During this transition time at St. Andrew’s, we have been delighted and blessed to have Rev.
Chip Robinson and his wife Cindy with us. Rev. Chip has gifted us with thought-provoking
homilies and spirit-filled eucharists, and we so appreciate his willingness to be with us for
these three weeks. This coming Sunday we will celebrate Rev. Chip’s 40 th anniversary of his
ordination to the Priesthood. Please join us for a special coffee hour after the 10:00 am
service.
The Vestry met on February 27 th on zoom. Bob Seston reported that we are on track,
financially, with regard to the 2023 budget. Other business included approval of the annual
Parochial Report, committee reports, and review of other parish concerns.
Looking ahead, we will welcome the Rev. Robin Soller, our new Priest in Charge on Sunday,
March 19 th . Mark this very special occasion on your calendar and come and greet her in
person. She will be anxious to get settled in at St. Andrew’s and get to know us.
Stay safe and well,
Patti Rau, Sr. Warden
CDC UPDATE FOR CARROLL COUNTY
The CDC places Carroll County in the LOW range for Covid community spread. Masks are not required (but are welcomed!) and the section across from the choir is reserved for those who wish to sit with others who are masked. We will have coffee hour after the services unless Carroll County is ranked in the high range.
A MESSAGE FROM THE SAFE CHURCH MINISTER
The NH Episcopal Church
has adopted a Safe Church program to prevent the exploitation and/or abuse of
any adult or youth interacting with the Church.
To that end, it is required of any parishioner who has a ministerial
role here at St. Andrew’s (i.e. Lay Preacher, Worship Leader, Vestry, Pastoral
Care) to complete Safe Church online training every 3 years.
If you are due to complete this training, you will
receive an invite from Praesidium
Academy. This invite is not a
scam—please check your “junk” mail! If
you are due to complete the training, you only need to complete the following 3 modules: (1) Safe Communities: Introduction and
Theological Background, (2) Policies, Episcopal Diocese of NH, and (3) Safe
Communities: Abuse & Neglect. Pastoral Care ministers
will also need to complete Safe Communities: Pastoral Relationships.
To quote Bishop Rob on the importance of this
training: “Safe Church training is not
merely an exercise required by the institutional bureaucracy, mandated by our
insurance providers. Much more than
that, I urge you to enter into these sessions with a contemplative attitude of
openness by which we learn again how to be holy in our interactions with each
other and with those, both young and old, who come seeking and expecting
holiness in our congregations.”
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
reach out to me at: 603-323-8515. Thank
you for helping to ensure that St. Andrew’s-in-the-Valley is a safe environment for all!
Tina
Quinn, Safe Church Minister
PARISH CALENDAR
Sun. Mar 12
8 and 10am
Third Sunday in Lent
Wed. Mar 15
11am-3pm
Food Pantry
10:15am-Noon
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Sun. Mar 19
8 and 10am
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Robin's first day of Ministry at St. Andrews in the Valley
Mon. Mar 20
9am
Food Pantry Board of Directors
Every Week
Monday
7 pm
Boy Scouts
Tuesday
8:00 pm
AA Meeting
Wednesday
9:00 am
Morning Prayer
1pm
Transition Team
Saturday
8:00 pm
AA and Al Anon Meetings
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
During this transition time at St. Andrew’s, we have been delighted and blessed to have Rev.
Chip Robinson and his wife Cindy with us. Rev. Chip has gifted us with thought-provoking
homilies and spirit-filled eucharists, and we so appreciate his willingness to be with us for
these three weeks. This coming Sunday we will celebrate Rev. Chip’s 40 th anniversary of his
ordination to the Priesthood. Please join us for a special coffee hour after the 10:00 am
service.
The Vestry met on February 27 th on zoom. Bob Seston reported that we are on track,
financially, with regard to the 2023 budget. Other business included approval of the annual
Parochial Report, committee reports, and review of other parish concerns.
Looking ahead, we will welcome the Rev. Robin Soller, our new Priest in Charge on Sunday,
March 19 th . Mark this very special occasion on your calendar and come and greet her in
person. She will be anxious to get settled in at St. Andrew’s and get to know us.
Stay safe and well,
Patti Rau, Sr. Warden
CDC UPDATE FOR CARROLL COUNTY
The CDC places Carroll County in the LOW range for Covid community spread. Masks are not required (but are welcomed!) and the section across from the choir is reserved for those who wish to sit with others who are masked. We will have coffee hour after the services unless Carroll County is ranked in the high range.
A MESSAGE FROM THE SAFE CHURCH MINISTER
The NH Episcopal Church
has adopted a Safe Church program to prevent the exploitation and/or abuse of
any adult or youth interacting with the Church.
To that end, it is required of any parishioner who has a ministerial
role here at St. Andrew’s (i.e. Lay Preacher, Worship Leader, Vestry, Pastoral
Care) to complete Safe Church online training every 3 years.
If you are due to complete this training, you will
receive an invite from Praesidium
Academy. This invite is not a
scam—please check your “junk” mail! If
you are due to complete the training, you only need to complete the following 3 modules: (1) Safe Communities: Introduction and
Theological Background, (2) Policies, Episcopal Diocese of NH, and (3) Safe
Communities: Abuse & Neglect. Pastoral Care ministers
will also need to complete Safe Communities: Pastoral Relationships.
To quote Bishop Rob on the importance of this
training: “Safe Church training is not
merely an exercise required by the institutional bureaucracy, mandated by our
insurance providers. Much more than
that, I urge you to enter into these sessions with a contemplative attitude of
openness by which we learn again how to be holy in our interactions with each
other and with those, both young and old, who come seeking and expecting
holiness in our congregations.”
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
reach out to me at: 603-323-8515. Thank
you for helping to ensure that St. Andrew’s-in-the-Valley is a safe environment for all!
Tina Quinn, Safe Church Minister
PARISH CALENDAR
Sun. Mar 12 | 8 and 10am | Third Sunday in Lent |
Wed. Mar 15 | 11am-3pm | Food Pantry |
10:15am-Noon | Prayer Shawl Ministry | |
Sun. Mar 19 | 8 and 10am | Fourth Sunday in Lent |
| Robin's first day of Ministry at St. Andrews in the Valley | |
Mon. Mar 20 | 9am | Food Pantry Board of Directors |
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| Every Week |
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Monday | 7 pm | Boy Scouts |
Tuesday | 8:00 pm | AA Meeting |
Wednesday | 9:00 am | Morning Prayer |
| 1pm | Transition Team |
Saturday | 8:00 pm | AA and Al Anon Meetings |
Both services will be in person; the 10:00AM service will be livestreamed via Zoom and Facebook Live.
Email standrewstamworth@gmail.com for Zoom meeting information or
visit Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/standrewsinthevalleytamworth/
JOIN US FOLLOWING THE 10am SERVICE FOR
Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
| March 12 | March 19 |
Acolyte | Kathy | Gretchen |
LEM | Gretchen | Cathie |
1st Reader | Tina | Sammie |
2nd Reader | Kaitlyn | Dale |
Prayers | Bob | Patti |
Camera | Sammie | Kaitlyn |
8:00 | Marty | Jen |
Health and Wholeness:
Parish: Carolyn, Ann, Ray, Judy, Sue, Christi, Joan, Bill, Chris, Elizabeth, Grete, Steve, Carol, Gabriele and Bob.
Family and Friends: Megan, Alec, John, Angela, Kate, Gary, Grace, Dick, Tracy, Jan & George, Carolyn, Jack, Laurie, Alexa, Chris, Lyse, Margaret, Melody, Peg, Curt, Sharon, George Randall, Mary, and Amy, Monica.
Birthdays: Trudy Thompson (3/13), Albert Bunker (3/20), Chris Boldt (3/21), Kaitlyn Marshall (3/30), and Claudia Kennedy (3/31
Anniversaries:
on the prayer list. Thank you.
11am-3pm LAST DAYS
Things are
changing:things are starting to
spin, snap, fly off into
the blue sleeve of the long
afternoon. Oh and ooh
come whistling out of the perished mouth
of the grass, as things
turn soft, boil back
into substance and hue. As everything
forgetting its own enchantment, whispers:
I too love oblivion why not it is full
of second chances. Now,
hiss the bright curls of the leaves. Now!
boom the muscle of the wind.
Mary Oliver
PICTURES TO ENJOY
Out of the public view (and often out of mind) is our brand new propane heating system which was installed back in December, 2022. Many thanks to the Building & Grounds Committee for all the planning and work that went into the installation. What a blessing to have a new, efficient, and reliable heating source! And thank you, Sammie, for sharing this picture!
