The Shamrock
January 13, 2016

EPIPHANY CELEBRATIONS

Epiphany party in CGS classes

Epiphany service and burning of the greens

DYC send off to Camp Mikell

See more photos on our flickr page.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Annual Meeting: Join us on Jan. 31 after the 10:30 a.m. service in the parish hall for a pot luck lunch and annual parish meeting that includes vestry elections and a joyful celebration of our ministries. Watch for more information to come.

Call for Vestry Nominations: Vestry Elections are coming up on Sunday, Jan. 31 as part of our Annual Meeting. We will be electing four new vestry members for the 2016-2019 term, as well as a youth vestry member for a one year term. Nomination forms and qualification details are available at the volunteer desk in the church office.

The deadline to submit a nomination form is Wednesday, Jan. 20 at noon. Nomination forms must be accompanied by a photo of the nominee. Please email the photo and completed form to Amanda Vaughn by the Jan. 20 deadline.

Eligibility for the office of vestry member is determined by: Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Atlanta, Canon 31, Section 6.(d).(1).

Contact Diane Rankin for information about registration and fees - rankin@bellsouth.net or call Diane at 770-418-0111.

Foyers 2016 - Reserve Your Place At The Table: Foyers is for everyone - newcomers, those not already in a foyers group, ministry heads who are recruiting, foodies, those wanting to get to know people better. Make your reservation at rankin@bellsouth.net or call Bill or Diane at 770-418-0111 for further information.

Natural Spirituality Regional Gathering: You are invited to the 2016 Natural Spirituality Regional Gathering at Camp Mikell in Toccoa on February 12 - 14. This two-tiered event - a one-day conference within a larger week-end conference - is for natural spirituality veterans and inquirers alike. There will be lectures, workshops, small-group dreamwork, worship, and a time for relaxation and fellowship. This interdenominational conference is sponsored by natural spirituality groups in Province lV of the Episcopal Church. The cost for Saturday only is $40 (includes lunch). Weekend is $150 which includes double occupancy room, conference fee and meals. There are also motels nearby. For additional information, contact Brenda Marquis or visit the website.

LOOKING AHEAD

Sunday, January 24 at noon	Vestry Meeting
Sunday, January 31 after 10:30 a.m. service	Annual Parish Meeting
Tuesday, February 2 at 7:00 p.m.	Pub Theology & Team Trivia, Dunwoody Tavern
Tuesday, February 9	Shrove Tuesday
Wednesday, February 10	Ash Wednesday
Fri-Sun, Feb. 19-21	Arts Retreat
Sunday, March 13	Hunger Walk

DETAILED CALENDAR:For more detailed information, please check the website.

WEEKLY EVENTS

Centering Prayer: We will not meet Monday, Jan. 18 as the office will be closed in observance of the MLK, Jr. holiday. Join us Monday, Jan. 25 - We meet in the library on Mondays at 1:15 p.m. All are welcome!

Join Mother Julia Mondays:
We will not meet Monday, Jan. 18 as the office will be closed in observance of the MLK, Jr. holiday. Join us Monday, Jan. 25 at Noon- Meditative Basics Class (open to beginner and long time practitioner alike)

Mondays at 2:30- Gentle Yoga (a very gentle yet transformative practice)

Cost: recommended donation of $10. Please speak with Julia if this cost is a hardship, so that scholarship can be arranged.

Tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite and from the Cathedral Book Store (404) 237-7582. For more information contact Rainbow Village 770-497-1888.

CHRISTIAN FORMATION

Children

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - meet at 9:00 a.m. in their classrooms:

Level I - children ages 3, 4, and 5-years old
Level 2 - children in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades
Level 3 - children in 4th and 5th grades

Youth

Journey to Adulthood classes meet at 9:00 a.m. in their classrooms

Rite 13 - grades 6-7

J2A - grades 8-9

YEA - grades 10-12

Adult Christian Formation - Sundays at 9:15 a.m.

ACTS 12-28: TAKING THE CHURCH INTO THE WORLD, Room 8

In his Gospel, Luke recounts the fulfillment of God's Word in the person of Christ the Messiah. In Acts, he describes how the Holy Spirit continues to fulfill Christ's mission to the world through His church.

St. Patrick's Traditional Scripture Studies offer those who are curious about what others think about a given Biblical text an opportunity to talk in a relaxed seminar setting. We are respectful of a variety of perspectives.

SONGS MY GRANDMA SANG (book by Presiding Bishop M. Curry), Room 1

Curious about our new Presiding Bishop? Why was he chosen so swiftly and confidently? What's he got and where did it come from? Curry's book offers insight into both his spiritual formation and character. If that weren't enough, the book includes lots of songs and it's short, easy to read, and has interesting chapters like "How to Know When the Spirit is in Your Church." Join us for a look into the Rt. Rev. Curry's vision for our church.

Doing Art Looking Up, Art Lab

Dreams: Listening to God, Library

Wonderful Wednesdays

6:00 - 6:50 - food and fellowship. Diners are asked to contribute $7 ($5 for children) to cover food costs. Please call the church office to make your dinner reservation.
7:00 - 8:00 - Program -

50 WAYS TO READ THE BIBLE Jan. 13 - Feb. 3

Together we will explore various ways to read Scripture individually and in small groups. Our investigations will begin with Image Journaling Jan 13. Other ways of entering into Scripture will be selected from chapter 6 of Welcome to the Bible.

Wonderful Wednesday Lenten Programs

2/24 The Rev. Ted Hackett

3/2 The Rev. Don Saliers

3/9 The Rt. Rev. Keith Whitmore

3/16 The Rev. Nancy Baxter

Lectionary readings for this Sunday.

OUTREACH

Malachi's is open each Wednesday - lunch at 11:00 a.m., free grocery shopping from 1 -3 p.m.
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