This coming Sunday, June 22nd,
is our All-Parish Picnic at the Pavilion at White Lake State Park!
Don’t miss it!
Directions and important detail follow:
The 8:00 service will be held as usual at the church. The
later service will begin at 10:30 , but we
encourage you to arrive early so that you can get settled. The weather forecast
for Sunday is very favorable. This is an opportunity to worship outdoors amidst
the beauty of the natural world and in the presence of wider community. This
year we have posted invitations on the campground bulletin boards, hoping
others will join us. Our liturgy will celebrate the beauty of creation and our
sacred trust of care for it. We will worship with song, prayer, and silence,
make eucharist together, followed by the picnic and social and recreation time.
Come, bring some food to share, and take part in the
joy and delight in being together
in this beautiful setting!
Directions and important detail follow:
Spread the word and invite your friends
and family. Bring your swimsuit and beach toys! The location is fully
wheel-chair accessible, including rest rooms.
Stay as long as you want. (Regular admission to the park is $5/adult.)
We’ll be there rain or shine since the pavilion provides good protection from the weather!
We’ll be there rain or shine since the pavilion provides good protection from the weather!
Where is it? Headed north on rte 16 (toward Conway) from
the intersection of rte 25 (at Yankee Smokehouse), it is about 1.5 miles to the
entrance which will be on your left (west). Dunkin’ Donuts, on the right, is
just before it. When
you get to the entrance booth, just tell them you are there for St. Andrew’s
Church picnic and your fee will be waived. Follow the main road in to the lake. The
pavilion is a bit to the right once you reach the parking area. If you want to
look at a map, here it is. (The pavilion is marked helter.”)
http://www.nhstateparks.org/uploads/pdf/White-Lake_Campground-Map.pdf
http://www.nhstateparks.org/uploads/pdf/White-Lake_Campground-Map.pdf
What to bring:
- Chips,
salad, or dessert. (Hamburgers, hotdogs, and veggie burgers – and the
grills to grill them on – will be supplied.
- Bring
your own plates and tableware if you’d like to live your eco-friendly
values (though some will be available.
- Bring
your swimsuit, towel, and water toys. The water is shallow and is reported
to be warming up nicely. There are changing facilities available.
- Bring
your kayak if you fancy getting out into the center of the lake. (The
swimming area is roped off.)
- Bring a portable chair if you are uncomfortable sitting on a bench, or are not a “beach sitter.”
See you there!
Duane and I will be leaving
for vacation after the picnic and returning on
Wednesday, July 2nd. We will be celebrating my father’s life (He
died in January at 91), scattering his ashes near his home of 50 years on
Martha’s Vineyard, and spending some family time in Woods Hole. If you should
need pastoral assistance while I’m away, please contact the office, or Sr.
Warden, Carol Tubman at 539-2780 or Jr. Warden, Gretchen Behr-Svendsen at
323-7459.
We would like to continue
“First Wednesdays,” our monthly 5:30 to 7:00
soup and salad supper with a reading, and discussion, over the summer, but I
can’t commit to the evening of July 2nd, since we will just be
returning to town. We set this up to be non-rector dependent! If you would like
to gather, please email me and I can easily coordinate by email. We will need a
volunteer to select a suitable and fascinating reading that will lead to
interesting conversation, as well volunteers to bring bread, salad, summer
soup, and someone with a willingness to guide the conversation! Those of us who
have participated to date have found it a nurturing and thought-provoking
opportunity to share a meal and enjoy the fellowship of community.
Women’s
Lunch Bunch will meet next on July 9 at noon at the Mountain View
Restaurant in Center Ossipee. Two weeks ago we took delight in helping Dale
celebrate her birthday. Summer friends are warmly welcome! The food is delicious,
the prices very reasonable.
And mark your calendars for
our Lobster and Steak dinner on Friday, August 1st.
Tickets for that return event will be available in early July.
This splendid peony was given in loving memory of Alison Hagerup, Marge
and Bill's daughter, in 2008. It gets more beautiful every year. When you see
it, I hope you will lift up prayers of love and gratitude. Our memorial garden
is a wonderfully special place. When was the last time you paused in the shade of the birch tree and allowed yourself just to be?
Blessed Midsummer to All!
(The Solistice and Saint John’s Day … for John the Baptist, whose day is June 24)
(The Solistice and Saint John’s Day … for John the Baptist, whose day is June 24)
See you at Saint Andrew’s-at-the- Lake!
Heidi+
Heidi+
