SEPTEMBER 18-25, 2011
Friends,
Yesterday, along with saying my good byes, I announced that I have accepted a call to be the Associate Rector at the Church of the Holy Comforter, Charlotte, NC. The adjustment from New York to Charlotte is going to be difficult, but I am thrilled to have found a community that resembles Incarnation in sincerity and warmth. I trust that this next step will honor and build upon my wonderful time here.
This is my final E-minder (sniff, sniff) but it is a pleasure to introduce my friend and successor, the Rev. Virginia (Ginger) Strickland, ginger@churchoftheincarnation.
with love and gratitude, Amanda
THIS WEEK AT INCARNATION
Tuesday, September 20
8:00 am. Morning Prayer in the Chapel of the Nativity. All are welcome. Coffee and pastries are served after the prayer service. Enter at 25 East 35 Street.
7:00 pm. Vestry meeting.
Wednesday, September 21
12:15 pm. Holy Eucharist.
Friday, September 23
12:15 pm. Holy Eucharist and Prayers for Healing.
Saturday, September 24
2:00 pm. Memorial Service for John Gill, followed by a reception in the Parish House.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
8:30 am: Holy Eucharist. Homily: the Assistant Minister
11:00 am: Morning Prayer and Celebration of New Ministry ~Installation of the Rev. Virginia (Ginger) Strickland as Assistant Minister. Sermon: the Assistant Minister, “Real Humility.” Music of Duruflé and Messiaen. Sunday School program, Godly Play, for children ages for 3 to 9. Nursery Care is available for children under age 3.
12:00 noon: A short service of Holy Eucharist follows Morning Prayer.
12:30 pm: Brunch at a local restaurant. Come and meet Ginger. No need for reservations. Dutch treat.
5:00 pm: Candlelight Communion. Meditation: the Assistant Minister.
The Scripture Readings for Sunday: Exodus 17:1-7 or Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16; Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 or Psalm 25: 1-8; Philippians 2:1-13; and Matthew 21:23-32.
COMING UP AT INCARNATION
Tuesday, September 27
7:30 pm. Twenties and Thirties’ Drinks & Discussion. Come to the Parish House, 209 Madison Avenue, and we will walk to a local bar for conversation led (jointly) by the Revs. Ginger Strickland and Amanda Kucik. First drink—be it a Coke or a beer—is on the church. RSVP: amanda@churchoftheincarnation.
Sunday, October 2
4:00-5:00 pm. Blessing of the Animals for St. Francis Day.
Be well. I miss you all already, and I will love you always.
~the Rev. Amanda Kucik: amanda@churchoftheincarnation.
More details available online: www.churchoftheincarnation.org
The featured image, of the Tiffany doors at Incarnation, was taken by Ronald Bradford.