July 21, 2016 - Issue 314

Jail Ministry Update

When you hear the names of inmates during the Prayers of the People, are you curious about these men and women and about St. Philips Jail Ministry?

We invite you to meet and have lunch with volunteers from the St. Philips Jail Ministry in the church Library on Saturday, July 23rd from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

You'll hear their stories of ministry and get your questions answered about what jail volunteers do at the Durham County Jail on Saturday mornings.

Please RSVP to Martin Fowler (martin@zuberfowler.com) for lunch. We look forward to seeing you!

Happening Next Week

Monday, 7/25

8:30 a.m. Community Garden Workday

Wednesday, 7/27

5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Church

6:30 p.m. Bible Workbench, Parlor

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

Saturday, 7/30

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

Important Bulletin Deadlines

Announcements for the August 7th and 14th 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.

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).

20s and 30s Cook-out

All are invited to join the 20s and 30s group for a cook-out on Friday, July 29th, from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. We will be gathering at Jared and Jenny Grant's house (400 Green St).

We will have burgers, but please bring a side, drink, and/or dessert to share.

RSVP to Jared Grant (jared@stphilipsdurham.org).

Help the Johnson Service Corps

JSC is an Episcopal Service Corps program which has been based primarily in Chapel Hill since 2000. Ten college graduates come to live in an intentional community for a year while they work with area non-profits generally providing social services to the community while also receiving servant leadership training.

Beginning in August, JSC will have a group of four Corps members in residence in adjoining duplexes in the Walltown area and is in need of some things to outfit the apartments.

Especially needed are mattresses and kitchen "stuff." A more complete list as well as information about JSC can be found at www.johnsonservicecorps.org/wishlist or you can call or email Ed Embree (919-489-7703, ed@lawyerembree.com). We'll pick up the donations from your residence.

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 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.

Latino Education Achievement Partnership Update

Latino Education Achievement Partnership (LEAP) held its first ever Spanish immersion summer camp up last week and was declared a success by all! Rising Kindergarten students and returning students from Nuestra Esculita as well as new students spent two weeks studying bees and insects. Highlights included a visit from the BEE Downtown beekeepers, painting insect murals and trips to the Museum of Life and Science.

During the school year teachers at LEAP's two preK programs (Nuestra Escuelita and the EDCI/LEAP Academy) speak English and Spanish, but during camp, we only spoke Spanish. Researchers have found that children must continue to develop their first language to learn a second language well, so this was a great opportunity for children from Spanish speaking families and for children from English speaking families to learn some Spanish.

There is a waiting list for Nuestra Escuelita but there are still spaces at the Academy (children must live in the EDCI Zone to attend the Academy). We are also accepting applications for adults willing to serve as Teaching Assistants one day/week at Nuestra Escuelita (Mon - Thurs, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) or tutor school aged children (Tues and Thurs, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.) at St. Luke's.

Visit LEAP's website or email their coordinator for more information about (www.durhamleap.org; durhamleapcoordinator@gmail.org).

St. Philip's and UMD Collaborative

Thank you, thank you to all folks who participated last week with packaging rice and powdered milk to support the food pantry. Missed this one? We'll have another intergenerational activity this fall to support the food pantry.

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).

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In This Issue

Jail Ministry Update

Happening Next Week

Bulletin Deadlines

Circle of Support

20s and 30s

Help JSC Volunteers

Summer Formation

LEAP Update

UMD Collaborative

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