This Week at St. Andrew's
Tuesday, 6/7 at 4 pm - Tuesday - Contemplative Prayer in the Sanctuary
Wednesday 6/8 at 11 am - Wednesday Service of Holy Eucharist
Saturday, 6/11 at 5 pm - Pray for the World Service on Zoom
Sunday, 6/12 at 8 & 10 am - Trinity Sunday
Tuesday, 6/13 at 4 pm - Contemplative Prayer in the Sanctuary
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A Note from Laura+
Dear Friends,
I am 10 days in, and I am SO happy to be here!
I honestly have no intention of making sweeping changes to St. AndrewÂs and how youÂve been accustomed to doing things right away; however, as I mentioned on Sunday, we are going to be partaking of Âcommunion in one kind for a while. I so appreciate the impulse behind using the small cups for communionÂwe all want to feel thoroughly Âfed at EucharistÂbut sacramentally, the practice isnÂt in line with our theology.
In some denominations, the bread and the wine are merely symbolic of ChristÂs body and blood; however, we believe in the Âreal presence of Christ in the consecrated elements. For this reason, we have a, perhaps, more care-filled approach to the sacrament of communion and how it is administered. Our Eucharistic prayers all speak of Jesus taking Âthe cupÂ, blessing it, and sharing it with those gathered. Even though COVID has forced churches everywhere to come up with creative ways of sharing communion, we are still called to treat the elements with the care and attention required by our understanding of what God is doing in the epiclesis when we ask that the bread and wine may be, for us, the body and blood GodÂs son.
I am hopeful that the incidents of infection will steadily decrease in Clallam, and that we will SOON be back to the common cup for communion. It is as meaningful for me as it is for many of you.
Again, please speak to me directly if you have any questions, concerns.
In gratitude,
Laura+
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Centering Prayer
We meet in the sanctuary on Tuesdays at 4:00 for two Centering Prayer sessions with a contemplative walk in between. As summer schedules may be more flexible please contact Pam at pwilder@blarg.net if you are not a regular attendee and would like to join us, or if you would like more information. You may also pray "with" us by joining our meditation from wherever you find yourself at the time.
Pam Wilder
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Wednesday Worship
10:00 am Holy Eucharist
This Wednesday we celebrate the life and contributions of St. Basil of Caesarea. St. Basil was born in 329 in Caesarea, the capital of Cappadocia.
Fun Fact: It is remarkable to note that from the ten siblings in St. BasilÂs family, five children became saints: St. Basil, who became the Archbishop of Caesarea; St. Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa; St. Peter, Bishop of Sebaste, St. Naucratius, and St. Macrina, as well as his grandmother, St. Macrina and his mother, St. Emellia.
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Ways to Worship with Us
- Sunday 8:00 and 10:00 am - Wherever you are in your journey of faith, you are welcome at the Lord's Table. For those who cannot attend in person, the service is offered via livestream on our Facebook page or anytime on our website.
- In Forks at St. Swithin's 5:00 pm - We meet at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church for Holy Eucharist or Evening Prayer.
- Mid-week Worship Service each Wednesday in person at 11 am.
- Saturday Evening Prayer at 5:00 pm Pray for the World service,
If you need assistance in accessing our worship services, please contact our office 360-457-4862.
Please wear masks, and practice social distancing for in-person services. We encourage all to get their vaccinations and booster against the Covid virus. Our focus is always to be mindful of the wellbeing of all those who enter our doors.
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Evening Prayer
Saturdays at 7 pm on Zoom
Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/3lmolkc
Dial-in: +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 835 6102 8092 Passcode: 173869
5 pm Pacific; 7 pm Central
For information, contact Deacon Keith, kdorwick@gmail.com
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