September 1, 2016 - Issue 318

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.

Happening Next Week

Monday, 9/5

Office Closed for Labor Day Holiday

8:30 a.m. Community Garden Workday

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

Wednesday, 9/7

5:00 p.m. Church Open for Prayer

5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Church

6:00 p.m. Dinner, Parish Hall

6:30 p.m. Bible Workbench, Parlor

6:30 p.m. Adult Formation, Library

Saturday, 9/10

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

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Youth Confirmation Class, Library

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.

Adult Formation

Sundays 10:00 a.m., Parish Hall

September 4th - House Bill 2: We'll continue our discussion with a presentation by Devin Lentz, chair of the Transgender Initiative, LGBT Center of Raleigh.

September 11th - Planning for the Future: join the clergy and members of the strategic planning committee to update you on our current plan and 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., Library

September 7th: Bridging the Political Divide. This course combines video presentations by renowned author Parker Palmer and group discussions facilitated by St. Philip's clergy. This is a program intended to help Christians of all political persuasions live faithfully and respond appropriately in our current divisive political climate.

September 14th: Holy Land Pilgrimage Information: Join us to learn more about our planned visit to Israel/Palestine in May 2017. We'll review the itinerary, answer questions, and provide additional information about many aspects of the trip. Led by St Philip's clergy.

September 21st: Preparing for Confirmation: this is the final session for adult candidates for confirmation, reception, and reaffirmation. The service is Sunday, September 25th when Bishop Lee will be with us.

September 28th:Clergy Round-Table: Join us for the first session of a new formation offering! Several times per semester, St. Philip's clergy will lead a discussion and answer questions on topics of interest to the congregation and community. While the dates are planned well in advance, the specific topics will be closer to the date to ensure that they are relevant.

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.

October is Small-Group Month Formation offerings during the month of October will include a number of small-group programs, including book and bible studies, theme groups, and other opportunities to connect with members and visitors with common interests. Topics include parenting, art, enquirers' classes, spiritual formation, and more! Sign-ups begin on September 11th.

Episcopal Church Women Meeting

The first Episcopal Church Women (ECW) meeting for the academic year is scheduled for Monday, September 11th at 9:45 a.m. in the Parlor. Jonah Kendall and Leigh Bordley will be speaking to us about LEAP (Latino Educational Achievement Partnership). Did you know that LEAP now has a second site in East Durham in cooperation with EDCI?

Come join us and learn more about this important ministry. Please contact Janet Ferguson (919-564-6141) for more information or just show up!

Men's Breakfast

The mature gentlemen of the church (otherwise known as "old guys") will conduct a breakfast meeting at 9:00 am on September 7th, at the Refectory Restaurant on Chapel Hill Blvd. Recurring meetings will be held at the same location on the first Wednesday of each month through June.

All are welcome, even if you are not an "old guy". If you need a ride contact Dan Pearson (919 383 2604, dan_pearson@icloud.com).

Women's Book Group

The Women's Book Group will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 12th at the home of Meg McCann (105 Wisteria Dr., Chapel Hill) to discuss Good Omens, by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett.

All women are welcome to attend.

ECW Fall Flower Sale

It's time for the annual ECW fall flower sale. To order, call or e-mail Pam Denning at 919-477-9677 or pdenning8@aol.com by September 14th. Please do not call orders to the church office.

Pansies: $14 flat/36 plants, $8 half-flat/18 plants.

Colors: Delta Mixed, White, Yellow, Matrix Lavender mix or Violet.

Mums: $7 per 8" pot, White, Yellow, Bronze, Lavender, Pink, & Red

Pick up on Saturday, October 8th, between 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at the garden of St. Philip's Church, 403 E. Main St., Durham.

Bishop Lee Visits

On Sunday, September 25th, Bishop Peter Lee will pre

ach and preside at the 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. services.

He will lead the adult forum at 10:00 a.m.

There will be confirmations, receptions and reaffirmations at the 11:00 a.m. service.

Chair Yoga for Seniors

Caty Kendall will be leading chair yoga classes for seniors on Tuesdays, October 4th - 25th from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

Altar Guild Needs Your Help

We are looking for individuals who have a keen eye for detail and would like to join this important ministry. The Altar Guild is composed of 5 teams who meet once every 5 weeks on Saturday to set up for the services and then return on Sunday after the service of their choice usually to clean up and put the Eucharistic vessels away.

We are also looking for volunteers to handle the laundering and ironing of the linen used during the services. This job is on a month rotation, with pickup and delivery of linens each week during the month.

Contact Lori Woodward (loriluvs2sew@nc.rr.com or 919-602-3619) for details.

Time and Talent Fair

Everyone is invited to St. Philip's Time and Talent Fair in the Parish Hall after the 9:00 a.m. and the 11:00 a.m. services on September 18th.

Each ministry will have an information booth where you can talk to a ministry participant and learn how to get involved. A reception will be provided.

Please contact the Rev. Jonah Kendall (jonahkendall@stphilipsdurham.org) if you have any questions.

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, 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).

LEAP is Heading Back to School!

We have lots of kids enrolled in our preK (Nuestra Escuelita) and tutoring program. You can support LEAP by:

Becoming a teaching assistant in our preK one regular morning a week.
Becoming a tutor (Tuesday and/or Thursday, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Link your shopping card at Kroger and/or Harris Teeter to LEAP and we'll automatically get a % of what you spend. You can link your card at the register using our name (LEAP) or by # (94536 at Kroger or 2840 at Harris Teeter). The stores refresh their lists ever year so you have to re-register every fall.

Both teaching and tutoring programs are located at St. Luke's. No Spanish required! Contact Leigh Bordley (durhamleapcoordinator@gmail.com) or visit the website (www.durhamleap.org).

Episcopal Center at Duke

One of the many ways St. Philip's supports the Episcopal Campus Ministry is to occasionally cook and serve meals after their Sunday worship. Sunday, September 11th, is our first chance this academic year. Services start at 5:00 p.m. with dinner being served at 6:00 p.m.

If you are interested in helping, contact Alec Motten (afmotten@duke.edu) or Mick Capon (verger@stphilipsdurham.org).

Johnson Service Corps Pounding Party

Johnson Service Corps invites you to meet the new Corps Members at our annual Pounding Party! Please join us either at the new JSC house in Durham (915 N. Buchanan Blvd., Durham) on Saturday, September 10th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., or come out to the Episcopal Church of the Advocate (8410 Merin Road, Chapel Hill) on Sunday, September 11th, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Pounding parties are a southern tradition, where the community helps new neighbors stock their pantries with a pound of various items (butter, beans, coffee, rice, etc.). We are delighted to announce that Durham Mayor Bill Bell will be joining us for a ribbon cutting ceremony as a part of the party at the Durham house, and we hope to see you at either event, no matter which city you call home! Please check out the incoming JSC class at www.johnsonservicecorps.org/our-program/current-corps-members/.

In This Issue

Holiday Office Hours

Happening Next Week

Parish Dinners

Adult Formation

Episcopal Church Women

Men's Breakfast

Women's Book Group

Fall Flower Sale

Bishop Visits

Senior Yoga

Altar Guild Help

Holy Land Pilgrimage

Time and Talent

UMD Collaborative

LEAP

Duke Episocpal Center

Pounding Party

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