June 2, 2016 - Issue 308

Annual Picnic This Sunday, June 5th Two Worship Services - 8:00 and 10:00 a.m.

It's time for our annual picnic! On Sunday, June 5th, we will have services at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., followed by a picnic at 11:20 a.m. in the St. Philip's Close (courtyard), with games and other activities for children in the Community Garden. Let's reduce landfill waste - please consider bringing your own reusable plates and utensils. And if possible, shop local! Consider bringing foods from your own garden, the farmers' market, or a locally owned business.

Please bring food according to the first initial in your last name:

A - L: Dessert

M-R: Salad, Vegetable or Fruit

S-Z: Main Dish

Please remember to collect your serving pieces when you leave.

Happening Next Week

Monday, 6/6

8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Community Garden Work

7:30 p.m. Beer and Bull, Tyler's Tap Room

Wednesday, 6/8

5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Church

6:30 p.m. Bible Workbench, Parlor

7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room

Saturday, 6/11

8:50 - 9:50 a.m. Jail Ministry, Durham Co. Jail

Invitation to Ordination

By the Grace of God the Right Reverend Anne E. Hodges-Copple, Bishop Diocesan Pro Tempore of NC will ordain Javier Enrique Almendarez Bautista to the Sacred Order of Deacons in Christ's Only Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church on Saturday, June 11th at 11:00 a.m. The ordination will take place at the Church of the Good Shepherd (125 Hillsborough St, Raleigh). A light reception will follow.

VBS Registration is Open!

Online registration is now open for Vacation Bible School 2016. Parents and families can register their children via the VBS page on the St. Philip's website or by clicking here.

Paper registrations are available upon request. Registrations will be accepted through June 13th. Sign up today!

The volunteer application is also available online for all those interested in helping make VBS a possibility. VBS will run June 20th - 24th from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. each night and is open to all children aged 3 (and potty-trained) to 12. There is no cost to participate in VBS. Please contact Jared Grant (jared@stphilipsdurham.org) with any questions.

Building and Grounds Update

The flooding in the parking lot has been remedied by an overhaul of half the pipes length and a new catch basin added. The 8" pipe which drained the east side of the lot via the "old bus station era" catch basin beside the Community Garden has been rerouted around the maple and crape myrtle trees. The existing 8" diameter pipe was completely clogged by roots of the trees and had caused the pipe to fail and fill with sediment and debris.

Robert Hallyburton's crew worked to replace the pipe with a 10" diameter Heavy Duty PVC pipe and properly grade the pipe back to a new catch basin and new 24" x 24" frame and grate. The asphalt will be patched around the construction shortly. But it is safe to park in the area and no more flooding. Kudos to Jonah for making the decision to save the trees and go the longer route around them!

Summer Formation Begins Sunday, June 12th

Adult Formation, Library - 10:00 a.m.

During the summer months, we encourage discussion-based learning, facilitated by clergy and ministry representatives.

June 12th:Spiritual Practices: An Introduction, led by the Rev. Sally French

June 19th:Bread for the World, led by Meg McCann

June 26th:Spiritual Practices: Exercise, led by the Rev. Jonah Kendall

Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

Most of our Wednesday formation programs resume in September. Bible Workbench continues year-round.

Weekly - Bible Workbench: Each session is led by a member of the group using materials from the Bible Workbench program for a broad and inclusive discussion that is always interesting, informative, and often non-traditional. It's great preparation for the coming Sunday and all are welcome. Meets in the Parlor.

Children's Summer Sunday School, Gathering Room - 10:00 a.m.

This summer, we will be offering Summer Sunday School for our younger members. Children ages 4-12 are invited to join in a lectionary-based curriculum, crafts, and activities. Our youth are invited and encouraged to assist with the Summer Sunday School. For more information, contact Jared Grant: jared@stphilipsdurham.org.

Newcomers' Dinner

All newcomers are invited to join us at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 12th for dinner in the Parish Hall. It's an opportunity to connect with clergy, and ministry representatives, to meet some other St. Philippians, and to enjoy a relaxed dinner. If you'd like to join us, please email sally@stphilipsdurham.org or speak to one of the clergy.

Diocesan Delegate Opportunities

Every year, delegates from every parish in the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina meet to conduct business at the Diocesan Convention. Highlights of the convention are sermons and speeches by the bishop and other keynotes speakers, food, worship, and fellowship opportunities, and discussions and voting on a wide range of resolutions.

St. Philip's is allowed five delegates. Each serve for a three-year term. We have two vacancies for delegates to be filled for 2016-2018 and two vacancies for alternates. If you have an interest in being considered by the Vestry for this opportunity, please let Sue Guptill, Senior Warden, know (sguptill@mindspring.com). The Vestry will vote for delegates from among those interested at the June meeting.

To be considered as a delegate, a person must be over 16, and a confirmed communicant in good standing.

Emergency Contact Information

As part of St. Philip's emergency preparedness plan we are asking parishioners to submit your emergency contact information to the parish office (name and phone numbers). It will be entered into your confidential profile in our database and will not be published or given out.

Please contact Janice Glasser with your information (janice@stphilipsdurham.org; 919-682-5708).

St. Philip's and UMD Collaborative

Most needed items currently:

pasta, red sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken, deodorant, razors, and new socks and underwear for men, women, and children.

Upcoming Opportunities:

Saturday, July 2nd, 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 pm. Community Kitchen Volunteer Opportunity

Thursday, July 7th, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Food & Clothing Pantry Volunteer Opportunity

For more information or to get involved contact Lauren Goslin (laurenckgoslin@gmail.com).

Women's Book Group

The Women's Book Group will meet at the home of Bynum Walter (1207 N. Gregson St.) at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 13th to discuss Galileo's Daughter, by Dava Sobel. All women are welcome to attend.

Important Affordable Housing Meeting

Individuals interested in the continuing work on affordable housing are invited to a meeting with members of First Presbyterian on Sunday, June 12th at 12:30 p.m. in St. Philip's Parlor. We'll be discerning and organizing ongoing strategy/next steps. Questions? Speak with Jim Svara or Donna Hicks.

In This Issue

Annual Picnic

Happening Next Week

Invitation to Ordination

VBS Registration

Parking Lot

SummerFormation

Newcomers' Dinner

Diocesan Delegates

Emergency Contacts

UMD Collaborative

Women's Book Group

Affordable Housing

Worship Schedule

Sunday

8:00 a.m.
Eucharist, Side Chapel

9:00 a.m.
Eucharist, Parish Hall

10:00 a.m.

Formation Classes for All Ages

11:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist with Choir, Church

Wednesday Schedule

5:00 p.m.

Prayer, Side Chapel

5:30 p.m.

Holy Eucharist

6:30 p.m.

Bible Workbench

Bulletin & Epistle Deadline

Announcements for the Sunday bulletin and electronic Epistle are due by Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. Please submit them in paragraph form to janice@stphilipsdurham.org