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Bruton Parish Episcopal Church www.brutonparish.org August 2016 CHRONICLE The I am pleased to share the good news that the Canterbury Association at William & Mary received $10,000 this month from the national Church to build and sustain an alumni database. The grant money will fund various student interns throughout the course of the coming academic year. We already have over two hundred alumni names in our database. The strength of this ministry through the decades is palpable, and we hope that our efforts building and developing an alumni community will further safeguard the future of the ministry. As the Church con- tinues its permanent struggle to live into God’s Word, ministries like the Canterbury Association might provide us with some hope of what the future could look like. There seems to be a diaspora of W&M alumni who have been touched by the life of Christ in this place, and through their collective stewardship Bruton Parish might be empowered to streng- then this ministry well into the future. The “Church” is the collective body of Christian believers who are sustained by Christ, and it is to that very body that we must look for nourishment and guidance in the future. Buildings and graveyards, historic and beautiful though they may be, are only holy in so far as they are connected to the living God of Christ working in the flesh of the Church. Like many other areas of life in our increasingly globalized world, “Church” is less local than it might have been in past generations. This alumni database and outreach is a way of “being Church” that recognizes our most precious treasure to be the souls of those who have seen Jesus in this place, including those who might now live far away. These are exciting times for the Canterbury Association and Bruton Parish Church. Contrary to the narrative of decline so common within mainline Protestantism, I am witness to a generation of students and alumni who deeply care about God in this place, and, perhaps more than anything else, that is our witness to the enduring Truth that God’s light shines in the darkness. Building and Sustaining God’s Word by The Rev’d Tyler Montgomery If you are a William & Mary alumnus or alumna, please let us know by emailing [email protected] . Wewould like to include you in ourdatabase!
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I am pleased to share the good news thatthe Canterbury Association at William &Mary received $10,000 this month from thenational Church to build and sustain analumni database. The grant money willfund various student interns throughout
the course of the comingacademic year. Wealready have over twohundred alumni namesin our database. Thestrength of this ministrythrough the decades ispalpable, and we hopethat our efforts buildingand developing analumni community wil lfurther safeguard thefuture of the ministry.
As the Church con-t inues i ts permanentstruggle to live into God’sWord, ministries like theCanterbury Associationmight provide us withsome hope of what thefuture could look l ike.There seems to be adiaspora of W&M alumniwho have been touchedby the life of Christ in thisplace, and through theircol lect ive stewardshipBruton Parish might beempowered to streng-then this ministry wellinto the future. The
“Church” is the col lect ive body ofChristian believers who are sustainedby Christ, and it is to that very bodythat we must look for nourishment andguidance in the future. Buildings andgraveyards, historic and beaut i fulthough they may be, are only holy inso far as they are connected to theliving God of Christ working in the fleshof the Church.
Like many other areas of life in ourincreasingly globalized world, “Church”is less local than it might have been inpast generations. This alumni databaseand outreach is a way of “beingChurch” that recognizes our mostprecious treasure to be the souls ofthose who have seen Jesus in thisplace, including those who might nowlive far away.
These are exciting times for theCanterbury Associat ion and BrutonParish Church. Contrary to the narrativeof decline so common within mainlineProtestantism, I am witness to ageneration of students and alumni whodeeply care about God in this place,and, perhaps more than anything else,that is our witness to the enduringTruth that God’s light shines in thedarkness.
Building and Sustaining God’s Wordby The Rev’d Tyler Montgomery
If you are a William & Mary alumnusor alumna, please let us know byemailing [email protected] . Wewould like to include you in ourdatabase!
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Inside ...Three Reasons to Travel
with Father Chrisin September
Friends Name Badges
What is TheCornerstone Circle
Salvation Army AppleTree Program
Thank You fromthe Parish Shop
Pre-Owned Jewelry &Accessories Sale
Matthew WhaleyElementary School
Initiative: We can helpchildren in need.
Bruton Singles
Three Book Clubs
ECW Fall Coffee
First FridayRecovery Eucharist
Fall Fellowship Festival
Stephen Ministry:It Takes A Team
Parish Calendar
Deadline for Mission &Outreach Grants
Chanco TuitionAssistance
Bruton’s Winter Shelter
Annual Parish Book Sale
Mission in TanzaniaPresentation
Wednesday’s Brown-Bag Bible Study
DOK IntercessoryPrayers
Living the GospelBible Study
Tithe.ly is Timely
Mobile Giving Online
Giving While Living
CanterburyAssociation:
Opportunities forMinistry
Canterbury’s OpeningEucharist & Welcome
Brunch
Children & YouthFormation
School Supply Drive
Family VBS
Candlelight Concerts
Cantores, Choristers &Joyful Noise ... oh my!
Birthdays &Membership Update
2017 Calendar & CardRecycling Program
Pray, Listen, Speak:A Message fromBishop Hollerith
Fellowship & FormationBrown-Bag Bible Study
Wednesdays @ noon
Bruton Singles (page 6)
First Friday Recovery EucharistFriday, August 5 @ 5:30pm
Newcomers’ CornerSunday, August 7 @ 10:30am
Presentation: A Mission in TanzaniaSunday, August 7 @ 3pm
Family Vacation Bible SchoolAugust 8 - 12 @ St. Martin’s5:30 - 8pm, dinner included
Salvation Army Apple Tree DonationsDue Wednesday, August 10
Women’s Theological Book Study **Monday, August 11 @ Noon
Living the Gospel Bible StudySunday, August 14 & 28 @ 11am
School Supply DriveDonations due Monday, August 15
Mission & Outreach Grant ApplicationsDue Monday, August 15 (online)
Canterbury Opening EucharistSunday, August 21 @ 9am (Wren Chapel)
Canterbury Welcome BrunchSunday, August 21 @ 10am (Parish House)
Children & Youth SummerPool Party & Cookout
Saturday, August 21 @ 4-6pm
Labor Day Weekend Parish Book SaleFriday - Sunday, September 2 - 4
Parish Shop’s Pre-Owned Jewelry& Accessories Sale
Friday - Monday, September 2 - 5
Children & Youth Choirs ResumeSunday, September 11
Friends’ Scotland & Northern EnglandPilgrimage/Tour
September 23 - October 3
Fall Fellowship FeastSunday, October 2 from 4:30 - 7pm
Coffee ConnectionsAll are invited for coffee and refreshmentsat the Custis House on Sundays between
the 9:15 & 11:15am services.
** Child care may be available for babiesthrough elementary-aged children by
reservation only. Contact Meghan Brewer at757-345-6489 or [email protected].
Worship ScheduleSunday, August 7
Holy Eucharist @ 7:30, 9:15 & 11:15amChildren’s Church @ 9:15am *
Evening Prayer @ 5:30pm
Sunday, August 14Holy Eucharist @ 7:30, 9:15 & 11:15am
Children’s Church @ 9:15am *Evening Prayer @ 5:30pm
Sunday, August 21
Holy Eucharist @ 7:30, 9:15 & 11:15amChildren’s Church @ 9:15am *
Evening Prayer @ 5:30pm
Canterbury Opening Eucharist9am (Wren Chapel)
Sunday, August 28Holy Eucharist @ 7:30, 9:15 & 11:15am
Children’s Church @ 9:15am *Holy Eucharist @ 5:30pm
Noonday Prayer @ ChurchMonday - Saturday
Holy Eucharist - St. Mary’s ChapelTuesdays @ 7:30 am
Holy Eucharist with Healing PrayersWednesdays @ 11 am (Church)
Canterbury Evening PrayerTuesdays @ 5:30 pm in Wren Chapel
when college is in session
* Held in St. Mary’s Chapel in the Parish House.
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Newcomers’ CornerThe first Sunday of each month, new membersof Bruton are invited to join clergy, vestry andNewcomers Committee members for coffee inthe Custis House at 10:30am. This is a greatopportunity to become more acquainted with theparish and learn of our many ministries. Join usSunday, August 7.
Wednesday’s Brown-BagBible StudyBring your lunch each Wednesday to the Coffee,Tea & Thee room upstairs in the Parish Houseat noon. This Lectionary-based Bible study iscentered upon the Gospel for the comingSunday. The preacher for the week will facilitatethese sessions where those in attendance willbe able to reflect upon the scriptures that willbe the focus of the Sunday sermon. The studiesmay provide increased insight into the sermonor explore aspects of the passages beyond thescope of the sermon, or both. Take time out ofyour day and try this exploration!
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Three Reasons to Travelwith Father Chris inSeptemberThere are a number ofreasons to take the Friendsof Bruton Tour to Scotlandand Northern England thisfall from September 23 toOctober 3. Of these, the topthree most likely are:
Reason 1: Iona Abbeyis a sacred dest ination,come along for an inspirational visit to the tinyisland and abbey where a vibrant Christiancommunity has worshiped ever since St.Columba arrived there in AD 563. Not on theusual tourist path, this is a site that should notbe missed by Christians of any denominationor, for that matter, any who are interested inthe history of the faith.
Reason 2: Scotland and Northern Englandare among the safest places to visit in this timewhen many popular tourist attractions areconsidered dangerous.
Reason 3: As a result of the recent Brexitvote in England, the dollar is in its strongestposition against the English Pound that it hasenjoyed in many years. The UK is presently agreat travel bargain.
Sign up for a unique and specially designedtour that combines spiritual experiences withhistory and just plain fun. Travel with friendsand make new ones. The group will be small bydesign and therefore each participant will betreated with special care.
The tour has been created for Friends ofBruton by Far Horizons, Inc., specialists incustom group travel. In addition to Father Chris,there will be an experienced Tour Director toaccompany the group through Scotland andEngland.
Review the detailed itinerary and downloadthe reservation form at http://bit. ly/REVISEDFRIENDSTOUR2016. If you wouldlike more information, please contact AnitaHeber at Far Horizons ([email protected]) orHilary Cooley ([email protected]).
Friends Name BadgesIn response to numerous requests, the Friendsof Bruton Committee has arranged fordistinctive name badges that feature Bruton‘shistoric weathervane as the symbol of Friendsof Bruton. The badges are an ideal way to showyour support for Our Worldwide Congregation.They are especially appropriate when worn atFriends of Bruton sponsored events such asFriends Day or faith-based travel programs. The badges are available to all membersof the Bruton congregation and the more than1,500 out-of-area Friends. Badges may bepurchased at a cost of $10 (an additional $2 formagnetic pin). To request your Friends of Brutonname badge, either call or email Hilary Cooley([email protected] or 757-345-2252).
What IsThe Cornerstone Circle?
The Cornerstone Circle has been created toprovide an annual sustaining membership inFriends of Bruton. Sustaining membership isimportant to the mission of Our WorldwideCongregation because it will help us support andinitiate programs that promote and preserve thehistoric and spiritual legacy of Bruton ParishChurch. Cornerstone Circle was chosen as thename because of biblical references to ChristJesus as the Cornerstone of our faith. Circlerepresents God, “whose center is everywhere andwhose circumference is nowhere”.
Those who join the Cornerstone Circle for aminimal donation of $100 per individual willreceive a lapel pin depicting the 1767 BrutonWeathervane that topped the church’s steeple fornearly 250 years (p ictured below). Theweathervane is the symbol of Friends of Bruton,Our Worldwide Congregation, as it points to thefour corners of the earth.
There remains no charge to be a member ofFriends of Bruton; however, Cornerstone Circlemembers will know that theirsustaining membership willenable the mission of Friendsof Bruton to continue to grow.In addition, Cornerstone Circlemembers will, through theirannual membership contri-bution, receive early oppor-tunities to sign up for travel programs, arrangefor private guided tours of the church andgraveyard, and be invited to a private receptionin honor of the guest speaker prior to the AnnualFriends Day Luncheon each spring.
For information about how you can becomea member of the Cornerstone Circle, visit ourwebsite at www.brutonparish.org, click onFriends of Bruton in the left-hand column andfollow the link to Cornerstone Circle Application,or contact Hilary Cooley at 757-345-2252 [email protected].
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Thank You from theParish ShopBy Leith Merrow Mullaly
The Shop’s Annual Pre-owned Jewelry &Accessories Sale was moved this year to the4th of July holiday weekend. We want to thankeveryone who made this event such a smashingsuccess.
Joanne Alley chaired the sale, and wecannot thank her and her wonderful crew ofvolunteers enough. You EACH did an awesomejob! Because you color-coded every item, itwas so very easy and convenient for customersto identify the prices. Even children were addingup the cost of their desired purchases with littlehelp from mom and dad! The prices were soreasonable that spending money was actuallyfun! Well done, Joanne and your gang!
We sold 1,895 pieces of merchandise andmade a profit of $8,028 (with NO expenditureson our part). In addition to jewelry, we alsooffered a collection of men’s ties and women’shandbags. None of this would have beenpossible without the generosity of so manyBruton members, like you, who donated yourgently-used jewelry, pocketbooks and neckties.
We’re going to hold the sale again over theLabor Day weekend (see below)!
Pre-owned Jewelry& Accessories SaleWhile looking for books, CDs, DVDs, andpuzzles to donate to the Parish Book Sale,please again donate gently-used jewelry,scarves, ties, etc. to the Pre-owned Jewelry& Accessories Sale. We will once again hold thispopular event over the Labor Day weekend. Asyou review your wardrobe for summer or fall,if you wonder why you bought an accessoryand haven't worn it, why not donate it forsomeone else to enjoy? Please bring yourdonations to the Shop during shop hours.Proceeds benefit outreach ministries. Thencome to the sale and shop:
Friday, September 2 10am - 5pmSaturday, September 3 10am - 5pmSunday, September 4 1pm - 5pmMonday, September 5 10am - 5pm
Throughout thisissue are someof the pictures
from the parishpicnic that
Stephen Fittontook for us.
Thanks,Stephen!
Salvation ArmyApple Tree Program
The success of The Salvation Army’s Apple TreeProgram depends on people like you agreeing to“adopt” a child and purchase a NEW school outfitand shoes. For many of the families who turn toThe Salvation Army for help, the clothing andshoes they receive through this program are theonly new items their children will have on thatimportant first day of school! Please help a childget off to a good start this school year.
How does the program work?
1. Stop by the Parish House soon during theweek to PICK UP a Salvation Army tag(s),or take a tag after an upcoming Sundaychurch service (if they’re still available).The tag will contain the Family ID and ChildCode with your child’s name and sizeinformation.
FOR EXAMPLE:
Family ID # 106 Age 12Code A Pants/Shirt Size 14Name John Jacket Size 14Boy/Girl Boy Shoe Size 7Age 12
2. You then take the tag and SHOP for yourchild(ren). We ask that you provide NEWclothing and shoes.
3. Once you have shopped for your child(ren),PLACE all of the gifts for each child intohis or her own bag. DO NOT COMBINE AFAMILY OR ADD OTHER TAGS INTO ONEBAG. DO NOT WRAP GIFTS. Place themiddle part of the tag in the bag, then tie orzip tie the bag, attaching the top section ofthe ID tag to the outside of the bag.
4. Please KEEP the bottom portion of the tag toattach to your receipts for tax purposes.
5. WHEN AND WHERE can I drop off mybag? Now through August 10 atChristine Britton’s office in the ParishHouse or at Salvation Army officeslocated at 151 Kristiansand Drive, Mondaythrough Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.
For more information, please contact
Christine Britton (757-229-2891) or
The Salvation Army of Greater Williamsburg
(757-229-6651).
Thank you
and God Bless You!
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Do you wonder how it must feel to be a childand be hungry?
Do you think about how it must feel to be achild and be too cold or too hot when theweather changes?
Do you imagine what it would be like to be achild and have to sleep with all of your familymembers in one motel room each night?
Do you wonder how would it feel to be a child,new to this country, and realize you cannotunderstand what people around you are saying,including your teachers?
It makes all of us uncomfortable to wonder,th ink, and imagine ch i ldren in thesecircumstances, but Robin Ford, principal ofMatthew Whaley Elementary for the past threeyears, knows many such children -- they areattending her school. According to Mrs. Ford,a large influx of second language learners hasbeen arriving at Mathew Whaley for severalyears now. They are having difficulties adjustingto the academics and culture of their newenvironment. Additionally, 45 children weredeemed to be "homeless" during the last schoolyear. Many of these students are consideredto be at-risk.
A small group of women from Bruton callingthemselves Matthew 25 has been studyingcurrent needs here in the Williamsburg area forabout a year, has been in touch with Mrs. Fordabout the situation at Matthew Whaley, wantsto be involved, and would love our parish as awhole to be involved as well!
Listed below are just a few ideas about howwe, as a neighborhood church, can choose tohelp:
Run clothing drives in the fall and in thespring, especially for change of seasonclothes.
Volunteer to fill food baskets at holidaybreaks.
Tutor children in reading or math (there willbe training provided at Matthew Whaley forthis).
The clergy and Outreach Committee agreethat a partnership with Matthew Whaley wouldbe a great outreach for Bruton, and theseprograms would be a beginning. We need tolearn more about what is needed (students areassessed at the beginning of the school year),be willing to volunteer our time, and worktogether to help young children in need. Whenwe think about past successes we have had inthe area of outreach, such as Bruton Buildersand the Winter Shelter, it could be time foranother significant opportunity for helping ourneighbors.
Coming up:
August 21, between the 9:15 and 11:15amservices, members of the small group of womenwill be available at the Custis House to discusspossibilities and answer any questions you mayhave.
August 28, between the 9:15 and 11:15amservices, a presentation will be held in thechurch.
September 28, clothing drive.
There will also be more informationavailable in the Bruton Bytes and Sundaybulletins.
For the coming weeks of summer, we hope youwill wonder, think, and attempt to imagine whatthe lives of some of our local children are allabout — and together with planning, love, andfaith, we can make these young lives a little bitbetter.
"for I was hungry and you gave Me food," Matthew 25:35"for I was naked and you clothed Me," Matthew 25:36
Matthew Whaley Elementary School Initiative:
We can help children in need.By Janet Estes
A short history ofthe group: WhenRev’d SarahBrockenbrough leftBruton last year, shechallenged the groupto become involvedwith a local programor project that needsour help and the helpof the parish at large.The group began tocall themselvesMatthew 25, inspiredby the Bible versesbelow.
Matthew 25:Diane AbdoJeanne BlountLeslie BoyeAlta CassadyJanet EstesSandy Lenthall,The Rev’d LaurenMcDonald
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Three Book ClubsContinueWomen’s Theological Book GroupAre you interested in joining other women todiscuss works of fiction and non-fiction througha theological lens? If so, bring your lunch andjoin us about every six weeks from noon to1:30pm in the Coffee, Tea & Thee room of theParish House. Child care is available byreservation only by contacting Meghan Brewer([email protected] or 757-229-2891).
The next meeting of the Women'sTheological Book Group is Thursday, August11, from 1-2:30pm in the Coffee, Tea, and Theeroom. We are reading the novel, The MonkDownstairs, by local author, Tim Farrington, whowill be joining us for the discussion. Please comefor what is sure to be a lively conversation ofthe book, Mary & Martha of the Bible, and theintersection of contemplation, action, andromance. If you need help ordering the book,please contact the Rev’d Lauren McDonald.
Words, Wit, WisdomThis book group meets the second Friday of themonth (except July and August) at 9:45am inthe Coffee, Tea, and Thee room. For moreinformation, please contact Debbie Rinner (757-345-2467). Chi ld care is avai lable byreservation only by contacting Meghan Brewer(757-229-2891 or [email protected]).
Evening Book GroupAfter a summer break, the Bruton Evening BookGroup's first fall meeting will be Monday,September 26, at 7pm. New members arealways welcome. In September, we will discussthe book When Breath Becomes Air by PaulKalanithi, a bestselling memoir that has beenone of the most talked about books of 2016.
This co-ed book group meets monthly fromSeptember through May, and the reading list isgenerated by members' recommendations; itincludes a variety of genre. We meet on thefourth Monday of each month from 7-9pm. Thebooks selected for October and November areWhat Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty and Waitfor Signs by Craig Johnson.
If you are interested in joining the group,or just want to try it for a month, contact SusieMorrison ([email protected] or757-846-6863).
Bruton SinglesBy Heidi Elam, Ruth Mullaney, Eda Martin, andDonna Dodenhoff
Bruton Singles is a fellowship ministry tailoredtowards parishioners and members of the wider
community who are single. We typically gettogether once each week to attendvarious events in the parish and thelarger community. Each event isaccompanied by a meal and/ordessert (paid separately) at whichwe enjoy fellowship and dis-cussion. To participate in anyevent, please procure tickets to the
funct ion and cal l the l istedcoordinator.
Saturday, August 6, 10am-12pmButterfly Festival @ WilliamsburgBotanical GardenMeet us at 10am at Freedom Park (5537Centerville Road) and interact with over 200butterflies at the Williamsburg Botanical Garden!Visit the butterfly tent with live specimens andparticipate in fun, educational programs. Learnfirst-hand about the life cycles of these beautifulinsects ($5 donation suggested). Afterwards,we’ll enjoy lunch at Corner Pocket in New Town(donation + cost of meal). Please contact RuthMullaney (757-229-6961) to rsvp.
Wednesday, August 17, 7pm-9pmSummer Breeze Concert:USAF Blue Aces Pop EnsembleWe will gather at 5:30pm for supper at TheCheese Shop and then enjoy a popular freeoutdoor concert featuring classic, rock, andR&B. Bring a lawn chair (cost of meal only).Contct Heidi Elam (757-897-5012) to rsvp.
Sunday, August 21, 8pmFree Outdoor Movie:Star Wars: The Force AwakensJoin us at 7pm at Aromas for supper, followedby a free screening on Prince George Street ofthe movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Bringa lawn chair (cost of meal only). Contact RuthMullaney (757-229-6961) to rsvp.
ECW Fall CoffeeThe long days of summer are drawing to aclose and that means that the ECW FallCoffee will soon be at hand. Please savethe date of Wednesday, September 28,at 9:30am in the Parish Hall. Ourown Rev’d Lauren McDonald willbe our guest speaker. Bring afriend and join us for coffee,conversation and fellowship.
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It Takes a TeamBy Laurie Krebs
Stephen Ministry is a team effort and, asmembers of that team, there are four areas inwhich players contribute.
The Stephen LeadersCharlie Clapper and Mary Jean Hurst areBruton’s Stephen Ministry leaders. Their positionon the team is to:
1. Recruit and train Stephen Ministers.2. Meet with potential care receivers to assess
their needs.3. Match care receivers with Stephen
Ministers.4. Provide ongoing supervision and
continuing education for the StephenMinisters.
5. Build awareness of the ministry within thecongregation and community.
The Stephen MinistersMembers of the congregation, these are theteam players trained to:
1. Offer confidential one-to-one Christian careto someone going through tough times.
2. Meet with that person once a week for anhour.
3. Gather with leaders twice a month forsupervision and continuing education.
The Care ReceiversThese are team members in the congregationor the community who:
1. Are struggling with a difficult time, such asgrief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminalillness or some other life crisis.
2. Want to receive care from a StephenMinister.
3. Can rely on the confidentiality of therelationship.
The CongregationThe Stephen Ministry program depends on thefans in the home team’s grandstand (aka theBruton Parish congregation). They can help by:
1. Telling a friend or colleague in crisis aboutStephen Ministry.
2. Alerting the clergy to the friend orcolleague in need.
3. Sharing the friend’s name, with his/herpermission, to the Stephen Leaders.
4. Keeping all members of the StephenMinistry team in their prayers.
It takes all the members of the team tomake Stephen Ministry a winner.
If you know of someone who could benefit fromthe care of a Stephen Minister, please contactour Stephen Leaders, Charlie Clapper (757-564-6191) or Mary Jean Hurst (757-810-5112). Yourcall will be kept strictly confidential.
First Friday RecoveryEucharistSpiritWorks Foundation,a community recoverycenter in Williamsburgthat works with peoplehealing from addiction,trauma and abuse, hostsa monthly RecoveryEucharist at Bruton on thefirst Friday of each month. The next service willbe held in the church at 5:30pm on Friday,August 5.
This service is designed with prayers andreadings that focus on helping people find waysto live faithfully in the midst of any kind ofsuffering, especially individuals and their lovedones who are liv ing with addict ion, co-dependence, mental illness, and trauma. Wepray for those who are continuing to struggle,mourn those who have died, and celebrate withthose who are experiencing the joy of recovery.This month the Rev’d Lauren McDonald will beour celebrant and preacher, the Rev’d JanBrown will be our deacon, and Ms. SuzanneDaniel will be our musician.
Fall Fellowship FestivalMake your reservation early! Join us for shrimp,clams, oysters, crabs, hotdogs with all thefixings, and kids’ activities from 4:30 to 7pmon Sunday, October 2, in the parish hall. Just$10/person or $20/family (pay at the door).Please rsvp by Thursday, September 29, byeither calling 757-229-2891 or [email protected]. RSVP today!
Living theGospelBible StudyJoin us on Sundays,August 14 & 28, forthis Lectionary-basedBible study that isheld at 11am everysecond and fourthSunday in the CustisHouse. Come andexamine the impact ofthe Gospel messageon our everyday lives.
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Good to be Backin the USABy Andy Russell
If you ever have the chance to visitTanzania, probably one of the firstSwahili words you will hear is karibu(care-ri-boo). The word means"welcome" and you literally hear iteverywhere: when you enter someone'shouse, when they offer you food or aseat, when you arrive in a new place,when you give thanks to someone forsomething.
The use and meaning of karibu inSwahili, especially in Tanzania, is oneof those instances where the languagereflects the culture of the peoplewho speak it. In other words, thewidespread use of karibu in Swahili isa reflection of the extreme hospitalitywith which Tanzanians treat visitors(and one another). You cannot help butfeel welcomed in Tanzania; I certainlycould not help feeling welcomed inTanzania. Now I would like to extend awelcome to you!
On Sunday, August 7, from 3-4pm in the Parish Hall, I will be giving asmall presentation (including time forquestions and answers) on my time inTanzania. I want to share the excite-ment, the struggles, the triumphs, andthe feelings of God's presence I haveexperienced with you all, the people whohelped make my YASC mission inTanzania possible. So my brothers andsisters in Christ, karibu! Hope to seeyou soon.
Annual Parish Book SaleThe Bruton Annual Book Sale has become a greatWilliamsburg tradition, and proceeds this year willbe used for Mission & Outreach.
The sale will take place during the Labor Dayweekend from Friday through Sunday,September 2-4. Please donate books, CDs, DVDsand puzzles, and take your donations to the Parish
House or contact us forpick-up if you can’t getthem here. Please, noencyclo-pedias, VCRtapes or cassette tapes.
We will needmany volunteers,not only to help pickup book donations,but to help set-up,staff the sale, andclean up afterwards!
If you can help inany way, please email [email protected] contact Stephen Fitton (757-897-4696) or JudyCollard (757-565-2549) directly.
Deadline for Mission& Outreach GrantsApproachesPlease note that the deadline for grant submissionsfor the 2016 review cycle is August 15.Organizations interested in applying for aBruton Parish grant should visit http://bit.ly/BPCGRANTS. The applications must be receivedby August 15 so that the Mission & OutreachCommittee can review requests and award grantsby mid-Fall.
Chanco TuitionAssistanceIn July, the Mission & Outreach Committeeapproved a $5,000 donation to the Chanco-on-the-James camp tuition fund. Camp Chanco is thelongest-running summer camp program in Virginiaand offers a Christian-based retreatfor adults and children alike.
Shelter Week:February 5-12,2017By Leith Merrow Mullaly
Please mark your calendars forBruton’s next Winter Shelter Weekfrom February 5 - 12, 2017. Watchfor more information over thecoming months and p leasevolunteer!
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Give one-time with or without an account.
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Manage account and payment information.
If you currently use AccessACS through our website,please note this function willvery soon be no longer beavailable. Please contactHilary Cooley or DudleyHoyle, and we will work tohelp you transition.
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From The Ministry Of Gift Planning
Giving While LivingPart 3By Stephanie King
Claude and Lafayette munched onpo'boys as Lafayette thought abouttheir conversation.
"You know Claude, all theseideas are great," he said. "But Kittyand I need to have a steady incomeas we age. How can we give andtake care of our own needs?'
"Setting up a charitable trust allows you togive and receive," Claude said. "Through the trust,you receive a steady income and get a taxdeduction," Claude explained. "The charityreceives whatever's left over after a set numberof years. Alternatively, the trust can provide thecharity with annual payments, and the remainderis passed down to your heirs, tax free.”
Claude and Lafayette joined the second lineand danced all the way back to the French Quarter.After they danced all they could, the two friendsheaded to the river to watch the sun go down.
"Claude, I'm so glad I ran into you today,"Lafayette said. "And thank you for explaining allthe ways to give; I never knew there were somany ways to do it."
"There's a gift for everyone," Claude said."You just have to pick the one that is right foryou."
The two friends sat in silence enjoying themoment, watching the day turn to dusk.
I hope you have enjoyed "Giving WhileLiving" and that you consider the future ministryof Bruton Parish Church in your gift planning. Forgeneral information, the brochure Gift Planningat Bruton Parish Church is available at the ParishHouse. You should not rely or act upon anyinformation found in the Ministry of Gift Planningmonthly articles without first seeking advice fromyour attorney and/or tax advisor.
Tithe.ly is TimelyBy Russ Sheldon
We’re using Tithe.ly. What is Tithe.ly? It is thenewest, latest and easiest way to pay yourpledge or make other onl inemonetary donations to Bruton ParishChurch.
You can use your phone orcomputer to download the Tithe.lyapp, click here or visit http://bit.ly/GIVING2BPC, or contact Hilary Cooleyor Dudley Hoyle at the church office.
When using this new online system, you canenter the amount you wish to pledge or give.You determine how often you wish to contribute(monthly, quarterly, etc .). You receiveacknowledgement and thanks for yourcontribution by email. Bruton benefits andgrows by having a predictable, dependable,steady income source which facilitates annualbudget planning.
While electronic giving may not be foreveryone, some may find it the perfect vehicleto pledge or donate to the church. You maywell ask, “Why should I use Tithe.ly? I alreadyam providing a dependable, steady income insupport of our church.” While that is true, theTithe.ly method of giving may be easier for you.Think direct deposit in reverse! Once you areset up, having your designated amount drawnfrom your credit card, your contributions areautomatic. Please join us in using Tithe.ly. Thenyou can rest assured that you are giving witha glad heart to the glory of God in ourchurch.
The informationcontained herein isintended for generalinformation purposesonly, does notconstitute legaladvice, and is notguaranteed orpromised to beaccurate, current orcomplete. You shouldnot rely or act on thisinformation withoutfirst seeking qualifiedlegal counsel.
Close to 300 parishioners enjoyed fun and fellowship at the parish-wide picnic this past June.
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Canterbury Association2016-2017
Opportunities for MinistryClip and return this form to our CollegeChaplain, the Rev’d Tyler Montgomery, at theparish office. For more information or detailson how you can volunteer to help theCanterbury program throughout the comingsemester, please contact Tyler directly at [email protected] or 757-229-2891.
Please check the events/ministries for which youwould like to volunteer:
Name: _______________________________
Email: _______________________________
Phone: _______________________________
Committees
Gala Committee 2017 Grand Illumination Committee 2016
Programs
Adopt-A-Canterburian Birthday Ministry
Feasts/Banquets/Meals
Welcome BrunchSunday, August 21 @ 10am
Thanksgiving FeastSunday, November 22 @ 6:30pm
Holiday Cookies & CocoaTuesday, November 29 @ 6pm
Easter BanquetSunday, April 16 @ 6:30pm
Senior BanquetTuesday, April 25 @ 6:30pm
Committees
Gala Committee 2017 is an opportunity to getinvolved in the planning and implementation ofthe spring Gala. It would be wonderful to havea group of parishioners to help plan this largeevent early in the fall term so that we are aheadof the game in the springtime. Many handsmake light work. The more the merrier.
Grand Illumination Committee 2016 is anopportunity to interact with the students as theyprepare food on the day before GrandIlluminations, and/or to help them sell the foodon the day of the event. Grand Illuminationfalls on December 4th this year.
Programs
Adopt-a-Canterburian is an opportunity to“adopt” a student for the course of oneacademic year. As an adopting parishioner, youare expected to connect with your student atleast once during each semester and to preparea goodie-bag for them during exam time.
Birthday Ministry is an opportunity to let activestudents know that we love them by baking themsome treat on their birthday or half-birthday (iftheir birthday falls over the summer). Bakersneeded!
Feasts/Banquets/Meals
Welcome Brunch is the first event of theacademic year following the “Welcome Service”in Wren Chapel. Parishioners prepare a hostof brunch goodies for roughly 30 students.Cooking, serving, and cleaning-up volunteersneeded!
Thanksgiving Feast is co-hosted by theChildren & Youth Program and is a parish wideevent on the Sunday before the W&MThanksgiving Break. Cooking, serving, andcleaning-up volunteers needed!
Holiday Cookies & Cocoa is a short eventfollowing the final Tuesday service of the fallterm. Students gather together in Wren Chapelto sing Holiday Hymns and then enjoy cookies/baked goods and hot drinks (cider/cocoa/etc.)in the Wren Building. Cookie bakers, serving,and cleaning-up volunteers needed!
Easter Banquet is a dinner prepared on EasterSunday for the students following the 5:30pmEucharist. Cooking, serving, and cleaning-upvolunteers needed!
Senior Banquet is co-hosted by the Friendsof Bruton, and it is the final event of the yearfor our students when we recognize all of thosestudents graduating and moving on. The dinneris catered, but we need serving and cleaning-up volunteers.
Canterbury’s Opening Eucharist& Welcome BrunchCanterbury's Opening Eucharist will be held in W&M's WrenChapel on Sunday, August 21, at 9am. followed by aWelcome Brunch in Lewis Hall at 10am. Volunteer to helpwelcome the f irst-year students and our returningCanterburians.
Help make these students feel comfortable in their BrutonParish home! If you'd like to volunteer, please contact JohannaThompson (email [email protected] or call herat 757-564-5490).
Children & YouthFormationBy Meghan Brewer
Nursery is available each Sunday from8:30am to 12:30pm for newborns through 4-year-olds. The nursery is on the first floor ofthe Parish House.
Children’s Church is age-appropriate worshipheld at 9:15 am in St. Mary’s Chapel, tailoredfor child(ren) K-5th grade. Drop off yourchild(ren) at 9 am, then head to the church.Save a seat, as the ch i ldren join thecongregation at the Peace. We will continueholding an age-appropriate service for 3-4 yearolds in the room next to the nursery in the ParishHouse during this timeframe.
If you have any questions regarding theformation for our children and youth here atBruton Parish, please contact me directly([email protected] or 757-345-6489).
SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 14, 28Children’s Church will be held at 9:15 in St.Mary’s Chapel in the Parish House.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21Children’s Church will be held at 9:15 in St.Mary’s Chapel in the Parish House. For ourfamilies with children and youth, pleasejoin us for our Summer Pool Party & CookOut at Kings Point Pool from 4-6pm. Bring adish to share and your best diving board skills!Please rsvp by contacting Meghan Brewer at252-347-7078 (cell), 757-345-6489 (office), oremail [email protected].
School Supply DriveRight now, millions of Americans are livingpaycheck to paycheck. These are often hard-working parents, who simply cannot make endsmeet and cannot afford to purchase necessaryitems for their children in the new school year.The Salvation Army of Williamsburg/James CityCounty is working to solve this problem in ourcommunity.
Needed items include bookbags, pens,pencils, graphic calculators, paper, notebooks,tissues, paper towels, hand sanitizer, crayons,colored pencils, and flash drives. Please dropoff your donations in the designated bins in theParish House by Monday, August 15.
Help a child start theschool year right!
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Family Vacation BibleSchoolThis year our VBS will be held at St. Martin’sChurch from August 8-12. In the past it hasbeen held in the morning, but we’re tryingsomething new this year … it will run from5:30 to 8pm with dinner includedduring the course of the evening!The theme this year is TheGreat Protector, and storieswill be centered around bullyingand the Bible. Ann Meyer has linedup time for parents to have theirown time with specialists to discussbullying with tips on how to approach thissubject matter.
Registration closes August 1;registration Forms are available on ourwebsite by v is it ing http://bit. ly/BPCVBS2016, or stopping by the ParishHouse for a hardcopy. We need ALL adultand youth help that we are able to get, so ifyou can join us, please contact MeghanBrewer ([email protected] or 757-345-6489) if you or your youth will beavailable to volunteer.
Support the Salvation ArmyApple TreeMake it a family affair by supporting theSalvation Army Apple Tree program this summer.Take a tag(s) and shop together with your child fora child in need.
Concerts areheld in the
church at 8pmunless otherwisenoted. Parking is
permitted onDuke of
Gloucester Streetin front of the
church during therecitals.
Candlelight Concerts Offered by Our Music Ministryto the Parish & Community
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Tuesday, August 2Organ RecitalCarina Sturdy, Organistfrom Williamsburg, Virginia
Saturday, August 6Organ RecitalDr. John Lowe, Organist from Holy TrinityEpiscopal Church in Gainesville, Florida
Tuesday, August 9Organ & Harpsichord RecitalDr. JanEl Will, Organist at Bruton Parish
Saturday, August 13Harp RecitalRachel Knight, Harpist from the Universityof Arizona
Tuesday, August 16Organ & Harpsichord RecitalDr. JanEl Will, Organist at Bruton Parish
Saturday, August 20Chamber Orchestra ConcertSymphony Orchestra of Northern VirginiaChamber Ensemble from Washington, DCJeffrey Sean Dokken, Director
Tuesday, August 23Organ & Harpsichord RecitalRebecca Davy, Music Director & Organistat Bruton Parish
Saturday, August 27Organ & Vocal RecitalTom Bailey, Organist at Emmanuel Churchat Brook Hill in Richmond, Virginia &Jennifer Piazza-Pick, Soprano
Tuesday, August 30Organ & Oboe RecitalDeborah Carr, Organist at St. John’sEpiscopal Church in Hampton, Virginia& Melinda McKenzie, Oboist
Cantores, Choristers &Joyful Noise ... oh my!
Our childrens’ and youth choirs — Cantores,Choristers, and Joyful Noise — will resumerehearsals on Sunday, September 11!
Directed by member Genrose Lashinger([email protected] or 757-221-0370), children ages 4 through kindergartenare invited to join the Joyful Noise Choirwhich rehearses Sunday mornings (tba).The choir usually sings once a month fromSeptember through May for the Sunday9:15am service of Holy Eucharist.
Directed also by Genrose, youth ingrades 1 to 3 are invited to join theChoristers ([email protected])for rehearsal each Sunday during the schoolyear in the choir room of the Parish House.They also sing once or twice a month fromSeptember through May for the 9:15amservice of Holy Eucharist.
Directed by member Ann Porter([email protected] or 757-564-7875), youth in grades 4 through highschool are invited to join the Cantores.They rehearse each Sunday during theschool year in the choir room of the ParishHouse, sing once ortwice a month fromSeptember throughMay for the 9:15amservice of HolyEucharist, and alsoperiodically singduring ChoralEvensong.
If your child oryouth would like to begin singing in thechoirs this year, please contact theappropriate director above for moreinformation or come to the first rehearsal!
HistoricalOrgan
RecitalsWilliam & Mary’s
Wren ChapelSaturdays @ 10am
August 6Sarah Bland
August 13 & 20Thomas Marshall
August 27Rebecca Davy
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The Most Revd
Michael Bruce CurryPresiding Bishop & Primate
The Rt. Revd Herman Hollerith IVBishop, Diocese of Southern Virginia
The Revd Christopher L. EppersonRector, [email protected]
The Rev’d Tyler L. MontgomeryAssociate Rector & College Chaplain
The Rev’d Lauren M. McDonaldAssociate Rector - Outreach
& Women’s [email protected]
The Rev’d Joshua P. StephensAssociate Rector - Youth Ministry
The Rev’d Jan M. Brown, [email protected]
Meghan BrewerCoordinator of Children’s & Youth
Formation, [email protected]
Rebecca Davy, Music Director & [email protected]
Dr. JanEl B. Will, [email protected]
James DarlingChoirmaster-Organist Emeritus
Hilary Cooley, Communications DirectorChronicle Editor/[email protected]
Christine Britton, Parish Life [email protected]
Dudley Hoyle, [email protected]
Alan MacDonald, Financial [email protected]
Mike Wanless, Facilities [email protected]
Ronald Cotman, Parish House Sexton
Ike Turner, Weekend Sexton
Roy St. Amour, Church Sexton
Carol Weaver, Shop [email protected]
Laura Paolicelli, Shop Assistant
Nancy Nelson, Shop Financial Assistant [email protected]
PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY
Pastoral Care CoordinatorsWednesdays & Fridays, [email protected]
Stephen MinistryCharlie Clapper & Mary Jean Hurst757-220-2087 confidential
Parish NurseSylvia [email protected]
Pastoral Emergencies
Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pmCall 757-345-2250 directlyor call the church office at757-229-2891
After 5pm, call the church officeand choose Option 6. If necessary,please leave your name, telephonenumber and brief message, and theclergy-on-call will return your callas soon as possible.
Article submissions are due the 10th of each month and may be edited for length and content.
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2017 Calendar & Card Recycling ProgramBy Stephanie King
The 2017 calendars are starting to come in the mail. There will be a separate,cardboard box in the workroom at the Parish House for the calendars only.Please continue to put the cards, pads, pens, calculators, etc. in the other box.It would be helpful to keep them until September if you have the room.
Thank you for your generous support of this project! At the end of April, Itook 1900 cards to Grove Christian Outreach Center; 90 to the WilliamsburgLanding chaplains; 150 pads and 100 pens to Erase the Need; and 950 Christmascards to send to the troops in October.
My Fellow Bruton FamilyI appreciate all the warm expressions of kindness shown to me during thepassing of my mother. I would like to especially thank Father Epperson, DudleyHoyle, and Father Tyler Montgomery for sharing in the services. The beautifulflowers sent by Christine Britton on behalf of Bruton Parish truly added a specialtouch. The many cards from staff members offered words of encouragementand truly helped to ease the pain of sorrow. I will forever remember each ofyou and pray God’s richest blessings for you. With sincerethanks, Ronnie Cotman.
DOK Intercessory PrayersPart of our rule of life as The Order of the Daughtersof the King® is consistent intercessory prayer. Prayersare said for four weeks and may be repeated. Anyonewho wishes to have prayers said for them or for others, should fill out a bluerequest card at the church tower and drop it in the DOK prayer box. Thefollowing is offered by Kathleen Rose from the Book of Common Prayer (p.825). O God, in the course of this busy life, give me times of refreshment andpeace; and grant that I may so use my leisure to rebuild my body and renewmy mind, that my spirit may be opened to the goodness of your creation;through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Dear Diocesan Family,
From Orlando to Minnesota to Dallas, these pastweeks we have heard the voices of people in painand anguish, and voices crying out for justice.Regardless of which side of the issues we happento stand on, we are all affected by injustice andall have a stake in seeing that peaceful resolutionand reconciliation are the order of the day acrossour land.
Given the complexity of the matters at handand the fact that many of us are physicallyremoved from the unrest, it is easy at times tofeel detached and powerless. It is not always clearwhat, if anything, we might do to make adifference. It is not always clear how we mightrespond in a way that is faithful to our calling asfollowers of Christ. And yet I believe that Godinvites us to be more than passive bystanders.
To that end, I want to suggest three simplethings that we can do - both as individuals and asworshiping communities - in response to theseevents. I offer them as the basis of a spiritualposture which we Episcopalians might assumewhen faced with social tragedy and conflict.
Pray! It’s hardly a new, earth-shaking idea,but I think we sometimes forget just how powerfulprayer can be. Prayer is the stance we Christianstake in the face of our own powerlessness. It isour unceasing faith in the power of God to createhealing opportunity. All churches in the Dioceseof Southern Virginia and all individuals should bepraying regularly for the places and communitieswhere citizens and police officers have beenunjustly kil led or wounded - and for allcommunities where strife is present. Pray forthose who are in pain or are grieving. Pray forpeace.
Listen! One of the most important activitieswe can engage in is that of listening to the feelingsand experiences of others. We live in a societywhere people are generally far more interestedin asserting their opinions than listening to whatothers have to say. Or, in the words of WilliamJames, “A great many people think they arethinking when they are merely rearranging theirprejudices.” As Christians, we must demonstratean alternative way of being in the world, one thatvalues openness to the experiences of others andacknowledges that the truth is usually a multifoldreality. In particular, deep listening involves payingclose attention to the stories of those who differ
from us. And a listening posture helpscreate an environment where healingand reconciliation are possible.
Speak! Not all of us are calledto speak in public. Not all of us arecalled to raise our voice in the midstof a public protest. But God calls everyone of us to speak against injustice as weexperience it in the day to day, ordinary contextsof our lives. Evil is all around us no matter wherewe live - however subtle, however soft-spoken itmay be. It’s just a matter of our opening ourears to hear it and opening our eyes to see it inour own communities. The most powerful witnesswe can ever make as baptized Christians is oneof risking to “speak the truth in love” to otherson behalf of what is right and what is of God. Thisis especially important to do when we hear others- even those who are close to us - articulate hateor indifference or prejudice - the very tinder ofsocial violence. It is part of the promise we makein the Baptismal Covenant when we say that wewill “...strive for justice and peace among allpeople and respect the dignity of every humanbeing.” (BCP p. 305)
It is impossible to know whether further actsof violence will take place across our country thissummer. But I think it is relatively certain thatwe are seeing only a glimpse of the terrible unrestthat lies beneath a great portion of our Americansociety. We have some very hard work ahead ofus as a country. My hope is that all of us who arepart of the Episcopal Church in Southern Virginiawill find some way to be more than just armchairChristians and will actively exercise our faith inthe service of God’s justice. After all, who canbetter address these issues than those who followJesus? Who could possibly be better equipped todemonstrate the power of love to the world? So,I invite you to find your way to pray, listen andspeak.
In Christ,
+HollyThe Rt. Rev. Herman Hollerith
Pray, Listen, Speak: A Message from Bishop Hollerith
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