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Contemplative Service Tonight
Please join us tonight at 7:30 p.m. for our Contemplative Service. The Contemplative Service offers a time for quiet reflection, prayers and singing. This is the final Contemplative Service for the program year; this service will resume in the fall.
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Switch to Summer Schedule this Sunday
This Sunday, May 24 will we switch to our Summer Schedule with services at 8:00, 10:00 and 5:00. However, on this Sunday, due to the Memorial Day weekend, the 5:00 service will not be held. The Sunday School and the Children's Music Program season is over; Children's Chapel will begin on June 28.
This Sunday is Pentecost -- traditionally the feast day commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles and other followers of Christ. It is traditional to wear red on Pentecost.
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Sandwiches for the Shelter: Saturday, May 23
We will be making 240 sandwiches and 120 bag lunches for the Embry Rucker shelter this Saturday, May 23, starting at 10:30 a.m. As always, children old enough to help with lunch-making at home are more than welcome to join us. We almost always complete our task within 45 minutes, so you can come help and still have plenty of time to get on with the rest of your day. Please click here to sign up and/or contact Emily McPhie if you have any questions.
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Ageless Group Meeting: Aging in Place
This announcement should be of interest to anyone aged 50 or better. The Ageless Group will meet on Saturday, May 30 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Library for a presentation by Dorry Kee and Jim Hunter on two related topics: Choosing a suitable home in which to retire, and making modifications to your home so that you can age in place.
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Raise the Roof Trunk Sale to Benefit Cuban Church
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La Trinidad Episcopal Church in Bermeja. This church was decommissioned due to the deterioration of its physical state.
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Do some good and clean out your closet, join us for our "Raise the Roof" Trunk Sale on June 20. Proceeds from the sale will go toward building a new roof for La Trinidad Episcopal Church in Bermeja, Cuba. This church was decommissioned due to the deterioration of the physical condition of the church. St. Anne's, in conjunction with the Diocese of Cuba, is working to rebuild the church and draw the church community at Bermeja together again. More details about the trunk sale will be forthcoming shortly. In the interim, mark June 20 on your calendar and start cleaning out your closets and basements! This is a great opportunity to raise money for a wonderful cause! For more information, please contact Eleanor Ware.
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Annual Picnic on Sunday, May 31!
Please put Sunday, May 31 in your calendar as the date for our Annual Picnic! We will have some delicious bar-be-que chicken and pork from DD's BBQ. We ask that you bring either a dessert or a side dish/salad to share. The picnic will start around 11:30. There is a sign up sheet in the Narthex. Thanks!
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Youth Group News
The 3rd Annual MESSY GAMES & END OF THE YEAR BBQ is scheduled for Sunday, May 31 from 5:00-7:30 p.m. You should know by now that messy really does mean messy. Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting stained. Meats (and faux meats) to grill and beverages provided. Bring a side dish or dessert to share. Questions about any of these events? Please contact Rev. Laura.
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Children's Chapel -- Summer 2015
Children's Chapel will be offered this summer during the 10:00 a.m. Sunday services beginning on Sunday, June 28 and continuing through Sunday, August 16. Children ages preschool through 5th grade are invited to participate. Volunteers are needed to lead Children's Chapel; no prior experience necessary! Two volunteers are needed each Sunday to teach the lesson and guide children in the craft. The lesson, craft idea and materials, and snack are provided each week. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up on the clipboard in the Narthex or contact Rev. Laura.
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Another Great Way to Stay in Touch
We've got an exciting new service that will keep you up-to-date on important St. Anne's news, updates, weather closures, etc. All you have to do is text the word stannes to phone number 20673 from your mobile phone or device. You'll be asked to confirm that you want these updates. Once you confirm you'll automatically get information on a weekly basis. If you decide you don't want them anymore just text the word stop to 20673.
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Our Seminarian, Connor Gwin, is Being Ordained
God willing
The Right Rev. Bishop Shannon Johnston,
Bishop of Virginia,
will ordain
Connor Brindley Gwin
to the Sacred Order of Deacons
on
Saturday, June 6 at 4:00 p.m.
at
The Falls Church Episcopal,
115 E. Fairfax St., Falls Church
All are welcome
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Monday Book Group Discussion: June 29
The Monday Book Group will be meeting on June 29 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 1 to discuss Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo. All are welcome!
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Can You Give Two Hours to Feed Hungry Children?
St. Anne's is seeking volunteers to work with Cornerstones and Fairfax County serving lunch to children at the Cedar Ridge Community Center. The program provides summer nutrition to school-age children who are entitled to free or reduced price meals during the school year. St. Anne's volunteers work with Cornerstones staff to set up the lunchroom, serve the meals provided by the county, clean up and get acquainted with the Cedar Ridge community. The program runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday from June 22 through August 28 serving between 30 and 50 children daily.
This is the fifth year that St. Anne's has worked with the program and we are looking for volunteers aged 16 (great for school Community Service hours) and up. We need volunteers who can commit to specific days (your commitment does not have to be every week) as well as substitutes. A brief orientation will be provided by Cornerstones staff at Cedar Ridge. For more information or to volunteer, contact Carol Hurlburt (703-264-9054).
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Family Gatherings
Let's celebrate a great school year and the warmer weather with an outdoor BBQ at the June Family Gathering. On Saturday, June 13 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. bring something for the grill for your family and a side dish or dessert to share. We are in need of someone to be "grill master" at this event: arrive around 2:45 p.m., fire up the grills, set up a few tables outside, and set out the plates, napkins, condiments, etc. St. Anne's will supply those items; we just need your help in setting up. If you are able to serve as "grill master" and/or you would like to attend the BBQ, please click here to sign up so we know how many folks to expect. RAIN PLAN: If the weather is stormy, we'll skip this BBQ and look for you at the July 18 Family Gathering. Questions? Contact Rev. Laura.
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Acolyte Training
There will be a 30 minute CRUCIFER TRAINING for all high school aged acolytes on Sunday, June 7 immediately following the 10:00 a.m. service (approx. 11:45 a.m.). Rising 9th graders and older are invited to attend and be trained specifically as a crucifer by Rev. Laura.
There will be a 45-minute ACOLYTE TRAINING for all new and returning acolytes on Sunday, June 28 immediately following the 10:00 a.m. service (approx. 11:45 a.m.). This session is for rising 5th grade and older, including any high schoolers who are unable to attend the June 7 training. Please direct any questions or send your RSVP to attend to Kelly Cosgrove.
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St. Anne's Men's Fellowship Breakfast
St. Anne's Men's Fellowship, better known as The Bagel Boys, gathers at 7:45 a.m. the second and fourth Saturday morning each month, September through June, to share too-strong coffee, fresh bagels, old stories and discuss exciting new topics. Programs featuring an amazing lineup of experts begin at 8 a.m. and last until 9:30 a.m. in the church library and narthex. Men of all ages are welcome; so too are your neighbors and brother-in-laws. Please email Rich Geissler to be placed in the Men's Fellowship outreach list and you will receive details of each upcoming program. The next meeting will be on Saturday, May 23.
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Cuba 2016
We are pleased to share that planning for our next Cuba mission trip has begun! We hope that these mission trips to Cuba will become a more permanent part of St. Anne's mission offerings. The 2016 trip will be St. Anne's third trip to Cuba. During the previous two trips, mission trip members have worked closely with the Bishop of Cuba, and St. Anne's has developed a great relation with the Bishop and her office. During our planned 2016 trip to Cuba a representative from the Diocese of Virginia will be joining us, and we will engage in a work project. The dates for our next trip will be January 8 - 18, 2016. There will be more information available in the coming weeks, so please stay tuned.
On Sunday, the Cuba and Dominican Republic missions will be hosting coffee hour. We look forward to sharing our experiences with the congregation and THANK YOU for your support of our Caribbean missions.
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The Return of Grill Night on June 24
Grill Night returns June 24 at 6:30 p.m. Bring something to grill for your yourself and your family and something to share. This is a great time to enjoy some fellowship and the setting sun. A wonderful way to relax and chat after a long day. We need 3 or 4 people to sign up to set up tables prior to Grill Night and to man the grill; our grill master crew would rotate throughout the summer. If you are interested, please contact Susan.
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Spring Parish Camping Trip: June 5-7
The St. Anne's Spring Camping Trip on June 5-7, 2015 in Shannondale Springs, WV is currently at capacity. If you and/or your family are interested in participating, please email Rev. Laura and she will add your name(s) to the waiting list.
Day-trip to the campsite on Saturday, June 6: Only an hour from St. Anne's, it is easy to join us for the day! Day-trippers are welcome to do so on Saturday, June 6. Come and enjoy fishing, hiking, swimming, canoeing, or relaxing on the beautiful banks of the Shenandoah River. Stay for the "Grill Night" style Pig Roast (where each participant brings a side dish or dessert to share with everyone) and s'mores around the campfire. Pig roast partakers: $5/person. If you are planning to join us for the day, please sign-up on the clipboard in the narthex or email Rev. Laura.
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Mission Possible: June 22-26
All rising 6th-8th graders are welcome to participate in Mission Possible, a week-long local mission camp the week of June 22-26. Each day the group will travel beyond the walls of our own congregation to share their gifts for ministry in service to our area neighbors. A sign-up sheet for participants and parent/adult volunteers is available in the Narthex. Please register no later than Sunday, May 24. Registration is $75 - please make checks payable to St. Anne's Episcopal Church and write "Mission Possible" in the memo.
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VBS Online Sign-Up Now Open!
Our Vacation Bible School theme this year is based on the verse "In God we live, move, and exist" (Acts 17:28a) and is called G-Force: God's Love in Action. Join us July 20-24 from 9:15 am to 12:15 pm for a mission focused VBS. Kids will experience God's unstoppable love at the G-Force adventure park and discover how fueling up on God's Word will change their lives. St. Anne's VBS is open to children age 4 through rising 5th grader. The cost of St. Anne's Vacation Bible School is $50 per child. If a parent/grandparent/guardian volunteers for the week of VBS then the cost is reduced to $30 per child. Please click here to sign up. We do not take payments online at this time so please mail a check made payable to St. Anne's with "VBS" in the memo to: St. Anne's, ATTN: Susan Allen. Please contact Susan with any questions.
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