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september 2016                                                                                                              volume 18 issue 9
FROM THE RECTOR | ADULT EDUCATIONCHURCH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP | MUSIC |  PARISH NEWSTHE PULSE OF THE PARISH | OUTREACH | HISTORIC PRESERVATION 
Summer Service Times
It's Labor Day weekend, and each of the Committees and Ministries of the parish will have information available about what they do and how you can participate if interested! 

After the 10:00 am service, enjoy a Taco Bar & Walking-Taco lunch hosted by the Fellowship Committee and then wander through Opera House Park and visit the Activities Fair!


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Sunday, September 11, 2016


THREE SERVICE SCHEDULE BEGINS

Services at 8:00, 9:15, and 11:00 am


10:00 am: Church School in the Parish House, Pre-K thru Grade 8
                    Coffee: Grounds for Discussion for adults in the Undercroft                         
                    Presenter Lieutenant Colonel Dan Long, Active Guard Reserve
                    Manager at the Human Resource Office, Ohio National Guard -
                    911, Before, During and After
FROM THE RECTOR
 
STAY IN SCHOOL...

On Sunday, August 14, St. Luke’s held our annual “Blessing of the Backpacks.”  It was the Sunday before the 2016-2017 school year began for Granville students.  We blessed backpacks and book bags and prayed for students and teachers at the 10:00 am service.  We also baptized three children: Kira, Ethan, and Jack Circle, making them members of the Body of Christ.  I often remind parents that baptism is an initiation – a beginning – rather than an ending.  I started to make that reminder when one time, many years ago, a parent (no one from St. Luke’s) called and, in reference to baptism, asked if she could have her child “done.”  As if any of us was ever “done”!

Because the Blessing of the Backpacks is a special occasion at St. Luke’s, and because of the baptism, I took the liberty of changing the lessons from what had been assigned to be read from the Revised Common Lectionary.  Changing lessons is a very un-Episcopalian thing to do, and most of you know how “Episcopalian” I really am.  But I did it anyway.  The church did not fall down, and the ground stayed solid under my feet, so all is well!

I changed the lessons for the 10:00 am service because I wanted to use a passage from Ecclesiasticus, from the Apocrypha – a part of the Bible that has been called “the bridge between the Testaments.”  Ecclesiasticus has another name – the Wisdom of Jesus, Son of Sirach.  So, if you go looking for the book, you might find it under that name, or simply under the name Sirach.  All the names refer to the same book – the longest book in the Apocrypha, and one that we read from time to time.

What’s in the book?  Advice on a wide variety of topics in no particular order, and poems extolling wisdom and the Lord as the source of wisdom comprise most of the book.  The teachings are applicable to all conditions of life: to parents and children, to spouses, to the young, to masters, to friends, to the rich, and to the poor. Many of them are rules of courtesy and politeness; and a still greater number contain advice and instruction about the duties of man (as in humanity) toward himself and others, especially the poor, as well as toward society and the state, and most of all toward God.

The passage I chose to have read for the Blessing of the Backpacks was a hymn to wisdom itself, and the passage (Ecclesiasticus 51:13-23) ended with these words: “Draw near to me, you who lack education, and stay in my school.”

I did a little riff on “staying in school.”  The school I was referring to was not Granville Exempted Village School District or any of the other school districts children from St. Luke’s are attending this fall.  The school I was referring to was St. Luke’s itself where the “school’s” primary mission is to form disciples of Jesus of Nazareth.  

I talked about the difference between knowledge and wisdom, a difference someone once described this way: “knowledge is measuring that a desert path is 12.4 miles long . . .  wisdom is packing enough water for the hike.”

I went on to talk about all that can be learned here – both in terms of knowledge and of wisdom, and then I made what I described as a “completely shameless pitch” about being in church as regularly as possible.  I said:

“St. Luke’s is a place where teaching and learning go on all the time.  Sure, some of what we teach and learn is knowledge – facts about Jesus, information about the stories he told or the healings he performed.  Sunday by Sunday, we acquaint ourselves with the Greatest Story Ever Told – about how God called Abraham and Sarah from their home in Mesopotamia and set them and all of humanity on a journey of faith that has led us to gather in this place on this morning.  

“Beginning when the 9:15 service starts on September 11, we’ll get to know nine different women who featured prominently in the journey of faith – women like Eve, Hagar, Ruth, Esther, Elizabeth, and Mary Magdalene.  And we’ll come to an understanding of what God is asking of us – how God wants us to be good and kind, how he wants us to help him establish a just society, how when we feed the hungry and give shelter to the homeless we are actually feeding and sheltering none other than Jesus himself. 

“But as important as that knowledge is, and as useful as it is, I believe that a more important reason to gather in this community . . . is because of the wisdom that is available to anyone here.  What do I mean?

  “Here are St. Luke’s we have an Adult Education Committee and a Children’s Christian Education Committee.  Increasingly the word, “education” is being replaced by 'formation.'  We haven’t adopted the newer language, in part because when I talked about this in one of our parish staff meetings, a member of the staff whom I will not name said, 'all I can think of is a military formation.'  Formation can certainly be used in that way to describe an arrangement of people of things that can act as a unit.  

“That’s not at all what is meant by Christian Formation.  There’s no interest whatsoever [at St. Luke’s] in lining people up to do drills or to march together.  Christian Formation has to do with 'forming' people into mature disciples of Jesus.  It is the lifelong process of growing in our relationship with God, with others, and with all of creation.  And that doesn’t happen by gaining knowledge alone.  One can learn all the facts about Jesus – what the Bible says about his birth, and what he said, and who his followers were, and how he died and rose again – without ever growing closer to him, or loving him more, or following the pattern of his life more closely.

“These things take wisdom – not just knowing that a desert path is 12.4 miles long, but also packing enough water for the hike.  

“And [that wisdom is] here [at St. Luke’s] in abundance.  There are people whose life experiences have been so rich and full that one walks away from just 10 minutes in their presence better informed at the depth of one’s being.  There are people who have gone through very difficult times, who have walked the way of the cross in their own personal lives, whose witness to the resurrection and the power of God’s love lifts me up every time they come forward to the altar rail with their hands extended to receive Christ.  There are people whose honest and faithful search for truth gives me the courage to continue my own search whenever the Holy Spirit shakes up my certainties and asks me to examine my convictions.  And, finally, there are the youngest members of this community who remind me to play, and laugh, and find wonder in small things, so that my cynical old heart keeps from hardening.”

These were the things I was thinking about when I said I hoped people would “stay in school” at St. Luke’s.  How about you?

One of the things I know for sure is that I am not “done.”  

As I begin my fourteenth year as your priest on September 1, I am grateful beyond words for how I have been formed by being part of St. Luke’s.  

Blessings,

 

Stephen Applegate

ADULT EDUCATION
 
Coffee: Grounds for Discussion
Grounds for Discussion meets in the Undercroft each Sunday morning between the 9:15 and 11:00 am services during the program year. Past sessions have hosted a variety of speakers from St. Luke’s clergy, the broader community of Granville, and organizations within central Ohio. Coffee and light refreshments are provided. Members of the congregation are welcome to volunteer as presenters or to suggest speakers whom they would like to hear. Here's the list of offerings for September – the first month of the new program year:

September 11
911, Before, During and After

Lieutenant Colonel Dan Long, Active Guard Reserve Manager at Human Resource Office, Ohio National Guard

This discussion provides a look at the events leading up to 911, as Dan presents a reflection of what we were doing that day, and what does the future hold for Christianity in regards to the Islamic Caliphate.  He provides a perspective of what ISIS desires, and the current conditions that can either promote or deny their movement into Western Societies.  Attendees can reflect on this question prior to the chat: "are we on the verge of another Crusade?"

 

September 18
Redefining Success

Jeff Brown, Superintendent of Granville Exempted Village School District

How do we define success in Granville Schools? We will discuss our instructional journey to match our educational experiences and opportunities with our definition of success. Through continuous improvement strategies Granville Schools empowers our students to apply learning to the real world and discover a passion and purpose in life.
 

September 25
Food Pantry Network of Licking County

Chuck Moore, Executive Director

The Food Pantry Network (FPN) has been serving families throughout Licking County since 1981.  St. Luke’s is a major partner of FPN, providing significant funding through the Granville Turkey Trot and by operating Market Street Pantry, one of the 32 pantries and feeding stations served by this key organization.  Come and hear about all the exciting things going on now within Licking County to help feed hungry families.


ST. LUKE'S BOOK CLUB

The Book Club's fourth season presents a variety of selections that range from a book of the Bible to a best seller written by a young physician dealing with his own mortality. All members of the congregation are welcome to participate. Attendance at each session is not required, so members can select the titles in which they're most interested. The groups meets in the Undercroft beginning at 7:00 pm and generally concludes not later than 8:30 pm. Adult beverages and savories are provided. The first meeting this term is on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. A flier listing all of the selections for the program year is available in the narthex of the church and in the Parish House. (Due to ongoing construction in the Undercroft, the Book Club may hold their meeting in the Parish House on September 20. An announcement will follow)

September 20
The Four Vision Quests of Jesus by Steven Charleston

A unique look at Christian biblical interpretation and theology from the perspective of Native tradition, this book focuses on four specific experiences of Jesus as portrayed in the synoptic gospels. It examines each story as a “vision quest,” a universal spiritual phenomenon, but one of particular importance within  American indigenous communities.  Jesus’ experience in the wilderness is the first quest. It speaks to a foundational Native American value: the need to enter into the “we” rather than the “I.” The Transfiguration is the second quest, describing the Native theology of transcendent spirituality that impacts reality and shapes mission. Gethsemane is the third quest. It embodies the Native tradition of the holy men or women who find their freedom through discipline and concerns for justice, compassion, and human dignity. Golgotha is the final quest. It represents the Native sacrament of sacrifice (e.g., the Sun Dance).


CONVERSATIONS ON RELIGION & CULTURE
Sunday, September 25, 4:00-6:00 pm – Parish House

This group is in its fourth year. Having explored the boundaries of Christian orthodox doctrine, the group has turned to a study of racism, white privilege, and jihadism, to begin our discussions of diverse issues of religion and culture. Facilitated by Jack Bowers, the group meets on the last Sunday of the month from 4:00-6:00 pm in the Parish House. Topics are determined by the interests of the members. All are welcome.  


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ADULT EDUCATION
 
CHURCH SCHOOL NEWS...
The 2016 -2017 Church School year begins Sunday, September 11.  Children, ages Pre-K through 8th Grade, are invited to the Parish House following the 9:15 service. 
 
Church School begins, at 10:oo am, with a group snack on the first floor of the Parish House.  Together, around the large wooden table, all ages participate in a short activity while enjoying a snack. 
 
After snack, children go with their classes upstairs for fun activities and a lesson based on the reading from the 9:15 Service.
 
Sundays this fall we will hear and learn about several different women’s stories from the Bible.  The women’s stories; Eve, Hagar, Sarah, Ruth, Hannah, Bathsheba, Esther, Elizabeth, and Mary Magdalene.
  • September 11 – Eve
  • September 18 – Hagar
  • September 25 – Sarah
  • October 2 – Ruth
  • October 9 – Hannah
  • October 16 – St. Luke's Day
  • October 23 – Bathsheba
  • October 30 – All Saints' Day
  • November 6 – Esther
  • November 13 – Elizabeth
  • November 20 – Mary Magdalene
Please see our snack sign up www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0C4FAEAE2FAAF94-church1


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NURSERY NEWS...
Beginning September 11, the Nursery will be open from 9:00 am – noon. Children, ages 0-5 years old, are invited to the nursery during the service times and/or during the education hour. 
 
The Nursery is currently located on the second floor of the Parish House, with access through the east side door. Once the Undercroft construction is complete we will move into the newly renovated Nursery space!
ADULT EDUCATION
 
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL NEWS...
St. Luke's Youth Groups will kick-off the program year with a bonfire on September 11.  All Middle and High School students are welcome for hot dogs, s'mores and the opportunity to get to know one another.  

We'll talk about activities and future meeting dates.  Bring a friend and join us from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the home of Sally McClaskey and Mike Fisher: 48 Webster Circle, Granville
Please RSVP to sally3mac@gmail.com


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PARISH NEWS

NOTES FROM THE MUSIC STAFF...

Notes from the Music Director, Steve Trumbull

Those who wish to sing always find a song.” ~ Swedish proverb

And, so it is at St. Luke’s.

There is a flurry of activity and planning going on as we prepare for the program year to start on September 11,  with the Choristers singing at the 9:15 am service and the Adult Choir and Choral Scholars singing at the 11:00 am service. As always, all are welcome to sing or participate as best they can. So know that you are always welcome for the year or just the occasional Sunday.

The organist search is still ongoing and has kicked into high gear with Fall quickly approaching. We are fortunate to have enjoyed the talents of Luke Tegtmeier, our interim organist. His last Sunday with us will be August 28, so be sure to extend your thanks and well-wishes to him prior to his departure.  We will most likely relying on substitute organists come September until our permanent organist is in place, so we shall be blessed with a multitude of styles and interpretations during the coming few weeks. Be assured both Father Applegate and I are working diligently behind the scenes to make sure the right combination of talent and temperament fills the organ bench on a permanent basis soon!

We will also be welcoming several additions to our Choral Scholars this Fall to replace those who graduated out of the program last year. Stay tuned for more details as we introduce these bright new voices.

Organ and piano tuning and cleaning will also be occurring shortly as soon as work is finally completed in the church and the Undercroft. The work will be done during the week so should not impinge on our use of the instruments for Sunday mornings.

We will also be continuing Music for Sacred Spaces again this year in conjunction with our Presbyterian neighbors across the street, so stay tuned for details once the calendar of events has been finalized.

Come one, come all – the first rehearsal for the Adult Choir (and older youth) is Thursday, September 8, in preparation for our first Sunday singing at the 11:00 am service on September 11.  As we said above, please feel to join us for a week or for the entire year. We feel a bit guilty if we’re the only ones having so much fun while making glorious music so we like to share! As always, if you have any questions, concerns, suggestions, or just wonder when we will be singing your favorite hymn, feel free to forward by email at
music@stlukesgranville.org (our NEW email address) or talk to one of us Sunday mornings when we are free.
 
Notes from the Choristers Choirmaster, Denita Strietelmeier
The new program year is starting and we are entering a new year with the Choristers program here at St. Luke’s.  An exciting year is currently in development – here are a few of the biggest changes and highlights. As mentioned in last month’s newsletter, this year, the Choristers will be the resident choir at the 9:15 am service.  Leading the musical aspects of worship is a good way to experience our Episcopal ritual and spirituality, as well as an excellent way to build a foundation in vocal production and music reading. While the 9:15 am service does not generally utilize the entire traditional liturgy, there will be other opportunities throughout the year for this.


General
  • Choristers will be divided into two groups this year.  The Junior Choir is for students grades 2-5.  The Senior Choir is for students grades 6-12. This allows the younger students to work on basic vocal production, ear training, music theory, and sight singing, while allowing the older students to be challenged with more advanced skill development. Both groups will also learn Christian understanding, cooperation, teamwork, responsibility, and work towards musical excellence.
  • Rehearsals will be on Saturdays, 1:00-1:45 pm (Junior Choir) and 2:00-3:00 pm (Senior Choir).  Warm ups for both choirs will always be Sundays at 8:30 am.  I’m personally excited about the Saturday rehearsal because the short time between rehearsal and Sunday morning services means that our hard work during rehearsal doesn’t have time to fade before we put it to use.
  • We will continue to use the RSCM - Royal School of Church Music - course work too, and medals of achievement will be awarded in the spring.

Highlights
  • We will kick off September with Choristers Camp,  Saturday, September 10, 12:30-2:30 pm.  For those who already know they want to be involved in choristers, this will be a fun way to prepare for the year and get to know the other members.  For those who think they might want to participate but aren’t entirely sure yet, this is a fun way to give Choristers a try. Parents are encouraged to attend.
  • Other plans for the year are to bring a robust group to represent St. Luke’s at Treblefest – a yearly event at Trinity Cathedral in Cleveland. The challenging music and opportunities to meet other Choristers from across the state is a great opportunity for any musician, and I can’t wait to start preparation for the event!
  • Finally….the trip.  The students were promised a trip last year that had to be postponed when Scott left and the interims took over.  Thanks to all of them for their understanding and patience when last year did not come to the exciting close they were expecting. We are looking to get back on track this year and hope to take the choir to sing someplace exciting in late April or early May. Stay tuned for details.
Any student, grades 2-12, with a willing voice is encouraged to join St. Luke’s choristers. No prior choral experience is necessary, as this group will provide “on-the-job” training and aims to challenge students at whatever level. To register your child, or if you have any questions, please contact Denita Strietelmeier at chitadenita@gmail.com


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PARISH NEWS
 
PARISH FAMILY NEWS...
Congratulations and best wishes  to Abby Fisher and Taehoon Kim as they announce their engagement.  Abby is the daughter of Mike Fisher and Sally McClaskey.  Rumor has it that the two are planning a six-year engagement since it will take them that long to find a photographer for their wedding. (Both are professional photographers.)  Abby was St. Luke's first webmaster.

Congratulations to Penny Hunter and Nona Hunter, daughters of John Hunter and Karen Goodell who were recipients of St. Luke's,  Find Your Forte musical scholarship!
Penny attended the Lake Sylvia Suzuki Flute Institute in Annandale, MN., for flute, and Nona attended the Blue Ridge Suzuki Institute in Orkney Springs, VA., for cello this summer.

Congratulations to Ali (Alison) Evans,  daughter of Scott and Cathy Evans, who is a 2016-2017 Rotory Youth Exchange Scholarship recipient!  Ali will be traveling to Italy, where she will attend an Italian high school for a full academic year.  She has been a member of St. Luke's Choristers Choir and served on the Organist-Choirmaster search committee. Good Luck Ali!

Long-time member Bev Harris died on August 24 at Middleton in Granville after a brief illness. She served on the Altar Guild for many years. Please pray for comfort for Bev's family and friends.

 
ST. LUKE'S FRESHMAN CARE PACKAGES...
This fall St. Luke’s sends four of our students off to college. They are: Samantha Evans, attending Wright State University; Tori Long attending Capital University; Grace Montgomery studying at the College of Wooster and Edwin Shuttleworth attending the Ohio State University.  In years past our first year students have told us how much it meant for them to receive a package and notes from home.

We are asking parishioners to donate items for care packages that will be sent to each student at the end of September.  A collection box will be available each week through September 25th.  In addition to suggestions listed below, past recipients have thoroughly enjoyed a personal, handwritten note from members of their church family.

We are asking for the following items to be donated:
Pre-Packaged snacks, cookies and chips
Instant hot chocolate, tea or coffee packets
Easy Mac, Macaroni and Cheese  
Gum              
Beef jerky
Candy                                                                                      
Popcorn packets
Dry soup packets                                                                 
Pens, mechanical pencils, highlighters
Hand sanitizer, Chap Stick                                               
Post-its
Quarters for washing machines       

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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE...
Several have heard me say that “we are in the last two minutes of the basketball game” when I’ve talked about the Undercroft construction project.  What I’ve meant by that, for those who don’t watch college or NBA basketball games on television is this – we’re close to the end, but it will take forever to get there!  You see, when teams get to the last two minutes of a basketball game, especially if the score is close, they take countless time outs, intentionally foul members of the other team, and find as many ways as possible to slow things down.  And, needless to say, the television networks take full advantage of the situation by broadcasting as many ads as possible.  So the last two minutes on the game clock can take 30 minutes of time to complete.

I don’t for a single moment want to suggest that anyone is slowing down the completion of the project we’ve had underway since before Thanksgiving.  It’s just that we are at the point where there are many, many details to pay attention to, and where every single one of them matters.  

Choir cubbies and lockers, crafted by cabinet-maker Greg Gilkerson, have been put in place.  Framing for the bathroom sinks is in as well.  

If you had followed me into the church recently, you would find a finish carpenter, Alan, carefully completing the framing and sills around the new Undercroft windows.  He would also be upstairs installing the new window in the Altar Guild sacristy.  Following him would be Dwayne, a painter who does a great deal of finish work, caulking, sealing and painting surfaces.  The two of them would be joined by a team of drywallers, plasterers, and painters from Midstate’s subcontractor.  They have been painting the wainscoting in the lower level, finishing the ceiling in the large gathering room, cutting in the trim on all the window panes, and preparing the doors to be installed.


Left: Let there be light! As the project nears completion, the painters wrap up their work. The electricians have installed lights in the fixtures in the main gathering room.

Right: The sink tops have been installed in the bathrooms. The flooring contractors began tile work on August 18.


While all that was going on, the HVAC contractor was in to turn the Mitsubishi unit 90 degrees so that the heat and air conditioning will blow directly into the sanctuary through a new vent installed above the acolyte’s chair rather than out through the vents that were originally placed over the sacristy doors on either side of the church.  Those first vents marred the simplicity and lines of the church, so they had to go away.  The plaster walls were redone and painted; no one would ever know that anything had ever happened to them.

New flooring arrived in two shipments – the tile for the kitchen and bathrooms – and the covering for the rest of the undercroft.  It will look like wood, but will be more durable and easier to clean.  By the time you read this report most, if not all, of it will be installed.  

What are we waiting for?  The main items are the cabinets for the new kitchen, bathrooms, and nursery.  These are being custom made for the space and, as anyone knows who has ever had custom work done, they take time to be fabricated and installed.  Very soon, we’ll be ordering furniture for the main meeting room and for the nursery.  

When will we get in to the space?  Our hope is to get a temporary occupancy permit by the time St. Luke’s Program Year begins on September 11.  The renovation will provide us with elegant and beautiful spaces to use.  As your “coach,” I can’t wait until the last two minutes are over!

Stephen Applegate

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
  1   Lillian Havill
       Maddie Long
  4  Carolyn Johnson
       The Rev. John M. Kauffman
  5   Eloise DeZwarte
  6   Henry Bateman
  7   Dave Proctor
       Taylor Frame
  9   Carole Carlisle
        Juliana Weiler
        Robert Johnson
        Ethan Circle
10   Mary Tuominen
        Barbara Jupin
12   Alice Parini
14   Alex Wilson
16   Cindy Kikeli
17   Campbell Lucas-Miller
        Hester Boltner
        Charlotte Strietelmeier
18   Steve Trumbull
20   Judy Janssens 
22   Aubrey Poling
23   Patty Myers
24   Danielle Ford
        Makayla Meister
        Wayne Piper
        Josh Whittington
25   Cherie Holland
26   Russ Potter
27   Lesley Chapman
30   Charla Devine


SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
 2    Alan & Joleen Minton
 3    Mike & Michelann Scheetz
 6    John Kessler & Eloise DeZwarte
10   Sue Borchers Zeanah & Katy Zeanah
12   Keith & Patty Myers
       Al & Janet Marcum
16   John & Lisa Gustafson
18   Brad & Athena Koehler
19   Greg & Ginny Sharkey
28   Galen & Dorota Kendrick
29  Keith & Gretchen Hollingsworth

 
THE PULSE OF THE PARISH
  
In accordance with St. Luke's bylaws which state "Monthly meetings of the Vestry shall be held except that in July or August one such meeting may be passed", the Vestry did not meet in August.  Regular Vestry meetings will return on Tuesday, September 13, and a report of that meeting will appear in the October newsletter.


                         
OUTREACH
  
                                                                  Land of Plenty ?
 
For many people, the month of September signals the end of summer, the beginning of autumn and a heightened focus on the new school year. 

At the Market Street Pantry, this time of year reminds us of the importance of proper nutrition for kids to be able to concentrate and do well in school.  Unfortunately, one in four Ohio families with children do not have enough money to buy food at some point in any given year.

While the unemployment rate has dropped significantly, a lot of the jobs people have now are low wage and/or part time and/or temporary.  As a result, many breadwinners cannot consistently put enough, food on the table for themselves or their children.  With Labor Day and the Fall approaching, let's honor our children with even more food donations to our pantry. 

Please fill the containers at the rear of the Church.  Peanut butter and canned vegetables, fruits, tuna fish and meats are ideal.  Consider volunteering at Market Street as well.   For further information, contact Vicki Reed at victoria.reed299@gmail.com. or Dagny Gelormo at msp@stlukesgranville.org


       
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REMINDER...
The Market Street Pantry will begin each week with a new food donation theme:
1st Sunday: Peanut Butter
2nd Sunday: Pasta & Sauce
3rd Sunday: Tuna
4th Sunday: Canned Fruit
5th Sunday: Mac & Cheese
OUTREACH
  
A VERY SPECIAL EVENT IN THE LIFE OF OUR PARISH

Ohio Open Doors
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act, we’re participating in Ohio Open Doors on Saturday, September 10 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Brought to you by Ohio History Connection, Ohio Open Doors is a statewide effort where building and landmark sponsors open their doors to the public for special tours and programs. Join us in honoring the history, design and stories of our historic church! Learn more about Ohio Open Doors at ohiohistory.org/ood.

Members and friends of the Historic Preservation Committee will be on hand to welcome you, your family and friends, and any visitors who would like to learn about the Greek Revival symbols in our worship space and in the design and history of our remarkable church building. 

You may also wish to visit the Old Academy Building at the corner of West Elm and South Main Streets where the Granville Historical Society will present programs and information on the abolition events that occurred at the building.

"Upstairs/Downstairs" is the title of the event at the Avery-Downer House in the Robbins Hunter Museum on Fridays, September 9 and 16, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm, where you can explore behind the scenes at this architecturally significant building from the basement Kappa Sigma Chapter Room, to the unusual octagon room, to the workings of the Victoria Woodhull Clock Tower. 

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> September 2016 What's Happening! & Lay Ministry Schedule

> September 2016 Calendar
**Remember: Some events only show up on the Google Calendar in small bits. Open the event to read more. Space is limited on the Calendar, so in some instances you will only see partial times and events. The Google Calendar is updated weekly and can be found also on the Website.
 
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