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FAIR OAKS STREET FAIR ~ SATURDAY, MAY 9
HOLY INNOCENTS RUMMAGE SALE
Support us by bringing 'stuff' (by Friday), or baked goods on Saturday morning. Also ~ think about spending time in our sanctuary to welcome and share your enthusiasm for being part of our congregation: we had 180 folk walk in last year!
Many thanks in advance for all those who will volunteer precious time and energy to make this event a success.
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From your Social Advocacy Team:
Inspired by the events in Baltimore, there has been a national call to action over Mother Day's weekend by Mothers United For Justice (http://www.mothersforjusticeunited.org/). It is a time for families and children to stand with the Black Lives Matter movement.
The Colorful Mama's of the 99% are organizing another family friendly Black Lives Matter teach in May 9 in Oakland. Here's the information: https://www.facebook.com/events/376980682509246/
Join us at Eastshore Park Oakland (the playground east of Lake Merrit) for a story and playtime using Dr. Seuss's "The Sneetches" to help families participate in the Black Lives Matter movement on Mother's Day weekend.
Activities are best for kids 2 - 10, but all children are welcome. They will help us explore the underlying principles of the social construction of race, as well as the role of capitalism and exploitation in a fun and age appropriate way. Please circulate widely!
~ Rhea, Travis, Christina and Teresa
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HOLY INNOCENTS ON IONA IN 2016!
We are organizing a pilgrimage for the Holy Innocents community to the holy island of Iona, Scotland. Iona is what the Celts call a “Thin Place,” where the boundary between the natural and the sacred is thinned, where one more readily senses the supernatural realm. Jane McDougle has experienced it. So has Dave Olson, and these two will lead the pilgrimage. We will add 2 days to explore Dublin, Ireland, where one can see “the most beautiful book in the world,” The Book of Kells, a 9th century collection of the four Gospels hand copied and decorated in the Abbey on Iona (according to best determination). Dates are May 27 to June 3, 2016. Contact Jane or Dave (dave.olson55@gmail.com) for more information.
To let the larger community of Holy Innocents share in this experience, we plan to gather in a follow-up retreat locally after the pilgrimage, open to all, to share the blessings of Iona.
Check out these web pages:
https://www.facebook.com/IonaCommunity, http://iona.org.uk/
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Peace Partners at St. John the Evangelist, San Francisco
San Francisco Ecumenical Peace Partners invite you to an evening conversation exploring how Christians can help bring peace and justice to Palestine/Israel. Program will include a talk by Baha Hilo, Palestinian activist from Bethlehem, and a talk by Sarah Lawton about a resolution on this issue to be presented to General Convention. The general topic is a proposed boycott and divestment from companies which profit by the occupation, a move already made the the Presbyterian Church, USA. Supporters include Jewish Voice for Peace and other faith partners. All are welcome.
When: Thursday, May 7, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free will offering
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EVENTS THIS WEEK:
Friday, May 8, 7:30pm
Taize service
Saturday, May 9
Fair Oaks Street Fair!
Holy Innocents Rummage & Bake Sale
San Francisco Deanery at St. Aidan's, 9am
Sunday, May 10, 2 services at 9 & 11
Tuesday, May 12, Finance Committee, 7-8pm
Wednesday, May 13, Taize at 5:30, Potluck at 6, EfM & conversation at 7pm.
Thursday, May 14, Bishop's Committee, 6:45pm
Friday, May 15, GAMES NIGHT (starting 5:30pm)
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USEFUL LINKS:
Holy Innocents Website:
http://www.holyinsf.org
NRSV
http://www.devotions.net/bible/
00bible.htm
The Book of Common Prayer
www.bcponline.org
Diocese of California
www.diocal.org
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DATES COMING UP:
Sunday, May 31st, 5:30pm
Young adult barbecue at the Vicar's - more details to follow.
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Diobytes – the weekly online newsletter of the diocese
http://www.diocal.org/diocal-enewsletters
The Episcopal Church
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/
Episcopal Relief & Development
www.episcopalrelief.org
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