- This Week at St. Mary's
Come join us this week
for a joyful and faith-filled
experience of community!
The regular 10:30 Adult Ed classes are on summer hiatus.
This Sunday, we have one thought-provoking Adult Ed session at 9:00 a.m.: "Today's Gospel." Join us to examine the Gospel reading for today and learn how the message relates to our lives.
Next Sunday: "Today's Gospel" meets at 9:00 a.m. in Cay's Room.
We need your input to plan Adult Ed classes for next year! Please
take a few minutes to fill out the class evaluation form folded into
your bulletin. Even if you didn't attend a particular class, we
would like to know how important you think it is to offer it. We are
especially interested in learning your ideas for future classes.
Return your completed evaluation forms to the envelope on the Adult
Ed bulletin board in the narthex, in the collection plate, or to the
church office. Thank you!
The information about the Associate Rector Search Committee activities has been updated (see column at right), and the search for an Associate Rector is moving forward. The search committee members: Matt Kam-Magruder, Niel Thomas, Carolyn Long, Randall Buckendorf, Karol Libbey, Michael Burke, and Sarah Stanley. Please keep them in your prayers as they undertake this important work.
We have begun a new book and discussion series, “The Gospel of Mark: Beyond the Red Letters,” which explores the theme of the Hero-Redeemer image in Mark, in the media, and in our lives. Books are $10 each and are available on the counter in the narthex. Come join us 7:00 a.m. - 7:50 a.m. Thursday mornings in Waldron Hall for discussion and breakfast. For more info, e-mail .
Please take a UTO “blue box” home today. Spend time each day with God in Bible Study, prayer, or quiet reflection, and intentionally call to mind the blessings you receive each day from God. Use the “blue box” as a way of marking your own awareness of thanksgiving by “giving something back” to help others in need.
For more information, contact Nancy Burke, our parish UTO coordinator at , or visit us on the web at: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/uto.htm.
The diocesan Standing Committee and Bishop Search Discernment Committee are proceeding with their work. Updates are posted at: http://www.alaskabishopsearch.org/. Meanwhile, the Rt. Rev Rustin Kimsey, retired bishop of Eastern Oregon, will be supporting the work of the Standing Committee, the diocese, and the deaneries as the interim Assisting Bishop of Alaska.
Sunday School for preschool through 6th grade is on hiatus for the summer. Come join us in the fall!
The youth are not having Sunday School during the summer, but watch this space for information about our fall classes!
Coming up this summer:
July 31-August 2 - Yukon Island Retreat. Watch for more details coming soon!
Alaska State Fair - We will go as a group and have a great time! The specific date, as well as other activities, will be announced later this summer.
This Sunday, July 5
Our preacher at the 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. services will be the Rev. Bob Thwing.
The best live music venue at Lake Otis & Tudor! Organist Marilyn Barry and St. Mary's Choir and St. Mary's Praise Singers perform on alternate Sundays.
- Announcements
Musician / Worship Leader
Position Opening
St. Mary's Episcopal Church is looking to expand its ministry team and is inviting people to apply for the position of Associate Rector for Family Ministries.
(See Associate Rector Search Committee "Activity and Timeline for the parish".)
The Associate Rector for Family Ministries is a senior level position and works directly with the Rector, staff, and parish leadership. He or she is responsible for comprehensive development of programs in the area of faith formation, newcomer incorporation, and church growth. She or he has primary responsibility for the oversight and support of multiple programs in the areas of early childhood ministries, children's ministries, and youth ministries.
With other staff, clergy, and church leaders, this person shares in our ministries of preaching and worship, prayer and pastoral support, marriage and baptismal preparation, evangelism, and faith formation.
For more information, please view this profile: Assoc Rector Search Profile 3-2009
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