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THE WEEK OF JANUARY 6-

JANUARY 13, 2008

 

This Wednesday, the church remembers Julia Chester Emery, Upholder of Missions and Founder of the United Thank Offering, UTO.

 

 

God of all creation, you call us in Christ to make disciples of all nations and to proclaim your mercy and love: Grant that we, after the example of your servant Julia Chester Emery, may have vision and courage in proclaiming the Gospel to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our light and our salvation, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

 

THIS WEEK AT INCARNATION

 

Monday, January 7                  7:00 pm. Men’s Group meets to discuss, “Faith and Politics.”  Deacon Zito will begin the discussion.  All men are welcome.  Beer, soda, and other refreshments will be served.

Wednesday, January 9             12:15 pm. Holy Eucharist

                                                6:30 pm. Holy Eucharist and Homily 

                                                7:15 pm. Vestry meeting

Thursday, January 10               Reports, from parish leaders, for the Annual Parish Meeting are due.

Friday, January 11                   12:15 pm. Holy Communion with prayers for

                                                healing.

                                                           

 

January 13

The Baptism of Our Lord

 

8:30 am:  Holy Eucharist

in the Chapel of the Nativity

Homily: the Rector

 

10:00 am: Adult Forum meets in the Parish House (209 Madison Avenue) to study the day’s scriptures: Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 89:1-29 or 89:20-29; Acts 10:34-38;

 Matthew 3:13-17.

11:00 am: Communion with Choir

Sermon: the Rector, “Baptizing Baptism”

 

12:30 pm: Annual Parish Meeting in the Assembly Hall.

 

5:00 pm: Contemplative Candlelight

Communion

Meditation: the Assistant Minister

COMING UP AT INCARNATION

Tuesday, January 15                7:00 pm. Twenties and Thirties’ Drinks and Discussion.  Come to the Parish House (209 Madison Avenue) and we’ll walk to a local bar to discuss the topic, “Striking a Balance: the Competing Needs of Life Maintenance, Work and Play.”  As you considered possible New Year's resolutions, you may have found yourself lamenting the sacrifices and/or lifestyle choices you made in the past year.  Come share your thoughts about the need for balance and how to achieve it in the coming year.  First drink--be it a Coke or a beer--is on the church.

Wednesday, January 16           7:00 pm. After the Dismissal Discussion Group meets. The topic will be “High Church, Low Church, Investigating Different Styles of Corporate Worship.”

Tuesday, January 22                7:00 pm.  Women’s Group meet to discuss “Faith and Politics.”  All women are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

Sunday, January 27                  12:30 pm.  Membership Committee meets.

 

Be well.

 

~the Rev. Amanda Kucik Rinas: amanda@churchoftheincarnation.org 

More details available online: www.churchoftheincarnation.org.

 

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