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The Shell Newsletter – March 26, 2020
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Vestry This last week at home has proven to be an interesting experiment of both displaying and controlling my feelings. I am overjoyed that all my children are safe at home with me yet I am frustrated that they have questions about school issues I can’t answer. I am so excited about all the…
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The Shell Newsletter – March 12, 2020
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From the Rector – Live Streaming Worship Begins this Sunday There’s a lot going on right now in the world and in our church. We are taking seriously the CDC recommendations around healthy practices (wash your hands!) and the need for vulnerable populations (those over 60 or with compromised immune systems) to practice “social…
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The Shell Newsletter – March 5, 2020
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From the Rector Compline in Lent – The Daily Office in Practice Last fall our parish intern Tommy Turbyville led some conversations exploring praying the Daily Office, which then led into weekly Compline services during Advent. It was a meaningful practice for those who were able to come, and a group spearheaded by Jeannie…
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The Shell Newsletter – February 27, 2020
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Vestry Our Vestry Retreat last weekend was filled with laughter, scripture, moments of silence and good discussion. The following were lifted up to be an Officer/Liaison of the Vestry: Ty Conlon – Jr. Warden Dave Rak – Clerk Andrew Gobien – Thrift Store Liaison Vivian Carden – Nursery School Liaison Jeannie Pellicier – Outreach…
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The Shell Newsletter – February 6, 2020
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From the Rector – Vacation Bible School Update To better match our upcoming VBS program with the number of volunteers able to participate in planning and leading, we are changing up our plans. We are now planning for a week long, half day camp (9:00 am – Noon) centered on the theme WAY OF…
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The Shell Newsletter – January 30, 2020
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Vestry There is a lot of news from Vestry this month so grab a comfy chair and a cup of coffee to read on! At the Annual Business Meeting this past Sunday, we voted in 3 new members to Vestry. Welcome to Matt Kastel, Dave Rak and Vivian Carden. We are so thankful for…
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The Shell Newsletter – January 23, 2020
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From the Rector – Why Do We Do That? – How2charist Whether you’re a lifelong Episcopalian or new to this branch of the church, you’ve probably had the stray thought (or active question!) about why we do some of the things we do during worship. Or maybe your experience on Sundays is so ingrained…
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The Shell Newsletter – January 16, 2020
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From the Rector – Annual Meeting, What’s Different This Year? On Sunday 1/26 we will gather for the 2020 Annual Meeting. We’re changing things up this year in an effort to come together as a community to do our business (review budget, elect Vestry members) and to learn (I will be teaching a core…
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The Shell Newsletter – January 9, 2020
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From the Rector – Giving Thanks and Saying Farewell Last September we welcomed DOV Intern Tommy Turbyville, and time sure has flown because now it is time to say thank you and farewell. This Sunday you’re invited to festive coffee hours in his honor after both services, and then on his last Sunday, 1/19,…
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The Shell Newsletter – January 2, 2020
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From the Rector – Making VBS a reality this summer Last summer lots of folks weighed in on what type of Vacation Bible School (VBS) they would like to see here at St. James’ – and the winner was a week long daytime camp. We have set aside the week of August 3-7, 2020…