eNotes - Thrive

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e-Notes
01.19.22

the word: Thrive
by Kerlin

Once upon a time there was a little church on Harrison that went through many hard years and was kept alive by the love and hard work of a small handful of faithful people. Two of them were Ray and Jennie Brown. Over time, Saint David's went through a revival and began to flourish again. Years passed and Ray became ill and Jennie stayed home to care for him. After his passing, I asked her how we could support and love her in this next season of her life, and after thinking for a moment she answered me, "Just Thrive". She died a few weeks later.

And so every year at our annual meeting we give the "Just Thrive" award to people in the congregation you may have seen, but I am guessing have no idea how much they contribute and give to help our sweet church thrive. There are people like me who are up front and center most weeks, whose voices you hear and words you read and it's easy to think that because we are the most visible, we are the most important.

The Just Thrive award is our chance to honor the people who may never be front and center, but without whom our church wouldn't thrive or flourish. A church might be able to survive with a competent pastor and folks in the pews, but in order to thrive, we need faithful people like Ray and Jennie Brown, and all those whose ministry and gifts happen off center stage, people who show up and offer more encouragement and less criticism.

A tricky part of course is that we pick just a few people every year to honor, and there are so many of you whose love and faithfulness make Saint David's such an amazing community of grace and welcome.
And so, to each and every one of you who has pitched in and shown up and helped out over this past endless year, let me say - thank you - because of you all we thrive..

THIS SUNDAY
Saint David's
Hybrid Annual Meeting
Sunday, January 23rd @ 11:15am
(right after church)
on Zoom & in-person

Zoom Info:
(It's the same as regular Sunday Church)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/851443254?pwd=dkVDYmFtQytUbkxLaXY2RlQvaDltQT09
Meeting ID: 851 443 254
Passcode: 137843

This Sunday, we continue hybrid worship.
Please join us in-person or on Zoom
at 10am each Sunday
We appreciate your kindness, your patience, and your humor as we grow into this new way and find our path.

Our return to in-person worship can only continue with your help.
Please sign up to serve in any way you are able.

Ways to Keep Up with Saint David's :

Youtube
Facebook Page
Facebook Group
Saint David's website

office@saintdavidpdx.org - Reaches Erin in the office who can direct you to the information you need. Erin is also available via text at 503-473-4167 or voicemail at the church office 503-232-8461.

kerlin@saintdavidpdx.org - Reaches Kerlin for your spiritual needs and anything else you might want to speak to her about including financial assistance.

If you have an emergency or an urgent need, please reach out to the Vestry at
stdavidpdx-vestry@googlegroups.com or to each other via the Facebook Group or individually.

Speaking to Sunday Safety
We continuing to move forward with what we think are our best solutions keeping us all as safe and healthy as possible as we continue through this pandemic. Our Sunday hybrid church is allowing all of us to make decisions about our own wellness and comfort levels.
For those joining us in-person, we have two air purifiers for large rooms in the Sanctuary, and will continue to wear masks and be as distanced as the space and our comfort allows.
For those joining us from home, we have dedicated staff hours to the Zoom stream, and we love seeing your faces.
Please continue to think of your own comfort and your feelings of safety in making your Sunday church decisions. In whatever ways you choose to participate, we love you, we see you, and we are so glad you are with us.

Kerlin will be taking her very delayed sabbatical from March 1-June 1 2022.

Say Their Names

Friday from 12noon to 12:08.46
Weather Permitting
We will gather as a community committed to racial justice and hear their names and ring the bell to honor each beloved person who was killed.
Please gather near the church steps by 11:55am.
We continue to practice compassionate distancing so please be prepared to wear a mask and stay at least 6ft from your neighbor.

Book Deep Dive with AJ
Baptized in Tear Gas: From White Moderate to Abolitionist by Elle Dowd
Starting
Wednesday, January 26th
at 6pm on Zoom

Zoom info:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82508629529?pwd=ZE5KWlNybkUzSS8xdUFMcnRmZUgydz09
Meeting ID: 825 0862 9529
Passcode: 956893

If you would like to participate and need assistance with getting the book, please email Erin at office@saintdavidpdx.org.

Our Red Wagon Ministry Needs You!
If your heart is moved and you would like to help us serve our unhoused neighbors in ways that they find loving and support, please email office@saintdavidpdx.org . Please also consider an item donation through Amazon or a monetary donation through the church. (Please remember to include a note indicating the reason for your donation.)
Email Cass at cassandracole90@gmail.com to arrange drop off.

Sunday Hybrid Church at 10am

Join us in-person or on Zoom!
All are welcome!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/851443254?pwd=dkVDYmFtQytUbkxLaXY2RlQvaDltQT09
Meeting ID: 851 443 254
Passcode: 137843

Computer troubles stopping you from participating in Sunday's zervice?
Contact office@saintdavidpdx.org for the full invitation so you can call in on your phone to participate!

The sermon will eventually be available on the Saint David's YouTube page . Previous sermons are available as well.

Here is this week's virtual bulletin.

Every Monday- Saturday at 9am we hold Morning Prayer on Zoom, straight out of the prayer book. We read scripture, pray, and are done by 9:30. Please join us.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/793652410?pwd=aUdxSE05NTRUQjFJSW1MTTR1bmFmUT09
Meeting ID: 793 652 410
Passcode: 188410

Join us in conversation on Facebook

For further important and upcoming events, visit
the calendar page on the Saint David's website!