This Sunday, (January 14, 2024), at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen

This Sunday

The Rev. John Sivley Presides and Preaches

Michele Neibert, Parish Administrator January 11, 2024
This Sunday, (January 14, 2024), at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen

Announcements

Today The Rev. John Sivley presides and preaches.

 

Please include the following in your daily prayers. 
Wendy, Jim, Tammy, Zoe, Vanessa, Terry, Wendy, Jeannie and Lynne.

  

Vestry Meeting, Tuesday, January 30, 6pm via Zoom.

 

Epipha-Tea, Saturday, February 3, 2 - 4pm at Darlene Amsler’s Home
Wear your best hat and bring an appetizer to share. All women and girls are invited to attend.

 

Weekly Devotions

Wednesday, January 17, 9am, Zoom

Friday, January 26, 1pm, Shine, Liverpool

Wednesday, January 31, 9am, Zoom

Thursday, February 8, 9am, Farmer’s Daughters

Wednesday, February 14, 9am, Zoom

Thursday, February 22, 1pm, Blain Hotel

Wednesday, February 28, 9am, Zoom

 

Save the Date…Join Hands Informational Breakfast, Thursday, March 7, 9 – 11:30am, The Dream Barn, 2420 Cold Storage Road, New Bloomfield
Come and learn about the programs offered by Join Hands and how you can help. For more details, call 717-582-7844.

 

Collections for Neighbor Helping Neighbor Food Bank
The January items are Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Parmesan Cheese, Shampoo, Body Soap and Hand Soap.

Help fill our community food pantry!
Items that seem to be taken first include canned pasta meals, soups, and macaroni and cheese. Vegetables don't seem to get taken. Also, please don't use this as an opportunity to clear out your pantry if at all possible.

 

Safe Church Basic Training, Tuesday, January 16, 5:30-8:30pm
This training will cover the main modules required for roles through Safe Church, Safe Communities. Register by January 15 at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYocOqqqj0tHtP40y4QNeQXqQeFBqyToA08  

The training will be led by Sharon England and Michael Nailor and will cover the following modules:

Safe Church, Safe Communities: Introduction & Theological Background

Safe Church, Safe Communities: Organizational Rule & Policies

Safe Church, Safe Communities: Healthy Boundaries

Safe Church, Safe Communities: Inclusion

Safe Church, Safe Communities: Power and Relationships

Safe Church, Safe Communities: Abuse & Neglect

*Training covers modules required for Vestry and Lay Leaders. See the Safe Church website for more details: https://diocesecpa.org/safechurch/required-modules/  

 

“A Case for Love” in Theaters January 23.
“A Case for Love” is a heartfelt yet personally challenging movie inspired by the teachings and writings of Bishop Michael Curry. This documentary examines whether or not love–specifically unselfish love–is the solution to the extreme societal and political divide facing the U.S. The movie trailer and ticket information can be found at https://acaseforlovemovie.com/.