Sharing Our Journeys: Have you ever wished you knew more about the folks you worship with?  During the Season of Epiphany we will offer the opportunity to get to know one another more deeply through “Sharing our Journeys” small groups.  Each group will be composed of up to six folks, preferably folks you do not already know well.  Each group will meet weekly for 90 minutes, with each person in the group having the opportunity to share the story of their life’s journey.  Sign-up sheets are located in the parish hall or email Karen at kclaybarfield@gmail.com.

 

Catechesis: A Short Course on The Episcopal Church’s Faith and Practices

 

Dave Belcher, our catechist, will lead us in conversations about:

            *the liturgical year/calendar

            *prayer

            *Christian initiation/baptism

            *the Pastoral Offices: marriage, reconciliation, ministry to the sick, burial

            *liturgical actions and objects

            *structure/governance/polity of The Episcopal Church

            *Holy Eucharist

Classes will be held Sunday mornings 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. in the Classroom in the Parish Hall beginning Sunday, February 26^th through Sunday, April 15^th (excepting Easter Sunday, April 8^th).  All those who wish to be confirmed or received into The Episcopal Church or those who wish to reaffirm their baptismal vows should attend.  Everyone is welcome to join, wherever you find yourself on your faith journey.  For further questions, please contact Dave Belcher at j.david.belcher@gmail.com or Karen Barfield at kclaybarfield@gmail.com

 

Living Water: Baptism as a Way of Life

 

Come join us Sundays 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. in the Classroom in the Parish Hall for a hands-on experience of Living Water.  Eight sessions, beginning Sunday, February 26^th (excepting Easter Sunday, April 8) will focus repeatedly on water, first as a natural element necessary to life, then as a symbolic element necessary to spirituality.  Through the use of prayer, song, scripture, silence, poetry, visual arts, storytelling, group discussion and personal reflection, the focus is refined further, and water – as baptismal element – gains ascendancy in the lives of participants.  No longer mere, occasional refreshment, Living Water inundates, becomes life’s very medium.

 

Living Water is designed for catechumens but is intended for use by all Christians – those who are many years into their journeys as well as those who are just beginning.  All are welcome! If you are interested in baptism, please contact Karen.

 

If you have questions, please contact Karen Barfield (kclaybarfield@gmail.com) or Dave Belcher (j.david.belcher@gmail.com).

Bible/Book Study News:  Our recent study on the Psalms of Creation led by Jodi Belcher has now concluded. Stay tuned for information on our next study series!

Sermons:  Selected sermons can now be found here.

Life's essentials:   Imagine not being able to obtain everyday essentials that most of us take for granted. On the first Sunday of every month we collect simple items such as toilet tissue, diapers (sizes 4 and 5) and toiletries (toothpaste and toothbrushes, etc). Please help us help Durham Urban Ministries to make life a little more comfortable for those struggling to provide these basics for their families.

 

Calendar of events

Tuesday, Feb 21, 6:00pm	Shrove Tuesday - Pancake Supper
Wednesday, Feb 22, 6:00pm	Ash Wednesday Service and Imposition of Ashes	Rev. Karen Barfield
Sunday, Feb 26, at 10:30AM 1st Sunday of Lent	Holy Eucharist - Rite II followed by fellowship in the Parish House	Rev. Karen Barfield
Wednesday, Mar 1, 6:00pm	Holy Eucharist with Annointing for Healing	Rev. Karen Barfield
Sunday, Mar 4, at 10:30AM 2nd Sunday of Lent	Holy Eucharist - Rite II followed by fellowship in the Parish House	Rev. Karen Barfield

 

Morning Prayer is held Monday through Friday at 8:00AM. This is followed by Breakfast For All at 8:30AM in the Parish House.

 

Evening Prayer is held Monday through Friday at 5:30PM.