Loading...
O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Collect for Third Sunday of Easter, p. 224, Book of Common Prayer
Dody Matthias, a wonderful mentor to me, used to say that eating together was the second most intimate thing we do as human beings. She warned that we needed to be very careful about who we shared a meal with. I think we all know this on some level. Haven't we sorely missed our coffee hour during this pandemic time? Yes, we linger after the service on Zoom and it's just not the same as sharing coffee and drink and some wonderful food. That time and the conversation is very different. Something about sharing food together....
It seems this was also true during Jesus' time. Jesus comes in his resurrected body and visits his faithful followers. What does he do? He shares a meal with them or he breaks bread with them. It is in this sharing of a meal that they truly know it is Jesus.
It is in the intimacy of sharing a meal together that we know more about each other. It is in the intimacy of sharing a meal that we are seen and known. That is why we value our communion together.
We have done our best to share these intimate times with the necessary restrictions and precautions we must take. We do this because we care deeply for each other. We use the imperfect means during this pandemic, because we must have connections with each other.
Love, Rebecca+
Announcements
We will return to in person services on Sunday, May 2.
All services will be available through Zoom online or by phone until further notice.
Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85722557280
Meeting ID: 857 2255 7280 Password: 5676514
or Call In: +1 929 205 6099 Meeting ID: 857 2255 7280
Please include the following in your daily prayers.
The Rev. Joe Mitchell, Scot, Randy, Margo, Raymond, Matthew, Colton, Meta, Jim, Tootser, Jacob, Elaine, Stephanie, Chris, Wendy, Deb, Scott, Laura, Jai, Nelson, Sue, Lynne and Taran.
Body is a Temple Group meets April 28, May 12 & 26, 5:30pm
Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82130156249?pwd=dEZaN252S0N3eFh0aDRTTEV4cHlmZz09
Meeting ID: 821 3015 6249 Password: 782337
or Call In: +1 929 205 6099 Meeting ID: 821 3015 6249 Password: 782337
Join Hands Needs
Bath towels (gently used or new), Kitchen towels (gently used or new), Sheets (twin, King & Queen gently used or new), AC Units, Small table & chairs, Refrigerators, Washer & Dryers, Smaller Dressers
Shaped by Faith Celebrating our Stories NEW DATES Wednesday, April 28, May 5, 12, 19 & 26, 6 -7pm
The stories of our faith are rooted in transformation. As we continue walking this season of seemingly unprecedented change, we want to create space to hear again the stories of how our faith communities have charted these waters. Originally scheduled for Saturday, May 22, we are shifting to five online workshops on Wednesday evenings in late April and May. Topics will include preserving oral history, creating parish history exhibits, writing your parish history, and creating and maintaining a parish archive. Workshop leaders will be announced soon; you may pick and choose which sessions are most relevant to you and your community.
Please contact The Rev. Canon Chris Streeter with any Shaped by Faith questions by email: cstreeter@diocesecpa.org
The Equal Exchange cart in the Undercroft features fresh olive oil from Palestine and an assortment of our favorite candy bars. If you would like additional items, we can order them for you. Please contact Jane Hoover or the office.
Interfaith Power & Light registration is now open to view this year’s featured film, Kiss the Ground, as part the events for Faith Climate Action Week’s theme of ‘Sacred Ground: Cultivating Connections Between our Faith, our Food, and the Climate’.
Kiss the Ground is a new film how about how regenerating the world’s soils has the potential to rapidly stabilize Earth’s climate, restore lost ecosystems, and create abundant food supplies. This film explains why transitioning to regenerative agriculture could be key in rehabilitating the planet, while simultaneously invigorating a new sense of hope and inspiration in viewers. IPL will offer a free online viewing period for home viewing from April 10 through April 26. All viewers must register with IPL at https://interfaithpowerandlight.salsalabs.org/trpfilm2021kisstheground/index.html
Rebecca has a copy available on DVD to loan. Please see her if you are interested in borrowing it.
The Stevenson School for Ministry Courses
Words of the Bible, Begins Tuesday, June 1st at 7 pm
This online class introduces the most important theological words of the Old and New Testaments. Students will learn about the three original languages of the Bible - mostly Hebrew and Greek, but also Aramaic - and the terms in each language that are most important for understanding Scripture’s message about God. Increase your biblical word power through readings, lectures, and class discussions. Students will also learn how to use online tools and resources to enrich their study of biblical words. The class will be fun, engaging, and useful for preaching, teaching, and personal discipleship.
Faculty: The Rev. Dr. Collin Cornell
Becoming Beloved Community, Saturdays, beginning June 5, 10am
Using the framework of the Episcopal Church’s “Becoming a Beloved Community” this course on antiracism will lead participants through four pillars rooted in the Baptismal Covenant: Telling the Truth about the Church and Race; Proclaiming the Dream of Beloved Community; Practicing the Way of Love; Repairing the Breach in our Churches; and Repairing the Breach in Society and Institutions.
Faculty: Kevin Barron and Dr. Marion Schwartz Cost: FREE Registration info at a later date.
HELP Ministries Golf Tournament, Monday, June 7, 7:15am registration, 8am Start, 1pm Outdoor Lunch and Awards, Sunset Golf Course, 2601 Sunset Drive, Middletown
For more info or to register call 717-230-9550 or visit www.ccuhbg.org/golf
