August 18, 2016 - Issue 316

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Workday

Calling all workers! You're invited to a volunteer workday in our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Atria on Saturday, August 20th from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. The goal of this workday is to get our atria spaces ready to go for the 2016-2017 program year. We need volunteers with the following skills: Cleaners, Wood workers (sanding, painting, staining), Furniture Movers, Table Scrapers, and more. If you're willing to help out, we'll have a job for you! Please RSVP to Jared Grant (jared@stphilipsdurham.org) if you plan to join. Please wear clothing that you don't mind getting a little dirty. Children are welcome at this event, however the work will not be suitable for younger kids.

St. Philip's Goes to Bull McCabe's

Please join us for an informal gathering at Bull McCabe's (427 W. Main St.) on Sunday, August 21st, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

The fenced outdoor space is child-friendly and all ages are welcome. Stop by for a quick conversation or linger over dinner with other St. Philippians.

Questions? Contact the Rev. Sally French (sally@stphilipsdurham.org).

Rebound, Youth Alternative

When students are suspended from school, it is often a sign of issues that, if left unaddressed, can lead to far more serious consequences for students and their communities. Erwin Byrd, a St. Philip's parishioner and a lawyer who has researched school discipline and advocated for North Carolina students for many years, will lead a discussion on school suspension-its causes and effects-and alternatives to suspension in Durham.

Join us on Sunday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. in the Library.

Happening Next Week

Monday, 8/22

8:30 a.m. Community Garden Workday

Wednesday, 8/24

5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Church

6:00 p.m. Youth Ministries Dinner, Parish Hall

6:30 p.m. Bible Workbench, Parlor

Friday, 8/26

5:45 p.m. Children's Ministries Dinner, Parish Hall Saturday, 8/27

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

Children and Youth Formation Registration

The 2016-2017 Children's and Youth Formation program year is here! Registration is now open for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and Journey to Adulthood. The program year officially starts on Sunday, August 28^th. All families will need to submit a registration form, even if you have participated in Children and Youth Formation programs in previous years.

We encourage all families to enroll for formation programs before the Open House on August 28th. You can register online via the St. Philip's website, or by filling out a paper registration from found on the credenza.

If you have any questions about Children's and Youth Formation at St. Philip's, please contact Jared Grant (jared@stphilipsdurham.org).

Children and Youth Kick-Off Dinners

Formation programs return on Sunday, August 28^th. As a way of settling back into our program year schedule, we're inviting all children, youth, and families to a fellowship dinner celebrating the return of formation classes.

There are two separate dinners planned, one for Children's Ministries and one for Youth Ministries. At each dinner, we'll spend some time in fellowship, discuss the upcoming year, and highlight new opportunities for children, youth, and families.

The Youth Ministries Dinner will be held Wednesday, August 24^th from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

The Children's Ministries Dinner will be held Friday, August 26^t^h from 5:45 - 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

Please RSVP to Jared Grant (jared@stphilipsdurham.org) if you plan to attend.

Fall Formation Begins Sunday, August 28th

Sundays 10:00 a.m., Parish Hall

August 28th - HB2: State Senator Mike Woodard discusses House Bill 2. He'll share information about the legislation and its implications, as well as an update on the legal challenges.

September 4th - HB2: We'll continue our discussion of HB2 with a presentation by Devin Lentz, chair of the Transgender Initiative and a representative from the LGBT Center of Raleigh.

September 11th - Planning for the Future: join the clergy and members of the strategic planning committee to discuss new directions for mission and ministry as we work towards a new strategic plan for 2017 and beyond.

September 18th - Time and Talent: representatives of our many ministries will share information and provide opportunities for members and visitors to learn and connect at this informal gathering following both the 9:00 and 11:00 services.

September 25th - Bishop Lee: come and meet Bishop Peter Lee, Assisting Bishop for the Diocese of North Carolina. He'll be with us during the formation hour to share news and updates from our diocese and the wider church, and will be preacher and celebrant this day, with confirmations at 11:00.

October 2nd - St. Francis' Day Blessing of the Animals, no formation.

Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Programs Return September 7th in the Parish Hall

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.

Wednesday Night Suppers Return

On September 7th, our parish dinners will resume at 6:00 p.m. and continue each Wednesday through May. Our chef, Donnie Cannon, prepares a delicious home-cooked meal with a vegetarian and gluten-free friendly menu. Suggested donations of $7.00 per person or $18.00 per family is appreciated.

Holiday Office Hours

The Parish offices will be closed Monday, September 5th for the Labor Day holiday.

Normal hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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, Sept 1st, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Food and Clothing Pantry Volunteer Opportunity.

Saturday, Sept 3rd, 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).

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).

Servant Leadership 101

Johnson Service Corps invites you to join us for Servant Leadership 101 on Friday mornings, September 9th - November 4th, 9:15-11:30 a.m. at The Chapel of the Cross (304 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill).

This 9-week course weaves together readings, discussion, personal reflection and interactive teachingto help us go deeper on the inward journey of spiritual practice and the outward journey of discerning and following call.

We will dig deep into the Servant Leadership values of Communion, Compassion and Co-Creation through study and practice.

Community members take the course alongside

Johnson Service Corps members to create a diverse and intergenerational learning environment. Sliding scale fee $100-$200, scholarships available. Register by September 2nd at www.johnsonservicecorps.org/servant-leadership-classes/.

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In This Issue

Catechesis Work Day

Going to Bull McCabe's

Rebound, Youth Alternative

Happening Next Week

C & Y Formation

Kick-Off Dinners

Adult Formation

Parish Dinners

Holiday Office Hours

UMD Collaborative

LEAP Update

Servant Leadership

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