February 5, 2017 - Darien
February 5, 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
PATH 1: Modern Faith, Listening to other Faith TradiƟons Guest Speakers: Inni Kaur Dhingra (Sikh, ),Sara Hakim (Baha’i) Sundays, 9:00 AM, Parish Hall
Join us this today as we complete our Listening to Other Faith Tradi ons series. We will be joined by Sara Hakim, a member of the Norwalk Bahá’í community in Connec cut. She has served the Bahá’í community in an array of capaci es from teaching children and youth classes serving on commi ees, being a Local Spiritual Assembly member, hos ng Bahá’í Feasts and Holy Days, being ac ve in the Associa on for Bahá’í Studies, and going on Bahá’í pilgrimage in Haifa, Israel.
Tuesday, February 7 PATH 2: Prac cal Spirituality
Screening of Brother’s Keeper con nues, followed by conversa ons on forgiveness, redemp on & love. 7:00 PM, Youth and Community Center
Next Sunday, February 12 Join us next week for a “Listening Party” at 9:00 AM in the Taylor Room. We will be listening to a por on of Krista Tippet’s interview with poet Chris an Wiman on the Peabody Award‐winning public radio conversa on and podcast “On Being” followed by a discussion. Transcripts of the podcast will be available. Wheels Up for Cuba!
March for Refugees
Meeting Today
TODAY—12:00 PM
The me has come to put some real wind beneath the wings of all the great talking and thinking and mee ng and fundraising we’ve been doing stateside for the Episcopal Church of Cuba.
Wilbur Cross High School to New Haven Green (A er the IRIS Run for Refugees)
Let us stand together with refugees in our community.
Danny Lennox and others from the Saint Luke’s will be a ending the March for Refugees today. Take church to the streets and walk‐the‐walk. As followers of the Gospel, it’s our call to welcome the stranger, love the neighbor, and stand in support of refugees. A er all, Jesus was one himself—let us not forget.
Please join us today, right a er church at 11:15 AM in the Taylor Room for an update on Spring, Sum‐ mer and Fall 2017 trips to Cuba, including one scheduled for April 17 to 23. All ages welcome.
* Everyone is requested to come with signs that men on that their congrega on, organiza on or town supports refugees.
We will also share our exci ng plans to partner with a companion parish near Havana. (There might even be a cup of Cuban coffee in it for you ...if we can figure out how to make it!)
Beyond the Pew: Outreach Opportunities for YOU! Do Good = Feel Good! Pacific House in Stamford‐TODAY: 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: 201 meals served last week! 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
For a full lis ng of the Program Year’s events, see Saint Luke’s Calendar: www.saintlukesdarien.org/calendar
Welcome the Refugee: A Night of Prayer, Poetry, Art and Song
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.
Save the Date: MOMS Night Out Tuesday, February 28 More details to come.
Tuesday, February 7, 7:00 PM Saint Luke’s Parish Church School Corner
Our teachers today are: Erin Camporin (1st& 2nd Grade) Aus n Camporin (3rd Grade) and Angie Sandoval (4th & 5th Grade) Story Teller: Angie Sandoval THANK YOU to our Godly Play Volunteer today: Tori Kramer Please remember to sign–up to help Ms. Erika if you can. The lesson this week is: “Salt and Light” Dinner table ques on: How did you share the light today? Upcoming Events: February 12th: We will be making blankets for the refugee family in the Great Room before the bible story. 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.
Youth Ministry News
February 8: Confirma on Classes 6:30‐8:30 PM February 9: High School AM Connec on 6:30 AM at Upper Crust Bagel Company February 15: Serve meal at Pacific House Meet at Church @ 4:40 PM; return @ 6:20 PM Let Michael know if you can make it! February 28 (new date): (Postponed) Summer Servant Trip Info Mee ng Now at 6:00 PM in Youth Room
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
Finding Wisdom in our Dreams
Tuesdays: February 7 & 14 4:00 to 5:30 PM, Taylor Room Whether we remember our dreams or not, we all dream‐‐ mul ple mes every night. If we can "catch" our dreams, they can tell us things we don't already know. This winter series, led by the Rev. Dawn Stegelmann, will show us how to use ac ve imagina on with the people and images in our dreams. Pain ng and drawing dreams to unlock the unconscious also will be featured. For further informa on, contact Dawn @ [email protected]. 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 medi‐ ta on, discussion, and healing prayer. This is a wonderful way to deepen your rela onship with God and to pray for yourself and those you love. Tuesday Evenings 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM: February 7, 14, 21 & 28 Please call Darcy or Reynolds (203‐655‐0429) if you plan to join us. Even if you can’t call, feel free to just come and bring a friend. There’s always room.
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
Did You Know? Tithing is the biblical term for giving 10% of your in‐
come back to God Tithing or giving generously can truly be a
transforma ve experience Studies show that people who the carry less debt than those who don’t (State of the Plate Study) Studies show that generous givers live longer and with less stress (Scien fic American) If you have ques ons about Stewardship, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We would love to hear from you about your ques ons, regarding our budget, fundraising goals, strategies, and tac cs. For more informa on, please contact Courtney Lilly, 203‐655‐1456, ext. 106 or [email protected].
Drop-in Meditation Wednesdays, 6:15 PM
Join us for a brief reading, a chant and 20 minutes of silent medita on in the Taylor Room. No experience is needed— only the willingness to sit in silence for 20 minutes! Info: h p://saintlukesdarien.org/medita ongroup
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
PATH 1: Modern Faith, Listening to other Faith TradiƟons Guest Speakers: Inni Kaur Dhingra (Sikh, ),Sara Hakim (Baha’i) Sundays, 9:00 AM, Parish Hall
Join us this today as we complete our Listening to Other Faith Tradi ons series. We will be joined by Sara Hakim, a member of the Norwalk Bahá’í community in Connec cut. She has served the Bahá’í community in an array of capaci es from teaching children and youth classes serving on commi ees, being a Local Spiritual Assembly member, hos ng Bahá’í Feasts and Holy Days, being ac ve in the Associa on for Bahá’í Studies, and going on Bahá’í pilgrimage in Haifa, Israel.
Tuesday, February 7 PATH 2: Prac cal Spirituality
Screening of Brother’s Keeper con nues, followed by conversa ons on forgiveness, redemp on & love. 7:00 PM, Youth and Community Center
Next Sunday, February 12 Join us next week for a “Listening Party” at 9:00 AM in the Taylor Room. We will be listening to a por on of Krista Tippet’s interview with poet Chris an Wiman on the Peabody Award‐winning public radio conversa on and podcast “On Being” followed by a discussion. Transcripts of the podcast will be available. Wheels Up for Cuba!
March for Refugees
Meeting Today
TODAY—12:00 PM
The me has come to put some real wind beneath the wings of all the great talking and thinking and mee ng and fundraising we’ve been doing stateside for the Episcopal Church of Cuba.
Wilbur Cross High School to New Haven Green (A er the IRIS Run for Refugees)
Let us stand together with refugees in our community.
Danny Lennox and others from the Saint Luke’s will be a ending the March for Refugees today. Take church to the streets and walk‐the‐walk. As followers of the Gospel, it’s our call to welcome the stranger, love the neighbor, and stand in support of refugees. A er all, Jesus was one himself—let us not forget.
Please join us today, right a er church at 11:15 AM in the Taylor Room for an update on Spring, Sum‐ mer and Fall 2017 trips to Cuba, including one scheduled for April 17 to 23. All ages welcome.
* Everyone is requested to come with signs that men on that their congrega on, organiza on or town supports refugees.
We will also share our exci ng plans to partner with a companion parish near Havana. (There might even be a cup of Cuban coffee in it for you ...if we can figure out how to make it!)
Beyond the Pew: Outreach Opportunities for YOU! Do Good = Feel Good! Pacific House in Stamford‐TODAY: 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: 201 meals served last week! 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
For a full lis ng of the Program Year’s events, see Saint Luke’s Calendar: www.saintlukesdarien.org/calendar
Welcome the Refugee: A Night of Prayer, Poetry, Art and Song
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.
Save the Date: MOMS Night Out Tuesday, February 28 More details to come.
Tuesday, February 7, 7:00 PM Saint Luke’s Parish Church School Corner
Our teachers today are: Erin Camporin (1st& 2nd Grade) Aus n Camporin (3rd Grade) and Angie Sandoval (4th & 5th Grade) Story Teller: Angie Sandoval THANK YOU to our Godly Play Volunteer today: Tori Kramer Please remember to sign–up to help Ms. Erika if you can. The lesson this week is: “Salt and Light” Dinner table ques on: How did you share the light today? Upcoming Events: February 12th: We will be making blankets for the refugee family in the Great Room before the bible story. 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.
Youth Ministry News
February 8: Confirma on Classes 6:30‐8:30 PM February 9: High School AM Connec on 6:30 AM at Upper Crust Bagel Company February 15: Serve meal at Pacific House Meet at Church @ 4:40 PM; return @ 6:20 PM Let Michael know if you can make it! February 28 (new date): (Postponed) Summer Servant Trip Info Mee ng Now at 6:00 PM in Youth Room
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
Finding Wisdom in our Dreams
Tuesdays: February 7 & 14 4:00 to 5:30 PM, Taylor Room Whether we remember our dreams or not, we all dream‐‐ mul ple mes every night. If we can "catch" our dreams, they can tell us things we don't already know. This winter series, led by the Rev. Dawn Stegelmann, will show us how to use ac ve imagina on with the people and images in our dreams. Pain ng and drawing dreams to unlock the unconscious also will be featured. For further informa on, contact Dawn @ [email protected]. 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 medi‐ ta on, discussion, and healing prayer. This is a wonderful way to deepen your rela onship with God and to pray for yourself and those you love. Tuesday Evenings 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM: February 7, 14, 21 & 28 Please call Darcy or Reynolds (203‐655‐0429) if you plan to join us. Even if you can’t call, feel free to just come and bring a friend. There’s always room.
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
Did You Know? Tithing is the biblical term for giving 10% of your in‐
come back to God Tithing or giving generously can truly be a
transforma ve experience Studies show that people who the carry less debt than those who don’t (State of the Plate Study) Studies show that generous givers live longer and with less stress (Scien fic American) If you have ques ons about Stewardship, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We would love to hear from you about your ques ons, regarding our budget, fundraising goals, strategies, and tac cs. For more informa on, please contact Courtney Lilly, 203‐655‐1456, ext. 106 or [email protected].
Drop-in Meditation Wednesdays, 6:15 PM
Join us for a brief reading, a chant and 20 minutes of silent medita on in the Taylor Room. No experience is needed— only the willingness to sit in silence for 20 minutes! Info: h p://saintlukesdarien.org/medita ongroup
