April/May 2018 NewsletterFrom Your Rector
Eastertide represents a joyous and extended celebration of new life. When we live into Eastertide, we live into the hope and promise that God brings new life and creates anew. In keeping with the season, new things are bursting forth in our congregation. The first (although technically this began in Lent) is that we have a new deacon, Steve Lane, who is with us while he transitions into the identity of a priest. The second is that we will begin a once-a-month Wednesday evening service on May 23. St. Andrew's Café Service will allow folks to discuss tough questions of faith in a relaxed and open setting in the narthex. Those who wish to will also receive Eucharist and anointing in the nave afterward. Also, our new office manager, Shawn Slother, begins ministering with us on April 3 and he will work alongside Mike Depew at Mike’s regular schedule for four weeks. Over the long term, Shawn’s core hours will be 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; he also will have two floater hours each week based around requirements of that week such as finance or communications team meetings or evening staff meetings. Shawn owns his own sculpting business. He has previous experience as a church office manager and bookkeeper and he and his family are members of St. Paul’s, Lewiston. We will officially welcome Shawn with a special coffee hour in May. Finally, Mike will retire from paid ministry. We will celebrate this new beginning with Mike and Liz at a special coffee hour on April 22. Mike will still work in the office through the end of that week, and, of course, will remain an active participant of the congregation for many years to come. +Randi Archive |
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Sunday Services: 10:45 am Sunday School: 10:30 am
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Wilson-Burt & West Creek Roads, Burt, New York 14028
Our Vision for 2018: Grounded in Faith, Growing to Serve
When each separate part works as it should, the whole body grows, and builds itself up through love. Ephesians 4:16
Sunday Services: 10:45 am Sunday School: 10:30 am
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Wilson-Burt & West Creek Roads, Burt, New York 14028
Our Vision for 2018: Grounded in Faith, Growing to Serve
When each separate part works as it should, the whole body grows, and builds itself up through love. Ephesians 4:16
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