February 19, 2017 Welcome to Our Visitors Welcome to Saint Luke’s! We are a community that welcomes everyone, regardless of where you are on your faith journey, to hear God’s word, to be fed at God’s table, and to experience the love of community, so that you will be strengthened to serve God in the world.
Please Fill Out a Name Tag
We invite everyone to fill out a name tag. They’re available in every pew. If you forgot your permanent name tag (or lost it), please use a paper one today. If you’d like a permanent name tag, sign‐up at the Informa on Center. Permanent name tags can be stored on the magne c boards in the Narthex.
Pathways Spiritual Education Programs
Today “Following Jesus a er Christendom: A Conversa on with Your Bishop” The Rt. Rev. Ian Douglas
We live in an era of sweeping changes, tectonic shi s under our feet. That’s affec ng the life and work of churches along with so many other ins tu ons and organiza ons in our country and, indeed, around the world. Bishop Douglas will briefly outline some of the major shi s that affect our life and ministry as the Church of Jesus Christ—then leave the majority of the me for ques ons and conversa on. Don’t miss this opportunity to talk with a leader who is in mately in‐ volved in leadership issues for the church not only in Connec cut and the U.S., but around the world.
Next Sunday, February 26 Mardi Gras Community Pancake Breakfast—9:00 AM, Parish Hall As we prepare for the season of Lent, join us for a special Pancake Breakfast. Come load up on carbs and sugar—all are welcome!
Want to Experience a Great Lent? Start Now Pick up your devo onal book today Bread and Wine: Readings for Lent and Easter is one of the finest devo onal books for Lent I know of. I have come back to it, even though there’s always a newer offering each Lenten season, because it’s filled with great spiritual wri ng. This isn’t pablum. It’s powerful. Finding a companion for your daily journey through Lent is key. You can pick up a copy of Bread and Wine in the Narthex for $15.00. Be Lenten ready. Start early. ‐‐David Anderson
Which Lenten Program is Right for You?
Thinking Theologically in the 21 Century Rev. Daniel D. Lennox & Michael Toy Sundays: March 12, 19, 26, April 2
Rev. Susan C. Wyper Sundays: March 12, 19, 26, April 2
9:00‐9:50 AM, Chapel
9 :00 AM, Taylor Room
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The Four Revolutionary Secrets of Jesus
Writing Your Way to the Resurrection
Resiliency and Resurrection Faith
Rev. David R. Anderson Sundays: March 12, 19, 26, April 2
Rev. Dawn M. Stegelmann Tuesdays: March 7, 14, 21 & 28
9 :00‐9:50 AM, Parish Hall
4:00‐5:30 PM, Taylor Room
The Faith of a Mockingbird: Small Group Study Rev. Susan C. Wyper Wednesdays: March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5 10:15‐11:30 AM, Taylor Room
Church School Corner
Today we will be having a modified Church School lesson. All Church School children will meet The Rev. Susan Wyper in the Chapel for a special service. ALL children will be coming in at the Peace. Upcoming Events: The church school children finished one blanket for the refugee family this past Sunday. 1 down, 3 more to go!
Youth Ministry News
February 22: Confirma on Classes, 6:30‐8:30 PM February 23: High School AM Connec on 6:30 AM at Upper Crust Bagel Company February 26: 6‐12th Grade Oscar's Party, 6:00‐8:00 PM February 28: 6‐7pm Summer Servant Trip Info Mee ng March 8: Confirma on Classes, 6:30‐8:30 PM March 9: High School AM Connec on, 6:30 AM at UCBC
Summer Camp at Saint Luke’s: June 19‐22. Details to come. The Nursery is open for AM services in Rm. 106 of Ed. Blg.
Join MOMS in February
Tuesday Mornings: 9:15‐10:45 AM in the Taylor Room Coffee and tea provided. Babysi ng provided in the Great Room. Feel free to bring a friend. All MOMS welcome! For more info contact Susan Wyper or Lindsay Hurty.
Choral Evensong
Next Sunday, February 26, 4:00 PM in the Church
Join us for Choral Evensong to celebrate the last Sunday a er the Epiphany: The Feast of the Transfigura on. The service, sung by the Saint Luke's Parish Choir, the Senior Girls, and the Primary and Junior Choirs, will feature music of Stanford, Phillips, Radcliffe, Lindley, and Mendelssohn. Joseph O'Berry, former Organ Scholar at Truro Cathedral, will be our guest Organist. Wherever two or more are gathered in His name. Darcy and Reynolds Burgund invite you to join them at their home (3 Tanglewood Trail, Darien) for a me of quiet medita on, discussion, and healing prayer. Tuesday Evenings 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM: February 21 & 28 Please call Darcy or Reynolds (203‐655‐0429) if you plan to join us, or just come and bring a friend.
Save the Date: MOMS Night Out Tuesday, February 28, 7:30 PM in the Taylor Room We'll use a recent Darien Times ar cle as our discussion piece for this mee ng. While the author argues middle school is the hardest me to be a mother, what's your experience? What are the sour and sweet moments you remember or are facing? Is there a "best" and "worst" me? Nourish your soul with friends and conversa on. Contact Joan Kanilan (
[email protected]) if you’d like to bring an appe zer/dessert or beverage to share. Women’s Ministries Celebrate Us!
Dinner, Fellowship and Fun! Thursday, March 9 6:30 PM, Youth & Community Center More details & RSVP: www.saintlukesdarien.org/celebratewomen Ques ons: Jane McWilliams, (973‐650‐2445) jmcwilliams@williampi .com
Join us for our next mee ng. . . Dreams and Individua on During the Second Half of Life By Reverend Dawn Stegelmann Thursday, March 2, 2:00‐3:30 PM Youth and Community Center Come explore ways in which dreams invite us to con nue “growing up” and into the people God desires us to be. For Informa on Contact: Sally Johnson,
[email protected] (203)847‐9297 Bill Bogle,
[email protected] (203)656‐0766 or Pam Dimond,
[email protected] (203)854‐5004
Newcomers Spring 2017 Series
Newcomers Dinner: Sunday, March 12, 6:00‐8:00 PM The Rectory, home of Pam and David Anderson
Newcomers Orienta on: Sunday, March 19, 12:30‐2:30 PM Youth & Community Center
Welcome Sunday: Sunday, April 2, all services, for those who have completed the Orienta on For more informa on on all, contact: Suzy Seymour:
[email protected]; 203‐325‐2554 or Erin Camporin:
[email protected] or 203‐202‐7521
2017 Men's Retreat: March 31-April 2
This year's retreat leader will be Danny Lennox and we welcome all interested men to join for a "weekend of building community and expanding your faith for the men of SLP." Our retreat takes place at: Holy Cross Monastery in West Park, New York Icon Workshop
Interested in drawing your own icon? Last spring, iconographer Maureen McCormick spoke at Pathways about the rich history and spirituality involved in the process of making an icon. She offers a one week intensive course in which one completes an icon over six days (36 hours of instruc on). Course fee is $575, including materials. Who the workshop is suitable for: it is not necessary for a student to have any previously ar s c training or Experience; more importantly, the students are on the contempla ve spectrum and able to sit s ll and quietly. The work itself is fussy and painstaking, so students with hobbies such as kni ng, wood working, piano, etc. would be well suited. We are working on finalizing a week in May. If interested please contact
[email protected].
Beyond the Pew: Outreach Opportunities for YOU! Pacific House in Stamford‐March 5: Prepare, cook and serve dinner; a ernoon‐evening. Contact
[email protected] Inspirica: Needs a er‐school tutors and cooks/servers of meals to paren ng class.
Contact John Schlachtenhaufen at
[email protected] Community Suppers: 190 meals served two weeks ago! Thursday a ernoon kitchen helpers needed. Contact
[email protected] Tag Sale: Set ‐up June 4‐9; Sale June 9‐11. Contact
[email protected] or Chris Koch @ 203‐853‐6596 Do Good = Feel Good!