THE TOWER FROM FATHER ROBERT. Dear Parishioners, Peace and all Good!

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1 Emmanuel Episcopal Church 498 Prince Avenue Athens GA (706) Fax (706) Volume 47, Issue 7 July, 2014 FROM FATHER ROBERT E M M A N U E L E P I S C O P A L C H U R C H THE TOWER Dear Parishioners, Peace and all Good! I hope you are all well and finding God in the big things and the small things of your summer-time lives. I don t remember if I have written about change lately. Something is sparking a memory that I did awhile ago. I think I want to speak to it again because for whatever reason, good or bad right or wrong, change stirs things up inside people. Some are moved to great joy because of the ability to do and experience new things. For others, just when we think we finally have some stability in our lives and a little bit of control which we all like something changes and our worlds suddenly seem foreign and our days uncertain and we begin to fill with inner discomfort. Our reality is this: Life is Change and Change is Life. I would love for you to reflect on that for a bit. I think that people might be able to accept this notion even begrudgingly in their lives, but they still want that safe place where there is no change, where there is something that I can hold onto and know will be the same yesterday, today and forever. Lots of people think that place should be the church. In many ways it is and in many ways it just isn t, and in my opinion cannot be. We should be clear and say that change for change s sake is not effective living. When change becomes our goal instead of a means towards growth we might fall into a sense of sloppiness, because we perhaps act on mere whims rather than on following a path that will bring us as individuals and a community to reach our fullest potential and realize the best of all that God holds as possible for us. To resist change which is inevitable is to stagnate, to become stale, and to cease being fruitful. To will the will of God is to let go of our tenacious control over what is and allow what will be to come from God. It s the only way that can happen. (Continued on page 2)

2 VOLUME 47, ISSUE 47, ISSUE 7 7 PAGE 2 (Continued from page 1) It s been a wee bit surprising to see the different effects of our new addition on parishioners. I am filled with gratitude when I see how well the building works for our ministries. I am happy when I see how we have already been able to expand into new things and offer our space to the community at large. Some folks still find it overwhelming and thus unsettling. Others want the entire life of the church to be exactly the way it was in the church they grew up in 5 states and at least 8 churches ago. Uh oh. If life itself is change, we can grow through that with a willing heart and having the courage to hold onto the one constant the I Am who is God. The God within each of us is the Alpha and the Omega the beginning and the end all at the same time. God is all. Yet God is a living and a dynamic God who calls us toward growth, a life that unfolds, development, change and an evolving under-standing of what is to come. Let s strive to honor what was and is and be joyfully anticipating what is to come. Imagine new ways of finding where God already lives!!! In his love, Robert IN THIS ISSUE From Father Robert 1-2 Our Columbarium 3 Summer Chair Yoga 4 Catechesis Training 4 Summer Adult Forum Schedule 5 July Birthdays 6 July Calendar 7 Vacation Bible School 8-10 Director of Finance 11 Staff 11 Vestry 12 THE TOWER The purpose of The Tower is to inform Emmanuel s members of who we are and what we do as a faith community. Members are encouraged to submit material they feel will both enlighten and inform others about Emmanuel s ministries. Submissions go to Melissa Fulcher in the office or directly to Blue Wood at bluewood@earthlink.net Blue Wood, Editor August deadline is Tuesday, July 15

3 PAGE 3 THE TOWER MMANUEL IN JULY In the current issue of The Larger Circle, the 2014 newsletter of Eickhof Columbaria Inc, maker and installer of our own columbarium, Emmanuel is featured an illustrated article. HOLY GROUND IN A BUSY UNIVERSITY TOWN Emmanuel Episcopal Church Athens, Georgia Memorial Courtyard Since 1843, Emmanuel Episcopal Church has served a diverse community in the heart of this thriving university community. As part of a five-phase expansion project for the church, Eickhof Columbaria installed a custom-designed columbarium in the fall of The new memorial space provides a way for parishioners and their loved ones to remain connected to their church community even after death. It s always been the custom to have church cemeteries, but clearly you can t do that in the confines of the modern city, says Fr. Robert Salamone, Emmanuel s rector. And because so many people today are opting for cremation, having a columbarium truly serves a growing need. Eickhof Columbaria worked with landscape architect Josh Koons of Environmental Landscape Design to fabricate an elliptical-shaped columbarium with 466 niches, each 12 x 12. It is situated within a courtyard that also includes a labyrinth and small garden reflection space. The capstones, end caps and base trim were finished in Elberton Grey Granite, and the niche fronts were finished in polished Cambrian Black Granite. The design seemingly draws one into the embrace of God. It s like two arms encompassing and comforting those who mourn, says Fr. Salamone. It indeed feels like holy ground.

4 VOLUME 47, ISSUE 47, ISSUE 7 7 PAGE 4 AROUND THE PARISH CHAIR YOGA AT EMMANUEL Gain strength, improve balance, prevent falls, improve sleep! Emmanuel will have a chair yoga class for healing and relaxation. This class will be conducted standing and in a chair. The emphasis will be on strength, balance, flexibility and relaxation. Robin Johnson, the instructor, can individualize the practice if there is injury or other issues that are relevant. The class will meet Wednesday afternoons July 9 August 13 from 3:45 5:15 PM. Beginners are welcome. But, please help the course go smoothly by recognizing that it is a course, not a studio-type drop-in class. That doesn t mean you can t miss a class, but a beginner might be lost if they start class number three. Wear comfortable and stretchy clothes. Some people like a light cover for deep relaxation. Suggested donation is 35 per person with checks made to Emmanuel. Please come even if you cannot contribute. Bring your donation in an envelope the instructor will not know who is and is not able to contribute. The class will be held in one of our new ground floor classrooms. To register, or if you have questions about the course, call Robin at before 9:00 PM. CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is the foundational program which Emmanuel offers our children ages We are in need of leaders in order to serve the growing number of young families in our parish. We ask that you consider taking part in this special week of training to see if this ministry is a good fit for you. The training is also a wonderful opportunity for adult spiritual formation. Orientation and Overview Sunday, July 6th Lunch at noon Training from 1:00 5:00 Emmanuel Common Room Level I Training Monday Friday, July :30am 5:00pm and Saturday, July 12 8am 12noon Childcare is provided for participants children. Please contact Georgia Collier for questions or to RSVP. We hope to have you join our fold! Georgia Collier Georgiacollier50@yahoo.com or

5 PAGE 5 THE TOWER FAITH FORMATION: JULY AND AUGUST Sunday, July 6 Sunday, July 13 No Forum Embracing an Alternative to Orthodoxy - Father Robert Session 5 Mysticism over Moralism Sunday, July 20 Health Ministries Health and Poverty in Athens Sunday, July 27 and August 3 Reformation: The Individual Before God Presented over two adult forums with facilitation by Br. Brian Paul Freese, OP. This DVD in the A History of Christianity series is part four of a six-dvd series presented by Diarmaid MacCulloch, an Oxford history professor whose books about Cranmer and the Reformation have been acclaimed as masterpieces. In the fourth part of his History of Christianity, MacCulloch makes sense of the Reformation, and of how a faith based on obedience and authority gave birth to one based on individual conscience. Reformers of the Catholic Church are presented Martin Luther and Ulrich Zwingli as agents of great change challenging the status quo and presenting proposing a Christianity very different from what we ve come to know as Catholicism and Orthodoxy. Sunday, August 10 Let's Hear about Haiti! Our intrepid group of 13 Emmanuelites will discuss their trip to Limonade, Haiti where they helped paint the school Emmanuel has been supporting for over 30 years. They will talk about their trip as a whole and individuals will discuss their experiences as missionaries in this community. Q and A to follow. Sunday, August 17 Making Decisions with a Moral Compass Bob Bottoms will lead a discussion on how we make important as well as day to day decisions and suggest ways our faith might inform these decisions. This is similar to his recent and current work with the College for Bishops of the Episcopal Church. Sunday, August 24 Making Decisions with a Moral Compass A second session with Bob Bottoms Sunday, August 31 No Forum The Adult Faith Formation Committee seeks to offer programs of spiritual enrichment through exploration of Holy Scripture, Anglican tradition, and church history that deepens personal faith, strengthens community, and shares the Gospel.

6 JULY BIRTHDAYS 2 Anne Thompson 3 Jon Carlson Sandra Tuck-Poss Suresh Alexander 4 Mike Chalker 5 Ahmaud Templeton 6 James Reynolds Crysty Odom Tracie McGhee Allison Clements Melanie Rowell 7 McKay Brown Will Herrin 9 Ann Bretscher William Russell Judith Wettstaed Josh Thames 10 Gaby Keen Ryan Kleiber 10 Whitney Swann Byron Norris Alex McQueen 11 Ellen Dolphus 12 Macy Kate Dicer 13 Stacy Mallet 14 Maresi Ann Berry-Stoelzle Faith Lovelind Tee Noland Amy Hoyt Clayton Dodson 15 Al Clarke Donald McAlister Oliver Woodruff William O'Steen 16 Michael Murray 17 Frances Doherty Melissa Ann Kinney 18 Carlos Ygartua John Albright Adelaide Ellis Walker Gray 19 James Davis Ellisa Garrett Abigail Pylant 20 Christine Bettendorf Max Ruston 21 Sue Holt William McLanahan 22 Charles Bullock Cuppy Roberts Sam Polk 23 Kirsten Walters Randi Rogers Sally Swann 24 Diane Miller 25 Emily Luken Jason Tiller 26 Chris Blount Amrey Harden 27 Lucas Donnelly 30 Kathryn Crump 31 Jenny Ford Bill Fox Jamaica Miller

7 JULY 2014 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY :00 10:00 Natural Natural 4:45 Daughters Spirituality 4:45 of Daughters the King 540 Prince Library Ave Church Office of 5:30 the King 5:30 5:30 Healing Service Service Closed 5:30 Holy Eucharist, 7:30 Al-Anon with with Holy Holy Eucharist Holy Rite Eucharist, II 7:30 old Al-Anon music suite in in Chapel Chapel Rite in the II Chapel 6 PENTECOST IV PENTECOST IV :30 Holy Eucharist, I 8:30 8:30 8:30 Holy Eucharist, I Catechesis 8:30 Catechesis 8:30 9:30 NO Faith Formation Training Catechesis Training Catechesis 9:30 NO Faith Formation. 10:30 Holy Eucharist, II Training 10:00 Training Natural. 10:30 Holy Eucharist, II 12:00 Natural Spirituality 10:00 Spirituality Natural 12:00 Natural Library Spirituality Library Spirituality 5:30 Healing Service Library Library 5:30 7:00Discernment Catechesis Training with 5:30 Holy Healing Eucharist Service 7:00Discernment Holy Eucharist, Catechesis Committee Common Training with Room in Holy Chapel Eucharist 5:30 Committee Rite II Common Room Holy Eucharist, 7:30 Al-Anon in Chapel in the Chapel Rite II old 7:30 music Al-Anon suite old music suite 13 PENTECOST V :30 13 PENTECOST Holy Eucharist, V I 14 10:00 15 Natural :30 Holy Eucharist, I 11:00 10:00 9:30 Adult Formation Spirituality Natural Eucharist 11:00 at 9:30 Adult Formation 540 Prince Spirituality Ave Lanier Eucharist Gardens at 4:30 Daughters 10:30 Holy Eucharist, II Library 4:30 Daughters 7:30 Al-Anon Lanier Gardens of the King 10:30 Holy Eucharist, II of the King 12:00 Natural Spirituality 7:30 Al-Anon old music suite 5:30 Healing Service 12:00 Natural Library Spirituality old music suite 5:30 5:30 August with 5:30 Holy Healing Eucharist Service Library August Holy Eucharist, Holy Eucharist, Tower with in Chapel Holy Eucharist Tower Rite II Rite II Deadline in Chapel Deadline in the Chapel 20 PENTECOST VI Mary St James, PENTECOST VI Magdalene Mary Apostle St James, 26 8:30 Holy Eucharist, I Magdalene Apostle 8:30 Holy Eucharist, I 9:30 Adult Formation 9:30 Adult Formation 10:00 10:00 Natural Natural 10:30 Holy Eucharist, II 5:30 Healing Service Spirituality Spirituality 10:30 Holy Eucharist, II with Holy Eucharist 12: Prince Library Ave 5:30 in Healing Chapel Service 5:30 12:00 Smart Lunches in with Holy Eucharist Holy Eucharist, Smart Common Lunches Room in 7:00 Vestry in Chapel Meeting 5:30 Rite II Natural Common Spirituality Room Conference Room Holy Eucharist, Natural Library Spirituality 7:30 7:30 Al-Anon 7:00 Vestry Meeting Rite II Discernment Library Comm. old music suite Conference Room in the Chapel Discernment old music suite Comm. old music suite 27 PENTECOST VII PENTECOST VII :30 Holy Eucharist, I 10:00 Natural 5:30 Healing Service 8:30 Holy Eucharist, I 10:00 Spirituality Natural with 5:30 Holy Healing Eucharist Service 9:30 Adult Formation 540 Prince Spirituality Ave with in Chapel Holy Eucharist 9:30 Choir Adult Rehearsal Formation Library in Chapel 10:30 Holy Eucharist, II 12:00 Natural Spirituality 7:30 Al-Anon Library 540 7:30 Prince Al-Anon Ave old music suite

8 VOLUME 47, ISSUE 47, ISSUE 7 7 PAGE 8 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Blast-Off Vacation Bible School was a universal success with over 60 children, 25 youth volunteers and 10 adults joining us for the week! We launched kids on a Mission of God's Love by focusing on kindness to others and outreach to our community. Community leaders came to speak with our group each morning, and the topics included fostering animals, feeding the hungry, being aware of bullying, and Emmanuel's own mission trip to Haiti. The children's principal mission project was to collect and stuff 500 lunch sacks for the Smart Lunch Smart Kid program. When John Becker sent the Food Bank van on Friday, the kids enthusiastically unloaded the items and cheered as they knew they would meet their goal. On the last day during our Cinema station, children and leaders worked together on writing their personal reflections of the week. One group wrote, It is important to treat others how you want to be treated. Let's go into the world with peace in our heart and enjoy the love of the Lord. Georgia Collier Our Pictures tell the Story: It really was A Blast!

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11 THE TOWER PAGE 11 FROM THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE EMMANUEL CHURCH Analysis of Revenues & Expenses - Summary Month-to-date, through May, 2014 Accounts MTD Actual MTD Budget YTD Actual YTD Budget Annual Budget Revenues PLEDGES & CONTRIBUTIONS 55, , , , , RENTALS , , , OTHER INCOME 9, , , , , Total Revenues 65, , , , , Expenses SALARIES & WAGES 37, , , , , BEYOND THE PARISH 10, , , , , PARISH PROGRAMS 4, , , , , OPERATING EXPENSES 13, , , , , OTHER EXPENSES , , , Total Expenses 67, , , , , Net Operating Total (1,534.95) (780.38) (20,830.47) (35,968.28) (54,113.24) Endowment Funds Used Williams Rhodes Music - - 1, , , Dearing Funds - - 5, , , Total Endowment Funds - - 7, , , Unrealized Pledges , Net Total Operating & Endowment (1,534.95) (780.38) (13,370.93) (28,688.58) (46,174.22) DIRECTORY: Clergy & Staff The Rev. Robert Salamone Rector rector@emmanuelathens.org The The Rev. Rev. M. Christopher Edwin Beckham A. Associate Cole Rector Associate associaterector Melissa Fulcher Director of Administration Karen Holland Director of Finance finance@emmanuelathens.org Sam Polk Director of Music music@emmanuelathens.org Georgia Collier Rector s Associate for Children s Formation and Family Life georgiacollier50@yahoo.com Amy Wraga Director of the Day School dayschool@emmanuelathens.org Denise Thomas Sexton

12 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID ATHENS, GA PERMIT NO. 231 T R A N S I T I O N S From Emmanuel Diane and Jamaica Miller to St. Gregory the Great Athens, Georgia VESTRY Shooter Roberts, Senior Warden Sarah Ehlers, Junior Warden Tracy Bartlett, Outreach & Emmanuel s representative for Episcopal Relief & Development Phil Bettendorf, Finances Carol Bowles, Vestry Administration Clara Herrin, Spiritual Life Weyman Johnson, Stewardship Naomi Norman, Communications Kim Ripps, Formation & the Day School Allen Stovall, Facilities Diane Wahlers, Pastoral Care Erik Wells, Formation