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Annual Meeting with A Celebration of St. Anne's
On Feb. 8 we will be combining our 9:00 and 11:15 service for our Annual Meeting and a Celebration of St. Anne's; this service will begin at 10:00. Child care will be provided from 10:00; children will return to their parents for Communion. During this service we will discuss 2014 final budget numbers and the preliminary budget for 2015 will be presented. Also, new vestry nominations will be presented. Afterwards during coffee hour there will be a chance to talk with folks who are involved with our missions and ministries. Because there'll be so much going on that day there'll be no Sunday School or children's music. Please don't miss this important event. There will not be a 7:45 service on that day, but there will be a 5:00 p.m. service.
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Help Support St. Anne's
At this Sunday's Annual Meeting we will discuss the results of the most recent pledge drive and the budget for 2015. At present 257 of you have pledged to fund St. Anne's budget for the coming year. Thank you so much for committing to St. Anne's! The pledges we have received total $759,000 -- which is $88,000 below our target of $847,000. This shortfall will have significant implications for the coming year, resulting in programs being cut. If you have not had a chance to pledge for this year, please take a moment and consider St. Anne's importance to you. St. Anne's pledge form can be found online or in the Narthex. Thank you! |
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Stuff the Bus
Yes, the very successful food collection is back. Last year we received over $3000 worth of free food for our pantry and we want to do the same this year, but we need your help. On Monday, Feb. 16 from 9:00-5:00 we will be handing out flyers and collecting food at Shoppers Food Warehouse in the Clock Tower Shopping Center in Herndon. The food is "stuffed" in a bus and brought to St. Anne's. How can you help? Sign up for a two-hour shift at Shoppers to hand out flyers and support the mission (all ages can help) or sign up to help unload the bus and sort the items here at church from 5:00-7:00. Please click here to book your time slot. For more information, contact Susanne Walsh.
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The Ageless Group: Google Drive/Future Programs
The Ageless Group meeting on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. will show members how to get access to the 160 aging-related documents held in our Google Drive repository. We will also discuss and choose desired topics for future meetings. Please join us for this time of learning and fellowship!
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Relay for Life
Save the Date: May 16-17 at South Lakes
Last year, St. Anne's Grateful Living Team returned to support this premiere event dedicated to the fight against cancer. With over 40 participants and thousands in contributions raised, the St. Anne's team qualified for Silver Status and stood tall. This coming May is an opportunity to raise the bar even higher. Please plan to contribute and participate. For more information contact team captain Ray Walser or by calling 703-402-8369.
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2015 Holy Land Pilgrimage
Join us Sunday, Feb. 22 at 1:00 p.m. in the Library to learn more details about the Nov. 27-Dec. 9, 2015 Holy Land Pilgrimage. Our seminarian, Mary Rosendale, who recently returned from a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, will share stories and photographs from her experiences and travels. We will explore the itinerary and costs for our own trip and other important details. We are looking for at least 20 people to join the pilgrimage, and we welcome more. Questions? Please contact Rev. Laura.
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Lenten Inquirers' Series
Please mark your calendars for our upcoming Lenten Series which will run for five weeks starting on Feb. 22. The group will read the book Being Christian by Rowan Williams, the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury. Each session will focus on major Christian elements: Baptism, the Bible, Eucharist, and Prayer. During the first half hour of each session, participants will listen to the audio recording of the book. The meetings will be held on Sunday evenings from 7:00-8:30. The discussion session will be proceeded by a time of fellowship and dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. The exact dates are: Feb. 22, Mar. 1, 8, 15, and 22. There is a sign up sheet in the Narthex or contact the Church Office. All are welcome!
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Youth Group News
On Sunday, Feb. 8, SAYG will gather from 6:00-7:30 p.m. for a Chili Dinner & Game Night. Note the extended meeting time and please be sure to sign up to bring a pot of chili, cornbread, toppings, dessert, or beverages. Please click here to sign up here. If you have a favorite board game, bring it with you!
On Tuesday, Feb. 17, SAYG will be hosting the St. Anne's Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. Our senior high youth will serve as cooks, and junior high will be table servers. We also need a few parents to serve as kitchen managers. Please click here to sign up for this event.
If you have questions about any of these events, please contact Rev. Laura.
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St. Anne's Community Garden is a Go!
At our initial meeting we looked at where the garden is going to be: the corner with the glass corridor where St. Anne's turns into Common Ground. We discussed what we're going to be doing. Our next meeting will be on Feb. 15 at 10:45 in Room 3/4 where we'll be making final decisions about design and crop selection. If you're interested in being involved please attend and/or drop a note to Betsy Carbo.
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St. Anne's Art Show and Silent Auction
The St. Anne's Art Show & Silent Auction committee would like you to tell them what you are creating! "Intent to Submit" forms are available on a clipboard in the Narthex or by clicking here. Please email the form to Rev. Laura or return it to her mailbox in the church office by no later than Sunday, Feb. 8.
There is a maximum of 2 contributions per person. The theme is "creation" and we are calling for entries in a variety of media, including but not limited to painting, knitting, music, jewelry, poetry, ceramics, metal, drawing, embroidery, photography, printmaking, glass, wood, quilting, and sculpture. We will accept works created by non-St. Anne's artists. We will also accept non-traditional art "work"/creative gifts; e.g. cooking a gourmet meal in the auction winner's home, creating landscape designs for a yard, etc.
The art show will benefit scholarships for participation in various St. Anne's programs. Questions? Contact Rev. Laura.
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Join us Tuesday, Feb. 17 on the eve of the beginning of Lent for a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. The St. Anne's Youth Group will be preparing and serving dinner at this event. Free-will donations will benefit all of the St. Anne's youth programs. Please sign-up on the clipboard in the narthex to let us know you're having dinner with us!
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Summer Mission Trips and Camp Dates
Summer is coming - believe it or not. Here are some Mission and Camp dates to help with your planning:
- Philadelphia Mission Trip - June 20-26
- Mission Possible - June 22-26
- Vacation Bible School - July 20-24
- Dungannon - July 25-Aug. 1
- Dominican Republic - July 4-14
More information about and sign ups for the mission trips and camp will be available shortly.
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Monday Book Group Discussion
The Monday Book Group Discussion has chosen Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline for their February meeting. The group will meet Feb. 23 at 9:30 in Room 1 to discuss. All are welcome!
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