July 14, 2016 - Issue 313

UMD Intergenerational Service Project

Join us Sunday, July 17th at 10:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall for an Intergenerational Service Project benefiting Urban Ministries of Durham. This event is sponsored by the St. Philip's UMD Collaborative. We will be packaging and labeling bags of rice and powdered milk for the UMD Food Pantry. All ages are welcome and encouraged to participate. There will be a job for everyone! This event will take the place of the Children's Summer Sunday School program and Adult Forum.

Important Bulletin Deadlines

Announcements for the July 31st and August 7th bulletins should be sent to Mick Capon (verger@stphilipsdurham.org) by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays.

There will not be an Epistle those weeks.

Happening Next Week

Monday, 7/18

8:30 a.m. Community Garden Workday

Wednesday, 7/20

5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Church

6:30 p.m. Bible Workbench, Parlor

7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal, First Presbyterian

Thursday, 7/21

10:00 a.m. Daughters of the King, Library

Saturday, 7/23

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

Circle of Support Update

Our family, transitioning from homelessness, has made extraordinary strides these past six months. They and we are very grateful for the abundant kindness and generosity of the St. Philip's congregation.

We are currently seeking several needed items: a dresser (preferably tall vs. long to accommodate limited floor space), mattress pads for both a standard crib and full size mattress, and cotton crib sheets.

If you're able to help with any of these items, please contact Anne Boyer (annboyer513@gmail.com, 919-259-7800) or Kathie Morrison (katmorster@gmail.com, 919-491-5662).

Summer Formation

Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Adult Formation, Library

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

July 17th:Serving the community: an intergenerational activity to support UMD. St. Philippians of all ages are invited to gather at the back of the Parish Hall following the 9:00 service to prepare items for distribution to those in need.

July 24th: Spiritual practices: health - Led by the Rev. Sally French and the Health and Wholeness Ministry.

July 31st:Spiritual practices: rest - Led by the Rev. Jonah Kendall.

August 7th:Spiritual practices: eating - Led by the Rev. Sally French.

August 14th:Spiritual practices: work - Led by the Rev. Sally French.

Children's Summer Sunday School, Gathering Room

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.

Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

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.

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:

Thursday, August 4th, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Food & Clothing Pantry Volunteer Opportunity

Saturday, August 6th, 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 pm. Community Kitchen Volunteer Opportunity

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

Pantry volunteering - contact Anne Pilgrim (annempilgrim@gmail.com).

Kitchen volunteering - contact Cecily Petersen (ckv.stphilips@gmail.com).

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).

Johnson Service Corps Invitation

You're invited to the Johnson Service Corps 2016 Year End Celebration! JSC invites St. Philip's members for an evening of celebration with the 2015-2016 Corps members on Wednesday, July 27th, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the Chapel of the Cross (304 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill).

The corps members will share creatively about what was most meaningful to them this year. We will thank the many people who make JSC possible as well as share a delicious meal together. Please RSVP to sarah@johnsonservicecorps.org by July 20th.

Privacy Notice

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In This Issue

Intergenerational Event

Bulletin Deadlines

Happening Next Week

Circle of Support

Summer Formation

UMD Collaborative

Emergency Contacts

Johnson Service Corps

Privacy Notice

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