Updates on Tommy Braveheart. February 2011

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1 February 2011 Episcopal Church of the Resurrection 3025 Hilyard St. Eugene, OR Mission Statement The mission of the Church of the Resurrection is to invite all people to unity with God and each other. We pursue our mission as we pray and worship, proclaim the Gospel, and promote justice, peace and love. Vision Statement The Church of the Resurrection exists to spread God s love into the world through teaching and action consonant with the traditions of the Episcopal Church. We envision a world in which baptismal vows are made real by the expression of these core values: We welcome all to join us in worship and ministry We respect the dignity and unique gifts of every human being We seek and serve Christ in all people, loving our neighbors as ourselves We desire to grow as a community of God s people by reaching out to others We strive for justice and peace among all people We desire to be active in the world as witnesses of God s love We pledge ourselves to compassion and service, supporting one another in local, national, and international ministries Annual meeting held Jan. 23 Jerry Jacobson takes over as Sr. Warden, as outgoing Vestry members Sandi Orbell and Kay Sogge received applause from COR members who attended the Annual Meeting. David Beuerman and Nick Crump were elected to the Vestry, along with Kevin May, who was re elected after serving one year as an appointed member. Elected as delegates to the Diocesan Convention were Jerry Jacobson, Sandi Orbell and Helen Reed, with Chet Kasmarski and Bruce Sedgwick elected to serve as alternates. Following discussion, the budget for 2011 was adopted as presented, and a round of applause went to Betsy Smith, who retired as COR treasurer. Ty Zeller is taking over as new treasurer. Staff, committee and reports on 2010 budget activity are available, as are reports on pledges and the budget for Updates on Tommy Braveheart Tommy Braveheart (also known as Tommy Garrison) is recovering following surgery in Portland. Mo. Tasha+ wrote that she hopes she, Blaine and Tommy will return to Eugene soon. Mo. Tasha+ has been keeping people informed about Tommy s progress through the COR list serve and with her page on FaceBook. If you have internet access and want to subscribe the list serve, here s how: Send a blank message to COR L subscribe@ yahoogroups.com. You will get a message back to confirm that you really do want to be added to the list. You must reply to that message in order to confirm your subscription. Add the list serve s address (cor l@egroups.com) to your internet address book, or your computer may filter out whatever s you are sent. To send a message to the list, address the message to COR L@egroups.com or COR L@yahoogroups.com. The list is not configured to allow attachments; if you send one, it will be stripped from the message.

2 Are you ready for a challenge? Saying Goodbye to Mo. Tasha+ Everyone is invited to join in a parish potluck after church on February 6 th to bid farewell to Mother Tasha, Blaine and Tommy. This will be Tasha s last Sunday with us, and February 10 th will be her final day of employment. Please bring a main dish, a salad or a side dish to share. Dessert will be provided. On Sunday, March 6, everyone at Resurrection will be challenged to make the upcoming season of Lent a pleasurable and meaningful one. (Yes, pleasurable even in Lent, because learning and doing are pleasurable.) How will we be challenged? Come to Church on March 6 to find out. Better circle the date! SUNDAY, MARCH 6 for the Lenten Challenge Home Starter Kit Needs Supplies desperately needed for HSK kits this month include Bath towels Hand towels Paper products such as paper towels and TP Kitchen knives are running short Any contributions welcome. For more information, contact Dick Zeller. 2 Financial Highlights Year to date, through December 30, 2010 Budgeted Actual Expenses $160,528 $154,944 Pledges $149,527 $146,870 Other Income $10,084 $14,438 Detailed financial reports are posted on the Vestry Bulletin Board by the Rector s Office. Ty Zeller, Treasurer In lieu of gifts, cards and contributions of cash or checks will be received with gratitude. Tasha+ begins work in Calgary on the first of March and their long move will involve many expenses. A memory book will be provided for recording your written goodbyes which Tasha can take with her to her new home. Mark your calendars now and help give a rousing send off to Tasha+ as she begins the next phase of her ministry. If you would like to assist in the organization of this event please call Bobbie Cramer. Sandi Orbell Sr. Warden Episcopal Church of the Resurrection (COR) 3925 Hilyard Street, Eugene, Oregon cor@efn.org On the Web at: Tune In is the monthly newsletter of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, Eugene, Oregon, available free or at website. Contact office by phone or . Office hours are 9 12:30 S & M; 9 to 1 Tu Fri. Tune In Editor: Pat Russell. Tune In Mailing Team: Gay Kramer Dodd, Helen Reed, Marion Reed. Pat Russell, Sally Smith. Deadline for submissions for next issue: February 17. Information to be submitted may be sent to Pat Russell, to COR at the address above, or deposited in the Tune In box behind the hall counter at Resurrection. The Rt. Rev. Michael Hanley, Bishop The Rev. Natasha Garrison, Rector The Rev. Maron Van, Deacon Andrew Nelson, Parish Musician/Organist Lucy Strandlien, Music Coordinator/ Carrie Peil Warner, Director, Choir Director The Choristers Gay Kramer Dodd, Administrative Assistant Vestry Members: Jerry Jacobson, Senior Warden; Cathy Seltzer, Junior Warden; Dave Beuerman, Ellen Cabeza, Nick Crump, Brian Henley, Kevin May, Keith Pruett, and Jane Smith; Ty Zeller, Treasurer.

3 Notes from the Loft Choristers The Choristers, in February, are preparing for a visit to Temple Beth Israel, our second visit there and another opportunity to sing in Hebrew. Our experience last year was such a hit, we have decided to make it a tradition. The simple round "Hashivenu" is a lamentation expressing a deep desire for return or "turning". Hasivenu Adonai elecha, venashuva chadesh yamenu kekedem. Lamentations 5:21 (Return us O God, to you, and we shall return renewed as in days of old). May we find a moment of renewal this month, of turning til we come round right". For more details regarding the visit to Temple Beth Israel, contact Carrie Peil Warner. Folk Mass February is Black History month. The music chosen for February 20 will reflect on the rich musical contributions of our African American brothers and sisters. COR Choir Both choirs are preparing special music for Mo. Tasha s last Sunday, February 6. She has shared many ideas, musically, in her time with us. It has been a pleasure to plan with Mo. Tasha and to use her musical talents to inspire our music ministry. With the extended time of Epiphany it gives the choir a chance to explore a variety of music before launching into Lent. We will use this time to start rehearsing Pergolesi s Stabat Mater which we will perform with the choir from First Christian. There will be two performances, one at each church (Palm Sunday at Resurrection and Good Friday at First Christian). There will be more about this in the next Tune In. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord! The Music Team CFA Offers Full Schedule for February Christian Education/Formation has a full schedule for February: February 6 The Church and Civil Rights: presenter Gil Avery will talk about the Church and its role in the Civil Rights movement, with added personal perspectives of someone who was an activist priest involved in the sweeping changes of these momentous times. February 13 Religion and Science with David Beuerman, PhD., Professor Emeritus of State University of New York. Dr. Beuerman taught science and mathematics for many years and also has an MA in Theology. February 20, 27, March 6 Buddhism and Christianity: Marcia Shankman will show portions of a DVD recording of the evening discussion between Mo. Tasha and Buddhist priest EJo on the first two Sundays, with the third reserved for questions & answers and 4 Christian Education/Formation for Adults meets in the Yellow Room from 9:30 to 10:15 AM every Sunday (except Jan 23 and 30) and discusses issues from a liturgical viewpoint. An optional breakfast is served at 9 AM. Come and join in; feel welcome to get a cup of coffee during the session. Join the Lunch Bunch! Lunch Bunch meets every Tuesday at 11:30 AM. Sometimes but not always we talk about church events. We always enjoy good food and fellowship. February s schedule Feb.01 Sushi Domo 2835 E. 28th Ave Feb. 08 Boulevard Grill 2123 Franklin Blvd Feb. 15 Cha Pra Yao 580 Adams St / W. 6th Ave Feb. 22 Washburne Café 326 Main St, Spfd

4 February 2011 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Shelter Week 6 5 th Epiphany Mo. Tasha s Last Sunday at COR 8 AM, HE I 10:30 AM, HE II Noon, Farewell Potluck 5:30 PM, Vespers 13 6 th Epiphany 8 AM, HE I 9 AM, Breakfast YR 9:30 AM, Youth Puppetry, 10:30 a.m., HE II 10:30 AM, Sunday School, age 3 to grade 3 4 PM, Farewell Concert for Mo. Tasha+, featuring Organ and Oboe 20 7 th Epiphany 8 AM, HE I 10:30 AM, HE II 3 PM. Anglican Covenant Class, Pt. 1, St. Matthew s 27 8 th Epiphany 8 AM, HE I 10:30 AM, HE II 3 PM, Anglican Covenant Class Pt. 2 1 Bunch, Sushi Domo 7 8 Bunch, Boulevard Grill Bunch, Cha Pra Yao Bunch, Washburne Café 5:30 PM, Vestry, YR 28 7 PM, AGO meeting & program with John Brombaugh Mo. Tasha s last day at COR 17 Tune In Deadline 10 AM Staff meeting, Office 5:30 PM Vestry (Tentative), YR Looking for a workout partner at Eugene Armory? Contact Liz Lane AM 12 Noon, Vestry Retreat, Location TBA Coming Up: Poverty 101, an in depth series on issues of poverty, presented by William Wise of First Place Family Shelter. Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 and Mar. 2, 6:15 to 7:45 PM, Central Presbyterian Church, Eugene. Sheltering Our Souls: We Are the Circle, is a Diocesan retreat for women, February 25 27, at Camp Magruder, $125. Register now at or by calling Scholarship assistance is available.

5 Puppet Troupe Prepares for First Production Many Hands, COR s puppet troupe, will be introduced in song at the Jan. 30 th 10:30 service. It then takes on the task of putting together its first production. The troupe continues to meet every second Sunday at 9:30 AM in the Parish Hall at COR. We will decide on the story to tell in our first production and begin to develop a script. Then the next task will be to think about the cast of puppets needed and how to construct them, then proceed with all the work involved in producing a show. Many Hands is an intergenerational group and anyone interested in joining is welcome. Come to contribute skills and have fun with us as we learn how to use this art form to tell the gospel story.