Announcements, September 6

THIS WEEKEND…

Postcard Pals:  Build a friendship with someone in the congregation who is from a different generation through postcards. Exchange postcards through mail or our special Postcard Pal Mailbox at church. The program will run in September and October.  Say hi to your Postcard Pal in person at the Tea Party (Note:  You do not need to attend the Tea Party to participate in Postcard Pals and you are not required to sit with your Postcard Pal at the Tea Party.

Nature Hike, September 9th after 10am service:  Everyone is invited to explore our St. Dunstan’s property with an educational hike.

Sunday School Begins, September 9th following 10:00am service:  Sunday School begins on September 9th and will meet during the 10:00 service.  Our 3 year old to Kindergarten class will learn about the story of creation.  Our 1st – 3rd grade and 4th – 6th grade classes will reflect on humanity as part of creation.

THE WEEKS AHEAD…

Game Night, Friday September 7th, 6pm:  Learn a new board game or play a favorite!  Playing together is a great way to get to know people better. Pizza will be provided.  We will welcome any snacks brought to share with the group.

Madison-Area Julian Gathering Wednesday, September 12, 1:00 – 2:45 PM: We welcome everyone who is interested in learning more about contemplative spirituality in the Christian tradition.  We meet the second Wednesday of the month for a period of contemplative prayer, after which we discuss a reading from Julian of Norwich, a 14th Century English mystic who has been called “a theologian for our time.”  We would love to have you join us.  If you have questions, contact Susan Fiore, ObJN.

Calling all Owls! Back to school also means the start of youth group. We are looking for 4th and 5th graders to join us every other Friday night for pizza, sharing and fun activities. Our first gathering will be Friday, Sept 14th from 5:30-7:30. Please direct any questions to Leonora Neville or Krissy Mayer.

Youth Groups- 4th & 5th grade group will gather on Friday, September 14 and 28, from 5:30 to 7:30pm, for fellowship, pizza, conversation and play.  Middle High Youth Group meets every Friday from 5:30 to 8pm for pizza, silly movies, games, conversation and worship. All kids in grades 6 through 9 are welcome!

All Ages Book Group, September 16th at 9:00am: Grab the Wishtree book in the Gathering Space and take home to read.  Join us on the 16th for a discussion of the story.  Wishtree is a wonderful book about community told by a tree named Red!

Young Adult Meetup at the Vintage, Sunday, September 16, 7pm: The younger adults of St. Dunstan’s are invited to join us for conversation and the beverage of your choice, at the Vintage Brewpub on South Whitney Way. St. Dunstan’s picks up the tab for drinks and snacks. Friends and partners welcome too.

Children’s Choir meets after church on September 16 and 23, and will share music in worship on the 30th.

Museum Trip, September 22nd at 11:00am: Everyone is invited to learn together at the UW Geology museum on Saturday, September 22nd.  The guided tour begins at 11:00 a.m.  NOTE THE TIME CHANGE!  Please sign up in the Gathering space so we can let the museum know our numbers!  Please contact Sharon if you need/want to car pool.

Poetry/Art Show, September 30th: Members of all ages are invited to bring a piece of art to show, or a poem to read on September 30th. You can write your own poem or read a favorite. Art will be displayed in the Gathering Space between services and after the 10:00 service.  The poetry readings will take place at 11:30am.

 Election Season Prayers: Praying for our political leaders has always been part of Anglican and Episcopal worship. In past election seasons, we have often included candidates for public office in our prayers in informal ways. This year we are taking on the discipline of praying for this autumn’s elections as part of our weekly Prayers of the People, using language borrowed from some of the prayers for our country in the Book of Common Prayer.

Altar Flowers: September and October dates available! Honor a loved one or a special event with altar flowers. Reserve your special date by writing your dedication on the sign-up sheet. Suggested donation is $35. Write “flowers” on the memo line of your check or on envelope containing cash, or donate online at donate.stdunstans.com.

Looking for Coffee Hosts for September and October 2018! Consider being a coffee host and talk with Janet Bybee.

STAFF NEWS…

Clergy Office Hours: If you would like to visit with one of our clergy, they would like to visit with you! Father Jonathan Melton will hold weekly “office hours” on Mondays from 9 – 11am, at the MOKA at 5227 University Ave. Father Tom McAlpine will be available on Thursdays from 1-3pm at the Starbucks at 3515 University Ave. And Father John Rasmus will be at St. Dunstan’s on Thursdays from 9 – 10:30am.