FROM THE RECTOR
A HUGE THANK YOU to Lin Frank and Tina Quinn for organizing and hosting such an amazing Pie Sale, and to everyone who baked and worked that day. Proceeds exceeded that of last year's pie sale - and our expectations!! It was a beautiful day and such good community fun!
We begin collecting funds for the United Thank Offering (UTO) and Children of Incarcerated Persons (ChIPs) this week. Scroll down for more information about both organizations.
A parish-wide Book Study on Part-Time is Plenty, by G. Jeffrey MacDonald continues Sunday, following the 10:00 service and coffee hour. Please read Chapter 2 for Sunday. Dates are October 16, 23, and 30, November 13 and 20.
I hope you will take part in this important book study as we prepare for the possibility of a part-time rector or Priest-in-Charge. This is only a possibility, not definitive, but we need to be prepared just in case.
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will preach at the Eucharist and join Bishop Rob in a Panel Discussion on Saturday, November 5, at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Please register for the November 5 event at this link: https://conta.cc/3C8ci2B
Registration closes on Friday, October 21.
For more on the Presiding Bishop's visit to New Hampshire, visit this link: https://www.nhepiscopal.org/pbvisit
Pie Sale Update!
Pie Sale
Extravaganza!
Saturday, October 8th
was St. Andrew’s second annual Pie Sale and our family of bakers and
contributors outdid themselves! We had a
great collection of tasty treats including pies, breads, scones, cookies, fudge
and quiches. We offered free coffee and
cider this year which was enjoyed by shoppers and sale workers alike!
There was a chill in the air, but that did not deter the
shoppers! Neither did it dampen the sportsmen—and women—vying for the corn hole
championship crown!
The dynamic duo of Lin Frank and Lisa Thompson put their
creative skills to the challenge of creating this years’ Pumpkin Person….Johnny
Appleseed! At this writing, Johnny
remains behind the Church as he continues his walking journey to share his
goodwill and love of apple trees. And
staying with the apple theme… Lin knitted toddler sized apple hats and
apple-pickin’ fingerless gloves all of which found their way to new owners.
Going into this years’ sale, we were concerned that the
change of venue would impact our sales.
Our concerns proved to be unwarranted!
At last years’ Pie Sale (held at the Tamworth Farmers’ Market), we
realized approximately $1400 in proceeds.
This years’ proceeds has topped $1700!
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and
appreciation to all who baked, contributed, helped with set-up, work, and
clean-up the day of the sale. It was a
wonderful example of what St. Andrew’s-in-the-Valley can do when we all work
towards a common goal! Conversations and
planning for next years’ Pie Sale has already begun. Please share your thoughts and suggestions
for next years’ event!
In
gratitude for all the St. Andrew’s family,
Tina Quinn and Lin Frank
CONTEMPLATIVE PRACTICE
Contemplative Practice ReturnsTuesday, October 18th from 9:00-10:00am
Teach us to count our days that we may gain a wise heart.
Psalm 90:12
The pace with which we move through our days can cause our hearts to be weary and distracted. We can feel disconnected from our lives. Making room in our life to pause, sit in silence, and simply be can help us reconnect and strengthen our hearts.
Each Tuesday morning our session will draw upon the Christian contemplative tradition, monastic spirituality, mindfulness meditation, and self-compassion practices. Our time together will include prayer, guided meditation, contemplative sharing from the heart, conversation, and fellowship. Newcomers are welcome at each session.
We will gather in the Sanctuary or you may join through Zoom.
If you would like to learn more or have questions, contact Christi Humphrey at cchumphrey@comcast.net.
Christi offers a Tuesday evening contemplative practice, virtually, through Bethany House of Prayer, Arlington, MA. If you are interest in this offering visit https://www.bethanyhousearlington.org/contemplative or contact Christi.
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION WORKSHOP
Bringing Compassion to these Complex Times Saturday, October 29, 2022 9:30am – 3:30pm Saint Andrew’s in-the-Valley
A retreat for those interested in learning mindfulness meditations and practices which support bringing compassion to the difficulties of being human in these times. How might we offer loving-kindness to ourselves and those around us? Topics covered will include: • Mindfulness of breath and body • Mindfulness of emotions • RAIN- recognize, allow, investigate and nurture • Loving Kindness • Compassion for Self and Others
**Registration Required** For more information or to register, contact Christi by phone (508) 633-7466 or email cchumphrey1@gmail.com.
Facilitator - Christianne Humphrey, MDiv, is a student within the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training Certification program offered by Sounds True, in association with The Awareness Training Institute and the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California at Berkeley. Christi has supported others in practices of the heart for over 20 years. SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
A HUGE THANK YOU to Lin Frank and Tina Quinn for organizing and hosting such an amazing Pie Sale, and to everyone who baked and worked that day. Proceeds exceeded that of last year's pie sale - and our expectations!! It was a beautiful day and such good community fun!
We begin collecting funds for the United Thank Offering (UTO) and Children of Incarcerated Persons (ChIPs) this week. Scroll down for more information about both organizations.
A parish-wide Book Study on Part-Time is Plenty, by G. Jeffrey MacDonald continues Sunday, following the 10:00 service and coffee hour. Please read Chapter 2 for Sunday. Dates are October 16, 23, and 30, November 13 and 20.
I hope you will take part in this important book study as we prepare for the possibility of a part-time rector or Priest-in-Charge. This is only a possibility, not definitive, but we need to be prepared just in case.
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will preach at the Eucharist and join Bishop Rob in a Panel Discussion on Saturday, November 5, at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Please register for the November 5 event at this link: https://conta.cc/3C8ci2B
Registration closes on Friday, October 21.
For more on the Presiding Bishop's visit to New Hampshire, visit this link: https://www.nhepiscopal.org/pbvisit
Pie Sale Update!
Pie Sale
Extravaganza!
Saturday, October 8th
was St. Andrew’s second annual Pie Sale and our family of bakers and
contributors outdid themselves! We had a
great collection of tasty treats including pies, breads, scones, cookies, fudge
and quiches. We offered free coffee and
cider this year which was enjoyed by shoppers and sale workers alike!
There was a chill in the air, but that did not deter the
shoppers! Neither did it dampen the sportsmen—and women—vying for the corn hole
championship crown!
The dynamic duo of Lin Frank and Lisa Thompson put their
creative skills to the challenge of creating this years’ Pumpkin Person….Johnny
Appleseed! At this writing, Johnny
remains behind the Church as he continues his walking journey to share his
goodwill and love of apple trees. And
staying with the apple theme… Lin knitted toddler sized apple hats and
apple-pickin’ fingerless gloves all of which found their way to new owners.
Going into this years’ sale, we were concerned that the
change of venue would impact our sales.
Our concerns proved to be unwarranted!
At last years’ Pie Sale (held at the Tamworth Farmers’ Market), we
realized approximately $1400 in proceeds.
This years’ proceeds has topped $1700!
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and
appreciation to all who baked, contributed, helped with set-up, work, and
clean-up the day of the sale. It was a
wonderful example of what St. Andrew’s-in-the-Valley can do when we all work
towards a common goal! Conversations and
planning for next years’ Pie Sale has already begun. Please share your thoughts and suggestions
for next years’ event!
In
gratitude for all the St. Andrew’s family,
Tina Quinn and Lin Frank
Tuesday, October 18th from 9:00-10:00am
Teach us to count our days that we may gain a wise heart.
Psalm 90:12
Each Tuesday morning our session will draw upon the Christian contemplative tradition, monastic spirituality, mindfulness meditation, and self-compassion practices. Our time together will include prayer, guided meditation, contemplative sharing from the heart, conversation, and fellowship. Newcomers are welcome at each session.
We will gather in the Sanctuary or you may join through Zoom.
If you would like to learn more or have questions, contact Christi Humphrey at cchumphrey@comcast.net.
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
Both services will be in person and the 10:00 service will be livestreamed via Zoom and Facebook Live.
Email RectorSAITV@gmail.com for Zoom meeting information or
visit Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/standrewsinthevalleytamworth/
AND...
JOIN US FOLLOWING THE SERVICE FOR
The First Reading Genesis 32:22-31
This story from Hebrew scripture tells how Jacob, on the night before his confrontation with his brother Esau, wrestles all night with a figure he comes to recognize as God. Many years earlier Jacob had tricked Esau and stolen his blessing and birthright. Now Jacob has grown rich in the service of his father-in-law Laban, but he greatly fears his meeting with his brother. Jacob's struggle with God may in part express his guilty conscience and coming to terms with the evil he had done. He has to fight for a blessing and permission to return to his homeland. For his new life he is given a new name, Israel, but is left with an injury as a sign of God's supremacy and a reminder of his wrong.
Psalm Psalm 121The Second Reading 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
In this lesson Paul exhorts Timothy to continue calmly and diligently with his ministry, teaching from the scriptures and preaching the word of God. The passage suggests a period in the life of the church when there were a number of teachers, who called themselves Christians, but who presented their own versions of the faith. Now is a time to stress the essentials. Timothy is urged to remain established in what he has been taught and in the scriptures, meaning here the writings of the Old Testament, which are useful for many forms of instruction.
| The Holy Gospel Luke 18:1-8 |
| October 16 | October 23 |
Acolyte | Gretchen | Kathy |
LEM | Kaitlyn | Kaitlyn |
1st Reader | Ann | Tina |
2nd Reader | Marty | Val |
Prayers | Cathie | Preston |
Camera | Christi | Sammie |
8:00 | Bob Irwin | Jen Huckman |
CROP WALK 2022
Health and Wholeness:
Parish: Carolyn, Judy, Grace, Jim, Sue, Joan, Elizabeth, Grete, Steve, Gabriele and Bob
Family and Friends: Megan, Alec, John, Angela, Gary, Grace, Dick, Tracy, Jan & George, Carolyn, Jack, Laurie, Alexa, Chris, Lyse, Margaret, Melody, Peg, Curt, Sharon, Mary, Janet Calley & family.
Birthdays: 10/20 - Lois Brady
Please let the Parish Office know if you would like to add or remove someone
on the prayer list. Thank you.
“Grant me justice...”
—
God—not the socially empowered one,
not one who judges, not one who does not care,
but the powerless one,
the one who is silenced, ignored,
with no recourse other than to plead—
pleads, pleads for justice.
How distressing for us who want God to just
make things right,
that God does so by suffering, by pleading,
by continually coming.
This is the God we plead to,
and by whom, we trust,
justice will be done.
Faith on earth is found among those
who stand with the ones
who plead for justice.
