02-2016 RedDoorNewsletter - St. Stephen`s Episcopal Church

ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Sharing what God has given, with glad and generous hearts.
FEBRUARY 2016
THE SEASON OF LENT A Lenten Medita on “Jesus said, ‘Beware of prac cing your W
piety before others in order to be seen by them; for then you have no reward from your Father in heaven.’” ., F . 10
Ash Wednesday Services 7:00 a.m. ‐ 12 noon ‐ 7:00 p.m.  ~ Ma hew 6:1‐6, 16‐21 ~
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In their book Radical Hospitality, Father Daniel Homan, and Lonni Collins
Pratt say the following about American spirituality:
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6:00 p.m. Lenten Potluck Supper and Study Series Begins Our Lenten series will be held every Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall from February 17th ‐ March 16th Topic: Breaking Bread Together Led by: Marty and Sarah Bywaters‐Baldwin (See page 3 for study details) Please bring a dish to share for our supper. Childcare will be provided. “American spirituality is basically consumer spirituality. God is
a product with incredible benefits. God helps us live well, live
healthfully, be prosperous and emotionally strong. God is like a
great motivational speaker or talk show host who offers a
banquet of options for successful spirituality. You look over the
banquet and select what appeals to you…
It is tragically and poignantly adolescent, with the deep emotion
and angst that goes with adolescence. It is a spirituality that
seeks improvement for life—a better me, a better relationship—
but it does not seek God and it does not move us toward others.
It just keeps us running on the treadmill of our little egocentric
worlds.”
In the Gospel of Matthew Jesus has no time for “American Spirituality.”
Jesus tells his followers to get off the
“Treadmill of your little egocentric world.”
And, to those asking questions such as:
What do I get out of it?
How will it give me a higher level of satisfaction?
How does it fill my needs?
 Located: 115 N. East Street  Culpeper, Virginia 22701 Parking: 120 N. Commerce Street  Culpeper, VA 22701 540.825.8786  lsco @ststephensculpeper.net  www.ststephensculpeper.net Jesus says,
"Spirituality is not about you.”
In fact, the Hypocrites are the ones who are possessed by such questions—
those self-seeking-soul-searchers cycling away endlessly on their egocentric treadmills and calling it spirituality.
But, if spirituality is not self-serving, Jesus, what is it? Throughout the Gospels, Jesus continues to point his disciples not
to their own self, but to Him. In the Gospel of John Jesus tells us:
Jesus said to him,
“I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
Jesus tells us that all true spirituality is Christ seeking, not self-seeking. In the Christian tradition, true spirituality is a
spirituality that moves us outside ourselves towards God and neighbor. Christian spirituality is not possessed by the navel
-gazing tendencies of the sinful human heart, but by Christ Himself, who humbled Himself for us, so that we might live
no longer for ourselves.
In other words, Christian spirituality always points us to the cross of Christ. True Christian spirituality points us away
from our needs, our desires, our works, and our accomplishments and towards the One who lived and died for us— the
One who just is “the way, and the truth, and the life.” May this Lenten season continue to point you to this Truth.
Fr. Ben+
And yet, here I am again, attempting another resolution. This
year's is a dietary "cleanse" project that apparently makes you
resent fruit and dream of doing unspeakable things with cheese.
Book Review: Law & Gospel:
A Theology for Sinners (and Saints)
It's February—that festive time of year
when we begin assessing the degree to
which we've already failed to keep our
new year's resolutions. Most of us
approach this assessment in one of two
ways: (A) we declare that the resolution
itself was a stupid idea in the first place
or (B) we decide (once again) that we are
weaklings incapable of self-improvement. It's as much a
tradition as making the resolutions themselves, and just about
as fun if you're into personal rebuke or self-deception or some
weird combination of both.
We've all been there. And yet most of us still make resolutions
(even if quiet, private ones) each year. That's what I do anyway.
And believe me, it doesn't even help if you move the goalposts.
Years ago, I decided that my strategy wouldn't be so much
about ramping up my resolve—you know Really Applying
Myself This Time—as about lowering the bar enough to
guarantee success. For example, one year, my resolution was:
close more things I open (drawers, cupboards, the refrigerator
door, a window in December). Another year, it was:
acknowledge the existence of three dimensions and look under
and behind things more (for things like "missing" socks that
just happened to be under other socks, or the ketchup behind
the maple syrup bottle. Or my pets. Or my wife. etc.). Simple,
right? Each year I figured it'd be easy. Each year, I failed.
I wonder what will happen this time?
So it's no wonder that these days, I find myself thinking a lot
about Law & Gospel: A Theology for Sinners (And Saints),
from the folks at Mockingbird ministries, out of Charlottesville
(www.mbird.com). L&G contains the kernels of concepts that
reverberate not just through the relatively mundane stuff like
new year's resolutions, but into one's approach to the Bible, and
salvation itself. It's a small book with some big ideas.
L&G explores our seemingly hard-wired addiction to "if/then"
thinking. The book looks at our attachment to the idea that a
successfully accomplished action (doing, behaving, acquiring,
etc.) will result in rewards that will, in turn, make us happy,
successful, respected, loved…you name the hole we're trying to
fill. Sure, it's a very human way of thinking, and one not
without its practical applications. But authors of L&G argue
that as a way of viewing our relationship to God through Christ,
it's about as useful as trying to shovel ourselves out of the last
snowstorm with a wedge of nice, warm, delicious brie (see
what just happened there? I'm STILL thinking about prohibited
foods).
In L&G, readers are presented with the concept that Law—
God's Law, that is—is a good, necessary thing, but one that we
are incapable of upholding. "The Law is good, but the Law is
also our condemnation," authors write. When we pin our
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when we come up short, we tend to do one of two things: reject
the whole God/salvation thing altogether, or attempt to comfort
ourselves with the idea that we're kinda, sorta, mostly trying to
uphold God's Law (or, you know, a lot of them), and that's
probably good enough, and that if we just try harder, God will
smile down upon us and supply us with the blessings we
require, whether that's a new job, a more toned body, or eternal
life in Heaven.
L&G points out our attachment to law-based thinking by
talking a lot about what authors call "little-l" law—those "if/
then" dynamics we foist on ourselves everyday (consciously or
not), the very ones that are the lifeblood of advertisers and the
self-help industry. If we just "take charge" of our lives—by
buying something, by signing up for the gym, by going on a
cheese-less diet—we can achieve a goal that will win us the
love we want so desperately. And when we fail to succeed, as
so often happens, we feel unloved or unlovable.
It's little wonder why, when we (often literally) buy into this
way of living our lives, we later feel resentful, unfulfilled, or
just sad. And when it comes to God's Law, get ready for an
existential train wreck of epic proportions.
Of course, L&G points out, this is where the Gospel part comes
in—the idea that we don't "earn" a ticket to salvation, that we
could never truly "earn" a ticket, but that we're the recipients of
a gift we do not, and could never, "deserve." This gift, given
through Christ, doesn't come with a receipt tucked in the corner
of the box—we can't return it, we can't get store credit, and the
giver refuses to take it back no matter what, even if we mess up
over and over and over again. And on top of all that, it's just our
size, and in our favorite color. It's crazy. It makes no sense at
all, this one-way love, with forgiveness already fully baked in.
It's almost beyond our ability to comprehend. Almost.
To be clear, L&G doesn't say the Law is bad, or should be
ignored; in fact, it makes a compelling case that the Gospel
simply can't exist without the Law. We need to understand and
appreciate God's Law to more fully appreciate a love that
"surpasses all understanding." But still, the Gospel changes
everything.
So…what does that mean? What do the fruits of the Gospel
look like? And what are we supposed to do about it?
That's at the crux of L&G, and what makes this book such an
inspiring and thought-provoking read. It's a book that makes its
case clearly and in language we can all understand, and it's a
book that's also unafraid to explore some of the obvious
questions around its own theology—most notably in an
appendix that addresses the concern that a theology based on
Christ's full and complete forgiveness for all sins past, present,
and future basically makes it OK to do and say anything, no
matter how hurtful or evil. That concept is called
"antinomianism" and authors dispense with it quite effectively.
At 95 pages (including appendices), L&G is a quick read, and
an ideal book to read aloud with another person (or more)—
that's what Lavina and I did. It's also one of those books that's
worth re-reading, revisiting chapters or passages, and just
generally having on hand for those times when we find
ourselves struggling under the weight of pressures or
expectations—particularly the ones we've placed on ourselves.
I know I'll be returning to it, if for no other reason that at this
moment in my life, the other book I'm reading—Dostoyevsky's
Brothers Karamazov—looks like a big block of white cheddar
setting on my nightstand. And that's the last thing I need.
Submitted by Troy Elliott
Lenten Study ~ Breaking Bread Together: A study of Jesus' radical table fellowship in the Gospel of Luke. Throughout his ministry, Jesus surprised his cri cs (and followers) by his choice of dinner companions. The table becomes a place of forgiveness, reconcilia on, conversion, and encounter with God. By looking at 5 meals that Jesus shared with others, we will explore what it means for us to be a community of faith which is shaped by the table. We'll begin with a potluck meal at 6:00 p.m., followed by study and conversa on at 6:30 p.m. Marty and Sara Bywaters‐Baldwin will be leading the Lenten study this year. They met while in seminary at Regent College in Vancouver, BC, and returned home to Virginia in 2010. Sara holds an MDiv from Regent, is a trained Art Therapist, and is Coordinator for YoungLives ministry to teen moms. Sara is interested in the intersec on between art, healing, and theology. Marty lived in El Salvador for three years before mee ng Sara. He has an MDiv, has taught Spanish‐language theological classes through Leland Seminary in Washington, DC, and currently works with Rappahannock Goodwill Industries to train and prepare youth and adults for employment. He’s very glad his chickens didn’t freeze in the blizzard. Marty and Sara have two daughters (Anna and Lydia) who fill each meal me with more joy (and less quiet reflec on on the theological significance of table fellowship) than they ever imagined possible. The Lenten study will be held every Wednesday evening from Feb. 17th through March 16th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. and ending at 7:30 p.m. Childcare will be provided. Bring a friend. Page 3 H
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! Feb. 2nd: Lynn Dougherty Feb. 3rd: Emily Kirk Feb. 4th: Ana Or z Feb. 5th: Paula Brosch Feb. 5th: Marianne Ridgaway Feb. 6th: Gail Leeds Feb. 7th: Lydia Bywaters‐Baldwin Feb. 7th: Marty Bywaters‐Baldwin Feb. 9th: Joyce Donelson Feb. 10th: Bryon Cook Feb. 11th: Jessica Mawdsley Feb. 16th: Bobby Ryan Feb. 17th: Zachary Miller Feb. 17th: Kelly Ward Feb. 18th: Sean‐Michael Eick Feb. 18th: Zachary Eick Feb. 19th: John Bunt Feb. 19th: Katherine Gordon Feb. 20th: Wes Ward Feb. 23rd: Peyton Cramer Feb. 24th: Anna Bywaters‐Baldwin Feb. 25th: Oscar Dublin Feb. 26th: Patrick Halle Feb. 27th: Jacob Galenski Feb. 28th: Frank Drumheller Feb. 28th: Ka e Fincham Feb. 29th: Tonya Miller “Search me, O God, and know my heart . . .”
~ Psalm 139 ~
I just finished reading a very small book from Fr. Ben’s
collection (46 pages) by Timothy Keller, The Freedom of
Self-Forgetfulness. A simple read, but provocative. I
encourage my church family to engage in this book.
When we ask God to search us and show us our hearts in
our prayers, He will.
Timothy Keller reminds us that the apostle Paul addressed
the church in Corinth with the question, “‘What are the
marks of a supernaturally changed heart?’ Paul was not
after some superficial, outward tinkering; rather, that lifealtering change that takes place on the inside”.
He goes on to say that “in an age where pleasing people,
puffing up your ego and building your resume are seen as
the methods to ‘make it’, the apostle Paul calls us to find
true rest in blessed self-forgetfulness.” He is talking about
gospel-humility. This means we can stop connecting
every experience, every conversation with ourselves!
Keller says that what Paul is looking for, what we are all
looking for, is an ultimate verdict that we are important
and valuable.
The punch line is that a truly gospel-humble person is not
a self-hating person or a self-loving person, but a selfforgetful person! In his final paragraph Keller states,
“Like Paul, we can say, ‘I don’t care what you think. I
don’t even care what I think. I only care about what the
Lord thinks.’”
Happy Anniversary! Feb. 14th: Michael & Lynn Dougherty Feb. 28th: Jerry & Gayle Benhase God speaks through the Bible to tell us, “You are my
beloved child in whom I am well pleased.”
May God fill each of us with the grace and joy to think and
live out of this. May He give us what we need to develop
true gospel-humility and the freedom of self-forgetfulness.
Amen
~ Submitted by Kitty Whitman
Reception Ministry Volunteer/s Needed:
We are looking for a volunteer(s) to take over
coordinating receptions for funerals held here at
SSEC. Please contact Terry Stein at 540-8251719 if you would like to offer your talent for
this ministry.
Lay Eucharist Ministers / Coordinator Needed:
We are in need of Lay Eucharistic Ministers to
take Communion to our shut-ins. We also need
someone to oversee scheduling between the shut
-ins and the ministers. Please contact Fr. Ben at
[email protected] or call the
parish office for information.
Page 4 Personalized Book of Common Prayer Presentation for New Youth Members
Daughters of the King will present our new youth members, 3rd
- 8th grade, with a personalized Book of Common Prayer on
Sun., May 1st at the 10:30 a.m. service, followed by a butterfly
release.
A sign-up sheet to order a book is located on the Parish Hall
bulletin board. Please contact Barbara Collins for more
information at 540-408-3774.
Last year, xxx personalized prayer books were given to our youth members. Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Deuteronomy 6:6‐7 And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. Ephesians 6:4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruc on of the Lord. Ma hew 19:13‐15 Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people, but Jesus said, “Let the li le children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” And he laid his hands on them and went away. Proverbs 13:24 Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him. 2 Timothy 3:14‐15 But as for you, con nue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred wri ngs, which are able to make you wise for salva on through faith in Christ Jesus. Isaiah 54:13 All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children. Fr. Ben sharing the Book of Common prayer. Page 5 Annual Meeting Review
Our Annual Congregational Meeting was held on Sunday,
Jan. 17th. Three new members were elected to the vestry.
Troy Elliott was appointed Senior Warden and Peyton
Cramer was appointed Junior Warden. Fr. Ben recognized
and thanked the numerous ministries, members and
volunteers who helped lead the SSEC family to our
mission. A video of 100 images from key 2015 activities
was shared; which showed just how much we accomplished
towards our mission: “Sharing what God has given, with
glad and generous hearts”.
Acts 2:42-47
And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching
and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the
prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many
wonders and signs were being done through the apostles.
And all who believed were together and had all things
in common. And they were selling their possessions and
belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any
had need. And day by day, attending the temple together
and breaking bread in their homes, they received
their food with glad and generous hearts, ...
Page 6 Connected by Threads;
Stitched with Love
LENTEN QUIET DAY
Offered by the
ECW of the Diocese of Virginia
5th Annual Prayer Quilt Retreat
May 9-12, 2016
Shrine Mont, Orkney Springs, VA
Death is conquered we are free... So what?
The implication of Easter faith for discipleship
Come quilt and/or knit with us in the mountains! The
Prayers and Squares, Chapter 898, Prayer Quilt Ministry at
St. George’s Episcopal Church, Fredericksburg, invites
you to Shrine Mont for three days of quilting or knitting.
Led by
The Rt. Rev. Edwin F. “Ted” Gulick Jr.
Assisting Bishop of Virginia
The cost is $250 per person for three nights with shared
room and nine meals, beginning with dinner on Monday
through lunch on Thursday. The cost for a single room is
$315. Two-night options are $175 (shared) and $225
(single/private).
Music led by Martha Burford
Director of Music,
Church of the Holy Comforter, Richmond
Thursday March 3, 2016
9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
at
Roslyn Conference and Retreat Center
8727 River Road Richmond, Virginia 23229
This retreat is non-structured to allow you time to quilt,
knit, read, hike, chat with a friend, or just commune with
nature. No classes, although time for sharing will be
available. A large table will be available for each person.
Cost: $30 (includes coffee, snacks, and lunch). Make
check payable to ECW Diocese of Virginia.
Registration forms are located on the shelf in the
Gallery (foyer to the Parish Hall) Please use a
separate form for each person.
For more information or questions, please contact Bryn
Roth at (540) 373-9126 or [email protected].
Registration forms and additional information are located
on the shelf in the Gallery (foyer to the Parish Hall) Please
use a separate form for each person.
Registration due by February 22 Mail to: Mary Holly
Bigelow 7613 Hollins Road Richmond 23229. For more
information
please,
contact
Mary
Holly
at
[email protected] (804) 285-2598 or Jodie Pully at
[email protected]
(804)
320-1033.
Dress
comfortably. Bring a friend as we take this Lenten journey
together. Lunch, snacks, and Eucharist are included in
our day together.
Please make check out to St. George’s Episcopal Church.
Put “Prayers & Squares Retreat” on the memo line. Mail
form and check to St. George’s Church, 905 Princess Anne
St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Payment must be received
by April 20.
St. Thomas Circle
St. Thomas Circle is made up of a group of women, members of SSEC. All women of the church are invited to join us at any me. We meet on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. A different member hosts the gathering at her home. Together, we enjoy a potluck supper, discussing SSEC ac vi es and fellowship. Please join us for our next gathering, Tues., Feb. 16th at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Liz Davis and bring a dish to share for our evening meal. For more informa on about St. Thomas Circle, please contact Mary Ann Cowherd at 540‐825‐5290. Page 7 Building friendships, growing our faith and sharing what God has given us, with glad and generous hearts. Revelation Youth Group is made up of middle and high school students who are interested in experiencing a more modern way of prayer and scripture study. We meet every Sunday in the Youth Area after the 10:30 a.m. service (and acolyte practice) until about 1:30 p.m. We have a light lunch, discuss scripture and how it relates to our daily lives and then follow up with an activity. Information about Revelation’s monthly plans can be found on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall or on one of Revelation’s Social Media pages. We are now a part of the Remind community! Remind allows teachers to safely and efficiently communicate with students & parents about important information and activities. Participants sign up as a student or parent and choose to receive messages via text, email, or in our app. Please use the code @ryouthg, to sign up and stay connected in our group. February is a busy month, with our Mardi Gras party, bowling ou ng, movie day and our Lenten study. If you are volunteering for the Mardi Gras on February 9th, please arrive at the church at 5:30 p.m. and plan to stay un l 7:45 p.m. Games begin at 6:00 p.m. and finish at 7:30 p.m. There will be an a er party for Revela on members (parents welcome) to help clean up and hang out. If you are interested in dona ng a baked good for the Cake Walk, please bring it to church on Sunday Feb. 7th or to the parish office on Mon., Feb. 8th or Tues., Feb. 9th. You can also bring it with you to the pancake supper, by 6:00 p.m. Our bowling ou ng is on Sunday, Feb., 21st. We will leave for Mountain Run Bowling Center a er the 10:30 service (around noon). Please bring an offering of $5.00 per person and some extra spending money for games and snacks. We will be showing support for all youth members by beginning Lent at the Ash Wednesday Service on Feb. 10th at 7:00 p.m. Each Sunday in Lent (except Feb. 21) Revela on Youth Group will have a Lenten Journey Lesson a er the 10:30 a.m. service. Part of our Lenten study is to relate what we see every day to our faith and to scripture. On Feb. 14th we will be sending Valen ne’s Day cards to people in need of care and support. On February 28th, Revela on will be showing the movie “Exodus: Gods and Kings” in the Youth Area movie room. The movie will begin at 12:15 p.m. and lunch, popcorn, and drinks will be available. Feel free to bring your own snack. The movie 2.5 hours long so bring a change of clothes if you want to be “comfy.” Parents and other adults are welcome to watch however sea ng is limited. Revela on Youth Group and the Acolytes of SSEC are joining together yet again to go visit the Na onal Cathedral in Washington D.C. Parents interested in joining us or driving, please contact Julie, Leah, Becky or Ashton. Poten al dates are March 6th or April 17th. More informa on will be available later in February. We are also looking for adults to volunteer to support us a er church on Sundays and for various events. If you are interested in being a part of Revela on, please contact one of the leaders. You must provide a permission form to a end ou ngs. Forms are available in the Youth Area (le of the costume closet, and under the yellow bulle n board). Stay Connected… For more informa on, please contact one of our youth leaders: Julie Yowell, Leah Walker, Becky Walser or Ashton Franklin at: Email: revela [email protected] Facebook: Revela onYouthGroup Twi er & Instagram: @revela onyg07 Remind: @ryouthg Page 8 F
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8 am ‐Stephen's Friends 5 pm ‐Heat Shelter 5:30 pm YoungLives 7 pm ‐ Quilter's Guild 11 9 Shrove Tuesday 10 Ash Wednesday 7 am ‐  7 AM ‐Ash Wed Service  8 am ‐ Stephen's  8 am ‐ Stephen's Brotherhood Friends Friends  8 am ‐ Stephen's  5:30 pm ‐  8 am ‐ Moms in Prayer Close Knit for Friends YoungLives Wounded Veterans  9 am ‐ Blue Ridge  11 am ‐ Centering 12 pm ‐ Staff Ar st Prayer Mee ng  5 pm –Pancake  12 pm ‐ Ash Wed 6:30 pm ‐ WyldLife Supper Service 7 pm ‐ Young Life  6 pm –Mardi Gras  1:30 pm ‐ Bap st Home Commi ee Mee ng Party Ministry  7:30 pm  7 pm ‐Ash Wed Service Revela on Kings  8 pm ‐ Choir Prac ce Cake Party 15 16 17 18 The office and Food  7 am ‐  8 am ‐ Stephen's  8 am ‐ Stephen's Closet are closed for Brotherhood Friends Friends President’s Day  8 am ‐ Stephen's  8 am ‐ Moms in Prayer  8 am –WorkZone  11 am ‐ Centering 9 am ‐ Nursery Friends Safety Training 10:30 am ‐ Holy  8 am ‐ Stephen's  9 am ‐ Blue Ridge  5:30 pm ‐ Prayer  12 pm ‐ Healing Service Communion Friends Ar st YoungLives 11:45 am ‐ Acolyte Prac ce  6:30 pm ‐WyldLife  7pm ‐ YoungLives  6 pm ‐ Lenten Potluck 11:45 am ‐ Coffee Hour ~  7 pm ‐ Ham Radio Mee ng Supper and Study  7 pm ‐ Founding  7 pm ‐ St. Thomas  8 pm ‐ Choir Prac ce DOK 12 pm ‐ Revela on Youth Father's Republican Circle ~ hosted by Group Women’s Mee ng Liz Davis 21st Second Sunday in Lent 22 Acolyte Sunday  8 am ‐ Stephen's  8 am ‐ Holy Communion Friends  9 am ‐ Adult Forum  12 pm ‐ Staff  9 am ‐ Youth Sunday School Mee ng  6:30 pm WyldLife 9 am ‐ Nursery  10:30 am ‐ Holy Communion  11:45 am ‐ Acolyte Prac ce  11:45 am ‐ Coffee Hour ~ St. Thomas Circle  12 pm ‐ Revela on Youth Group Bowling Ou ng 28 Third Sunday in Lent 29  8 am ‐ Holy Communion  8 am ‐ Stephen's  9 am ‐ Adult Forum Friends  9 am ‐ Youth Sunday School  12 pm ‐ Staff 9 am ‐ Nursery  10:30 am ‐ Holy 
Communion  11:45 am ‐ Acolyte Prac ce  11:45 am ‐ Coffee Hour ~ Brotherhood  12 pm Newcomer Coffee with Fr. Ben  12 pm ‐ Revela on Youth Group ~ Movie at 12:15 pm Mee ng 6:30 pm WyldLife Friday 5 4 8 am ‐ Stephen's Friends 8 am ‐ Moms in Prayer 11 am ‐ Centering Prayer 12 pm ‐ Healing Service 5 pm –Heat Shelter 6 pm ‐ Searching Scripture Group 7 pm ‐ Choir Prac ce 
14 First Sunday in Lent 
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Brotherhood 8 am ‐Stephen's Friends 9 am ‐Blue Ridge Ar st 5 pm ‐Heat Shelter 
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Wednesday 3 2 8 am ‐Stephen's Friends 10 am ‐Altar Guild Mee ng 12 pm ‐Staff Mee ng 5 pm ‐Heat Shelter 6:30 pm ‐WyldLife 7 pm ‐Vietnam Veterans Mee ng  8 am ‐ Holy Communion  8 am ‐ Stephen's  9 am ‐ Adult Forum Friends  9 am ‐ Youth Sunday School  10 am – Culpeper  10:30 am ‐ Holy Tuesday 
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6 8 am ‐ Stephen's Friends 5 pm ‐Heat Shelter 12 8 am ‐ Stephen's Friends  11:30 ‐Ricke Seminar 
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9 am ‐ Vestry Retreat 5 pm –Heat Shelter 13 9 am ‐ DOK 
19 20 8 am ‐  9 am –DOK Stephen's Study Friends  8 am –
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26 23 24 25 7 am ‐  8 am ‐ Stephen's  8 am ‐ Stephen's  8 am ‐ Brotherhood Friends Friends Stephen's Friends  8 am ‐ Stephen's  8 am ‐ Moms in Prayer  10 am ‐ Culpeper  11 am ‐ Centering Friends Close Knits for  9 am ‐ Blue Ridge Prayer Wounded Veterans  12 pm ‐ Healing Service  5:30 am ‐ Ar st YoungLives  6 pm ‐ Lenten Potluck Supper and Study  8 pm ‐ Choir Prac ce 
Saturday 27 9 am –DOK Study 