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Eucharist at 12:30 p.m. at St. Patrick's Church

First Wednesday of the month is a Healing Service with Eucharist

Spirited service and picnic pot luck every Sunday beginning at 10 AM.

COME AND SEE!!!!

December meeting will be postponed to January 11th.

Our selection for January is "The Poet of Tolstoy Park". It was the selection for December and we don't want to skip it.

Begins at 10 am

WHY 70% OF EPISCOPALIANS WEREN’T BORN THAT WAY

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Yes, we’re a church of refugees.

It’s no secret that the clear majority of those in Episcopal Church pews on Sunday mornings were not born Episcopalians.  Most of us came from other Christian denominations or from no church background at all.  So, what’s the draw?

Since many converts come as adults, chances are logic and reason play a role in a person’s decision to become an Episcopalian.  The Episcopal Church has consistently been labeled a “middle road” -- a “via media” -- between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism.  We bring the reverence and rootedness of an ancient tradition alongside a clear devotion to the Bible and priesthood of all believers.  In years past, in fact, some people suggested that were America to unite under one, central religion, it just might be the Episcopal Church.  It’s worth noting that the National Cathedral in Washing, DC, host to some of the nation’s most important religious events, is an Episcopal church.

Other people become Episcopalians because of our views on Holy Communion, women’s ordination, and human rights.  Some love the music.  Others marry into the church.  And some come because it’s convenient (there are some 7,200 Episcopal Church congregations in the United States, Europe, Haiti, and Central America).  No matter why people come, we like to think that we are a place of welcome.  Wherever people are on their spiritual journey, our parishes strive to receive them with joy, understanding, and warmth.  We don’t pressure people or force them to believe one thing or another.  Rather, our congregations tend to thrive by providing an atmosphere of open curiosity, allowing people to ask and answer their own questions.  We strive to let the Holy Spirit work.  And when we do this, we find many people choosing the Episcopal Church.

from THE EPISCOPAL HANDBOOK copyright 2008

Financial pledges will be accepted in gift baskets

Thanksgiving lunch will be served

We urge you to bring a friend