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From the Rector
The Rev. Dr. Jared C. Cramer, SCP
Dear <<First Name>>
After a hiatus due to COVID, we are thrilled to be pulling together plans for our 2021 process for the Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows through Reception or Confirmation.
This year’s process will begin the week of July 11 (the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 10). This process is also appropriate for adults who have not been baptized and would like to enter the Catechumenate for Baptism.
Sign-up online here to let us know you might be interested. Classes will likely meet on Zoom, at least at the beginning, unless all candidates are fully vaccinated and community infection rates are low enough. If we do meet in-person, a hybrid option will be allowed for people to participate electronically who may feel more comfortable with that approach.
When signing up, please indicate ALL the possible times you could meet for class. We’ll go with the time that will work best for the candidates. Classes will meet once a week for 90-minutes and will conclude with the Diocesan Confirmation Service likely on Saturday, October 30, in Lansing.
Adult candidates are most welcome, as are teenagers, but teenagers must be 16 by October 30, 2021, in order to be confirmed at the liturgy. The sign-up sheet will close on Sunday, June 13. On Monday, June 14, Father Cramer will email everyone with the day of the week we will gather.
I'm greatly looking forward to leading this year's process. We have people who have joined our church during COVID who have told me they are enthusiastic about participating, but no matter how short (or how long!) you've been at SJE, you are most welcome to join us!
Warmly,
NOTE: Our parish is continuing to track vaccination status for those who want to share that information and help us make decisions. If you haven’t already, and wouldn’t mind sharing, you can enter your vaccination status online here: www.tinyurl.com/vaccinatesje. When signing up for worship, if everyone in your pew has reached the fully effective point of our vaccination, and you would be open to sharing your pew with another fully vaccinated household, please put a “V” after your name. You can always view the current open sign-up sheets online at www.tinyurl.com/sjesignup and edit your information or email me and I'm happy to edit it for you. If a service you wish to attend is full, please add your name to the waiting list (or email me) and we'll let you know if a pew opens up.
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Episcopal Youth Camp
We are pleased to announce that Episcopal Youth Camp plans to take place this summer! And SJE has funds to scholarship the cost of camp for the children of any of our members! Contact Fr. Jared or Reyna for more information on getting a camp scholarship.
Pending pandemic restrictions, the Episcopal Youth Camp will gather the weeks of August 8th (Senior Camp) and August 15th (Junior Camp and CIT) at Camp Newaygo. All youth, grades 3-12, are invited to join us for a great camp experience. Visit our website to learn more about our sessions, pricing, and more. Registration is open now and early bird rates are available.
Register Here!
Click here to learn about our COVID protocols before and during the sessions, our cancellation policy, and other details. Adults interested in volunteering or donating can learn more on our website. If you have any questions, please email camp@edwm.org.
Peace,
Bill and Yvonne Fleener
Camp Program Directors
Episcopal Youth Camp
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