TRANSCRIPT - Episcopal Church of The Transfiguration · TRANSFIGURATION PARISH TRANSCRIPT Inside...
Transcript of TRANSCRIPT - Episcopal Church of The Transfiguration · TRANSFIGURATION PARISH TRANSCRIPT Inside...
What it means to be an Episcopalian?
Annual Dinner Dance 2
C-4 Dinner 3
Before You Give 4
Stewardship 2016 5
Samaritan Ministries Gala 8
Special Services 9
Online Giving & Holiday Baskets 10
Inside this issue: TRANSCRIPT
TRANSFIGURATION PARISH
October 2015
The Episcopal Church is some-
times called a “bridge” church,
because of our strong affinities
with both Roman Catholic and
other Protestant churches and our
respect for all faith traditions. Our
worship consists of music, prayers,
readings from Scripture and a ser-
mon, followed by what we call the
celebration of Holy Communion, a
sacred act of remembering and re-
living Jesus’ last meal with his dis-
ciples. Our worship is traditional
in many ways, and quite innova-
tive in others. It’s that combination
of tradition and innovation that
gives the Episcopal Church its dis-
tinct feel. We love to explore the
deeper questions of life and faith,
in the context of that deeper
grounding.
Some things to know about
Episcopalians:
We are Christians, followers of
Jesus, who we believe to be the
Son of God.
We are also deeply respectful
toward other faiths and committed
to inter-faith dialogue and witness.
While we feel called to follow
Jesus, we don’t presume that all
people are called to the same path.
We are people of the Book. The
Bible is our sacred text and story.
But we also acknowledge that the
Bible is an ancient human docu-
ment, full of all the contradictions
and inconsistencies of humanity.
We seek in Scripture spiritual in-
spiration, historical grounding for
our faith, the teachings of Jesus
and of the Hebrew prophets before
him, and guidance for our own life
of prayer and service.
We are people of community
and of communion. For Episcopa-
lians, our gathering in community
and our common prayers are price-
less. We don’t need to agree with
one another about matters of faith,
but we are called to pray together,
with and for one another. We be-
lieve, as Jesus taught, that when
two or three of us are gathered, he
is in our midst, and we need the
diversity of human community to
embody God’s dream — all who
worship with us are welcome to
participate in the sharing of bread
and wine.
Additional Resources:
www.episcopalchurch.org
www.anglicancommunion.org
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COLESVILLE COUNCIL OF
COMMUNITY CONGREGATIONS FALL FUNDRAISER DINNER
TO BE HELD AT THE
Greek Village Restaurant on
Tuesday October 27th 2015 13476 New Hampshire Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Colesville Shopping Center (next to Giant)
*If you cannot attend but would still like to make a contribution to C-4, please send a check to:
“C-4” P.O. Box 4192 Silver Spring, MD 20914-4192
6:00 COCKTAILS (CASH BAR)
(Discounted House Wine $5/glass)
6:30 DINNER
MENU: Greek Salad
Choice of: (Please specify with reservation)
• FILLET OF SALMON
• CHICKEN SHISH KEBOB
• EYE of ROUND WITH GRAVY
Potato and vegetable
Bread and Butter
Soft Drinks, Coffee, Hot Tea, Ice Tea
Baklava
THE COST OF THE EVENING WILL BE $50 PER PERSON INCLUDING GRATUITY
CONTACT ALYSSA RANKO FOR RESERVATIONS 703-851-5993 or [email protected]
MUST RSVP NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 23rd
CHECKS CAN BE MADE OUT TO C-4 AND PAYMENT CAN BE ACCEPTED ON THE 27th
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Before you give...
TRANSCRIPT
Before You Give, Ask Three Questions
10.01.15
Author: The Rt. Rev. Mariann Budde
For where your treasure is, there your heart
will be also. -- Luke 12:34
This is the season when congregational lead-
ers prepare to ask for money. It’s an important
conversation, but there are deeper questions to
consider first.
Adam Hamilton, founder and senior pastor of
Church of the Resurrection, the largest United
Methodist Church in the United States, sug-
gests that before we talk about money in
church, we ask ourselves three questions:
Why do people need Jesus Christ?
Why do people need the church?
And why might the people in your commu-
nity need your particular church?
As we get clarity about these three questions,
we become more confident in asking for fi-
nancial support and giving it, because we
know that we’re about the work of changing
lives for the better and moving the world a bit
closer to the dream God intends for all.
Why do people need Jesus Christ?
Think of a time when you experienced
Christ’s presence, when you felt his love con-
sole you in grief, strengthen you in trial, or
encourage you in bravery. Or of a time when
God’s grace, working in you, helped you ac-
complish far more than you could ask or im-
agine. When you think about money for the
church, begin with your walk of faith and what
it means for your to be a follower of Jesus.
Continued on pg. 5
It’s that time of the year known as STEWARDSHIP SEASON. That means that it’s time for
your Vestry to prepare a budget for the up-coming year and your church leaders are compelled
to ask for your time, talent, and treasure, with an emphasis on treasure, in order keep Transfig-
uration functioning and doings God’s work.
Take a look at what your bishop, The Rt. Rev. Mariann Budde has to say about the topic as
you prepare to make your decision about what to give:
...changing lives for the better and moving the world a bit closer to the dream God intends for all.
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Before you give (cont.)
Upcoming Meetings
Meetings: where God can inspire us, creative ideas can take flight &
details can be taken care of.
Why do people need the Episcopal Church?
I wonder what about the Episcopal Church is
priceless to you. Here is my answer:
At a time when people all around us hunger for
meaning, we in the Episcopal Church offer beauti-
ful and thoughtful worship, grounded in both intel-
lect and mystery. At a time when young people
seek authenticity, we offer personal relationships
and the space to ask questions and explore doubt
without fear. At a time when all Christians are
asked to live in a multicultural, pluralistic world,
we offer an expansive understanding of God, a
faith rooted in Christ and yet appreciative of other
traditions. And at a time when our society is in-
creasingly polarized, we offer a respectful way of
engagement with those who see the world differ-
ently.
When you think about money for the church, think
about what you cherish about the Episcopal
Church and why it matters to God and to our
neighbors that we are here.
Why might some people need the particular
congregation to which you belong?
Now reflect on what your congregation does for its
community and how your life has been blessed in
and through its common life. Think of your clergy
and lay leaders and how much they mean to you,
of the particular people who at crucial moments
were the hands and heart of Jesus for you, of the
challenges you’ve endured together and what you
learned from them. Think of the gifts you offer the
wider community in service, spiritual presence,
and hospitality, inspired by the grace and mercy of
Christ.
When you think about money for the church, think
of what your particular community means to you
and how lives have been changed through its min-
istry.
Grounded in answers to these three questions, it’s
easier to ask for money -- and easier to give it. It’s
a privilege to support God’s work in the world
through a community of faith that shares a com-
mitment to Christ, within the expansive, generous
tradition of the Episcopal Church, and with its par-
ticular gifts and ways of serving Christ.
October 28 (Wednesday) - Regional Assembly 6:30 p.m. St. Luke’s Bethesda
November
Sun. 8 Vestry 12 noon Comm. Bldg.
Sat. 10 Mission 11 a.m. in the library
Sun. 15 ECW 9:15 a.m. in the library
TMG 12 noon library
Transfiguration Parish Stewardship Card 2016 A N E P I S C O P A L C H U R C H I N T H E D I O C E S E O F W A S H I N G T O N A C H U R C H I N T H E W O R L D W I D E A N G L I C A N C O M M U N I O N
Touching Lives through Pledging
•God’s people at Transfiguration are a
generous people, touching lives in a myriad of ways
–Both we and the Vestry can be good stewards of not only our time and talent but of our money
•Pledging makes us intentional in giving
so that all parts of the body strive to do their part to make the body whole and healthy and able to connect not only within the church but in service to the world
Paul in I Corinthians, chapter 12, verse 12, said: For as the
body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of
that one body, being many, are one body, so also is Christ.
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All Saints’ Sunday
C-4 Thanksgiving Service
November 1, one service 9:30 a.m.—This is a day
when we remember the saints who have gone before
us into the Kingdom of God during the past year.
This year you will find All Saint envelopes in the
pews during the month of October. Please fill out the
envelope with information about someone you love
who has passed away or someone still living for
whom you wish to give thanksgiving. These will be
listed in the Nov. 1 bulletin. Money received will go
into a fund for the use of the altar guild for special us-
es, including flowers. You may return the envelopes
in the alms basin or send them into the office. Remember to legibly write who
the memorial is for and who is giving it.
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Details will be posted on the web site when available
13925 New Hampshire Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20904
TRANSFIGURATION PARISH
Holiday Baskets 2015
301-384-664 [email protected] www.transfig.org
Uniting Diverse People Serving One Lord
www.transf ig .org
This year the Mission Team has decided they will collect money and not food for the Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Baskets. This is so we can get the types of food we need to create the baskets.
A special box will be put out soon for you to place you donations in. Cash or check (please note Holi-day Baskets) donations of any size will be appreciated. This mission makes a big difference in the lives of the Head Start families that receive the baskets!
Online Giving You can give online to all sorts of things and events by going to our website: www.transfig.org. 1 Click on Donate or Purchase Tickets
2 Complete the required blanks.
3 Select Donation or Pledge for Operating Budget
4 Fill in the amount you wish to donate
5 Where it says Please direct my donation to: click on the arrow to see a drop down menu of items you can give to or purchase tick-ets for. You can also make a pledge. Please note that if you make an annual pledge we do not carry it from year to year. You will need go update it the next year.
6 Donate to: allows you to dedicate a gift to someone/ or something special or state what event you are supporting. It is a required line.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the office. 301-384-6264 or [email protected]