Calvary Episcopal Church - Rochester, Minnesota

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1 From: Subject: Date: To: Calvary Episcopal Church The Visitor for January 2019, Vol. 2 January 10, 2019 at 5:30 PM barbaratoman@charter.net Calvary Episcopal Church - Rochester, Minnesota A message from our Rector Dear Friends, This week we begin the Church Season after the Epiphany. The length of this season differs each year - it s long this year, ending on Sunday, March 3. Ash Wednesday is on March 6. This Sunday we will hear the story from Luke about Jesus baptism, then follow Jesus as he begins his ministry in subsequent weeks. We resume children s Sunday school this Sunday, and our Senior High members will begin their discussions about the meaning of confirmation in the church. Adult Forums resume with a speaker from Project Legacy this week and the second in a series of Forums for Parents of Sunday school aged children on January 20. Our Adult Faith Formation and Sacred Circle teams have been planning forums and events for our spiritual growth, the Log College Team is hard at work and many of you are preparing reports for our Annual Meeting on January 27. I hope that you will find ways to connect at Calvary in this season that we celebrate the Light of the World, Jesus Christ. As the Magi took the story of the miraculous birth of Christ out into the world, we will continue to do that same thing at Calvary, equipping everyone to be able to go out into the

2 that same thing at Calvary, equipping everyone to be able to go out into the world and take part in the work that God has for us to do. In peace, Beth+ Candidates for Vestry in 2019 UPDATE ON VESTRY NOMINEES Thanks to all of our Vestry Nominees. Since the last Visitor was published two weeks ago, we have a couple more names to add to the list of nominees. Here is the official list of Vestry Nominees that will be voted on as a slate on Sunday, January 27 at the Annual Meeting of Calvary: For One Year Terms: Senior Warden - Penny Duffy Junior Warden - Phil Einspahr Co-Treasurers - Tom Abts and Christie Atwell Clerk - Nathan Spillers Vestry Members of the Class of 2022: Lisa Thomas John Winter Travis Amundson Tim O'Neill Thanks to each of these folks who have offered their ministry, time and talents to be members of the Vestry of Calvary. Coffee Hosting for 2019 Enjoy your coffee on Sunday morning? We are in need of new people to help with coffee service in the new year - especially at the 8:00 am service. If you are willing to help out, please contact Scott Bauer at bauersocks@yahoo.com. Thank you!

3 This Week at Calvary... Explore SoulCollage Thursday, January 10th 6-8pm in Crawford Hall Stepping across the threshold of a new year, come join us in creating SoulCollage cards that can help you learn more about yourself and explore the possibilities that are ahead. In a meditative atmosphere, discover images using a technique called SoulCollage - a transformative process of creating personal cards for greater awareness of your inner wisdom. In a relaxed and supportive space, spend time with images, assembling collages, composing reflective writing using a journaling technique while tapping into your intuition and spirituality. ~No artistic experience is necessary. Program fee $20 (all workshop materials are provided) Please call church office to sign up and if you have any questions, Elise at hollymaedesigns@icloud.com A Path of Peace: Yoga and Meditation Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm, Crawford Hall January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th and 12th, 2019 (Please arrive 10 minutes early to set up) The physical practice of yoga prepares the body, breath, mind, and spirit to enter into the quiet space of meditation. In this six- week series, we will begin each session with a gentle yoga practice and conclude with a guided meditation. This class is suitable for adult beginners as well as those experienced in yoga who wish to deepen their practice. All aspects of the practices are adaptable to practice in a chair or with assistive devices. We will welcome Patricia Barrier, a registered yoga teacher, who teaches gentle and adaptive yoga, beginner yoga and Vinyasa flow classes at public and private venues in the local Rochester area. All equipment is provided or bring your own yoga mat.

4 bring your own yoga mat. Cost is $90 for the entire six-week session payable upon registration via PayPal, credit card or cash/check. Scholarships available for Calvary Church members- please inquire in the church office. Register by calling the church office at or online here Adult Forum - Project Legacy Sunday, January 13 10:10 am in Crawford Hall Karen Light-Edmonds, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Project Legacy, will share the story of Project Legacy, which works to provide hope, connections and support to youth of color ages who are refugees, homeless, formerly gang-involved or recently incarcerated allowing them to transform their lives and become contributing members of our community. Project Legacy was one of the recipients of Calvary s Angel Tree gifts this year come and hear how we can continue to help Project Legacy to make a difference in the lives of the youth they serve. Learn more about Project Legacy at Calvary Sunday School - Spring 2019 Schedule Sunday School resumes on Jan. 13. An updated schedule for the rest of the school year is included below. Three notable changes to mark on your calendars: Sunday, Jan. 27: No Sunday school, due to our annual meeting. School-age children will have supervised activities in Brackenridge Hall. Sunday, Feb. 17: No Sunday school Presidents Day weekend Sunday, May 19: Teacher Appreciation Day a chance to thank our awesome team as we start summer break January 13-1 EPIPHANY Sunday School 20-2 EPIPHANY Sunday School 27-3 EPIPHANY ANNUAL MEETING NO SS

5 27-3 EPIPHANY ANNUAL MEETING NO SS (Supervised activities for SS kids in Brackenridge) February 3-4 EPIPHANY Sunday School 10-5 EPIPHANY Sunday School 17-6 EPIPHANY PRESIDENTS DAY WEEKEND NO SS 24-7 EPIPHANY Sunday School March 3-8 EPIPHANY Sunday School 10-1 LENT Sunday School 17-2 LENT Sunday School 24-3 LENT SPRING BREAK - NO SS 31-4 LENT SPRING BREAK - NO SS April 7-5 LENT Sunday School 14 - PALM SUNDAY ALL SS - STATIONS OF THE CROSS in Crawford 21 - EASTER NO SS 28-2 EASTER Sunday School May 5-3 EASTER Sunday School 12-4 EASTER Sunday School 19-5 EASTER ALL SS - SPECIAL CELEBRATION in Brackenridge Up Coming Events Open Labyrinth Walk Thursday, January 24th 5:30-7:30 pm Crawford Hall Open Labyrinth Walk. The Calvary labyrinth will be open for walking. Facilitator, Elise Lewis will be available for questions and guidance in upstairs in Crawford Hall. Please plan to arrive by 7:00pm to ensure time for your walk. There will be space for writing as well as time for quiet prayer and meditation. This is appropriate for teens and adults.

6 Project Community Connect When: Friday, January 25, am - 2 pm Where: RCTC Sports Center th AVE SE Rochester Questions: Call FREE city bus Routes 3 & 3D to/from the RCTC Sports Center. Tell the driver you are going to Project Community Connect. Services: FREE lunch Medical services FREE HIV testing Legal services Employment assistance Photo ID s Shoe Bus FREE haircuts Flu shots & immunizations MNsure Certified Navigators Education resources Services for Veterans Tax appointment information Interpreters

7 The Parish Life core is calling singers, dancers, magicians, family bands, slam poets, drama queens, and showmen of all ages! This is your chance to perform in the first annual Calvary Variety Show on Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 at 3:00 pm in Brackenridge Hall. This intergenerational, family-friendly event promises to be the greatest show in Rochester! We welcome individual or group acts and no auditions are necessary. Just tell us about your talent and we ll put you in the show. We will provide a piano, stage, and MC. You provide the fun and laughs! Everyone is welcome to attend as we will need lots of spectators for cheers and applause. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share (always optional- only if you wish) and we will gather after the show for food and fellowship. Popcorn and beverages provided. Please use the sign up online here first or call the Church office at to register your act (a small description and the number of people involved will be helpful for planning) Time limit is 3-5 minutes per act

8 Time limit is 3-5 minutes per act Deadline to register is January 26th, 2019 so get your acts together soon and come join the show! Contemplative Art Workshop Thursday, February 21st, :00-8:00 pm: Art-making is a contemplative practice that affects us internally, through our thoughts and emotions, as well as externally, through the creation of objects and images that can serve as sources of inspiration and healing. In this workshop, we will use colored pencils to personalize a printed mandala (a design of concentric circles and geometric shapes symbolizing unity, harmony, and wholeness). Parishioner and resident artist, Barb Schwenk will begin with a brief introduction to coloring and blending techniques and then allow quiet time to work on your mandala. There will be two mandala designs to choose from and all materials, hot beverages and treats will be provided. Please call church office to sign up Save the Date... CONFIRMATIONS, RECEPTIONS, REAFFIRMATIONS AT CALVARY WITH BISHOP PRIOR Bishop Brian Prior will be making his final visit to Calvary on Tuesday, May 7 at 6:00 pm. Bishop Prior is retiring in February, 2020 following the election of Minnesota s next Bishop in September. A confirmation class for all in 9th - 12 grades begins this Sunday, January 13. Parents of children in those grades have been sent information about each class date in an . If you are a parent of a 9th - 12th grader and did not receive that , please call the church office. All adults interested in being confirmed, reaffirmed or received are invited to a class called Episcopal 101 that starts on Sunday, March 10 and will continue through Lent and end on April 28. Episcopal 101 is offered for any adult interested in the Episcopal Church, and not limited to those interested in confirmation. The service on May 7 is open to all Episcopalians in the Southeast Mission Area.

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