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Bruton Parish Episcopal Church www.brutonparish.org September 2016
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We see summer in the rear-viewmirror, and fall is before us. Thisannual transition holds joy andsadness for us. The pace of summeris nice. Supposedly, life is a littlequieter in the summer, and even if itis not completely true, we love thefantasy. The coming of fall holds thepromise of a new year and a returnto the normal rhythms of life. Quietand normal each present upsides anddownsides.
I would like to chal lenge ourthinking about the ways in which weare subject to this transition. Weoften speak as if this shift happensto us, and we lack any ability tomanage ourselves or our time. Weoften talk like victims, and act asif we have no ability to chart ourcourse as individuals and families.
There are certainly things thatwe have to do. For those of uswho are gainfully employed, workis not optional. For the studentsamong us, study is required. Forthe retired, there are simply day-today tasks that must beaccomplished.
Let's be honest for a moment.We choose to do many, manythings. The commitments we makecan be exhausting, and leave usstretched thin. We would do well,however, to remember that ourcommitments are the product ofchoice. How many times have youheard someone grumble aboutdoing something and when askedwhy she is doing it then, the replyis that she couldn't say no?
As life ramps up, once again,what would i t mean for us toexercise our power of choice? Wemight even break down ourcalendars into categories. Whatmust I do, like work, and what not?What could I do for my ongoingdevelopment? What would I like todo for mysel f, physica l ly andspiritually? What could I do forothers?
We are not victims. We havemore freedom than we often think.Exercise your freedom.
Exercise Your Power of ChoiceBy Rev’d Chris Epperson
Vestry NominationsEnclosed in this issue is a nomination form
for our upcoming Vestry election at theAnnual Meeting in the church following the
9:15am service on Sunday, November 13.Strong lay leadership is key to moving forward
together. Please consider submitting your nameor that of someone with whom you have spoken.All information needed is included on the form.
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Inside ...
Annual Parish Book Sale
Pre-Owned Jewelry &Accessories Sale
There is Still Roomfor You
The Chuches ofJamestown
Friends Name Badges
What isThe Cornerstone Circle?
YASC Missionin Tanzania
Have a Few Hours to helpYour Church?
Hands-on OutreachOpportunity @ FISH
Salvation Army Back toSchool Donations
Living the GospelBible Study
Wednesday’s Brown-BagBible Study
Register now for the Tri-Diocesan Fall Camp
Fall Fellowship Festival
DOK Intercessory Prayers
ECW Fall Coffee
Celebrate Recovery Monthwith SpiritWorks
Women’s Potluck& Round Table
Bruton Singles
Women’s Lenten Retreat
Faith Journeys and theHennage Library
Book Clubs Continue
Parish Calendar
Christian Responses toContemporary Issues
A Health Update
Learn AboutStephen Ministry
Newcomers’ WelcomeReception
Newcomers’ Corner
Canterbury Associationis Born Again!
One-Day United Way FoodDrive
Needlepoint in theRector’s Pew
Giving at Bruton Parish:Using God’s Gifts for
God’s Purpose
Children & YouthFormation
Candlelight Concerts
Choir Rehearsals Begin
Birthdays & Membership
Arthur Rhea, FormerOrganist & Choirmaster
Mobile Giving Online
Vestry Nomination Form
Fellowship & FormationBrown-Bag Bible Study Wednesdays @ noon
Bruton Singles (page 6)
Acolyte TrainingSunday, August 28 @ 1pm
REVIVE! Naloxone TrainingMonday, August 29, 6:30-8:30pm
Film: Chasing the DragonWednesday, August 31, 6-8:30pm
First Friday Recovery EucharistFriday, September 2 @ 5:30pm
Annual Parish Book SaleFriday - Sunday, September 2 - 4
Pre-Owned Jewelry & Accessories SaleFriday - Monday, September 2 - 5
Newcomers’ CornerSunday, September 4 @ 10:30am
SAMHSA Panel Discussion (Televised)Monday, September 5
Awakenings Labyrinth Walkat Eastern State Hospital
Saturday, September 10, 5:30-7:30pm
Children & Youth Choirs ResumeSunday, September 11
Living the Gospel Bible StudySunday, September 11 & 25 @ 11am
Worship ScheduleSunday, September 4
Holy Eucharist @ 7:30, 9:15 & 11:15amHoly Eucharist @ 5:30pm
Sunday, September 11 & 25Holy Eucharist @ 7:30, 9:15 & 11:15am
Children’s Church @ 9:15am (St. Mary’s Chapel)Holy Eucharist @ 5:30pm
Sunday, September 18Holy Eucharist @ 7:30, 9:15 & 11:15am
Children’s Church @ 9:15am (St. Mary’s Chapel)Choral Evensong @ 5:30pm
Noonday Prayer @ ChurchMonday - Saturday
Holy Eucharist - St. Mary’s ChapelTuesdays @ 7:30 am
Holy Eucharist with Healing PrayersWednesdays @ 11 am (Church)
Canterbury Evening PrayerTuesdays @ 5:30 pm in Wren Chapel
when college is in session
Women’s Evening PotluckTuesday, September 13 @ 6:30pm
Women’s Theological Book Study *Thursday, September 22, 1-2:30pm
Fall Program Begins: ChristianResponses to Contemporary Issues *
Thursday, September 22 @ 7:15pm
Sunday School & Youth Group BeginSunday, September 25
Evening Book Group BeginsMonday, September 26 @ 7pm
ECW Fall Coffee *Wednesday, September 28, 9:30am
Newcomers’ Welcome ReceptionThursday, September 29 @ 5:30pm
Recovery Month Picnic @ SpiritWorksFriday, September 30, 4-6pm
Blessing of the AnimalsSunday, October 2 @ 9:15am
Fall Fellowship FeastSunday, October 2 from 4:30 - 7pm
Vestry Nominations DueMonday, October 3
The Churches of JamestownWednesday, October 12
One-Day United Way Food DriveThursday, October 20, 1-4pm
Tri-Diocesan Fall Camp @ Shrine MontMonday - Thursday, October 24-27
* Child care may be available for babies through elementary-aged children by reservation only.Contact Meghan Brewer at 757-345-6489 or [email protected].
AnnualParish Book Sale
The Bruton Annual Book Sale has becomea great Will iamsburg tradition, andproceeds this year will be used for Mission& Outreach. The sale will take place duringthe Labor Day weekend from Fridaythrough Sunday, September 2-4 from9am-5pm. You can still donate books,CDs, DVDs and puzzles (please, noencyclopedias, VCR tapes or cassettetapes) up until Thursday, September 1.After that, come and shop! We will needmany volunteers, not only to help pickup book donations, but to help set-up,staff the sale, and clean up afterwards!If you can help in any way, pleasecontact Stephen Fitton (757-897-4696) orJudy Collard (757-565-2549) or send anemail to [email protected].
Pre-owned Jewelry& Accessories Sale
We will once again hold this popular eventover the Labor Day weekend. Donationsare still welcome, even the day of the sale!Come and shop to find some gently-usedpieces for your fall wardrobe!
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Pilgrimage/Tour to Scotland& Northern England
There Is Still Roomfor YouSign up today for a speciallydesigned tour that combinesspiritual experiences withhistory and just plain fun.Travel with friends and makenew ones. The group willbe small by design andtherefore each participantwill be treated with specialcare.
The tour has beencreated for Friends of Bruton by Far Horizons,Inc. specialists in custom group travel. Inaddition to Father Chris, there will be anexperienced Tour Director to accompany thegroup through Scotland and England.
Time is growing short, so now is the timeto make the decision not to miss out on awonderful experience.
To review the detailed it inerary anddownload the reservation form, visit http://bit.ly/REVISEDFRIENDSTOUR2016. If youwould like more information contact Anita Heberat Far Horizons at [email protected] orHilary Cooley at [email protected].
The Churches ofJamestownFriends of Bruton will be sponsoring avery special excursion to HistoricJamestown on Wednesday, October12. Working in partnership withJamestown Rediscovery, an instructive and highlyinformative visit is being planned that will focuson the churches of Jamestown. Watch for detailsto be announced shortly in the Bruton Bytes,Sunday bulletins, and The Bruton Fount!
Friends Name BadgesIn response to numerous requests, the Friendsof Bruton Committee has arranged fordistinctive name badges that feature Bruton‘shistoric weathervane as the symbol of Friendsof Bruton. The badges are an ideal way to showyour support for Our Worldwide Congregation.They are especially appropriate when worn atFriends of Bruton sponsored events such asFriends Day or faith-based travel programs. The badges are available to all membersof the Bruton congregation and the more than1,500 out-of-area Friends. Badges may bepurchased at a cost of $10 (an additional $2 formagnetic pin). To request your Friends of Brutonname badge, either call or email Hilary Cooley([email protected] or 757-345-2252).
What IsThe Cornerstone Circle?
The Cornerstone Circle has been created toprovide an annual sustaining membership inFriends of Bruton. Sustaining membership isimportant to the mission of Our WorldwideCongregation because it will help us support andinitiate programs that promote and preserve thehistoric and spiritual legacy of Bruton ParishChurch. Cornerstone Circle was chosen as thename because of biblical references to ChristJesus as the Cornerstone of our faith. Circlerepresents God, “whose center is everywhere andwhose circumference is nowhere”.
Those who join the Cornerstone Circle for aminimum donation of $100 per individual willreceive a lapel pin depicting the 1767 BrutonWeathervane that topped the church’s steeple fornearly 250 years (p ictured below). Theweathervane is the symbol of Friends of Bruton,Our Worldwide Congregation, as it points to thefour corners of the earth.
There remains no charge to be a member ofFriends of Bruton; however, Cornerstone Circlemembers will know that their
sustaining membership willenable the mission of Friendsof Bruton to continue to grow.In addit ion, CornerstoneCircle members will, throughtheir annual membershipcontri-bution, receive early
oppor-tunities to sign up for travel programs,arrange for private guided tours of the churchand graveyard, and be invited to a privatereception in honor of the guest speaker prior tothe Annual Friends Day Luncheon each spring.
For information about how you can becomea member of the Cornerstone Circle, visit ourwebsite at www.brutonparish.org, click onFriends of Bruton in the left-hand column andfollow the link to Cornerstone Circle Application,or contact Hilary Cooley at 757-345-2252 [email protected].
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Hands-on OutreachOpportunity at FISHBy Mary Kafes
Throughout the year, 12 local churches take turnssupplying volunteers on Tuesdays during aspecific month to come to the Clothes Closetat FISH and help process clothing to be madeready to give away to adults and children in thegreater Williamsburg area. October has beenBruton’s month since the beginning of theprogram many years ago, and our parishionershave always responded most willingly! Hard as itis to believe, October is just around the corner,so the call is going out for help again.
The work shifts are from 9:30am to 12 noonand 1-3pm (or you can bring a bag lunch andstay all day!). The work is not difficult orstrenuous, materials and training are provided,and fellowship and good conversation areguaranteed. If you can come in on Tuesday,October 4, 11, 18 or 25 and lend a hand forour neighbors in need, please contact me to signup ([email protected] or 757-229-6550).Many, many thanks in advance!
Winter Shelter WeekBruton’s Winter Shelter will be February 5-12,2017. Volunteering for one of the many "jobs"will enrich YOUR life! Sign up begins soon!
Salvation Army Back-to-School DonationsBy Christine Britton
Thank you to the many who generouslyparticipated! Response from parishioners was soquick and enthusiastic that we were able to addto the number of children helped.
One hundred local children-in-need will havenew outfits to wear when they start back to school.With the addition of backpacks and school suppliesfrom the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary, thesestudents can have a great beginning to their newschool year. Thank you to Meghan Brewer andthe youth of the parish who helped distribute thetags after Sunday services. Pictured below arethe many donations being loaded into the van bysextons, Ronnie Cotman and Ike Turner.
YASC Mission in TanzaniaBy Andy Russell
The Carpenter's Kids has been linking parishesin Tanzania and the United States for nearly adecade. I was lucky enough to be able tocontribute to their efforts to support the orphansin their education. That contribution might nothave been possible without the support of
so many people at BrutonParish. Your enthusiasm for themission, and my t ime inTanzania more generally, hasbeen a source of strength forme throughout all of last year.So once more, thank you all foreverything. If you would like to followThe Carpenter's Kids programitself, please send me an emailat [email protected], andI will add you to their newslettermailing list. One small aside. Whileteaching English at CAMS, the
international diocesan school in Dodoma, asecondary student named Hafidhi approachedme. Though his parents have been able tosupport him through secondary school, highschool is prohibitively expensive. If you haveany interest in learning more about Hafidhi,please send me an email direct ly [email protected].
God bless you all, and I hope to visit BrutonParish again sometime soon!
Andy Russell worked under the leadership ofFa ther Emmanue l Pet ro , Academic &Internship Coordinator for African FlagshipLanguages Init iat ive. “Andy Russell hasworked with us for almost a year here inDodoma,” said Father Petro. “He has been agreat help to us and until now we are still in abig blow from his move and we don’t knowwho is going to cover his gap. Andy was agreat help and a gift from God to the Dioceseof Central Tangan-yika and The Carpenter’sKids Program. We love and remember him.”
Have a Few Hoursto help YourChurch?Each week a number of volunteershelp their church by giving theirt ime in the church off ice asreceptionist. There are tworeceptionists per day during theprogram year from Septemberthrough June from 9am - 1pm and1pm to 5pm. If you like to meetand greet different people and cangive just a few hours a week to yourchurch, please visit http://bit.ly/BPCRECEPTION , our onl inevolunteer form.
Andy Russellrecently returned
from the YoungAdult Service Corp
mission trip toTanzania. He gave
a presention atBruton about the
good works beingaccomplished in
that part of Africaby the Episcopal
Church.
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Living the GospelBible StudyJoin us on Sundays, September 11 & 25, forthis Lectionary-based Bible study that is held at11am every second and fourth Sunday in theCustis House. Come and examine the impact ofthe Gospel message on our everyday lives.
Wednesday’s Brown-BagBible StudyBring your lunch each Wednesday to the Coffee,Tea & Thee room upstairs in the Parish Houseat noon. This Lectionary-based Bible study iscentered upon the Gospel for the comingSunday. The preacher for the week will facilitatethese sessions where those in attendance willbe able to reflect upon the scriptures that willbe the focus of the Sunday sermon. The studiesmay provide increased insight into the sermonor explore aspects of the passages beyond thescope of the sermon, or both. Take time out ofyour day and try this exploration!
Register now for theTri-Diocesan Fall CampThis year's Fall Camp, October 24 - 27, withkeynote speaker Barbara Cawthorne Crafton,promises to be another opportunity to gatherat Shrine Montwith over 125fo lks from a l lthree EpiscopalDioceses inVirginia.
Fall Camp isan opportunity tospend time in themountains of Vir-ginia with otherseniors (but wedon't have an age limit) from across theCommonwealth and from other states. TheCamp is an attempt to take seriously thespiritual needs and journeys of primarily retiredpeople.
We attempt to challenge participantsthrough keynote speakers, workshops, worshipand inter-action with one another. We worshiptogether in daily sessions, explore variousissues, and participate in one or two sessionworkshops (each session is an hour and a half)on a variety of topics. Please visit http://bit.ly/2016WORKSHOPS for a list of thisyear's workshops. In addition to the scheduledactivities, there is plenty of time to sit on theporches, visit with friends, relax, and enjoy theamazing scenery and to explore thesurrounding area.
Visit http://bit.ly/TRI-DIO2016 for aWelcome Letter, with lots more information, fromthe Tri-Diocesan Planning Committee. Visithttp://bit.ly/FALLCAMP2016 for a brochurewith registration information.
Fall Fellowship FestivalMake your reservation early! Join us for shrimp,clams, oysters, crabs, hotdogs with all thefixings, and kids’ activities from 4:30 to 7pmon Sunday, October 2, in the parish hall. Just$10/person or $20/family (pay at the door).Please rsvp by Thursday, September 29, by eithercalling 757-229-2891 or email [email protected].
DOK IntercessoryPrayersPart of our rule of life as The Order of theDaughters of the King® is consistent intercessoryprayer. Prayers are said for four weeks andmay be repeated. Anyone who wishes to haveprayers said for them or for others, should fillout a blue request card at the church tower anddrop it in the DOK prayer box.
Musical lyrics can also be a prayer. Theanthem below — For the Fruit of All Creation(arr. Donald McCullough) — was sung during theOfferatory by our choir on July 3rd, and it spoketo me of the many blessings God has given usthat we need to be thankful for each day.
For the fruit of all creation, thanks be to God.For these gifts to ev'ry nation, thanks be to God.For the plowing, sowing, reaping,Silent growth while we are sleeping,Future needs in earth's safe-keeping,thanks be to God.
In the just reward of labor, God's will is done.In the help we give our neighbor,God's will is done.In our world-wide task of caringfor the hungry and despairing,In the harvests we are sharing,God's will is done.
For the harvests of the Spirit, thanks be to God.For the good we all inherit, thanks be to God.For the wonders that astound us,For the truths that still confound us,Most of all that love has found us, thanks be toGod.
ECW Fall Coffee“Be still and know that I am God"
Join us in the Parish Hall for coffee,conversation and fellowship on
Wednesday, September 28, at 9:30am.The Rev’d Lauren McDonald, our guest
speaker, will be sharing part of her spiritualjourney and how it has led to her current
work at Bruton Parish and SpiritWorksFoundation, as well as inviting us all to findthat space where we can be still and know
God. Bring a friend and join us!Please rsvp to the Parish Office at
[email protected] or757-229-2891.
Christmas TeaDecember 7
Silent SoupLentenLuncheonMarch 9
Potluck SaladSupper & IceCream SocialMay 23
Celebrate Recovery Monthwith SpiritWorksBy The Rev’d Lauren McDonald
In addition to serving at Bruton, the Rev. Jan Brownand I work at SpiritWorks Foundation, a nonprofitcommunity recovery organization here in Williamsburgfor people healing from addiction in its many forms.Many of you have inquired how you can learn aboutand support our work.
International Overdose Awareness Day isWednesday, August 31, and September isRecovery Month. SpiritWorks is hosting a varietyof activities in order to provide education and raiseawareness about addiction and recovery. We inviteyour prayers and your participation as we celebratethat recovery is a reality while also honoring that noteveryone has the experience of recovery.
Below is a schedule of events that are open toeveryone. We would like to highlight that Jan was partof a panel discussion that was taped for televisionand will be airing on September 5. We will announcethe time and channel as soon as they let us know.Also, I took some continuing education time in Augustto attend a Veriditas Labyrinth Facilitator Training atKanuga and will be using that training to lead theoutdoor labyrinth event on September 10 at EasternState Hospital. Please either call 757-903-0000 orvisit spiritworksfoundation.org and check out ourwebsite, or speak with me or Jan for more information.
So many of us are struggling with addiction inone form or another. And if we’re not, we knowsomeone who is. Come and learn more about how toreceive or support recovery ministry.Monday, August 29, 6:30-8:30pmREVIVE! Naloxone training in the Schell Room of theWilliamsburg Library.Wednesday, August 31, 6-8:30pmFilm screening of Chasing the Dragon, a documentaryabout the opioid epidemic, with panel discussion atthe Williamsburg Dinner Theater.Friday, September 2, 5:30-6:30pmFirst Fridays Recovery Eucharist at Bruton ParishChurch with special prayers for those who have diedin the past year.Monday, September 5Jan Brown televised SAMHSA panel discussion (timeand station TBA)Saturday, September 10, 5:30-7:30pmAwakenings labyrinth walk at Eastern State HospitalFriday, September 30, 4-6pmRecovery Month Picnic at SpiritWorksTowards the end of the month movie theaters inHampton, Williamsburg, and Richmond will be showingthe documentary Generation Found, about a city thatestablished a continuum of care with regards to thegrowing epidemic of addiction in their community. Women’s Lenten
RetreatWatch for more details about a women’s
retreat being held at Chanco onMarch 3 & 4 next year.
Save the dates!
The Women’s Potluck & Round Tablewill meet at 6:30pm on Tuesday, September 13, at Janet Estes’house for a potluck supper. Please rsvp to Janet by calling 757-253-1682 or email [email protected] for directionsand additional information. Bring a dish to share!
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Bruton SinglesBy Heidi Elam, Ruth Mullaney, Eda Martin,and Donna Dodenhoff
Bruton Singles is a fellowshipministry tailored towardsparishioners and membersof the wider community whoare single. We typically gettogether once each week to attend variousevents in the parish and the larger community.Each event is accompanied by a meal and/ordessert (paid separately) at which we enjoyfellowship and discussion. To participate in anyevent, please procure tickets to the function andcall the listed coordinator.
Thursday, September 1, 7:30pmVirginia Symphony Orchestra@ Lake Matoaka AmphitheaterJoin us at 5pm at Berret's Taphouse Grill fordinner, followed by a free outdoor concert atthe William & Mary Lake Matoaka Amphitheater(121 Ukrop Way). The Virginia SymphonyOrchestra will perform selections from HectorBerlioz, Henry Mancini, Handel's Water Music,and the Star Spangled Banner. Bring a lawnchair (cost of meal only). Please rsvp to DonnaDodenhoff at [email protected].
Sunday, September 10, 4pm-7pmKiwanis Shrimp Feast @ 4-H Center AreaMeet us at 4pm at the 4-H Center Area (37514-H Club Road) for the Kiwanis Club's annualfundraiser offering "all you can eat" shrimp, hotdogs, hush puppies, baked beans and cole slaw(tickets $27 before August 25, and $30 afterAugust 25). Call Heidi Elam (757-897-5012).
Saturday, September 17, 2pmJekyll and Hyde, the Musical@ Williamsburg PlayersJoin us at 2pm at Williamsburg Players for theperformance of Jekyll and Hyde, the Musical,directed by Jonathan McCormick, book andlyrics by Leslie Bricusse, music by FrankWildhorn. After the performance, we’ll stop atthe Hound's Tale on Prince George Street. Joinus for one or both events ($20 ticket + cost ofmeal). Call Ruth Mullaney (757-229-6961).
Saturday, September 24, 5pmDinner & Movie @ New Town CinemaMeet us at 5pm at Center Street Grill for supper.We will then pick a movie at Regal Cinema (costof meal + ticket). Call Eda Martin (757-253-1477).
Within the Bruton Parish Church communitythere are two kinds of members. No, thereference is not related to the usual suspectsinvolving gender, race, or age. Rather, I amwriting about those raised in the Episcopaldenomination and those whose faith journeybegan elsewhere.
The former are often cal led CradleEpiscopalians who have grown up with ourliturgy, our hymnal, and our Book of CommonPrayer. The latter, of which I am one, were likelydrawn to our denomination either because it bestfit our spiritual needs as we know them orbecause of Bruton Parish Church’s proximity toour homes. Yes, these two reasons are neitherexhaustive nor mutually exclusive. However, anyclergy-person will say that location matters justas do a welcoming spirit given to strangers, afine choir, and a growing sense ofcommunity.
Whether new to the denominationor born within this community of faith,we al l can learn more aboutChristianity and what it means to bean Episcopalian if we engage the manyresources available in the HennageLibrary which is located in thebasement of the Parish House.Stephen Prothero, a historian whospecializes in American religion andteaches in the Department of Religionat Boston University, has writtennumerous well-received volumes.The one which might t ickle ourreligious funny bone begins easilyenough with the t it le Rel ig iousLiteracy. The challenge comes justafterward as the full tit le readsReligious Literacy: What Every American Needsto Know and Doesn’t. The author quotesapprovingly the sentiments of a visit ingprofessor from Australia … ”European studentscan name the 12 apostles and the Seven DeadlySins but wouldn’t be caught dead going to churchor synagogue themselves. American studentsare just the opposite. Here, faith withoutunderstanding is the standard; here religiousignorance is bliss.”
Now, we can argue whether the examplecited is simply rote memorization or thenecessary first step to gaining an understanding,but what is true is that understanding does oftenenough depend upon knowledge. Just as ourinterests and careers cause us to earn advanceddegrees, we need to continue to grow in ourfaith unless we believe authenticity is basedupon feeling, not knowing.
A good place to find the resources whichwill foster such growth is the Hennage Library.It contains not only the afore-mentioned
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Prothero work, but works dealing with our faith’shistory, its challenges both past and present,and with current responses within ourdenomination aimed at promoting unity andgreater outreach. Take the stairs or the elevatorand come to the Hennage Library. You will beglad you made that journey as, together, wegrow as individuals and as a community of faith.
Faith Journeys and the Hennage LibraryBy Russ Sheldon
Book Clubs ContinueWomen’s Theological Book GroupThe group discusses works of fiction and non-fictionthrough a theological lens. We had a great meeting inAugust, including a visit by author, Tim Farrington. Ournext meeting will be Thursday, September 22, from1-2:30pm in the Coffee, Tea, and Thee room of the
Parish House. We will be discussing BarbaraBrown Taylor’s Learning to Walk in theDark . Child care is available byreservation only by contacting MeghanBrewer ([email protected] or757-229-2891). Upcoming dates andbooks are:
November 10: When the Heart Waitsby Sue Monk Kidd
January 12: Falling Upwardby Richard Rohr
February 23: Sabbath as Resistanceby Walter Brueggemann (in Room 206)
April 6: Take This Bread by Sara Miles
May 18: The Invention of Wingsby Sue Monk Kidd
June 29: Scarred by Struggle, Transformedby Hope by Joan Chittister
Evening Book GroupAfter a summer break, the Bruton Evening BookGroup's first fall meeting will be Monday, September26, at 7pm. New members are always welcome. InSeptember, we will discuss the book When BreathBecomes Air by Paul Kalanithi, a bestselling memoirthat has been one of the most talked about books of2016.
This co-ed book group meets monthly fromSeptember through May, and the reading list isgenerated by members' recommendations; it includesa variety of genre. We meet on the fourth Monday ofeach month from 7-9pm. The books selected forOctober and November are What Alice Forgot byLiane Moriarty and Wait for Signs by Craig Johnson.
If you are interested in joining the group, or justwant to try it for a month, contact Susie Morrison([email protected] or 757-846-6863).
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Newcomers’Corner
The first Sunday ofeach month, new
members of Brutonare invited to joinclergy, vestry and
NewcomersCommittee
members for coffeein the Custis Houseat 10:30am. This isa great opportunity
to become betteracquainted with theparish and learn of
our many ministries.Join us Sunday,
September 4.
Newcomers’ Welcome ReceptionThe Newcomers Committee is planning a welcome reception with wine andcheese for Bruton Parish newcomers from 5:30 to 7pm on Thursday,September 29, in the Parish Hall. The parish clergy and members of theVestry and Newcomers Committee will welcome new or nearly new membersin an informal gathering. Join us for heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine, sodas,coffee and other non-alcoholic drinks. Bring the children as activities and refreshments willbe provided for them.
A guided tour of the Parish House will be available before the reception and will start at5pm in the Parish House lobby near the reception desk.
Please let us know you will be attending by contacting the parish office at 757-229-2891or [email protected] (parking will be available on Duke of Gloucester Street).
A Health UpdateBy Sylvia Saba, Parish Nurse
Fall is upon us and it is a great time to updateyour hea lth records and ensure yourimmunizations are up to date. Get your flushot early and encourage everyone in yourfamily to get theirs.
Pertussis, or whooping cough , ismaking a resurgence and can be deadly toinfants and small children. Many pediatriciansare advocating that new parents, grandparentsand other adult family members receive abooster before greeting the new baby. If youare anticipating a new addition to the family,be proactive and check with your physician.
Zika virus has landed in Florida and Texasand may spread north. Be aware of mosquitobites, and use a product with Deet for protectionalong with long sleeves and long pants if in apotential mosquito-infested area. Eliminatepotential mosquito breeding areas by ensuringthere are no standing water pools near yourhome. The CDC travel advisory recommendsthe avoidance of mosquito bites, reduction ofmosquito habitats, and steps to prevent sexualtransmission. Pregnant women, as we know, areat the greatest risk. As there are still manyunkowns about this disease, local healthdepartments will give guidance and assistanceand are constantly updated by the CDC. At thistime, there is no evidence of local mosquito-borne transmission of Zika in Virginia.
Fall is a great time to reevaluate youreating, sleeping and activity habits and strivefor a good, healthy lifestyle!
Learn aboutStephen MinistryBy Mary Jean Hurst
Watch future issues of TheChronicle , the weekly BrutonBytes, and the Sunday bulletins forinformation on how you can learnmore about Stephen Ministry. We’ll shareour thoughts about the ministry and answer anyquestions you might have. Of course, we alsohope you might consider joining us as ministersin caring for those among us who need our love.Keep your eyes peeled!
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Fall Adult Formation
Christian Responses toContemporary IssuesBy Russ Sheldon
This fall’s program series is sponsored by theAdult Christ ian Educat ion & FormationCommittee, and all are welcome to join us onThursdays in the parish hall. The five weeks ofspecial adult education programs are geared
towards Christ ian responses tocontemporary issues. Refreshmentsbegin at 7pm, followed by the programfrom 7:15 to 8:15pm.
September 22Introduction to the Program
Join the Rev'd Tyler Montgomery thisevening as he presents an introductionto the Adult Formation program toinclude an overview of the program'spurposes and how the individual topicsare both singular and complementary.
September 29Social Media Bullying:
Implications & Challengesfor Parents & Society
Join us when Courtney Dowell, PreventionSpecialist Lead at Colonial Behavioral Health,will speak on the implications and challengesof social media bullying for parents, inparticular, and society, in general.
October 6Syrian Refugee Resettlement
A member of the Internat iona l RescueCommittee will speak on the topic of Syrianrefugee resettlement.
October 13Same-Gender Marriage
Join us when the Rev'd Jeffrey Hoare will speakon the topic of same-gender marriage.
October 20Sex Trafficking as Slavery
Join us when a member from the InternationalJustice Mission will speak on the topic of sextrafficking as slavery.
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Canterbury Associationis Born Again!By The Rev’d Tyler Montgomery
The seasons of the academic year, likethe Church year, bring cycles of deathand resurrection. We said goodbye toa wonderful group of graduates lastspring, and have la in fa l low,composting, during these hot summermonths; however, on Sunday, August21, we opened the year with forty-eight students in Wren Chapel, almosthalf of whom were new students.
It is a wonderful thing to welcomeso many new and fresh faces into ourcommunity, born again into a new yearwith new possibilities, joys, hopes, and expectations.The Christian story speaks to every layer of our collectivelife together as we grow and die and are born again withevery breath in every year. Laus Deo!
Over the summer, we developed three lists ofincoming students from Episcopal schools, parishes, andthose students who self-identified to William & Mary asEpiscopalian. Together, these three lists totaled sixty-four new Episcopal students to William & Mary. We hopethat many of them will become involved in our ministry.
The Welcome Brunch held in the Parish House afterthe service was a glorious success, led by JohannaThompson. There were more volunteers than can beconveniently named here who made the Welcome Brunchpossible, but many hands made light work, and mypersonal thanks go out to everyone who contributed.This was a great start to a promising year!
Help students get connectedto campus ministryIn an effort to increase outreach to those headed off tocolleges in our diocese, please visit http://bit.ly/DIOSOVACANTERBURY to submit the names and anyinformation you have on your college-bound students.The diocesan-sponsored Canterbury ministries at theCollege of William and Mary, Old Dominion University,and Hampden-Sydney/Longwood Universities are eagerto welcome new students. Please fill out the survey foranyone headed to a college within our diocese, even if itis not one of the aforementioned universities. We wantto make sure students are able to get in touch with aministry wherever they go!
You can find a link to the form and much moreinformation on campus ministry on the diocesan website,www.diosova.org/college.
Our diocesan-sponsored chaplains can’t wait to getto know the new students!
One-Day United WayFood Drive
United Way Mobile Food Pantry is acustom-made refr igerated truckdelivering perishable food items fordirect distribution to people in need. Theprogram reaches individuals, includingsome in remote locations, who canacquire items they may not find in atradit ional pantry, including freshfruits and vegetables.
Bruton Parish and the CanterburyAssociation are partnered to staff thefood drive on Thursday, October 20,from 1-4:00 p.m. The drive will benext door to the UW resource center at113 Palace Lane. Please volunteer tohelp distribute this much needed foodto those in need! To sign up, pleasecontact Jeremy Gottshall (936-615-9991or [email protected]).
Top: Sam Biddle ’18with Susan and KenMoorman
Bottom: SusieMorrison with NinaWillms ’20 at theWelcome Brunch
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Giving at Bruton ParishUsing God's Gifts forGod's PurposeBy Marty Easton
In addition to being the start of a new academicyear, fall in the Church is sometimes calledstewardship season. Stewardship in this contextmeans how we live as caretakers of God's gifts.Our earthly life, relationships, gifts and abilities,money and property are things God hasentrusted to us. Seeking balance with them isa year round, lifelong discipline. Contributingto the financial health of our parish church isthe part of stewardship that we pay particularattention to in the fall.
Our custom, and that of most Episcopalchurches, is to conduct an annual giving appealin the fall of each year. The start of this appeal— Annual Giving 2017 — will be communicatedthrough The Chronicle and in a mailing to eachparish household. Every individual or couple willbe asked to submit a financial pledge for thenext calendar year.
A pledge is an amount offered in faith, andmay be adjusted up or down as circumstancesrequire. One states this amount on aconfidential pledge card or secure online formfor the finance office. The resulting incomereceived throughout 2017 wil l compriseapproximately two thirds of the operatingbudget of Bruton Parish Church. For seven yearsbeginning in 2009, giving from the parishremained flat, at about $1.1 million annually.In 2016, that figure has risen to $1,288,562 .For 2017, we will strive to begin an upwardtrend.
The Campaign for the Fourth Centurycontinues, progressing to reach the total goalof $8.0 million by December 31, 2016. Annualgiving pledges for the years 2016 and 2017support the Campaign goal. Therefore, time isof the essence in submitting a 2017 pledge.Please make every effort to discern yours withthis in mind, and make your 2017 pledgesubmission by year end or earlier.
In the last quarter of 2016, every parishindividual or family will be invited to join in allof the object ives that wi l l br ing thecomprehensive Campaign to successfulconclusion. Thank you!
Needlepoint in theRector’s PewBy Marty Jones & Isabel Burch
The dedication of the nine needlepoint kneelerson May 22, 2016 was the culmination of manyhours of st i tch ing completed by nineparishioners. The kneelers, designed by NancyLukoskie of Fancywork Finishing in Easton,Maryland, were given by many generous donorsin honor or memory of loved ones. The projectwas completed in honor of the 300thanniversary of our church building, which wecelebrated in 2015.
Now that these kneelers have beencompleted we are hoping to design needlepointseats for the chairs in the chancel which areused by the clergy, acolytes and chalicers. Ifyou are interested in taking part in this nextphase, email [email protected] orcomplete the needlepoint pledge card below andeither drop it in the offering plate on Sunday ormail it to the church office.
If you have any questions regarding theproject, please feel free to call either Marty (757-810-4293) or Isabel (757-253-0074).
Nursery is available each Sunday from 8:30am to 12:30pm fornewborns through 4-year-olds. The nursery is on the first floor of theParish House.Children’s Church is age-appropriate worship held at 9:15am in St.Mary’s Chapel, tailored for children K-5th grade. Drop them off at9am, then head to the church. Save a seat, as the children join thecongregation at the Peace. We will continue holding an age-appropriateservice for 3-4 year olds in the room next to the nursery in the ParishHouse during this timeframe.Sunday School is held from 10:30-11am for children through 5th gradein the Parish House, and in the CustisHouse for middle and high schoolyouth. We meet in the church towerafter the Peace, and then walk to theclasses together.Joyful Noise, Choristers &Cantores Choirs begin rehearsing onSunday, September 11 (see page 14for more information about the variouschoirs). They typically rehearse in theParish House at 11am (unless there isno Sunday School).If you have any questions regarding theformation for our children and youth hereat Bruton, please contact me directly([email protected] or 757-345-6489).
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28Acolyte Training will be held for all 4th and 5thgraders, as well as all youth who would like trainingto become a crucifer. Those interested should jointhe Rev’d Jan Brown in the church at 1pm.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4No children’s or youth programming thisweekend. Enjoy your Labor Day weekend and stopby the two parish sales being held in the ParishHouse to benefit mission and outreach!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 & 18Children’s Church will be held at 9:15, and ChoirRehearsal will be held immediately afterwards.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25Children’s Church will be held at 9:15. Plan to meetin the Tower following communion in the church, afterwhich we’ll head to Sunday School classes. ChoirRehearsal this day will begin at 11am. Youth Groupwill be held in the Parish House from 5:30 to 7:30pmbeginning with dinner in the Parish Hall,followed by a time of getting-to-know eachother and meeting Josh Stephens, ournew Associate Rector for Family Ministry.Compline will conclude the evening.
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Children & Youth FormationBy Meghan Brewer
Pictures fromour recentAcolyteGathering &Bowling eventand FamilyVacation BibleSchool!
Blessingof theAnimalsMark your calendarfor this fun serviceat 9:15am onSunday, October 2!
Calling All Volunteersfor Sunday SchoolAnyone interested and willing to help teacha few lessons this Sunday School calendaryear for the children or teens, pleasecontact Meghan Brewer ... we are still inneed of helpers and substitutes!
Concerts areheld in the
church at 8pmunless otherwisenoted. Parking is
permitted onDuke of
Gloucester Streetin front of the
church during therecitals.
Candlelight Concerts Offered by Our Music Ministryto the Parish & Community
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HistoricalOrgan
RecitalsWilliam & Mary’s
Wren ChapelSaturdays @ 10am
September 3, 17, 24Rebecca Davy,
Organist
September 10Sarah Bland, Organist
Thursday, September 1Organ RecitalDr. JanEl Will, Organist at Bruton Parish
Saturday, September 3Organ & Harpsichord RecitalRebecca Davy, Bruton Music Director& Organist
Tuesday, September 6Organ & Harpsichord RecitalRebecca Davy, Bruton Music Director& Organist
Thursday, September 8Organ RecitalDr. JanEl Will, Organist at Bruton Parish
Saturday, September 10Organ RecitalDr. JanEl Will, Organist at Bruton Parish
Tuesday, September 13Organ RecitalLaurence Caldecote, Organistfrom Nuneaton, England
Thursday, September 15Organ RecitalDr. JanEl Will, Organist at Bruton Parish
Saturday, September 17Countertenor Recital - Charles Humphries,Countertenor & Rebecca Davy, Organ &Harpsichord accompaniment
Sunday, September 18 @ 5:30 pmChoral Evensong:Music of Orlando GibbonsChoirs of Bruton Parish, Rebecca Davy,Director, Dr. JanEl Will, Organist
Tuesday, September 20Organ Recital - Dr. JanEl Will, Organistat Bruton Parish
Thursday, September 22Organ & Harpsichord RecitalRebecca Davy, Music Director & Organistat Bruton Parish
Saturday, September 24Organ RecitalScott Hayes, Organist from All SaintsEpiscopal Church in Richmond, Virginia
Tuesday, September 27Organ & Harpsichord RecitalDr. JanEl Will, Organist at Bruton Parish
Thursday, September 29Organ & Harpsichord RecitalRebecca Davy, Bruton Music Director& Organist
Calling All YoungSingers Age 4 through
High SchoolYou are cordially invited to join us for the JoyfulNoise, Choristers, and Cantores Choirs beginningon Sunday, September 11, from 10:30 - 11amat the Parish House. We will sing for the first timeduring the Blessing of the Animals service at9:15am on Sunday, October 2. If you have a robe, please bring it on the11th, and we will sort out new sizes. We lookforward to seeing everyone!
Genrose Lashinger, Joyful Noise4 years old to Kindergarten
Genrose Lashinger, Choristers1st through 3rd Graders
Ann Porter, Cantores4th grade through High School
Choir Rehearsals BeginAll are welcome!
The fall music ministry kicks off!
Pelham and Chancel ChoirsWednesday, September 7
Tarpley RingersMonday, September 12 @ 5:30 p.m.
Please contact Music Director,Beckie Davy, for more details
by email at [email protected] call 757-645-3431.
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The Most Revd
Michael Bruce CurryPresiding Bishop & Primate
The Rt. Revd Herman Hollerith IVBishop, Diocese of Southern Virginia
The Revd Christopher L. EppersonRector, [email protected]
The Rev’d Tyler L. MontgomeryAssociate Rector & College Chaplain
The Rev’d Lauren M. McDonaldAssociate Rector - Outreach
& Women’s [email protected]
The Rev’d Joshua P. StephensAssociate Rector - Youth Ministry
The Rev’d Jan M. Brown, [email protected]
Meghan BrewerCoordinator of Children’s & Youth
Formation, [email protected]
Rebecca Davy, Music Director & [email protected]
Dr. JanEl B. Will, [email protected]
Daniel Corneliussen, Organ Scholar
James DarlingChoirmaster - Organist Emeritus
Hilary Cooley, Communications DirectorChronicle Editor/[email protected]
Christine Britton, Parish Life [email protected]
Dudley Hoyle, [email protected]
Alan MacDonald, Financial [email protected]
Mike Wanless, Facilities [email protected]
Ronald Cotman, Parish House Sexton
Ike Turner, Weekend Sexton
Roy St. Amour, Church Sexton
Carol Weaver, Shop [email protected]
Laura Paolicelli, Shop Assistant
Nancy Nelson, Shop Financial Assistant [email protected]
PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY
Pastoral Care CoordinatorsWednesdays & Fridays, [email protected]
Stephen MinistryCharlie Clapper & Mary Jean Hurst757-220-2087 confidential
Parish NurseSylvia [email protected]
Pastoral Emergencies
Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pmCall 757-345-2250 directlyor call the church office at757-229-2891
After 5pm, call the church officeand choose Option 6. If necessary,please leave your name, telephonenumber and brief message, and theclergy-on-call will return your callas soon as possible.
Article submissions are due the 10th of each month and may be edited for length and content.
Bruton Parish Church, P.O. Box 3520, Williamsburg, VA 23187-3520 757-229-2891 Fax: 757-221-0290
Arthur Rhea, Former Organist & ChoirmasterArthur Rhea died on Sunday,August 14, at his home surroundedby family. He served as organist-choirmaster of Bruton ParishChurch from 1950 to 1961,concurrently serving on the facultyof the College of William & Mary.
Among many other choralcompositions which he publishedthroughout his lifetime, he is thecomposer of the hymn tune Collegeof Preachers (Hymn 678) whichwe sang during communion on
Sunday, August 21. In attendance at the celebration of the 50th anniversaryof the Annual John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Concert are Dr. JanEl Will,Bruton Organist; Bev Kelly, choir member; Arthur Rhea; Beckie Davy, BrutonMusic Director & Organist; and Jock Darling, Bruton Choirmaster-Emeritus.Arthur was also here at Bruton during our 300th celebrations.
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Nominations for
Bruton Parish Vestry
What does it mean to be a member of the Bruton Parish vestry? Generally, it means responding toGod’s call to be a channel of God’s love, by supporting the clergy’s leadership toward spiritual vitalityof the parish. We do this through faithful, active participation in worship and parish life. It also meansrepresenting the parish with leadership in the management of finances, buildings, grounds and otherassets. Vestry meetings are held once a month on Monday evenings.
The Bruton Parish vestry has 12 members. The term of a vestryperson is three years. Like allchurches in the Diocese of Southern Virginia, we use a rotating vestry system. It is designed so thateach year four members rotate off and four new members join.
This flyer is a means to nominate someone you believe to be called to this ministry. After receivingconsent from the person, fill out and return the bottom portion. You may also nominate yourself.The 2016 nominating committee will consider all nominations received and seek more if necessary.
The nominating committee will have eight members. Four are the retiring vestrypersons: Bill Brauer,Laura Geddy, George Wilson and Marty Easton. The other four will be recruited from the parish atlarge. The committee will identify a balanced slate of four willing individuals, representative of thecongregation. Nominees will be formally elected at the Annual Meeting on Sunday, November 13,2016.
A nominee must be a confirmed adult communicant in good standing, faithful in corporate worship,in giving and in prayer. Please speak with the Rev’d Epperson if you have questions about vestryservice or the nomination process. Thank you.
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Vestry Nomination Form
Please detach and return this form to the Parish House. You may hand deliver or mail it to theattention of Marty Easton by Monday, October 3. If you prefer, put the information below in an email toMarty Easton and send to [email protected].
I wish to nominate ___________________________________ for consideration by the nominatingcommittee to stand for election to a three-year term on the vestry. He/she is willing to serve. I feelthis person is well-suited for this ministry of leadership in our church for the reasons below. He/shehas sought to be a part of parish life in the ways I have listed below.
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