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The Rev. Chris Johnson, a seminary classmate of Fr. Christopher’s, will be with us on Sunday August 8, at the 9am service, the 10:15 education hour, and the 5pm service. Chris Johnson is the Episcopal Church’s staff person for social and economic justice, and will speak between the two main morning liturgies about what our church is doing in this regard.
“Simply Spectacular Spaghetti Dinner” and American Sacred Music Songfest with Fr. Brian, Friday, August 20th , 5:30 – 8:00pm
Please mark calendars and plan to join us on Friday, August 20th for an evening of good food and wonderful music. The purpose of this event is to raise money to renovate the current administration building for use by our St. Michael and All Angels Children and Family Ministries. This renovated space will provide space for our Nursery and Godly Play Programs, a family library, and a meeting space for parents and teachers.
We will be hosting the old fashioned “church spaghetti dinner” followed by a songfest of American Sacred Music led by Fr. Brian Taylor. Tickets will be available for sale starting Sunday, August 8th. Please plan to join us. We will be looking for volunteers to assist us with set-up, clean-up, serving etc. If available and willing to assist, please contact Ellen venovak@comcast.net.
New Dinners for Eight groups will be forming for the 2010 -2011 season. The dinners are held in church member’s homes and everyone participates by contributing a dish to share. It is purely a social gathering and it is a fun way to get to know your fellow parishioners here at St. Michaels. If you are interested or have questions send inquiries to StM.diners4eight@gmail. com or call Kal or Kevin at 255-2822.
St. Michael and All Angels Saturday, Aug. 7th 2010 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
There are lots of things you can learn from a book or lecture, but Godly Play has to be learned from the inside out. Sherolyn Browning, a Godly Play Certified Instructor, will offer a one-day training at St. Michael and All Angels focused on the Old Testament object boxes that are part of the core Godly Play Program. In addition participants will deepen their understanding of children’s spirituality and how to create and care for the learning environment. The training takes place in a prayerful atmosphere of give and take with talented creative Godly Play teachers and those interested in learning more about Godly Play. Participants will gain greater clarity about the fundamentals of Godly Play, teaching the Old Testament stories, and leave the training sessions spiritually refreshed. Training fee $75.00 (lunch included) scholarships available based on need. Registration Deadline July 26th. To register for the training or for additional information please contact Ellen venovak@comcast.net.
Sunday, August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29th Following All Services
Please join the Godly Play Team and the SMAA Children’s Council who will be hosting the “The Cool Beans Cafe” throughout August 2010 in the St. Michael and All Angels courtyard following each service.
The purpose of this event is to raise money to renovate the current administration building for use by our St. Michael and All Angels Children and Family Ministries. This renovated space will provide space for our Nursery and Godly Play Programs, a family library, and a meeting space for parents and teachers.
We will be serving the BEST iced coffee in New Mexico. Please plan to stop by for iced coffee and the opportunity to chat with staff, Godly Play team members, and the SMAA Children’s Council and our youth leaders.
We have many opportunities for volunteers throughout August. We are looking for adults, children, and youth to work with us on this fundraising project. Cashiers, Set-Up, Clean-Up, Servers, and Runners will be needed for each Sunday. There will be two shifts: 7:45-9:30 and 9:30-11:30.
To volunteer, please contact Ellen Novak venovak@comcast.net.
Icon Retreat July 9-11 or Sat Only July 10, Christ is Among Us. He is and Shall Be!
Please RSVP NOW via Pat Catlett pcatlet@basis.com if you plan to stay over Friday and/or Saturday nights. The monastery needs to release the rooms for other retreatants. $40 a night. Scholarships are available. $5.00 donation for food. No other fees. See attached poster for more information and details.
Let's paint together via guided or open prayer/paint time. Bring your icon board(s).
Saturday Only workshop. Or Students will be working Friday and Saturday night, if you need any assistance or materials.
It's a beautiful nearby desert getaway. Open space to walk and be quiet. Wonderful ecumenical/interfaith library, secluded chapel.
Private kitchen, work space to spread out, and private rooms. Visit their website for more details.
Please make a note that over the next four months the Kirtan Mass will be moved from the first Wednesday of the month to the fourth Wednesday of the month. The next Kirtan Mass will be July 28th.
Please join us for Vacation Bible School at St. Chad's Episcopal Church from Monday, July 26, through Thursday, July 29, from 9:00 am until 11:30 am. Children will learn about God's plan for their lives through a musical presentation of the Three Trees Parable. Set design, costume preparation, Bible Study, crafts, fun snacks and singing will engage the children in the story. Kindergarten through grade five. (Nursery provided for volunteer's children) Teenagers are welcome to come as "helpers". For more information, call Francesca MacDowell at 275-3160.
The ReImagine Core Team has been meeting monthly, studying scripture and writings about the Eucharist. We have been deepening relationships with one another as we prepare to take our next steps. Our process centers on three questions:
1. Who are we as the community of St. Michael's?
2. Where is God calling us into ministry as a faith community?
3. How will we take action in response to that call?
The process is not about the Core Team, but about the entire congregation telling stories, listening for God's call, and growing more deeply into the community that God calls us to be. To that end, we are inviting everyone at St. Michael's to be part of the process. Dorotheos of Gaza used the image of a wheel to show that our lives and our life in God is intricately connected. God is the center of the wheel and people are the spokes. As we move closer to God, we move closer to one another and vice versa.
We are beginning a Season of Listening at St. Michael's. We will spend June and July inviting individuals to sit down together in one-on-one conversations about your experience at St. Michael's: what it means to you, what your hopes are, and where you sense God calling this congregation. You will be invited to sit down for 30-45 minutes with someone to share your stories together. It is not an interview, but a chance for two people to speak from personal experience.
We want to be clear that you are NOT being recruited for anything. You will NOT be asked for money. We simply want to invite you to join us in this process of ReImagining the St. Michael's community.
If you have questions or would like to know more, please contact Sue Joiner (sjoiner@samaritancc.com, 332-8020) or Christopher McLaren (christopherm@all-angels.com, 345-8147).
We'll look forward to talking with you!
Bishop Elect Vono has sent a message to the members of the Diocese of the Rio Grande. Click on this link to open his You Tube video.
We appreciate your thinking of us as you buy groceries; we are in need of milk; canned, boxed or powdered. We are also having two re-packaging mornings June 10 and 23 to catch up. Come to Thursday morning service at 9:30 and then help us from 10-12. We will also re-register clients on 4 consecutive Tuesday mornings from 9-10:30 beginning June 29. Come give us a hand, and we'll give you a tour. Look for our sign-up table on Sunday.
We also need some help moving a refrigerator, if you can help, please contact Rachel at 266-0740 or 314-3108.
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