Copy

The Fledgling--Week of May 22, 2020

From Mother Megan:

Have you seen all of these articles online about how the pandemic is making everyone a bit wackier than usual?  Earlier this week, the staff and I compared the ways in which we were dealing with what we dubbed "phantom email"--the phenomenon wherein you map out an email reply in your head, and therefore assume you have actually sent it, when in fact, you have not.  (The reverse of this is also true--you forget responding to an email, and so just respond again, for good measure.) 

These are strange times, and though our area is beginning to reopen, the pandemic is really still with us.  And even for those of us who count ourselves lucky to have a safe place to shelter, food to eat, and health enough to get through, these are stressful times.  Having to learn an entirely new way of being in society, and having to be conscious of a new set of dangers is a lot to adjust to--especially all at once.

This is all to say, give yourself permission to be a bit spacier than usual.  If you forget an appointment, forgive yourself, and be generous if someone spaces on you.  We're all trying to deal with a fair amount of free-floating anxiety and stress right now, and that will play out in lots of different ways.  

As we seek to love our neighbor as ourselves, remember that this starts with giving ourselves the room to be fully human, in all our complexity.  As you seek to extend compassion to others, make sure you include yourself in that compassion!


If you have a submission to the Fledgling, send it to the office by Thursday morning for inclusion on Friday.  Bulletin announcements should be into the office by Wednesday morning.
  • If you know of someone who would like to receive the Fledgling, please send their email to the office. 

Prayer for the week

For Ascension:
Almighty God, whose blessed Son our Savior Jesus Christ ascended far above all heavens that he might fill all things: Mercifully give us faith to perceive that, according to his promise, he abides with his Church on earth, even to the end of the ages; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

For Sunday:
O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

Readings for this week

There's still time! Volunteers for Pentecost Needed!  We're putting together a fun surprise to celebrate Pentecost.  If you can speak a language other than English, and are somewhat comfortable with technology (or are willing to learn!) please let Mtr. Megan know.  
Have you had coffee/tea/hot cider with Mtr Megan?  Send me an email and we'll set up Skype/Facetime and chat!  It's fun (I promise) and we can still meet while we're staying safe right now.
Special Schedule this week:


Daily Morning Prayer: 9:30am on FB Live and YouTube Live


Sunday Adult Ed: 9:15am Zoom

Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30am FB Live and YouTube Live
 

Virtual Coffee hour Zoom at 11:30am

For Zoom log-in information, go to the Event listing on our Facebook page, or email Mtr Megan.  
7th Easter Sunday Resources

7th Easter Bulletin is here

Online BCP is here. 
 

Stewardship Corner

Watch a new video where Jerome Fung thinks about the spiritual meaning of giving here! (also, watch the other stewardship videos on our channel.)


NEW: We would also like to take this time to formulate a picture directory with our newfangled cloud database!  To do this, send the office a photo of you and your family and we will compile them!  


 

Zoom Coffee Hour!


After the 10:30 service, stick around for a Zoom coffee hour! 
Click here at 11:30 am right after the 10:30 service.
https://zoom.us/j/94583970408

You can also call in via a telephone: 
Meeting ID: 945 8397 0408
One tap mobile
+16468769923,,94583970408# US (New York)
+13126266799,,94583970408# US (Chicago)


 
 It will be lovely to see everyone's face again!

Good Things:

Things you should know:

  • Do you have a high school or college graduate in your family?  The Diocese of Central New York wants to celebrate them on June 7th!  Send the office an email with their name, and we'll pass it on to the diocese. 

  • Also on June 7th, the entire diocese will be worshipping together online.  The bishop has decided that this will be "Clergy Appreciation Sunday" and therefore, has given all of us the day off.  We will be sending you the information to access the service as we receive it, but put it on your calendars now!

How can I help?:

Places to volunteer:

  •  

  • CMC is sewing masks at Bartles Hall, and they have asked for cards of support to be sent along with them.   Please be respectful of diversity of thought and belief in your message, and keep it simple. Just cut a 3x5 card in half, and punch a hole in one corner.  Bundle 50 together and drop them off at Bartels Hall between 8am-3pm

  • Ithaca Kitchen Cupboard needs donations of food and volunteers!  Contact Cora Yao for more information
 



Places for Spiritual refreshment:
 

 

  • Let the office know if you would like a new Forward Day by Day or check out here.  

  • Alexa and Google Assistant will also now lead you through the Daily Office!  See here for more. 

  • Faith@Home is a resource put together by Forward Movement and Forma.  They send you an email every day with prayers, reflections, and activities designed for different age groups, and they have stepped up their work in this time.  Check it out here. 


 

  • Habits of Grace:Our Presiding Bishop is putting out weekly reflections during this time.  They are here.

Lots of ways to support St. John's!

We've partnered with Tithe.ly to offer the option of online giving for St. John's. Go to the website at stjohnsithaca.org, and look for the donate button in the upper right corner. It's safe, secure, and VERY convenient!

***

You can also download the Tithe.ly app on the iTunes store or Google Play store to your smartphone, and search for St. John's Episcopal Church, and give that way.  It will even set up automatic payments so you never have to remember your checkbook again!

***

Help support St. John's while you shop! If you are shopping on Amazon, use our unique link and Amazon will return 0.05% of your purchase price to St. John's. https://smile.amazon.com/ch/15-0615665


 



 
Facebook
Website
Mtr Megan's sermons
Copyright © 2020 St. John's Episcopal Church, All rights reserved.


Want to change how you receive these emails?
You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.
 






This email was sent to <<Email Address>>
why did I get this?    unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences
St. John's Episcopal Church · 210 N Cayuga St · Ithaca, NY 14850-4333 · USA

Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp