 Birthdays this weekThe following St. Thomas members have birthdays between today and next Thursday: Jim Morpeth (Saturday); Malone Moore (Sunday); and Riley Mullen (Monday). 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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