Fresco of Jesus teaching in the synagogue.

Old Donation Episcopal Church

February 1, 2015

The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

Weekly Chimes

Dear friends,

Father Bob and Chris are off to the celebration of Drew Foisie's installation as Rector of St. Aidan's, Camano Island, WA. There is no Wednesday evening program this week. Our Wednesday evening programs resume on February 25^thwith a five week Lenten Teaching Series.

Friday evening the Middle School youth group is hosting a lock-in at Alfriend House from 9:00pm to 8:00am Saturday morning.

On Saturday evening Schola Cantorum will perform in the Historic Church at 7:00pm. The program will feature a celebration of the American Standard with songs by George and Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hammerstein. Admission is free and donations are most welcome. For more information see Schola Cantorum.

This Sunday we welcome the Rev. Susan DeGavre as our Celebrant at 10:30 in the historic church. Kipper, as she is known to friends, has recently resettled in Virginia Beach from Colorado. We are delighted that Kipper has chosen Old Donation as her parish home.

Also, this Sunday, our 9:30am Christian Formation hour features an eyewitness account of historic march from Selma to Birmingham. Carvell Taylor will present "A Selma Perspective: Civil Rights & our Christian Responsibility." Carvell was an active participant in this historical event. Seeing the movie Selma has reminded me of our sacred responsibility as "a people of the story" to pass down this chapter of our history, just as Israel was charged to tell the Passover story to their children and their children's children.

And, a reminder that Day School registration begins on Wednesday. See you on Sunday!

~Fred+

What's Happening...

Tonight

NO program tonight

Coffee Hour on Sunday

N, O, & P are in the kitchen this week!

Sunday Forum

Carvell Taylor will give a presentation.

A Selma Perspective: Civil Rights and our Christian Responsibility

Valentine's Day Dinner

Saturday, 14 February, 6:00pm

tickets are on sale now, $35 per person
this is a J2A fundraiser

Schola Cantorum

THIS Sunday, 1 February, 7:00pm in the Historic Church

Romancing the Song: A Celebration of the American Standard

Schola Cantorum begins its 19th season with its 2015 Winter Series. Under the direction of Agnes Mobley-Wynne, Schola's program offers a trip down the memory lane of the Great American Songbook featuring music from The Fantastiks, standards by Gershwin, Porter, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and much more. Bring your loved ones in from the cold and warm up with us! All Concerts are free, but donations are gratefully accepted.

February Bell Ringer
Please submit your information NLT tomorrow, Thursday, 29 January.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper & Talent Show

Tuesday, February 17th!

Do you sing, dance, or play a musical instrument? Do you have a humorous skit you'd like to present or read a dramatic reading? Please contact Paul G. Hudgins at pghudgins@aol.com or by cell at 757-621-0539 to sign up for the Shrove Tuesday parish talent show and share your talent!

Offering Envelopes

If you requested offering envelopes, they are now available at the rear of the historic church.

Please be aware that some envelope numbers may have changed.

Call Lynda Erickson, pledge recorder, at 460-1082 if you have questions.

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