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July 14-18
Vacation Bible School

July 5 - July 16
Dominican Republic Mission Trip

July 26 -August 2
Dungannon Mission Trip

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Potential Mission Trip to Iowa

Posted by St. Anne's Webmaster

The Diocese of Iowa has asked for help with volunteers on the ground in Iowa and monetary donations. Father Jim has asked us to prayerfully consider a mission to Iowa the week of July 26, with a goal of helping with the clean-up efforts, primarily mucking out houses that have been flooded. This will be hard and dirty work but it is much appreciated and needed. If you've been following the stories, you may also have heard that many folks didn't have the appropriate insurance coverage for flood damage. Even with insurance help, our New Orleans mission team knows how difficult a challenge the clean-up is and how much help is needed. The recent flooding has killed several people, displaced thousands from their homes and caused an estimated $1 billion in losses (as of June 19).

Rev Denise has volunteered to support this mission if we have folks to go. We'll keep the trip fairly small (10-14 people) and will take adults and teens 16 years and older. (Eligible teens committed to the Dungannon trip may elect to switch to this trip since they are the same week). If you are interested in this trip, please contact Susan Ficklin, 703-281-5878 as soon as possible.
Please consider if this is your time to serve!

Open Grill Night Every Wednesday at St. Anne's

Posted by St. Anne's Webmaster

Join us each Wednesday this summer at the picnic table, come whatever weather! Here's the deal: Bring veggies & meat to throw on the grill, maybe a beverage or salad to share around, your kids, your neighbors, yourself, show up at 6:30 p.m. and enjoy grilling, Episcopal style. This is a GREAT way to get to know members of your parish. So don't miss out!

Living the Mission Capital Campaign Progress Report

Posted by St. Anne's Webmaster

Total Pledged: $632,971 - Received 5/2008: $553,380 - % pledge: 87.5%

In June, 2005, we finished the pledge drive for St. Anne's Living the Mission campaign and began collecting those pledges. Thank you for your faithfulness in making your pledge payments! We are reaching the end of the three-year collection phase. The financial goals were to retire St. Anne's second mortgage and set aside funds for major maintenance and replacement, freeing up funds in our annual budget for outreach ministries. The Vestry retired the second mortgage as of June 2007 and reallocated the operating funds used to pay the second mortgage monthly bill to outreach ministries - an additional $40,000 in 2007 and in 2008! Additionally, the Vestry has begun setting aside campaign contributions for the capital reserve and funding major building and maintenance projects.

With the campaign drawing to its official close in June, we are still short as much as $80,000 in pledges. Please consider completing your pledge soon – a healthy capital reserve allows the Vestry to focus their attention on our outreach ministries and other ministries.

Thank you for your faithfulness,

Susan Ficklin - Co-chair, Living the Mission Capital Campaign

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Education

 

Adult Christian Formation

Education for Ministry

In the early 1970’s members of the faculty of the Episcopal Seminary at the University of the South began an adult education program which had the goal of providing education to lay Episcopalians that would prepare them to function as ministers in their daily lives. EFM, as the course is now called, provides a basis of study of the Bible, Church History and Contemporary Theology, but, just as importantly, it supports students in developing ways to articulate their own faith, and in developing a foundation to be a minister in the world.

EFM is a four-year program, meeting from September to June. Groups meet once a week for two and a half hours. Year One is the Hebrew Scriptures; Year Two, the New Testament; Year Three, Church History; Year Four, Theology. There are currently two EFM groups at St. Anne’s. Contact the Rector for more information.

Inquirers’ Classes

This multi-week program is designed for adults who would like to be confirmed in the Episcopal Church or received into the Episcopal Church from another denomination. It will also be of interest to anyone who wants to find out more about the Episcopal Church and our Christian faith. To find out when the next Inquirers’ Classes are scheduled, call the church office.

Men’s Discussion Group

This group meets at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday morning in the Library to study the Bible and to engage in a lively discussion among friends. To find out more, contact the church office.

Adult Education Academy

Adult education classes meet on Sunday, Tuesday, or Thursday evenings and focus on studies of scripture, church history, theology and Christian ethics. Classes start promptly at 7:30 and end at 9:00. Contact Mother Jackie at the church office if you have any questions or have a suggestion for a future class offering.

Bible Study

Bible studies based on programs developed by Kerygma and led by the Senior Associate Rector are offered in two available sessions: Monday mornings, 10:30-12:15, and Tuesday evenings, 7:30 - 9:00. This fall, we began a 14-week study of the Gospel of Matthew. In January we will begin a 14-week study of the Book of Acts. Contact Mother Jackie at the church office for more details.

Book Discussions

St. Anne’s is a community of readers. Accordingly, at any time during the year a member of the clergy or a parishioner may be leading a book discussion group. Brief background and other information will be available in the newsletter, e-news, and bulletins.

All are invited to come to the Monday Morning Book Group Discussions. On October 28 we will discuss Body Surfing by Anita Shreve. December 3 we will discuss Anne LaMott’s new book Grace (Eventually). Join us in the Library from 9:30-10:30, and do bring suggestions for future selections.