SoulWork and Sunday Morning Prayer SoulWork continues this Sunday at 8:30 a.m. with Part Three of the History of Morning Prayer and its Music, led by Irene Lawrence and Kathy McKee. Click here for Irene’s handout and click this link to join in.
Join us in the Zoom Chapel at 9:30 a.m. for Morning Prayer. Our Interim Rector, the Rev. Martha Korienek, is preaching and presiding. Download a copy of the service guide below so that you can pray with us – or whenever you prefer.
Click this link to join the service online with both video and audio.
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Or to participate by phone, dial: (669) 900-9128
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
Guest Preacher at Grace Cathedral This Sunday!
On September 27, Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will be visiting (virtually) the Diocese of California! Bishop Curry will be the guest preacher at Grace Cathedral’s 11 a.m. Choral Eucharist. He will also be speaking live with Bishop Marc at a special afternoon Forum. Both events are being planned with the entire diocese in mind.
To watch the Holy Eucharist with Presiding Bishop Curry's sermon, please visit the Grace Cathedral Facebook page, by clicking HERE.
To sign up for the Forum with Presiding Bishop at 12:30pm, please click HERE.
Sunday Services Online
A number of churches throughout Northern California are streaming their Sunday services. You can find a link to a list of those services on ourwebsiteor on the Diocese’s Church online listing.
Looking to the Future at St. Bede's: a Community Discussion
Growing the parish was one of the top priorities identified by parishioners as we prepare to call a new rector, but what does that exactly mean to us? What size parish are we now? Who are we hoping to attract and/or retain? How might growth change us? What is our role in growing the church? What is the rector’s role?
Please join us next Sunday, October 4at 8:30 a.m. or on Thursday, October 8 at 7 p.m. for a community conversation on parish size, the impact of parish growth and expectations we hold for the future, led by Reverend Martha. There will be time to share your thoughts on this subject, which will help guide us as we move into a time of transition. Check next weeks eNews for the Zoom links for each meeting.
Supporting St. Bede's Financially
A special thanks to all of you who’ve kept up with your annual pledge to St. Bede’s even as we continue to shelter at home. Your gifts have enabled us to meet our payroll and overhead expenses, support our weekly Zoom Chapel services, and keep the essential work of the church going. If you normally donated via the Sunday plate, please consider a financial gift to St. Bede’s this summer to help continue our work. Contributions can be made securely on our website, or by mailing a check to the church office.
Stay in the Loop on Children's & Youth Ministry
Subscribe to Infinite, the Children's & Youth Ministry newsletter that goes out every other week. Each issue shares program updates, ways to get involved (even during shelter-in-place!), and resources for practicing faith outside the sanctuary. Visit bit.ly/infinite-bedes to read past issues and subscribe.
November Selection for Bede's Book Club
On Wednesday, November 4, we will be discussing A Woman of No Importance, by Sonia Purnell. This New York Times bestseller recounts the true story of Virginia Hall, a female spy who helped to win WWII. The Book Club meets at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. Contact Laura Gable for a meeting invite.
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry released a new book on Tuesday, September 22, called Love Is The Way. This book is essential for addressing the seemingly insurmountable challenges facing the world today: poverty, racism, selfishness, deep ideological divisions, competing claims to speak for God. And this book will lead readers to discover the gifts they need in order to live the way of love: deep reservoirs of hope and resilience, simple wisdom, the discipline of nonviolence, and unshakable regard for human dignity. You can find the book by clicking HERE.
Support Available from the "Warm Line"
The Peer-Run Warm Line is a non-emergency resource for anyone in California seeking emotional support. They provide assistance via phone at (855) 845-7415 and webchat (https://www.mentalhealthsf.org/peer-run-warmline/ on a confidential, nondiscriminatory basis to anyone in need. Some concerns that callers share are challenges with interpersonal relationships, anxiety, panic, depression, finance, and alcohol and drug use. Current services include COVID-19 support.
Avenidas Door to Door: Services for Seniors
To help seniors during the pandemic, the Avenidas Door-to-Door program now provides free delivery of purchased groceries, prescriptions and essential toiletries, free library book pick-ups and returns, and monitored LYFT rides for medical appointments. To learn more, call Avenidas at (650) 289-5411 or visit www.avenidas.org. .
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A Prayer for This Week
O God, this past week our country has surpassed 200,000 deaths from Covid19. While at the same time, our county has moved from "purple" to "red." We mourn the death of our fellow Americans, and yet, we give thanks for the people in our community who are working tirelessly to make our area more safe. Through your wisdom and love, guide the people of this land to health, and grant your healing grace to all who are sick. And in your great mercy, embrace those who have died, and comfort those who mourn. In Jesus' most holy name, we pray. Amen.
* Want to offer a prayer for our community? If you would like to contribute a "Prayer for This Week" please let Rev. Martha know at revmartha@stbedesmenlopark.org.
This Week's Prayer List
We pray for the special needs and concerns of this congregation, especially for Gina, Mark, John, Pete, Barbara, Richard, Barbara, Anne, Jon, Tim, Kim, Karen, Donna, the Young family, Ed, Suzie, Gladys, Josie, Tina, Karen, Kyle & Celeste, Keary & children, Angel, Sherrilynn & children, Rich, Conan, Anne, and Ryan.
We pray for those who have died, especially Diana, John, Joe, and Joe Merkert.
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St. Bede's Episcopal Church
2650 Sand Hill Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025
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