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February 17, 2021

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We continue to remain online only for Sunday morning worship as Coronavirus cases remain too high to gather indoors. Please join us online on Sundays.

Today is Ash Wednesday


The Ash Wednesday liturgy of Holy Eucharist "premieres" today at 7:30am, 12noon, and 7pm. If you prefer to watch at the same time as others in order to have a digital connection as you worship, you can 'tune in' to Facebook at these times. The liturgy is also available to watch on Youtube at any time. 
 

The Ash Wednesday Family Liturgy (15 minutes in length) premieres today at 8AM on Facebook and is also available to watch anytime on Youtube. This liturgy is designed to be engaging for families, children, and youth. It includes the imposition of ashes. 

Bulletins for both liturgies are at www.SLS.church/bulletins. 

Lenten Program Begins Tomorrow
Our Zoom discussion the Archbishop of Canterbury's commissioned Lenten Book,  Living His Story: Revealing the Extraordinary Love of God in Ordinary Ways, by the Rev. Hannah Steele, begins tomorrow evening.
 

We meet on Thursdays from 7-8pm beginning with prayer and then continuing with our discussion.

Feb 18: Introduction and Chapter 1
Feb 25: Chapter 2
Mar 4: Chapters 3 & 4
Mar 11: Chapter 5
March 18: Chapter 6
Mar 25: Chapter 7 & Conclusion

Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 962 0660 0013
Password: lent

This book will lead our discussion about the powerful and transformative love of God in our world and how this light is intended to shine into all the world. These conversations will also prepare us to more fully receive and share with joy the Good News of Easter morning that the Lord is risen.

The book can be ordered through South Main Book Co. (704-630-9788). You can also order a digital (e-reader) copy through SMBC at this link. If you don't yet have the book, feel free to still attend the first meeting. 

Sacrament of Reconciliation
Reconciliation, or Confession as it is often called, will be available by appointment instead of drop-in this Lent. Fr. Robert can arrange for either in-person (but distanced) Confession or it can be done on Zoom. If you want to learn more about this Rite, you can read this chapter from the Rev. Martin Smith's Reconciliation: Preparing for Confession in the Episcopal Church. Please contact Father Robert if you have any questions or would like to schedule a time for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Children's and Youth Ministry News

Please join us for Children's Church this Sunday, February 21st at 9:30am!

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/96992900058
Meeting ID: 969 9290 0058 

Volunteers are needed to help with Children's Church. If you are interested in helping with this ministry, please contact Caroline. 

News from The Foundation


Applications for Spring 2021 Grants from the St. Luke's Foundation are now available at www.SLS.church/foundation. Applications are due April 2nd.

Read more about the Foundation's spring updates here. 

Updates on In-Person Worship


We are awaiting authorization from the Bishop to resume in-person worship and anticipate that beginning within the next few weeks. Next Wednesday's email will have more information, as we anticipate learning more about Diocesan guidelines and updates.

Pastoral Care 

Ministering to the sick and those in crisis is an important part of the ministry of St. Luke’s. If you know of a parishioner who is in the hospital, is ill, or has other pastoral needs, please notify the clergy. Please don’t assume that someone else will notify us. We would rather hear from several people than not know when a member of our congregation needs a clergy visit. If you would like to have someone added to prayer list, after you have his/her permission, please contact the clergy or office staff. Those listed in the “crisis” section will be on the list for one month, after which they can be added again if the crisis continues; otherwise, they can be moved to the “ongoing” section. Please also help us by letting us know when we can remove someone from the list.

Those in crisis of health or circumstance: Jeanie Buchanan, Lillie Cowan, Brenda Forbis, John Grey, Chris McLane, Andrea Misenheimer, Mark Perry, Nancy Stanback, Ray Stoddard, Mickey York, Ellery

Those who are away at school: Nellie Brown, Ruth Clement, Aidan DeHaas, Heather Duncan, Jason Earnhardt, Caroline Forbis, Zach Huddleston, Mary Kaufmann, Abigail Lund, Cassandra Phoenix, Hans Roemer, Ellen Simons

Those with ongoing needs due to health, circumstance, or civic service: Dick Brownell, Patrick Carter, David Cline, Donna Gravely, Emily Hain, David Hamaty, Betty Hedrick, Blair Joyner, David Kemp, Jason Koontz, Walker Latimer, Don Lyerly, Jane Maxwell, Nan Medley, Joanne Nichols, Jim Phillips, Nik Plumley, Ian Schulte, Oliver Scott, Dirk Steenwyk, Ruth Trollinger, Barbara Upright

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