Sunday, June 29, 2014

Social Media Sunday!

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Saturday, June 28, 2014

The Third Sunday after Pentecost


Join us tomorrow, June 29, at St. Alban's as we discuss one of the most terrifying stories in all of Holy Scripture.

#Episcopal – “Social Media Sunday” a Digital Invitation


While in church this Sunday or when you get home, get out your smart phone. Facebook a selfie, live-tweet a prayer, blog an idea, video the hymn-singing, Instagram photos, Pinterest fun images, Foursquare a location — and use #Episcopal — so “Social Media Sunday” goes viral.

Social Media Sunday is an invitation to Episcopalians to share faith in the digital universe, according to Carolyn Clement and Laura Catalano, church social media administrators, who came up with the idea. “It’s a way of saying this is what’s going on in [the] church.”

“People can take a selfie, or a picture of stained glass in their church or something fun going on and post them on Facebook, or Twitter. It’s a neat way to get an idea of what’s happening across the church.”

Besides being a fun day, Social Media Sunday “hopefully, will give us some kind of information about how many Episcopalians are out there, actively using social media to share their faith. It’ll be interesting to see,” Clement said. Meanwhile, she added: “We just want to see #episcopal go viral on June 29.”

From an Episcopal News Service article by Pat McCaughan

Monday, June 23, 2014

Workshop of Wonders Mission


V.B.S. is collecting for the Refuge of Hope. We can use paper towels, toilet paper, large cans of condensed soups and financial gifts. Please help!

Sunday, June 22, 2014

Workshop of Wonders

Workshop of Wonders V.B.S. begins tonight at Grace Episcopal Church! Registration starts at 5:30 p.m. and V.B.S. runs from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. See you there!

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Holy Eucharist Today!

Come today, Wednesday, June 18, to Holy Eucharist at 5:30 p.m. and find out who this is and why the church remembers him.

Sunday, June 15, 2014

Bishop Jake's Visit

What a wonderful visit we had today with Bishop Jake Owensby followed by a delicious brunch. Below is the photo he took in front of St. Alban's. Aren't the clouds beautiful?


This is the Bishop's wonderful Trinity Sunday sermon...

Father's Day

God our Father, in your wisdom and love you made all things. Bless and strengthen our fathers and those who have been fathers to us. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons, daughters, may honor them always with a spirit of profound respect. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Thursday, June 12, 2014

The Eucharist

"All y'all come unto me": Bishop Michael Curry talks about the Eucharist. Join us every Sunday morning at 8:30 or 10:30 or Wednesday evening at 5:30 and see for yourself...

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Bishop Jake Visits this Sunday!

Join us this Sunday, June 15. as we celebrate The First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday, Father's Day and a visit from Bishop Jake Owensby! 

Holy Eucharist with Fr. Whit begins at 8:30 a.m. A conversation with Bishop Jake will be held at 9:15 a.m. in the Conference Room We'll have Holy Eucharist with the Bishop at 10:30 a.m. followed by a brunch in McLean Hall.

(Photo from sonc.com ) .

St. Barnabas

Today, the Church remembers St. Barnabas. Join us at 5:30 p.m. for Holy Eucharist. Grant, O God, that we may follow the example of your faithful servant Barnabas, who, seeking not his own renown but the well­being of your Church, gave generously of his life and substance for the relief of the poor and the spread of the Gospel; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Thursday, June 5, 2014

Doris Spyker

Today, we will celebrate the life of Doris Spyker at 11:00 a.m. with the Burial of the Dead: Rite Two and Holy Eucharist. Visitation,in the church, begins at 10:00 a.m. and a reception will follow in McLean Hall.

Rest eternal grant to her, O Lord;
And let light perpetual shine upon her.
May her soul, and the souls of all the departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Pentecost


Join us this Sunday, June 8, as we celebrate the Day of Pentecost or Whitsunday (no jokes about your priest, please!). Holy Eucharist will be at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Don't forget to wear red!

Monday, June 2, 2014

June Calendar and Rota

St. Alban's June 2014 Calendar and Rota are available now on the sidebar of the blog and on the Calendar tab at the top of the blog.

Enjoy!