Weekly Newsletter for January 16, 2025 |
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What Are Those Episcopalians Up To? Rev. Dan Puchalla
If you could only sense how important you are to the lives of those you meet: how important you can be to the people you may never even dream of. There is something of yourself that you leave at every meeting with another person. -Mister Rogers
This Sunday, we continue our new series Won’t You Be My Neighbor? by doing some self-appreciation. There are good reasons why you chose to be part of St. Gregory’s. All the things that have attracted you to this community say something about your own values and your spirituality — the things that make you who you are. And, the things that make you who you are also reveal the values and gifts of this quirky denomination of which we’re a part.
Understanding what has drawn each of us here helps us to understand what makes Episcopal spirituality distinct. And, knowing what makes our spirituality distinct equips us to invite our neighbors to join us and to partner with us to transform the world for everyone.
During Spiritual Growth class after church this Sunday, we will explore why it should matter to our neighbors that there is an Episcopal congregation here in Deerfield. This is a great session both for lifelong Episcopalians and for those who want to know more about what the Episcopal Church is all about.
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Join us for Sunday morning worship online at 9:30am
Meeting ID: 842 861 148 Passcode: 414299 |
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Sunday bulletins are posted online every Saturday morning. |
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| Spiritual Growth Series: Won’t You Be My Neighbor?Sundays at 10:45am
Join us as we explore what it means to be a neighbor – on an individual, religious, community, and worldwide level! Jan 19: What are those Episcopalians up to? What difference should it make to our neighbors that we are an Episcopal church in their midst?
Jan 26: Neighborhood Mapping We will harness our collective knowledge and relationships to transform Founder’s Hall into a giant miniature of our neighborhood.
Feb 2: Our Wider Webs What are the other important communities, institutions, and causes in your life? We will find out all the deep connections StGs already has just through the things you’re already passionate about.
Feb 9: temporary hiatus from SGS, as we’ll instead have the Annual Meeting! SGS will continue the following two weeks (Feb 16 & 23).
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| Save the Date: Annual Meeting will be February 9!
Plan to stay after the service for our Annual Meeting on February 9! We’ll enjoy a delicious potluck brunch as we look back on the successes of 2024 and look forward to what’s coming in 2025. Check the Sign-Up Center on Sunday to see what meal items are needed!
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| Common Threads: Jan 28
The next meeting of our crafting group will be on January 28 at 7pm in the Parker Room. ALL are welcome! Bring your ongoing crafting project (or just come to chit-chat!) and enjoy fun and fellowship.
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| February 2: Calling All Scouts!
All present and former scouts are encouraged to wear their uniforms and participate in Scout Sunday on February 2. We will have scouts from both Troop 50 and Pack 50 participating as readers and greeters, and also in the music! We will also hear a short report on what the scouts are doing. Join us to honor the scouts in our lives!
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| Coffee Brunch: sign up to host!
We need hosts to help with our upcoming coffee brunch dates: February 9 (Annual Meeting) March 2 (Fat Sunday) April 17 (Maundy Thursday meal) April 20 (Easter Sunday - just pastries!)
Sign up in via the Sign Up Center, or email Debbie Kinjo! |
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| Wildfire Relief Aid
If you are seeking a way to help those who have been most affected by the fires in Los Angeles, you can give to the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles here. All donations will be used to help institutions and individuals most affected by the wildfires.
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| Next Community Meals: January 26
Thanks to the three people who have volunteered to provide cookies for our January 26th meal! We have four volunteers to prepare the meal and could use a few extras. Please sign up in the sign up center or email Barb Schaper via the button below. |
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| Love in a Dish: thank you!
Thank you so much to all who provided meals to the Hamiltons this week! Keep an eye out in this space for our next opportunities to serve our fellow parishioners.
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| Finance Committee Rescheduled
The next Finance Committee meeting will be on Wednesday, January 22, at 7:00p, instead of its normal Monday night time. If you would like to join via Zoom, contact chair Ob Soonthornsima: soonthornsima@yahoo.com
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Morning Prayer for HealingEvery Wednesday | 8:00am
Anchor your week in prayer and fellowship from the convenience of home or work. This rich online worship service includes prayers for healing of body, mind, heart, and soul. |
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Meeting ID: 750 552 357
Password: 587299 |
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Common Threads Monthly, next meeting is January 28 | 7:00pm
Bring a new or ongoing craft project to work on while you enjoy fun and fellowship with other parishioners! Whatever your craft - whether your medium is knitting, embroidery, painting, calligraphy, etc - and whatever your skill level, all are welcome! |
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Gentle & Meditative Yoga Every Friday | 8:00am
Start your day grounded, invigorated, and ready to go. This online class is especially helpful for mobility and flexibility. No prior yoga experience required, accessible to all physical abilities (whether you’re 9 or 90!). No fee to participate. |
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Book Club Third Wednesday of the month | 7:00pm
February 19: Chicago by Brian Doyle
A young college graduate moves to the north side of Chicago in 1978 and experiences the city through the lens of his 5 seasons there. Characters include the residents of his apartment building. A love letter to Chicago. |
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Meeting ID: 825 7456 6169
Passcode: 591239 |
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For healing in mind, body, or spirit: Emma
In thanksgiving for…
For the departed…
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Announcements are for church-related matters only. Deadline for announcements is Monday at noon. Please send announcements to Kathryn Kinjo Duncan. |
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