News from the Congregation Thanksgiving Edition
‘Expressions of Gratitude’ **Thanksgiving Day Morning and Evening Prayer Services, Open Zoom at 2 pm** Holiday Toy Drive; Advent Program on Howard Thurman; Sunday Programs (11 am Worship Service, 12 pm Coffee Half-Hour, 12:30 Adult Formation - Eucharist ); Weekday Programs (Daily Morning and Evening Prayer; Wednesday Bible Study, Compline Service; Thursday EfM Class).
Canon Lee
I am so thankful to shepherd a spiritual community as generous, persistent, and courageous as the Congregation of Saint Saviour. Despite not being able to gather for in-person worship for almost 8 months, you have continued to lean into the new possibilities offered by online church. You have responded eagerly to the call to move from being a member of a church community to becoming a disciple of the risen Christ.
As we approach the start of a new church year with the beginning of Advent this Sunday, I look forward to deepening our discipleship activities. I am excited to teach a new Wednesday evening class on Paul's Letter to the Romans, and I am eager to take the Sunday afternoon class that Deacon Daniels (soon to be Father Daniels) will be leading on Howard Thurman. There will be the next steps in our work on reparations and racial reconciliation, and new opportunities to serve our community in this time of increasing need. It is truly a privilege to walk this journey with you, as we strive to become more faithful disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Marsha and Tim
Through the support of Cathedral Community Cares, and through the distribution of turkeys and supermarkets gift cards, our Congregation has helped to make the holiday just a little brighter for our neighbors in need. We are truly thankful to be part of a such a caring and generous community.
THANKSGIVING DAY PROGRAMMING
We invite you to spend time with members of the Congregation, and others in the Cathedral community, this Thanksgiving Day at Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer. After each service, there will be a time for fellowship.
In addition, at 2pm, we will be providing open time on the Congregation Zoom account for anyone who would like to gather online. We have disabled the "Waiting Room" for the Congregation Open Zoom time, so clicking on the link below should give you immediate access.
| 8:30 AM - Morning Prayer
| 2:00 PM - Congregation Open Zoom
| 5:30 PM - Evening Prayer
CONNECT
Saturday, December 5, 2020 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM - The Northern Manhattan Inter Parish Council Advent Quiet Day: Reflecting on Howard Thurman
This online event, being led by the Rev. Deacon Paul Anthony Daniels of the Cathedral, will focus on the words and ideas of Howard Washington Thurman, an African-American author, philosopher, theologian, educator, and civil rights leader. As a prominent religious figure, he played a leading role in many social justice movements and organizations of the twentieth century. To register & receive the link please email: rector@stmarysharlem.org.
GIVE
This Holiday Season, the Congregation and Cathedral are providing several ways to give back to our community.
THANKSGIVING WITH THE CONGREGATION
If you would like to help support the Congregations Thanksgiving food distribution programs, you can do so by clicking here. Donated funds have provided the Thanksgiving meal to the Robert D. Jones (RDJ) Refugee Shelter at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church on 126th Street, gift cards to a local grocery store to residents of a local housing development, and a financial contribution to Cathedral Community Cares.
TOY DRIVE
Congregation member Sonia Omulepu is working with Cathedral Community Cares (CCC) on a toy drive. To contribute, drop off at CCC in the Towne building (on the south side of the Cathedral) Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday between 10 AM and 4 PM only until December 3rd! CCC will accept toys and $20 and $25 gift cards (for older children). Gifts should be unwrapped!
THIS SUNDAY, November 29, 2020
9:45 AM - Visiting with the Vicar (cancelled)
Join the Vicar fifteen minutes before Bible study to say hello and check in with other members of the congregation.
10:00 AM - In the Beginning: A Study of Genesis (cancelled)
Join the Vicar for a study of the first book of the Bible. Discover Genesis, not as a collection of ancient mythological stories, but as the Word of God addressing our fundamental and deepest needs. This Sunday, we continue our study of Genesis 5, under the heading: "Genealogies."
11:00 AM - Congregation Watch Party for Cathedral Worship Service
Watch the Cathedral worship service on Zoom with other members of the Congregation. As a way to maintain a prayerful atmosphere, we will be turning off Zoom chat for the duration of the service.
You can also watch the Cathedral Worship Service
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On the Cathedral website: http://www.stjohndivine.org
11:45 PM - Vicar and Friends (cancelled)
Join the Vicar and occasional guests right after the service for a brief time to say hello and check in with other members of the congregation.
12:00 PM - Digital Coffee Half-Hour
Join us at this week’s Digital Coffee Hour to meet members of the congregation.
12:30 PM - Adult Formation Class - The Eucharist
Sub-Dean Pat Malloy continues his lecture series on the Eucharist. This week he explores how the Episcopal Church treats the Eucharist in its 1928 and 1979 BCPs.
WEEKLY CATHEDRAL CONGREGATION PROGRAMS
Monday-Saturday | 8:30 AM Morning Prayer
Monday-Saturday | 5:30 PM Evening Prayer
Wednesdays | 7:30 PM - Midweek Reflection and Discussion
Topic: “The God of Second Chances: ”A Study of Romans”
Wednesdays | 8:30 PM - Congregation Compline
Fridays | 12:15 PM - Midday Prayer and Meditation
The Angelus and 10 minutes of silent meditation. Stay afterwards to connect with the Vicar and others in the parish.
Thursdays | 6:30 PM - Education for Ministry
Education for Ministry is designed for lay people who want to delve more deeply but are not necessarily interested in ordination; EfM classes provide a more formal study of scriptures and the history of the faith. Current Topic: “Living into the Journey with God”
Thursdays | 6:00 PM - YESS Bible Study (cancelled)
The Young Episcopalians of Saint Saviour continue their Bible study of the Gospel of Matthew.
Reminder: you can find a directory of weekly programs with links to each program’s Zoom by clicking here.