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Bruton Parish Episcopal Church www.brutonparish.org July 2016

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I read a daily meditation by Richard Rohr,a priest and a monastic. His work iscirculated through the Center for Actionand Contemplation. Right now, themeditations are based on his book,Falling Upward: A Spirituality for theTwo Halves of Life. It is wonderfullythought provoking, and frames spiritualmaturation in really helpful ways.

Rohr, and I am vastly oversimplifyinghis delicious writing,explores St. Paul'sreflection in the Letterto the Romans upon therelationship between lawand grace. This is a lensthrough which to viewthe spiritual life. Onerequires the order of lawto develop a foundation.Boundaries must befirmly established inyouth for the tasks ofyouth. As one matures,a sense of freedomdevelops. Freedom andbreaking throughbarriers, oncenecessary, opens thespiritual person up to adeeper, and more abidingsense of God's presence.

We need the simple picture of God,communicated to us in ways that we

could grasp, as we developed a sense ofidentity. We can't, however, be sustainedby a single dimension of the reality ofGod. When we seek to hang onto the Godof law and order, we are closed to thepossibility of the broader experience ofGod in all aspects of our lives.

This proves to be difficult work formost of us. We have a tidy view of ourspiritual selves, and are content to stick

with what seems towork. If we are honest,however, we recognizethat we long for more.We desire an experienceof the intersection ofGod's life and our lives.In the trials of life, weare most acutely awareof our need of Godbeyond the vessels thathumans have created tocontain God.

As you wade intosummer, perhaps lookingfor some sabbath, Icommend the afore-mentioned book.Sabbath is about rest,refreshment andrenewal. Get some rest;

relax your defenses, and you might besurprised by God at work in your life.

Adversity and AccomplishmentBy The Rev’d Chris Epperson

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Scotland/Northern EnglandPilgrimage/Tour

Rescheduled for the Fall

Friends of BrutonName Badges

Shop’s Pre-Owned Jewelry& Accessories Sale

Announcing theCornerstone Circle

Charlie Bauer &Josh Stephens Ordinations

Summer Food Drivefor FISH

The Harbor

Mission & OutreachGrant Submission

Three Book Groups

The ECW Grapevine

Bruton Singles

Diocesan Connection

The New Organ: Q&As

Living the GospelBible Study

Are You Interested inBeing an EV?

Volunteer Recognition

Wednesday’s Brown-BagBible Study

DOK Intercessory Prayers

Have a Few Hours to helpYour Church?

Mobile Giving Onlinethrough Tithe.ly

Giving While Living, Part 2

Serving the Diocese ofSouthern Virginia

The Wheels on the Bus GoRound and Round

First Friday RecoveryEucharist

Annual Parish Book Sale

The W&M Campus Kitchen

Children & Youth Formation

Camp Chanco

Family VBS

Candlelight Concerts

Altar & Floral Guilds

Canterbury Associationat William & Mary

Fellowship& Formation

Brown-Bag Bible Study

Wednesdays @ noon

Bruton Singles (page 6)

Shop’s Pre-Owned Jewelry

& Accessories Sale

Friday, July 1 - 10am to 5pm

Saturday, July 2 - 10am to 5pm

Sunday, July 3 - 1pm to 5pm

Monday, July 4 - 10am to 5pm

First Friday Recovery Eucharist

Friday, July 1 @ 5:30pm

Newcomers’ Corner

Sunday, July 3 @ 10:30am

Living the Gospel Bible Study

Sunday, July 10 & 24 @ 11am

Family Vacation Bible School

August 8 - 12 @ St. Martin’s

5:30 - 8pm, dinner included

Friends’ Scotland & Northern England

Pilgrimage/Tour Rescheduled

September 23 - October 3

* Child care may be available for babies

through elementary-aged children

by reservation only.

Contact Meghan Brewer directly at

either 757-345-6489 or email

[email protected].

Worship ScheduleSunday, July 3

Holy Eucharist @ 7:30, 9:15 & 11:15amNo Children’s Church

Evening Prayer @ 5:30pm

Monday, July 4Annual Service of Prayers & Thanksgiving

9am @ the church

Sunday, July 10Holy Eucharist @ 7:30, 9:15 & 11:15am

Children’s Church @ 9:15am *Evening Prayer @ 5:30pm






No Children’s ChurchEvening Prayer @ 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

* Held in St. Mary’s Chapelin the Parish House.

Newcomers’ CornerThe first Sunday of each month, new membersof Bruton are invited to join clergy, vestry andNewcomers Committee members for coffee inthe Custis House at10:30am. This is a greatopportunity to becomemore acquainted withthe parish and learn ofour many ministries.Join us on Sunday,July 3.

Annual Service of Prayer& ThanksgivingJoin the Williamsburg Chapter of the Sons of theAmerican Revolution on Monday, July 4, at 9amin the church for the 31st annual service of Prayer& Thanksgiving. All are welcome!



Scotland/NorthernEngland TourRescheduledIn order to allow more people the opportunityto travel with our Rector, the Rev’d ChrisEpperson, on a pilgrimage/tour to Scotland andNorthern England, the trip originally scheduledfor June has been rescheduled forSeptember 23 to October 3, 2016. Theitinerary remains the same beginning withdeparture from Dulles and arrival in Edinburgh,Scotland on September 24.

After visiting and touring the Scottishcapital, you will begin your pilgrimage to IonaAbbey. Founded by St. Columba and hisfollowers in 563 AD, it became the heart of theearly Scottish Church and is today a focus forChristian pilgrimage. As Father Chris has stated,

"Pilgrimage brings unity as weexplore the holy sites of those whocame before us,seeking theway. Pilgrimageopens ourhearts andminds insurprising ways.Above all,pilgrimagemakes us awareof our debt to the past as we areinspired to seek God in our time."

Your visit to Scotland will include tours ofStirling Castle and Dunham Cathedral, both ofgreat historic significance. In northern Englandyou will visit the ancient city of York foundedby the Romans in 71 AD, and the medievalmasterpiece, the 800-year-old York Minster. Youwill visit Lincoln Cathedral and Castle. Thecastle, built by William the Conqueror in 1068,is today the home of one of four survivingcopies of the Magna Carta. On your final daybefore returning to the states, you will visit KingsCollege, Cambridge — a truly inspirationalexperience.

To review the detailed it inerary anddownload the reservation form, please visithttp://bit.ly/REVISEDFRIENDSTOUR2016.If you would like more information, contactAnita Heber at Far Horizons (973-287-1773 [email protected]) or Hilary Cooley (757-345-2252 or [email protected]).

Friends of BrutonName BadgesIn response to numerous requests, the Friendsof Bruton Committee has arranged fordistinctive name badges that featureBruton‘s historic weathervane as thesymbol of Friends of Bruton. Thebadges are an ideal way to showyour support for Our WorldwideCongregation. They are especiallyappropriate when worn at Friends ofBruton 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, please either call or email HilaryCooley ([email protected] or 757-345-2252).

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Charlie Bauer andJosh StephensDiaconate OrdinationsWe congratulate both Charlie Bauer andJosh Stephens, who were ordained to theSacred Order of Deacons by Bishop Hollerithon Saturday, June 11.

The Rt. Rev’d NeilAlexander, Dean ofthe School ofTheology at TheUniversity of theSouth, preached atthe ordination ser-vice. Charl ie wi l lbegin as Curate atHickory Neck, Toanoin July, and Josh willbegin as AssociateRector for Fami lyMinistry here atBruton in August.

After the ordination, a lovely receptionwas held in the Parish House.

The Rt. Rev’d Holly Hollerith IV, The Rev’dCharlie Bauer, The Rev’d Josh Stephens, TheRt. Rev’d Neil Alexander, and The Rev’dChris Epperson outside Bruton following theordination.

The Rev’d CharlesRobinson, now the

Canon for Trans-ition Ministries and

Clergy Develop-ment in the Diocese

of SouthernVirginia, visitingwith Chris Lucas

during theordinationreception.

Announcing theCornerstone CircleBy Jim Morford, Chair, Friends of BrutonCommittee

The Cornerstone Circle has been created toprovide for sustaining membership through anannual tax deductible contribution of at least$100 per individual. The name CornerstoneCircle was chosen based on Ephesians 2:20:Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers andforeigners, but fellow citizens with the saintsand members of the household of God, built onthe foundation of the apostles and prophets,Christ Jesus himself being the Cornerstone.

When joining, and each year upon renewal,Cornerstone Circle members will receive a giftin recognition of their commitment. In addition,Cornerstone Circle members will receive ourquarterly electronic newsletter, The BrutonFount; invitat ion to a private receptionpreceding the Annual Friends Day Luncheon;opportunity to receive private guided tours ofthe church and churchyard; early opportunityto register for travel programs sponsored byFriends of Bruton; and other programs andbenefits as they become available. As a 2016-2017 Cornerstone Circle member, we arepleased to provide a beautiful hand-craftedBruton Weathervane lapel pin in either polishedpewter or golden finish (pictured below).

There remains no charge for bas icmembership in Friends of Bruton. However,annua l renewable membersh ip in theCornerstone Circle will enable Friends of Brutonto initiate or support parish programs thatpromote and preserve the historic and spiritualheritage of Bruton Parish Church. As a resultof contributions from Charter Members, Friendsof Bruton was able to sponsor one of thehandmade needlepoint cushions recently placedat the altar. Future projects may include supportfor the soon-to-be-opened Heritage Center,development of a computer-based genealogyprogram and a project to digitally preservehistoric photographs of Bruton Parish Church.

Visit our website – www.brutonparish.org– and click on “Friends of Bruton” in the left-hand column and follow the link to CornerstoneCircle Application, or contact Hilary Cooley(757-345-2252 or [email protected]).




Successful Drive StocksFISH Shelves for theSummerBy Stacey Grimsley

During the summer months, the pantry shelvesat FISH tend to be bare. Children and teens whoreceive one or two meals at school each day arenow home from school, placing additionalpressures on already-stretched food budgets.

Bruton once again answered the call and hada summer food drive for non-perishable foodsupplies to help fill the FISH cupboards for thesummer. Foods collected were oatmeal, cereals;canned fruits, soups, vegetables, canned and driedbeans; rice, dried pasta, canned pasta sauce,powdered milk; boxed macaroni and cheese,canned meats, chicken and fish; Saltine crackers,peanut butter, jelly; fruit juices, coffee, tea, andcocoa.

Over 100 grocery bags were dropped off bygenerous parishioners to the Lewis Hall lobby.Volunteers of all ages came by on Saturday, June4, to deliver them to FISH and stayed to help stocktheir pantry shelves. Thank you to all who donatedgroceries and/or your time! If you’d like to donateto FISH, please visit williamsburgfish.weebly.com.

The HarborBy Michael Thompson

The Harbor is a relatively new day center servingthe homeless population in the Williamsburg area.It is a program of GWOM, the Greater WilliamsburgOutreach Mission, which is a coalition of 22 faithgroups including Bruton. GWOM works withmultiple local public and private social agenciescommitted to the needs of those experiencinghomelessness or those at risk of becominghomeless.

Currently, The Harbor is located at St. Bede’son Richmond Road and is open Mondays throughThursdays from 10am to 2pm. Those who arehomeless are welcomed into a supportive andcomfortable environment where breakfast andlunch are served and hot showers are available.The Harbor has been averaging about 12-14 guestsper day. REQUEST FOR HELP: We are in need

of addit iona l volunteers for mealpreparation, guest check in andshower coordination. To be a part of

this very rewarding andnecessary ministry,contact Michael orJohanna Thompson(757-564-5490).

The Mission and Outreach Committee welcomes grant requests from individuals andorganizations working to meet the needs of the local, state, national, and internationalcommunities. Grant request applications for the current year are accepted from May 1 throughAugust 15, and grant awards are made in the fall. Grant applications may be submitted onlyonline by visiting http://bit.ly/BPCGRANT. Any questions regarding this process or application,please email [email protected].

Bruton Builders, in conjunct ion with HousingPartnerships constructed this ramp for a happy, Toanohomeowner.

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Three Book Clubs

Women’s Theological Book GroupAre you interested in joining other women todiscuss works of fiction and non-fiction througha theological lens? If so, bring your lunch andjoin us about every six weeks from noon to1:30pm in the Coffee, Tea & Thee room of theParish House. Keep your eye out for the nextbook that we’ll discuss! Child care is availableby reservation only by contacting MeghanBrewer ([email protected] or 757-229-2891).

Words, Wit, WisdomThis book group meets the second Friday of themonth (except July and August) at 9:45am inthe Coffee, Tea, and Thee room. For moreinformation, please contact Debbie Rinner (757-345-2467). Chi ld care is avai lable byreservation only by contacting Meghan Brewer(757-229-2891 or [email protected]).

Evening Book GroupAfter a summer break, the Bruton Evening BookGroup's first fall meeting will be Monday,September 26, at 7:00 PM. New members arevery welcome. In September we will discussthe book When Breath Becomes Air by PaulKalanithi, a bestselling memoir that has beenone of the most talked about books of 2016.

This co-ed book group meets monthly fromSeptember through May, and the reading list isgenerated by members' recommendations; itincludes a variety of genre. We meet on thefourth Monday of each month from 7-9pm. Thebooks selected for October and November areWhat Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty and Waitfor Signs by Craig Johnson.

If you are interested in joining the group,or just want to try it for a month, contact SusieMorrison ([email protected] or757-846-6863).

Bruton SinglesBy Heidi Elam, Eda Martin and Ruth Mullaney

Bruton Singles is a fellowship ministry tailoredtowards parishioners and members of the widercommunity who are 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.

Wednesday, July 6, 7pm-9mSummer Breeze ConcertJoin us at The Cheese Shop at 5:30pm for supper,followed by a free outdoor concert on MerchantsSquare featuring great orchestral classics,marches, Broadway hits, jazz standards, moviemusic, and patriotic favorites. played by the U.S.Air Force Concert Band. Bring a lawn chair (costof meal only). Call Ruth Mullaney (757-229-6961).

Saturday, July 16, 12pmJamestown Ferry Ride to thePork, Peanut & Pine FestivalWe will take the Jamestown Ferry at 12pm to Surryand enjoy the 41st Annual Pork, Peanut & PineFestival at Chippokes Plantation State Park ($5ticket plus cost of meal). Call Heidi Elam to rsvpand to arrange carpooling (757-897-5012).

Sunday, July 31, 8pmFree Outdoor MovieInside Out on Prince George StreetMeet us at 7pm at Aromas for supper, followed bya screening of the movie Inside Out, a thrillingcreation by Pixar Animation Studios. A comedy-adventure set inside the mind of an 11-year-oldgirl, it is the kind of classic that lingers in the mindafter you've seen it. Bring a lawn chair (cost ofmeal only). Call Heidi Elam (757-897-5012).

The Grapevine is the ECW's quarterly, print-ready newsletter with occasional special editions. The Grapevineis available via email or on the diocesan website at www.diosova.org or http://bit.ly/ECWGRAPEVINE(or stop by the Parish House and we can print one for you). Included in this issue are:

Redeemer, Midlothian Hosts Spring Annual Meeting 13 Elise Holladay Scholarships Awarded Good Shepherd (Petersburg) ECW Hosts "Pretty in Paint" Party Eastern Shore Convocation I Meets Women Elected to ECW Province III Posts President Presents God Bless the Children Love Gifts to Boys Home and Jackson-Feild Graduates

If you would like to be added to The Grapevine’s mailing list, please contact Nancy Smith [email protected].

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The New Organ: Questions & AnswersBy Rebecca Davy, Music Director & Organist

Most of you probably know about the excitingnews that Bruton Parish has ordered a new pipeorgan from Dobson Pipe Organ Company, Ltd.in Lake City, Iowa, but I would like to sharesome answers to questions I am often askedabout the new instrument. Some comparisonswith our current organ are a good starting point.

The new Dobson instrument will have 45ranks, totalling 2,577 pipes,while our current organ has 105ranks and 5,686 pipes. Why somuch smaller? Our buildingsimply doesn’t need such a largeorgan, the size of which is usuallyreserved for cathedral spacesand large concert halls. Many ofour current ranks are redundantand buried in the attic and behindother pipes.

If the entire existing organwere in a case in front of thechurch, it would be capable of anoverwhelming amount of sound.The forty-five ranks (sets ofpipes) of our new organ dividedbetween the pedal division andthree manuals (keyboards) willbe the perfect size for our spaceand capable of playing anyrepertory we choose. Onedivision (the swell, or top manual)will still be in the attic but placedto allow the sound to carry into the church muchmore readily than is currently the case.

And there will no longer be any pipes in theback tower, where temperature swings keep thatdivision nearly constantly out of tune with theremainder of the organ. Because most of thepipes will be encased directly in front, the soundwill be able to provide more presence (notnecessarily volume) throughout the sanctuary.

Another frequent question regards howeverything will look. The “wings” that protrudeinto the chancel across the front windows willbe removed, giving an appearance more inkeeping with the original building. The “wing”on the left/north side was initially added tohouse the 1756 organ and its match on the southside was added by architects of the restorationin order to provide symmetry. Removal of thesewings will allow much more light to shine ontothe altar area.

The new case will extend to the edges ofthe reredos, and the gallery will be shortened,ending at the top of the decorative carvings andthe middle arch, providing visually pleasingproportions. The new case will be painted tomatch the reredos and trim in the church andwill have gilded pipes as was the norm forEnglish organs in the 18th century.

The organ console will remain in the sameplace but will be movable, so that it can bewheeled out into the center for organ recitalsand even into the crossing for choral concertswith organ and orchestra accompaniment. It willbe able to be placed in its current box either

facing the altar (as is currently the case) orfacing the choir pews to allow the organist moreability to see what is going on in the service.The console itself will be smaller and only aboutas tall as the edge of the box.

The design itself is a carefully craftedcompromise between how an 18th-centuryEnglish organ would have looked and our need

for a modern instrument ofadequate size to accompanyour choirs and play a vastvariety of solo repertory. Theorgan case will be built tomatch seamlessly with thefront wall and to appear as if ithad always been there. Eachpart of the organ wil l beconstructed by hand in theDobson factory, built with thehighest standard of crafts-manship. It is a great honor toserve as Music Director at achurch that has made such avisionary musical choice andone that wil l serve thecongregation well long into thefuture. I extend my gratitudeto the many who have alreadygenerous ly g iven to thecampaign for a new organ.

Lynn Dobson, President and Artistic Director(holding drawings), and Abe Batten, TechnicalDesigner, paid a visit to Williamsburg. Theyspent time at Bruton Parish on May 11-12,gathering information to begin the workingdrawings for the organ.

Dobson provides thisdescription of the project:"The new organ will stand inthe east gallery, above thereredos, in the spacecurrently occupied by theGreen organ case. Thedesign of the new organcase takes its cue from thehistoric reredos, which wasrestored in 1939. The casewill be painted the sameputty-gray color as thereredos. The tin façadepipes and the carved pipeshades will be gilded."

We will be following theprogress of construction ofBruton's organ and sharinginformation along the way.


Living the GospelBible StudyJoin us on Sundays, July 10 & 24, for thisLectionary-based Bible study that is held at 11amevery second and fourth Sunday in the CustisHouse. Come and examine the impact of theGospel message on our everyday lives.

Are You Interested inBeing a EucharisticVisitor?By Judy Collard

Eucharistic Visitors (EVs) aremen, women or couples whoare sent forth from a Sundayservice to bring the Eucharistto the sick or infirm who are unable to bepresent at Celebrations of the Eucharist in thechurch. This is a sacramental ministry, and theEVs are present with a person as a bearer ofthe bread and wine on behalf of the parishcommunity at large. It is a ministry of presence,healing and hope.

As there are growing opportunities forEucharistic Visitors, we are in need of newparticipants in this ministry. EVs are asked togo forth from one service of their choice eachmonth. There is a short training program, andyou will shadow another EV before going outon your own. If you want to know more aboutthis ministry and join the training program,please contact me at 757-565-2549 or [email protected].

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!

DOK IntercessoryPrayersPart of our rule of life as The Order of theDaughters of the King® is consistentintercessory prayer. Prayers are said for fourweeks and may be repeated. Anyone whowishes to have prayers said for them or forothers should fill out a blue request card at thechurch tower and drop it in the DOK prayer box.The following is offered by Donna Marshall fromthe Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom:

In peace, let us beseech the Lordfor the peace that is from aboveand the salvation of our souls;for the peace of the whole worldand of the holy churches of Godand of all men.For our homes, that they may be holy,for all pastors, teachers and governors;for our city and country and all who dwelltherein;for all that travel by land, by air, by water;for the sick and all who need your protection.On all, have mercy, and preserve all,O God, by your grace:for to you, O Lord, is due glory, honor, andworship; world without end.

Have a Few Hours tohelp Your Church?By Kathryn Smith

Each week a number of volunteers help theirchurch by giving their time in the church officeas receptionist. There are two receptionists perday during the program year from Septemberthrough June from 9am - 1pm, and 1pm to 5pm.

We’re trying something different over thesummer months of July and August by havingjust one receptionist from 10am to 2:30pm. Ifyou like to meet and greet different people andcan give just a few hours a week, please visithttp://bit.ly/BPCRECEPTION, our onlinevolunteer form.


Diocesan Connection

The April - June 2016 issue of The

Diocesan Connection newsletter is now

available by visiting http://bit.ly/

DIOCONN04062016 online or stopping

by the Parish House to request a copy.

The newsletter offers a digest of stories

from our diocesan weekly Parish News

and Diocesan eNews. You can also

download The Diocesan Connection from

the News & Publications page of their

website at www.diosova.org.

BE ANEV

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From The Ministry of Gift Planning

Giving While LivingPart 2By Stephanie King

Claude and Lafayette got off the streetcarat Feline Park.

"This is one of my favorite places inthe world," Lafayette said.

"Why not include the park in your estate plans?"Claude asked.

"I'd love to, but I don't have enough assets tosupport all the organizations I love," Lafayettereplied.

"What about your retirement plan?" Claudeasked. "You can give more than you ever imaginedby making an organization the beneficiary of yourIRA or 401(k). It's easy to do, and you can helpyour heirs avoid significant taxes on these assets."

Lafayette and Claude stopped to grab a snack."How are your children?" Claude asked as he

chewed his candy."Great. Both are married, with families and

successful careers," Lafayette replied proudly."Wonderful, Claude said. "You know, now that

your children are established, you may not needthe life insurance policy you took out when theywere young. You can name a charity as the owneror beneficiary of your policy. You receive animmediate tax deduction, and your premiums maybe tax-deductible as well."

"I guess I have more to give than I thought,"Lafayette said.

Volunteer RecognitionAll three of the Bruton women below, Brandy Hagen,Meghan Brewer and Lisa Lucas, were recognized atthe School Board meeting in May for being excellentvolunteers at schools throughout the Williamsburg/James City County school district. Meghan wasactually nominated from two schools!

For the preservation of the uniquehistory and spiritual legacy of

Bruton Parish Church.

MOBILE GIVING ONLINETHROUGH TITHE.LY

Very simple ways you can give ...

Visit http://bit.ly/GIVE2BPC

Text “Give” to (804) 742-4209

Scan the QR Code at the bottomleft corner.

Give one-time with orwithout an account.

Schedule automatedgiving.

View giving history.

Manage account and paymentinformation.

If you currently use AccessACS, please note this functionwill no longer be availablesoon. Please contact HilaryCooley or Dudley Hoyle, andwe will work to help youtransition.


Serving the Dioceseof Southern VirginiaBy Marty Easton

Eight laypeople were elected by thevestry to serve as delegates or alternatesto the 125th Annual Council of theDiocese of Southern Virginia, February10-11, 2017. Delegates will be JanetEstes, Nash Francis, Elizabeth Greaf,Susie Morrison, Spence Webster and FayWeirich. Alternates will be Al Louer andLynn Salisbury. The terms of Dick Estesand Jack Northland (Delegates) andBarbara Gaffield (Alternate) expire onJune 30 of this year. We are grateful toall of them for serving and connectingBruton Parish to the important work ofthe Diocese of Southern Virginia.

The informationcontained herein isintended forgeneral informationpurposes only,does not constitutelegal advice, and isnot guaranteed orpromised to beaccurate, currentor complete. Youshould not rely oract on thisinformation withoutfirst seekingqualified legalcounsel.

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“The Wheels on the BusGo Round and Round”By Russ Sheldon

The well-known words of the children’s song“The wheels on the bus go round and round”apply to the Library Committee. Much of thework goes round and round without notice, butthose who so competently perform it shouldreceive some recognition.

Eleanor Burchianti is thoughtful, precise,reliable, and nearly infallible. She recentlyoversaw the installation of a much-needed newcomputer in the library and regularly cataloguesnew books, keeps our records current andaccurate, and uses her considerable talents tokeep the wheels going round and round.

When you have a moment (or two orthree!), visit Bruton Parish’s Online Catalogueat http://www.brutonparish.org/libraryand check out the many books and othermaterials which you can find in the HennageLibrary, downstairs in the Parish House. Fridaysare designated “reading days” in the library,but you can visit anytime there is no meetingbeing held in the library.

It would be appropriate next time you seeEleanor to thank her for all her good work and,if you have the time, ask her to describe inmore detail, what she does for this committeeand for our faith community.

First Friday RecoveryEucharistSpiritWorks Foundation,a community recoverycenter in Williamsburgthat works with peoplehealing from addiction,trauma and abuse, hostsa monthly Recovery Eucharist at Bruton on thefirst Friday of each month. The next service willbe held in the church at 5:30pm on Friday,July 1.

This service is designed with prayers andreadings that focus on helping people find waysto live faithfully in the midst of any kind ofsuffering, especially individuals and their lovedones who are liv ing with addict ion, co-dependence, mental illness, and trauma. Wepray for those who are continuing to struggle,mourn those who have died, and celebrate withthose who are experiencing the joy of recovery.This month the Rev’d Lauren McDonald will beour celebrant and preacher, the Rev’d JanBrown will be our deacon, and Ms. SuzanneDaniel will be our musician.

Summer Needs atW&M Campus KitchenThe W&M Campus Kitchen is a non-profit,student run, volunteer-based organization thatfeeds nearly 200 people a week in the four lowincome housing neighborhoods of Williamsburg. They accept food donations during tworecovery shifts each week and also have a Funat Five shift, which brings together volunteersand kids from the neighborhoods they servethrough sports, play, and crafts.

They continue to operate during thesummer, but are short-staffed since most of theirvolunteers are students during the school year.If you can help, please sign up directly throughtheir website at www.campuskitchenwm.org.

Annual ParishBooksaleThe Bruton Annual Book Sale has becomea great Wil l iamsburg tradit ion, andproceeds this year will be used for Mission& Outreach.

The sale will take place during theLabor Day weekend from Friday

through Sunday,September 2-4.Please donate books,CDs, DVDs andpuzzles, and take yourdonations to the ParishHouse or contact us forpick-up if you can’t getthem here (757-229-2891). Please, noencyclopedias, VCRtapes or cassette tapes.

We will need many volunteers, notonly to help pick up book donations,but to help set-up, staff the sale, andclean up afterwards! If you can help inany way, please contact Stephen Fitton(757-897-4696) or Judy Collard (757-565-2549) or email [email protected].


http://www.brutonparish.org/library

www.campuskitchenwm.org


Nursery is available each Sunday from 8:30amto 12:30pm for newborns through 4-year-olds.The nursery is on the first floor of the ParishHouse.

Children’s Church is age-appropriate worshipheld at 9:15 am in St. Mary’s Chapel, tailoredfor child(ren) K-5th grade. Drop off yourchild(ren) at 9 am, then head to the church.Save a seat, as the ch i ldren join thecongregation at the Peace. We will continueholding an age-appropriate service for 3-4 yearolds in the room next to the nursery in the ParishHouse during this timeframe.

Youth activities are being planned for thesummer, so please be sure to watch futureissues of The Chronicle, our weekly BrutonBytes, and my Thursday emails!

If you have any questions regarding theformation for our children and youth here atBruton Parish, please contact me directly([email protected] or 757-345-6489).

SUNDAY, JULY 3Children’s Church will not be held thisSunday, so please have a safe and wonderful4th of July weekend!

SUNDAY, JULY 10Children’s Church will be held at 9:15am.



SUNDAY, JULY 31Children’s Church will not be held thisSunday. Please rejoin us on Sunday, August 7.

Children & YouthFormationBy Meghan Brewer


Family Vacation BibleSchoolThis year our VBS will be held at St.

Martin’s Church from August 8-12. In the

past it has been held in the morning, but

this year we are trying something new …

it will run from 5:30 to 8pm with dinner

included during the course of the

evening! The theme this year is The Great

Protector, and stories will be centered

around bullying and the Bible. Ann Meyer

has lined up time for parents

to have their own time

with specialists to discuss

bullying with tips on how

to approach this subject

matter.

Registration Forms are available on

our website, visiting http://bit.ly/

BPCVBS2016, or stopping by the Parish

House for a hardcopy. We need ALL adult

and youth help that we are able to get, so

if you can join us, please contact Mewghan

Brewer ([email protected] or

757-345-6489) if you or your youth will

be available to volunteer.

Space is filling @ Camp Chanco

With two sessions full and several over 70% capacity, you don't want to wait toregister for the summer memories of a lifetime. Chanco has sessions for ages8-16 including specialty sessions such as Ropes Camp and Family Camp. If youare tired of seeing your child plugged into electronics all summer, we have theanswer for you! Get them outside and active with us. With kayaking, paddle boarding,sailing, rock climbing, zip lining, arts and crafts, archery, campfires, singing, games, skitsand more, we promise you they won't miss their electronics for a minute! Visit http://bit.ly/1NA8v15 for a Camp Chanco flier with more information. Questions? Contact us at888-7CHANCO (888-724-2626) or email [email protected]. Visit www.chanco.org formore information and easy on line registration today!

http://bit.ly/BPCVBS2016

http://bit.ly/1NA8v15

www.chanco.org


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


Saturday, July 2Patriotic Organ RecitalRebecca Davy, Bruton Music Director& Organist

Tuesday, July 5Americana Organ RecitalSuzanne Daniel, OrganistGrace Episcopal ChurchYorktown, Virginia

Thursday, July 7Trumpet, Flute & Organ RecitalDaniel Ireland, Trumpet, Alice Weiland, Flute,& Rebecca Davy, Organ

Saturday, July 9Organ Recital - Marty Barstow, Organistfrom St. Stephen Lutheran Church,Williamsburg, Virginia

Tuesday, July 12Flute, Bassoon, Organ &Harpsichord RecitalSuzanne Daniel, Flute & BassoonRebecca Davy, Organ & Harpsichord

Thursday, July 14Choral ConcertOasis Chorale, an a cappella MennoniteChoir from across the United States andCanada, Wendell Nisly, Director

Saturday, July 16Organ RecitalDr. JanEl Will, Bruton Organist

Tuesday, July 19Organ RecitalDr. JanEl Will, Bruton Organist

Thursday, July 21Oboe, Organ & Harpsichord RecitalMelinda McKenzie, OboeRebecca Davy, Organ & Harpsichord

Saturday, July 23Organ RecitalDr. JanEl Will, Bruton Organist

Tuesday, July 26Chamber Music RecitalAurelius String Quartet, an award-winningstudent string quartet from VanderbiltUniversity in Nashville, Tennessee, and thissummer's Wintergreen AcademyFellowship Quartet

Thursday, July 28Organ RecitalDr. JanEl Will, Bruton Organist

Saturday, July 30Organ & Harpsichord RecitalRebecca Davy, Bruton Music Director &Organist

Historical Organ RecitalsWilliam & Mary Wren Chapel @ 10am

July 2, 16, 23, 30 - Rebecca Davy, OrganistJuly 9 - Sarah Bland, Organist

Past & PresentSacristans:

Donna MarshallBarbara Gaffield

Marty Jones

Altar & Floral GuildsWould you like to join the Altar Guild or FloralGuild? The Altar Guild prepares the altar forworship services and provides care for flowers,silver, linens, and liturgical hangings. TheSacristan provides training to women and menwho are interested in serving on the Altar Guild.The Flower Coordinator provides information onmemorial flowers, Christmas and Easter flowergifts and arranging, and weekly flower care.

A Floral Guild Ministry has been newlyformed to create the arrangements that will

grace the altareach week. Asin other flowerguilds, teamswi l l work to-gether on arotating basis.No experienceis needed, justa desire toparticipate in

further beautifying our lovely altar. Theseministries are open to all willing to serve.

To join the Altar or Floral Guilds, pleaseplease contact our Sacristan, Marty Jones([email protected] or 757-810-4293) orcontact our Flower Coordinator, Dianne Spence,for f lower memoria ls (757-229-4915 [email protected]).


Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage

PAIDWilliamsburg, VA

Permit No. 13

The Most Revd

Michael Bruce CurryPresiding Bishop & Primate

[email protected]

The Rt. Revd Herman Hollerith IVBishop, Diocese of Southern Virginia

[email protected]

The Revd Christopher L. EppersonRector, [email protected]

The Rev’d Tyler L. MontgomeryAssociate Rector & College Chaplain

[email protected]

The Rev’d Lauren M. McDonaldAssociate Rector - Outreach

& Women’s [email protected]

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]

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 CoordinatorsMonday through Friday, [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

Canterbury Association atThe College of William and MaryBy The Rev’d Tyler [email protected]

The ministry of BrutonParish to William & Maryis thriving, and we sawmarked improvement thisyear in every metric bywhich the program mightbe assessed. One of thehistoric weaknesses of theprogram has been a lackof record-keeping.

In an attempt tobegin a new norm, wehave published a full,twenty-page annualreport for the 2015-2016academic year. If you areinterested in seeing thefull report, please contactthe Chaplain at the emailnoted above. We hopethat the parish might beencouraged by thesuccess of this academicyear. Bruton’sCanterbury Association isa unique and wonderfulministry.

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