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Christ
Episcopal Church A Weekend of Beginnings, Preparation and Celebration: September 6 & 7 Immerse Yourself in the Spirit through keeping Vigil, Worshiping and Sharing a Festive Meal as Christ Episcopal Church and School launch their new program and academic years. See the invitation below to become part of the 24-hour Saturday Vigil, Come worship as joint communities at 10:00am on Sunday and give thanks to God for the fruits of our shared journey. Break bread and play together at a potluck lunch following worship.
Fifth Annual Parish/School Vigil Saturday, September 6, 2008
Keeping a silent vigil is an opportunity to be present to God for a set period of time dedicated to a particular purpose, in this case the upcoming programmatic year of our church/school community. Participants commit to be in the church for an hour or two (or more!) dedicating their participation as channel through which God’s grace may flow. Rooted in Jesus’ request that his friends stay here and keep watch with me during those fateful hours in the garden after the Last Supper, vigils are opportunities to tap into the strengthening grace prayerful watchfulness promises. What do people do during a silent vigil? Although there is no prescribed agenda other than to be silent and present, tried and true practices are often helpful. So many materials and instructions will be available. Letting the Spirit guide is probably the best advice. Prepared by members of the Church’s Adult Christian Formation Committee and the School’s Spiritual Development Committee, vigil plans have oversight from parish and school clergy as well. It will be held in the Church beginning at 12:01 AM and ending at 11:59 PM on Saturday, September 6th, 2008. Our hope is to have several people present each hour during that 24 hour period. Please consider participating in this sacred tradition by contacting Cindy Simpson at 301 762-2191, x13, or email her at csimpson@cesstaff , or Fran Palmer-Hill at palmer-hill@medimmune.com, or Jack Gregory at jackgregorydc@yahoo.com, or Stephen Renfroe at aberfelde@aol.com. Sign up sheets are also available in the Church narthex and at the Parish House.
Potluck! Celebrate the new program/academic year at Christ
Episcopal Church and September 7th, following the 10AM service Kindly bring a side dish.... Ham, chicken, ice cream sundaes (with assorted toppings!!!) and beverages will be provided. A cake walk and games offered for children! We invite all cake bakers or lovers to provide cakes. Please bring to parish kitchen Sunday morning in disposable containers. Contacts: Bobbie Power at
Brbrpowr@comcast.net or
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