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St. Michael's Children's Ministry Presents: The Christmas Story

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The Children’s Ministry team will offer a pre-recorded, Christmas program for our families and parishioners of St. Michael’s.  All children 3 years to 5th grade are welcome and encouraged to take part in this year’s presentation: The Christmas Story.

Casting for Fourth and Fifth Grade
On Sunday, Nov. 7, during the Sunday School hour
Casting for the lead Narrators and speaking roles for fourth and fifth graders. If your child is not able to be here on Nov. 7, but would like to be considered for a role, please contact Carolyn L’Italien.

Registration
Pease register your child to participate by the following dates: 
• 4th & 5th grade: Wednesday, Nov. 3
• 3 years to 3rd grade: Tuesday, Nov. 23

Recording date:
Saturday, Dec. 4, at the church.
Details will be emailed to parents of all those registered for the program

Air date:
Sunday, Dec. 19 & Christmas Eve
• The pre-recorded Christmas Story emailed to the parish

Register Your child for The Christmas Story
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Come Home To St. Michael's !

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We hope you will all come home to St. Michael’s soon! See our modified Sunday schedule below:

Printable Schedule

Modified Schedule for fall

Service Schedule
8 am — Holy Eucharist
10 am — Holy Eucharist with choir
• All attendees must be masked at both services

Children’s Programming during the 10 a.m. service
9:45 am-11 am

• Nursery care for ages 6 weeks - 2 years
• Sunday School for ages 2-5th grade

Classroom Locations

  • 3 – 4-year-olds and Kindergarten will be in the Parish Hall. Check-in/check-out will be located outside of the Parish Hall breezeway.

  • 1st and 2nd grades will be in the Convocation room. Check-in/check-out will be located outside of the Convocation Room breezeway.

  • 3rd through 5th grades will be in the Adult Education Room, down the office hallway. Parent check-in/check-out for these students will be at the Adult Ed. room.

    Please register your child for our Sunday School program.
    (All staff and volunteers are vaccinated. Staff and children 2 and older must wear masks.)

Learn more about our plans for children here.

Registration for Children ages birth - 5th grade

Episcopal Youth Community

Our 6th - 12th graders will began Sunday evening EYC on Sunday, Sept. 19, and will meet twice a month. More information will be sent to parents by email to those registered for the program.

Youth Registration for 6th - 12th grade

Adult Formation

Our Adult Formation program moves to Tuesdays this fall.
”Wanderings in the Bible: Not all who wander are lost.”
The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones, the Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl Jr., and Jeff Hensley, theologian in residence, will examine the wanderers in the Bible.
6 pm, Tuesdays, twice a month, in the Nave

• Sept. 14 — Abraham
• Sept. 28 — Moses
• Oct. 12 — The Israelites
• Oct. 26 — Jonah
• Nov. 9 — Job

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Sunday, May 23, 2021

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Sunday, May 23, 2021 — The Day of Pentecost

The Holy Spirit comes to the disciples in wind and fire. The Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl Jr., explores how the same spirit that moved before created time, moves in our lives today, bringing order to chaos, through God's power and not our own.

Teachable Moment, May 23, 2021

Pentecost was a Jewish festival celebrating the harvest, until it took on an entirely new meaning for early Christians. Learn more, with the Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones

Godly Play 5.23.21

Ms. Carolyn tells about the HOLY SPIRIT coming down on the disciples.

May 23 Video Bulletin
May 23 Passages
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Sunday, May 16, 2021

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Sunday, May 16, 2021 - The 7th Sunday of Easter

The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones looks at the work of the apostles after Jesus' death and resurrection, which was to be witnesses to that resurrection to all. It's the work of all of us who have been baptized in Christ.

St. Michael's Episcopal Church: Teachable Moment, May 16, 2021

In the early Church, Paul travels to Rome, to Italy and other places, spreading the Gospel. He mentors Timothy, teaching him about Truth and Trust. Join the Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl Jr., as he explores the Book of Acts and Paul's journey.

Godly Play 5.16.21

Ms. Carolyn talks about Jesus' ascension into heaven. The disciples later experience the Holy Spirit coming down from heaven.

May 16 Video Bulletin
May 16 Passages
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Sunday, May 9, 2021

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Sunday, May 9, 2021

In her last sermon as curate at St. Michael’s, the Rev. Anna S. Page explores the verse in John: “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for your friends.”

St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Sunday, May 9, 2021 — Teachable Moment

Rekindling Community — The Book of Acts: Hospitality

The Rev. Holly M. Gloff shares the story of Lydia, who was among the first Greeks to be baptized as a Christian. Lydia practiced radical hospitality, and we can use her example when we are once again allowed to gather at St. Michael's.

Godly Play 5.9.21

Jesus gives directions to the disciples.

May 9 Video Bulletin
May 9 Passages
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Sunday, April 25, 2021

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Sunday, May 23, 2021 — The Day of Pentecost

The Holy Spirit comes to the disciples in wind and fire. The Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl Jr., explores how the same spirit that moved before created time, moves in our lives today, bringing order to chaos, through God's power and not our own.

Teachable Moment, May 23, 2021

Pentecost was a Jewish festival celebrating the harvest, until it took on an entirely new meaning for early Christians. Learn more, with the Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones

Godly Play 5.23.21

Ms. Carolyn tells about the HOLY SPIRIT coming down on the disciples.

April 25 Video Bulletin
April 25 Passages
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Sunday, April 18, 2021

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St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Sunday, April 18, 2021

The Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl Jr. takes us back to the Upper Room, where Jesus had the first Eucharist after his resurrection. As we begin to gather again, slowly, after the pandemic, we should remember that we are all newcomers in rekindling community. And our presence matters.

Beulah Land April 18, 2021

Ms. Stella tells stories of the disciples seeing Jesus.

April 18 Video Service Bulletin
April 18 Passages
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Sunday, April 11, 2021

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Sunday, April 11, 2021

The resurrection of Christ created a new community for early Christians. The Rev. Holly Gloff examines what it might have felt like to be a part of this new community. And we can all find ourselves in Thomas' "show me" attitude.

Teachable Moment: Sunday, April 11, 2021

In this final installment, the Rev. Dr. Jamie Pahl explores the Church's mission and our role in it.

Godly Play April 11, 2021

Ms. Carolyn tells the parable of the mustard seed.

April 11 Video Bulletin
April 11 Passages
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Sunday, March 28, 2021 — Palm Sunday

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Sunday, March 28, 2021

The Rev. Holly M. Gloff looks at Jesus’ triumphant entrance into Jerusalem as we begin this Holy Week.

Teachable Moment: Sunday, March 28, 2021

Lori Wagoner and Anna Page share with us how God prepares us for redemption.

Beulah Land 3.28.21

Ms. Stella tells about Holy Week.

March 28 Bulletin
March 28 Passages
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Sunday, March 21, 2021

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Sunday, March 21, 2021

The Rev. Anna S. Page explores how God meets us in our humanity, in our discovery and rediscovery, brokenness and repair, and how we have moved from being to becoming in the time of COVID-19.

Teachable Moment: Sunday, March 21, 2021

The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones explores the practice of penitence.

Godly Play 3.21.21

Ms. Carolyn talks about Jesus’ life, death & resurrection.

March 21 Bulletin
March 21 Passages
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Sunday, March 14, 2021

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Sunday, March 14, 2021

The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones preaching.

Teachable Moment: Sunday, March 14, 2021

Ruth Scott and Lisa Carlton, both members of St. Michael’s Social Justice Steering Committee, explore the nature of sin and how Social Justice means working against sin in all its forms.

Beulah Land 3.14.21

Ms. Stella tells how Jesus fed 5,000 people with 2 fish and 5 loaves of bread!

March 14 Bulletin
March 14 Passages
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Sunday, March 7, 2021

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Sunday, March 7, 2021

The Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl, Jr., preaches on Jesus' clearing of the temple. We have the power to create that which can devour us, but if we first allow God to breathe into what we make of life, only then can we live freely.

St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Sunday, March 7, 2021: Teachable Moments

The Rev. Holly M. Gloff discusses the Communion of Saints

Godly Play 3.7.21

Ms. Carolyn talks about the seriousness of Lent and how we prepare for the joy of Easter.

March 7 Bulletin
March 7 Passages
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Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021

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St. Michael's Episcopal Church: Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021

The Rev. Holly M. Gloff explores God’s covenant with Abraham.

Sunday, Feb. 28,, 2021: Teachable Moment: Love Your Neighbor

Matthew Terribile of St. Michael's Social Justice Ministry explores the Catechism, and how it instructs us on what loving our neighbor really means.

Beulah Land 2.28.21

Ms. Stella tells the story of Jesus calming the storm.

Feb. 28 Bulletin
Feb. 28 Passages
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Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021

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Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021

The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones, preaching. God's vision for us is a life of happiness, though the reality of sin and death bends us out of shape. God's love, however, is a force that with bend us back toward happiness.

Teachable Moment: Feb. 21, 2021

Members of St. Michael's Social Justice Executive Committee explore the Catechism, and what it means for us to be made in God's image.

Godly Play 2.21.21

Ms. Carolyn tells the parable of the Good Samaritan. How can YOU be a good neighbor?

Feb. 21 Bulletin
Feb. 21 Passages
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Sunday, Feb 14, 2021

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Feb 14 2021
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Transfiguration Sunday
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The Rev. Anna Pages describes how God transfigures our hearts to communicate love when we are afraid of the unknown—that is, if we allow it. It is a continuous process, a continuous journey. Glory be to God.

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Teachable Moment, Feb. 14, 2021: The Final Return of the Prodigal Son
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Feb 14 2021

St. Michael's Choir soprano Catherine Lawrence several years ago served as an educator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Her tours included an exhibit about Rembrandt's life. In today's final installment of The Prodigal Son, she shares her insight into the painter as a man, husband and father in search of forgiveness of the Father, a search that led to the creation of painting, The Return of the Prodigal Son.

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Beulah Land 2.14.21
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Jesus loves ALL the children!

Feb 14 2021
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Feb. 14 Bulletin
Feb. 14 Passages
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Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021

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Feb 7 2021
Sit with God in Solitude
Feb 7 2021

The Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl, Jr., takes a line from English poet Thomas Blake and explores how important it is to sit in the quiet presence of God. If Jesus made time to be alone with God, shouldn't we?

Feb 7 2021
Feb 7 2021
Teachable Moment: Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 —The Comforting Language of God
Feb 7 2021

The Rev. Anna S. Page takes a look at the father figure in Rembrandt’s The Return of the Prodigal Son and applies a new understanding of the comforting language of God.

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Feb 7 2021
Godly Play 2.7.21
Feb 7 2021

Ms. Carolyn shares the parable of the good shepherd.

Feb 7 2021
Feb. 7 Bulletin
Feb. 7 Passages
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Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021

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St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021

The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones examines Paul's great letter of to the Corinthians. God's love for us is a form of love that seeks the best for others, and He offers it through Grace.

Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021: Teachable Moment with the Rev. Greg Jones

The Rev. Greg Jones explores sibling relationships through the lens of the Parable of the Prodigal Son.

Beulah Land 1.31.21

Ms. Stella tells about Jesus’ baptism.

Jan. 31 Bulletin
Jan. 31 Passages
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Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021

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Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021
Sunday, Jan. 24 — Teachable Moment: The Return of the Prodigal Son, Part 3

Are you the second son? Jeff Hensley explores the second son’s reaction to his brother’s return.

Godly Play 1.24.21

Ms. Carolyn explains the rite of baptism.

Sunday Bulletin
Passages | Jan. 24-30
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Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020

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Dec. 20, 2020 —Sermon, The Rev. Anna S. Page

In singing The Magnificat, Mary sings a song of liberation sung by an empowered agent of God. How can we be co-creators in God’s kingdom?

Sunday, Dec. 20 — Teachable Moment: The Magnificat, with Kevin Kerstetter

Choirmaster and organist Kevin Kerstetter shares two beloved settings of the Magnificat, the Song of Mary, and Karen Wagoner chants this beloved song of praise.

Jesus' Christmas Party

Ms. Carolyn & Ms. Stella put on a puppet show based on the book, Jesus' Christmas Party, by Nicholas Allan.

Dec. 20 Bulletin
Dec. 20 Passages
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Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020

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Service, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020

The Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl Jr. asks how we can live into the joy we’ve been asked to share. Paul tells us to pray without ceasing and give thanks in every circumstance. It’s not easy but it’s possible.

Teachable Moment, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020: The Nunc Dimittis

Organist and choirmaster Kevin Kerstetter discusses the Song of Simeon, a familiar chant sung during Choral Evensong. Also known as the Song of Simeon, the chant celebrates the moment when the baby Jesus was presented in the temple by his parents. St. Michael’s Compline choir performs.

Beulahland 12.13.20

Ms. Stella tells about the first visitors to Bethlehem—the shepherds! Ms. Kim sings “Mary Had a Baby.”

Dec. 13 BUlletin
Dec. 13 Passages
 
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