Events

The Diocese of Southern Virginia’s Commission on Prayer and Healing sponsors a quarterly silent retreat for a few hours on a Saturday in a different part of the diocese each time.  The series is called “Saturdays with God” and all are welcome to come to these events.  Our opening retreat for the fall will be at Historic St. Luke’s Church in Isle of Wight County (near Smithfield) one of the oldest churches in the U.S.   The church will provide us the ambience to explore our own “Pilgrimage to a New World.”

In a series of meditations followed by silent time to walk the grounds and ending with a Eucharist, we will explore how we are open to God’s new life breaking for in us.   There is no cost for this event which will be on Saturday, September 18 from 9:30 AM until noon with coffee and gathering time beginning at 9 AM.   For further information and to let us know you are coming, call the Rev. Gary Barker at 757-357-2826.  Directions to Historic St. Luke’s can be found at the website http://www.historicstlukes.org. There is no cost for this event.  For details and to see our flier, click here.

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The Adagio Trio + One
As organist and harpsichordist, Bruton’s own Dr. JanEl B. Will joins the Adagio Trio members Kathryn Daniels (flute), Michael Daniels (cello) and Linda Grieser (harp).  Kicking off their silver anniversary, please see their website at www.nvo.com/adagiotrio for more information.  The trio’s cd is available to purchase in the Bruton Gift Shop. Tickets are $10/adult and $5 for William & Mary students and children.  Secure your tickets today by stopping by the Bruton Parish House, calling (757) 345-2947, or purchasing them at the door the night of the concert.**********

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church presents “Alleluia on the Lawn” praise music concert on Saturday, September 18, 2:00-5:00 PM.  The concert is on the lawn of the church, 501 Old Town Drive, Colonial Heights, so bring your lawn chairs!  Children’s activities include Moonwalk and facepainting.  Drinks and snacks available.  Music by “From the Heart”, “Lamplighters”, Ralph Jones Group, and more.  Also, bring a canned good for the community food pantry.

All are welcome!

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FALL FESTIVAL

The Tenth Annual Fall Festival will be held at Hickory Neck Episcopal Church, 8300 Richmond Road, Toano, on Saturday, September 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Activities will include a silent auction, tours of the Historic Chapel by local historian Martha McCartney, and many children’s events. Delicious baked goods, homestyle cooking (including our Brunswick stew), arts and crafts, and attic treasures will be available for purchase. Live music will be performed throughout the day.

All proceeds will be used to benefit several local charities, including Angels of Mercy Clinic, Williamsburg Faith in Action, SpiritWorks Foundation, Grove Christian Outreach Center, and H.E.L.P.

There are always events with something for everyone to enjoy! For more information, go to

www.hickoryneck.org/festival

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Thursday Evening EFM at The Church of the Good Shepherd – 6:30 to 8:30 late August through April

EfM at The Church of the Good Shepherd welcomes anyone new to EFM or persons interested in finishing the series after a break.    The schedule is a bit different to work with busy summer and spring sailing and outside activities.  Tricia Mckee, Associate for Christian Formation and Newcomers at Good Shepherd is the mentor for this group.  If you would like to inquire, please contact patricia.mckee@goodshepherdnorfolk.org, or call 423-3230

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EfM at St. Aidan’s

St. Aidan’s has openings for EfM any year for Thursday evening 6-9 and Friday morning 9-12. Contact Wendy Wilkinson wendywilk54@verizon.net

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EfM at Johns Memorial Church, Farmville

Did you know there was an EFM group hosted at Johns Memorial Church in Farmville? Meetings are on Monday nights starting September 13, 2010. Registration deadline is August 8, and cost is $350. Like others, scholarships are available. For more info contact the Rev. Bill Blottner (434-392-1437 bnblottner@kinex.net) or the Rev. Chris Cunningham (434-392-5695 rector@johnsmemorial.org). All are welcome!

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EfM at All Saint’s, Virginia Beach

All Saint’s Episcopal Church, Virginia Beach has an EfM group that meets at Westminster Canterbury.  For information, contact Ann Hammill-Smith at 757-496-1487.

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EfM at St. John’s, Chester

St. John’s Episcopal Church in Chester has a few openings in their EfM group. Co-mentored by the Rev. Dale Custer and the Rev. Martha Jenkins, for more information contact Rev. Jenkins at Revmjenkins@aol.com.

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The Joy of Worship:  Discovering Dynamic Liturgy - Parish teams of clergy, musicians and Christian formation leaders are invited to join Bishop Hollerith and guest speakers, musicians and other presenters.

October 13 – 15, 2010, Roslyn Conference Center, Richmond, Virginia.  Click here for information and registration or contact Judy Reiken for more details.

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Fall Camp set for Oct 25-28 – Discovering Ourselves Anew

The Tri-Diocesan Council will be holding a Fall Camp in October featuring keynote speaker, the Rt. Rev. Carol Joy Gallagher, Rector of All Saint’s Church, Harrison, New York.  The Rt. Rev. F. Nell Powell, Bishop of Southwestern Virginia will serve as Chaplain and Ed Kilbourne is the featured musician, singer and storyteller.  The weekend event promises to be educational and fun with music, stories and workshops.

Fall Camp will be held at Shrine Mont in Orkney Springs, Virginia and cost is $245 per person for a single room and $215 per person for a double room.

For more information or to receive a brochure and registration form, contact the Rev. Bob New at 434-392-6846.

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Mark your calendars

Stewardship Conference set for November  – November 1, Chanco on the James, 12 until 4 p.m.

Kristine Miller, Director of Stewardship for the Diocese of Michigan is the guest speaker and will introduce the CLIMB program.  CLIMB is both a stewardship education program and a process for raising annual operating funds in the parish.  CLIMB takes participants on a journey toward transformational stewardship.  Each aspect of the process reinforces the foundational elements of Christian stewardship.  The ultimate goal of the process s to lead people to higher levels of understanding of Christian stewardship an raise levels of generosity among members.  CLIMB asserts that stewardship is “grounded in gratitude, revealed in prayer and lived in faith.”

Look for our registration email in the next couple of weeks. For previous registrants – if you paid for the previous event originally scheduled for May, you need not pay again, but you will need to register.

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St. Andrew’s 2010 Flower Festival Celebration….

After many months of planning, the St. Andrew’s Flower Festival is almost here.  The 2010 festival marks the 18^th year St. Andrew’s has produced this magnificent event in celebration of All Saint’s Day weekend.  With over one thousand fresh flowers adorning the sacred space of St. Andrew’s, the church is particularly welcoming to our parishioners and guests.  This year’s theme of “Christ Hath a Garden”, an anthem based on an English Folk Song written by Gerald Near, was selected by their Artistic Director, Steve Batten. The congregation invites you to join them by praising God’s beautiful creation, our earthly home, and celebrate the anniversary of our new priest, The Rev. John Rohrs and his growing family.

Friday, November 5:

The festival begins with the Grand Opening Gala on Friday, November 5 immediately following the Festival Blessing in the candlelit Sanctuary at 6:15 p.m. This is a ticketed event – $20.00 per person includes food, beverages and piano music by Eric Stevens.

 

Saturday, November 6:

The Festival Bazaar runs from 9:00 – 2:00 p.m., offering baked goods, clothing, holiday decorations, jewelry and more for your buying pleasure.

Fall Festival Luncheon 11:00 1:00 p.m. in White Hall.

Virginia Beach Middle School Band & Orchestra performs Saturday at noon in Sanctuary. .

Sunday, November 7:

The day begins with All Saints’ Day Eucharist at 8:00 and 10:15 a.m. with The Reverend John Rohrs officiating.

Sanctuary Guided Tours will be conducted by William Hennessey, Director, Chrysler Museum, Norfolk. Visitors will experience the rich history and tradition of the Church of St.Andrew as they visit each Stained Glass window and the beautiful Stations of the Cross oil paintings. ( time to be determined)

Concert by Lee Teply’s  ODU Renaissance Ensemble, “Collegium Musicum”, at 4:30 p.m. Sunday.

Music and Choir under the direction of Dr. James W. Kosnik, Organist of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and Professor of Music, Organ and Music History, at Old Dominion University, with Evensong by the Rev. John Rohrs at 5:00 p.m.

On behalf of the Flower Festival committee, I invite you to join us by giving glory to God at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in the West Ghent section of Norfolk, at 1004 Graydon Avenue. Parish Office and White Hall are located at 1009 West Princess Anne Road..

During the month of October, tickets may be purchased after Sunday services, or in the church, office Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. MasterCard and Visa are accepted for ticket reservations, as well as for purchases at the Festival Bazaar.