Welcome to Our Visitors
October 25, 2015
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.
TODAY Welcome. . . The Rt. Rev. Griselda del Gado del Carpio, Episcopal Bishop of Cuba
…as celebrant in Spanish at our 10:00 AM and 5:30 PM Come As You Are services, as our 9:00 AM Pathways speaker, and as our friend in this newly opened country. Bulle ns are in English and Spanish.
Thank you for being with us on this special Sunday to hear Bishop Griselda’s vision for our partnership with the Episcopal Church in Cuba!
Pathways: Adult Spiritual Formation Next Sunday
Everyday Faith Series: Faith in the Workplace with Rev. K. Palmer Hartl November 1 at 9:00 AM, Parish Hall
K. Palmer Hartl, MDiv, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biological Sciences from Grinnell College, and received an MDiv, with a concentra on in Counseling and Group Dynamics from Virginia Theological Seminary. While in his first parish, Rev. Hartl began addi onal training in group work, team interac on, and Transac onal Analysis. This eventually led to a career as a pastoral psychotherapist and leadership and management consultant to for‐profit and non‐profit organiza ons.
Now that we have launched the Stewardship Campaign for 2016 it is the me of year that we, the parishioners express our support for Saint Lukes, Our Spiritual Home.
“From our first visit to St. Luke’s, we have felt at home here. It is seldom easy to get all four of us out the door on Sunday morning, but I am always glad we did. We all need the chance to pause, to step out of our weekly chaos and reflect. Saint Luke’s offers us much more – spiritual nourishment, intellectual engagement, beau ful music, and a welcoming community.” ‐Lillian & Ma Raben For these and some many other reasons, Saint Luke’s really does ma er.
Please make your commitment today.
Three easy ways to pledge: Send your pledge form in to the Parish Office. Call or email: Courtney Lilly Director of Engagement and Stewardship 203‐655‐1456, ext. 106 [email protected] Or visit our online giving page: h p://www.saintlukesdarien.org/annual‐stewardship
Newcomers Dinner Tonight
In 1980, Rev. Hartl began working for Ernst and Young as a member of their management and leadership training func on, and later served as Senior Vice President of Training and Development for a bank holding company. In 1991, Rev. Hartl le the bank and began working as an independent consultant to many businesses and non‐profit organiza ons. In addi on to consul ng work, Rev. Hartl is a Parish Associate at Christ Church Philadelphia where he teaches, counsels, and preaches.
For Pathways, Palmer will touch on his book, The Ten Commandments of Management, and the ways in which he has ed his faith to work.
Are you new to Saint Luke’s? Come get to know the Clergy, fellow members and other Newcomers. Our Fall Series includes: Newcomers Dinner: Today October 25, 6:30‐8:00 PM The Rectory, home of Pam and David Anderson Newcomers Orienta on: Sunday, November 8, 12:00‐2:00 PM, Parish Hall Welcome Sunday: Sunday, November 22, all services For families who have completed the Orienta on
The next Newcomers Series will be in the Spring of 2016. For more informa on, contact: Tasha Nagler [email protected] or (203) 354‐9458
Youth Ministry News
Upcoming Events: Today, October 25: Halloween Party, 6:45‐8:30 PM in the Youth Room. Middle School and High School students are invited to come party with us with food, drinks, costumes, and games! October 28: Confirma on Classes con nue: 6:30‐8:30 PM in the Parish Hall
Remembrance Sunday November 8th Faure Requiem
On the Sunday following All Saints, we observe Remembrance Sunday when we commemorate all the faithful dead. On November 8th, the choir will lead us in remembrance by singing the beau ful and moving Requiem by Gabriel Faure. We will remember in prayer, by name, the lives of our loved ones and friends who have died. If you have names to be included, you may fill out a card on the Narthex table. Or, you may send names to Kim Kiner at [email protected] or 203‐655‐1456 ext. 109 by the close of the day, Monday, November 2.
Feed My Starving Children: Last weekend, Saint Luke's Youth Group partnered with other churches and organiza ons in the area to pack food for those in desperate need of nourishment. We invited students from the organiza on Future Five, a non‐ profit in Stamford dedicated to seeing mo vated, low‐income high school students succeed, to join the Saint Luke's packing team. We had fun ge ng to know our neighbors as we worked together for a common goal!
Fall Harvest Luncheon
Thursday, November 12 at 12:30 PM, Parish Hall
Join us for the fes vi es as Abigail Lennox sings and plays her guitar for a sing‐along during lunch.
Sophomore Samantha B. reflects on the experience, "Before walking into Feed My Starving Children, I was unaware of the impact that such a small group of people, working together, would make. The organiza on Feed My Starving Children has a great strategy of not only packing the meals quickly but in a fun and enjoyable way. During the hour and a half that I spent working with the 8 people at my table, I felt more connected as a group, due to the fact that we laughed almost the en re me. In the end, this event is perfect for all ages and is very upli ing and empowering when you hear about how many children can eat every day for one more year by dona ng just two hours of your me."
Please RSVP to church office: 203‐655‐1456.
Midnight Run to NYC
On Friday, November 20th, we’ll take clothing, bag lunches and toiletries to NYC to clothe and feed the homeless. In advance of this trip, we ask that families of Saint Luke’s comb through their closets and donate used winter coats, pants, sweaters, vests, or any warm clothing items (large sizes preferred). We also ask that you consider grabbing some fresh socks, un‐ dershirts, underwear and toiletries while running er‐ rands at your local store. Please leave donated items in the large bin in the Narthex of the church. The more items we have, the more we can help!
Confirmation Service Forms
8th Grade Confirmands: To receive credit for a ending Sunday services please fill out the form found in the Narthex of the Church or the foyer at the CAYA service and return there or directly to Michael. Saint Luke’s Steppers Next Hike On Saturday, October 31, the Saint Luke’s Steppers will hike along several of the trails of Devils Den Nature Preserve. Contact Sally Johnson (and be sure to give her your cell phone number) if you plan to a end: 203‐847‐9297, [email protected] Faith-based Refugee Resettlement Information Session
Chris George, the Director of IRIS (Integrated Refugee & Immigra on Services), an organiza on founded by Episcopal Migra on Ministries and Church World Services, will be visi ng Noroton Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, November 18 at 7:30 PM to talk about the status of refugees in CT and how churches can co‐sponsor a refugee family, volunteer at the IRIS headquarters in New Haven, and/or provide financial support, clothing, transporta on etc.. Rev. David and Rev. Danny will be in a endance. All are welcome to a end this informa on session. If you have ques ons or would like to get involved, contact: [email protected]
Friday’s schedule: 4:30‐6:30 PM. Meet in the YCC to sort clothes and make sandwiches, then at 9:30 PM, we’ll regroup at the YCC and drive into the city and deliver food and clothes un l we run out (approximately 1:00 AM). To sign‐up to help, please visit: www.saintlukesdarien.org/youth
For more informa on, contact: Michael Toy: [email protected]
Volunteers Needed at Person-to-Person
Open 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, the Darien Clothing Center distributes over $7 million worth of donated clothing each year. On a typical day, we have 60 appointments scheduled for clients to “shop” for free clothing.
We need Volunteers in the Clothing Center to help receive, sort and display the donated items; also, to greet clients and facilitate the shopping experience for them. Volunteers are scheduled for 2‐hour shi s.
If you have me to spare on any weekday, we hope you will volunteer at the P2P Clothing Center.
Contact: Janet King ([email protected] | 203 621‐0683).
Saint Luke’s Calendar: visit www.saintlukesdarien.org/calendar
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.
TODAY Welcome. . . The Rt. Rev. Griselda del Gado del Carpio, Episcopal Bishop of Cuba
…as celebrant in Spanish at our 10:00 AM and 5:30 PM Come As You Are services, as our 9:00 AM Pathways speaker, and as our friend in this newly opened country. Bulle ns are in English and Spanish.
Thank you for being with us on this special Sunday to hear Bishop Griselda’s vision for our partnership with the Episcopal Church in Cuba!
Pathways: Adult Spiritual Formation Next Sunday
Everyday Faith Series: Faith in the Workplace with Rev. K. Palmer Hartl November 1 at 9:00 AM, Parish Hall
K. Palmer Hartl, MDiv, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biological Sciences from Grinnell College, and received an MDiv, with a concentra on in Counseling and Group Dynamics from Virginia Theological Seminary. While in his first parish, Rev. Hartl began addi onal training in group work, team interac on, and Transac onal Analysis. This eventually led to a career as a pastoral psychotherapist and leadership and management consultant to for‐profit and non‐profit organiza ons.
Now that we have launched the Stewardship Campaign for 2016 it is the me of year that we, the parishioners express our support for Saint Lukes, Our Spiritual Home.
“From our first visit to St. Luke’s, we have felt at home here. It is seldom easy to get all four of us out the door on Sunday morning, but I am always glad we did. We all need the chance to pause, to step out of our weekly chaos and reflect. Saint Luke’s offers us much more – spiritual nourishment, intellectual engagement, beau ful music, and a welcoming community.” ‐Lillian & Ma Raben For these and some many other reasons, Saint Luke’s really does ma er.
Please make your commitment today.
Three easy ways to pledge: Send your pledge form in to the Parish Office. Call or email: Courtney Lilly Director of Engagement and Stewardship 203‐655‐1456, ext. 106 [email protected] Or visit our online giving page: h p://www.saintlukesdarien.org/annual‐stewardship
Newcomers Dinner Tonight
In 1980, Rev. Hartl began working for Ernst and Young as a member of their management and leadership training func on, and later served as Senior Vice President of Training and Development for a bank holding company. In 1991, Rev. Hartl le the bank and began working as an independent consultant to many businesses and non‐profit organiza ons. In addi on to consul ng work, Rev. Hartl is a Parish Associate at Christ Church Philadelphia where he teaches, counsels, and preaches.
For Pathways, Palmer will touch on his book, The Ten Commandments of Management, and the ways in which he has ed his faith to work.
Are you new to Saint Luke’s? Come get to know the Clergy, fellow members and other Newcomers. Our Fall Series includes: Newcomers Dinner: Today October 25, 6:30‐8:00 PM The Rectory, home of Pam and David Anderson Newcomers Orienta on: Sunday, November 8, 12:00‐2:00 PM, Parish Hall Welcome Sunday: Sunday, November 22, all services For families who have completed the Orienta on
The next Newcomers Series will be in the Spring of 2016. For more informa on, contact: Tasha Nagler [email protected] or (203) 354‐9458
Youth Ministry News
Upcoming Events: Today, October 25: Halloween Party, 6:45‐8:30 PM in the Youth Room. Middle School and High School students are invited to come party with us with food, drinks, costumes, and games! October 28: Confirma on Classes con nue: 6:30‐8:30 PM in the Parish Hall
Remembrance Sunday November 8th Faure Requiem
On the Sunday following All Saints, we observe Remembrance Sunday when we commemorate all the faithful dead. On November 8th, the choir will lead us in remembrance by singing the beau ful and moving Requiem by Gabriel Faure. We will remember in prayer, by name, the lives of our loved ones and friends who have died. If you have names to be included, you may fill out a card on the Narthex table. Or, you may send names to Kim Kiner at [email protected] or 203‐655‐1456 ext. 109 by the close of the day, Monday, November 2.
Feed My Starving Children: Last weekend, Saint Luke's Youth Group partnered with other churches and organiza ons in the area to pack food for those in desperate need of nourishment. We invited students from the organiza on Future Five, a non‐ profit in Stamford dedicated to seeing mo vated, low‐income high school students succeed, to join the Saint Luke's packing team. We had fun ge ng to know our neighbors as we worked together for a common goal!
Fall Harvest Luncheon
Thursday, November 12 at 12:30 PM, Parish Hall
Join us for the fes vi es as Abigail Lennox sings and plays her guitar for a sing‐along during lunch.
Sophomore Samantha B. reflects on the experience, "Before walking into Feed My Starving Children, I was unaware of the impact that such a small group of people, working together, would make. The organiza on Feed My Starving Children has a great strategy of not only packing the meals quickly but in a fun and enjoyable way. During the hour and a half that I spent working with the 8 people at my table, I felt more connected as a group, due to the fact that we laughed almost the en re me. In the end, this event is perfect for all ages and is very upli ing and empowering when you hear about how many children can eat every day for one more year by dona ng just two hours of your me."
Please RSVP to church office: 203‐655‐1456.
Midnight Run to NYC
On Friday, November 20th, we’ll take clothing, bag lunches and toiletries to NYC to clothe and feed the homeless. In advance of this trip, we ask that families of Saint Luke’s comb through their closets and donate used winter coats, pants, sweaters, vests, or any warm clothing items (large sizes preferred). We also ask that you consider grabbing some fresh socks, un‐ dershirts, underwear and toiletries while running er‐ rands at your local store. Please leave donated items in the large bin in the Narthex of the church. The more items we have, the more we can help!
Confirmation Service Forms
8th Grade Confirmands: To receive credit for a ending Sunday services please fill out the form found in the Narthex of the Church or the foyer at the CAYA service and return there or directly to Michael. Saint Luke’s Steppers Next Hike On Saturday, October 31, the Saint Luke’s Steppers will hike along several of the trails of Devils Den Nature Preserve. Contact Sally Johnson (and be sure to give her your cell phone number) if you plan to a end: 203‐847‐9297, [email protected] Faith-based Refugee Resettlement Information Session
Chris George, the Director of IRIS (Integrated Refugee & Immigra on Services), an organiza on founded by Episcopal Migra on Ministries and Church World Services, will be visi ng Noroton Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, November 18 at 7:30 PM to talk about the status of refugees in CT and how churches can co‐sponsor a refugee family, volunteer at the IRIS headquarters in New Haven, and/or provide financial support, clothing, transporta on etc.. Rev. David and Rev. Danny will be in a endance. All are welcome to a end this informa on session. If you have ques ons or would like to get involved, contact: [email protected]
Friday’s schedule: 4:30‐6:30 PM. Meet in the YCC to sort clothes and make sandwiches, then at 9:30 PM, we’ll regroup at the YCC and drive into the city and deliver food and clothes un l we run out (approximately 1:00 AM). To sign‐up to help, please visit: www.saintlukesdarien.org/youth
For more informa on, contact: Michael Toy: [email protected]
Volunteers Needed at Person-to-Person
Open 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, the Darien Clothing Center distributes over $7 million worth of donated clothing each year. On a typical day, we have 60 appointments scheduled for clients to “shop” for free clothing.
We need Volunteers in the Clothing Center to help receive, sort and display the donated items; also, to greet clients and facilitate the shopping experience for them. Volunteers are scheduled for 2‐hour shi s.
If you have me to spare on any weekday, we hope you will volunteer at the P2P Clothing Center.
Contact: Janet King ([email protected] | 203 621‐0683).
Saint Luke’s Calendar: visit www.saintlukesdarien.org/calendar
