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MARCH 2016
News from The Vestry and Search Commi ee
Calendar for
Holy Week
Garden of Ea n’
Published by All Saints Episcopal Church “…to spread the love of God to all by what we do and say”
Wayne Road at Groometown Road, Greensboro, North Carolina
www.allsaintsgreensboro.org
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HELLO ALL SAINTS… I am hoping by now that all of you are aware of the book club that is forming to re-view a book that is recommended by Bishop Anne titled “The New Jim Crow.” This book was written by Michelle Alexander (no relation) who is “a highly acclaimed civ-il rights lawyer, advocate and legal scholar.” Her credentials are quite long in this ar-ea and she has appeared as a commentator on both CNN and MSNBC. She recently sat on a panel with our Mayor Nancy Vaughn and the Reverend Nelson Johnson dis-cussing racial profiling by law enforcement in Greensboro (review it on line at tri-adcitybeat.com).
Her book uses the knowledge she has gained through her profession to discuss the use of the so called “war on drugs” to control and denigrate black males and thereby restrict their ability to vote, educate themselves or find suitable employment. It has received great reviews from Forbes, Newsweek and the San Francisco Chronicle to name a few.
During the panel discussion she spoke of the facts concerning the abnormally high black population in our prisons related to drug arrests while the percent of the white population that uses drugs is just as high as in the black population. She also dis-cussed the high number of traffic stops for black drivers versus others in our area and around the USA. She was not aggressively confrontational but discussed the need for change in an intelligent and open manner.
If you are not planning to attend a book discussion, please consider reading a copy for your own review of her position. It is extremely difficult to put yourself in others shoes but if we are ever to make a solid gain on discrimination I believe that this is exactly what we need to do. As an Episcopalian and a follower of Jesus this comes firmly under the “Love thy neighbor as thyself” commandment that we all vow to follow.
Along these same lines I have to say that I am extremely proud that the Episcopal Church has held its ground on the treatment of the LGBT community concerning the marriage rights of gay/lesbian couples. While factions of the Anglican Communion has taken steps and been marginally successful in trying to reduce our say on this is-sue we have stood strong for what we believe is right and what we believe that Jesus commanded regarding the treatment of our brothers and sisters. As Bishop Curry said, “it may be part of our vocation to help the Communion and to help many others to grow in a direction where we can realize and live the love that God has for all of us.”
May God bless us all and bring us closer to a better, more loving world.
Ron Alexander Senior Warden
from the Rector… If you or someone you know does not make it to church for Easter commun-ion and would like to receive it at home, please let us know! We don’t want to miss anyone.
Call the church office at 336-299-0705
or email: [email protected]
Ken will make home visits the week a er Easter.
–Ken Kroohs
THANK YOU !!! FROM HIGHER GROUND
News Update: February 28, 2016 On Friday, February 26th, the Search Commi ee submi ed our completed Commu-nity Ministry Por olio to the Diocese. The por olio has been reviewed and posted on the Diocesan website for prospec ve candidates to read. Catherine Massey from the Office of Transi on Ministry will meet with the Search Commi ee on March 22. She will lead us in understanding the next steps in our search process. By April we should begin receiving applica ons for review. Click the icon below to find and read the details of the completed por olio or log on to the church website:
www.allsaintsgreensboro.org –Gene Simpson
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Your help is needed to ready the church for Easter Sunday! Come check out the
“To Do List” at 9:30AM on
Saturday, March 26th
Search Commi ee News Update
Special Preacher from Church World Service
Sunday February 28th Ms. Stephanie Adams from Church World Services gave the message at both services. She also met with several parishioners between services.
Name removed for confiden ality
Cans for Emiliano … How Anne Frost Got Involved
Anne was interviewed for an ar cle in her company’s February 25th newsle er Anne, why are you involved in the Cans for Emiliano effort? Reason: I have a very good friend at our local Episcopal Church who is a 3rd grade teacher at Oak Hill Elementary,
located near many furniture factories in High Point. There is a child there, Emiliano, a 1st grader, who faces many treatments for cancer. His family is facing a hard
me financially, so several friends decided to raise mon-ey for Emiliano! We are asking our friends to bring cans (Coke, beer, alu-minum cans of any type) in honor of Emiliano to the PBM Greensboro Kitchene e. From there the friends group will carry the cans and cash them in for Emiliano and his family. Hopefully, we can help bring some finan-cial relief. Anne, do you know Emiliano? No, I know my friend the teacher who saw the need. Do you have other encouraging words for the PBM Employees? Thank you so much for your kindness!!!!!! This fully rep-resents our “C” for Community.
Sunday, March 20th is The Sunday of the Passion with Holy Eucharist at 8:00 and 10:30 am
Holy Monday, March 21st Walk the Way of the Cross at 7:00 pm
Holy Tuesday, March 22nd Contempla ve Eucharist at 7:00 pm
Holy Wednesday, March 23rd Holy Eucharist at 7:00 pm with Tenebrae to follow
Maundy Thursday, March 24th Holy Eucharist at 7:00 pm
Good Friday, March 25th Service of Remembrance at 6:30 am Service of Medita on at 12:00 noon
Holy Saturday, March 26th Service in the Columbarium at 9:00 am
followed by preparing the church for Easter
Easter Sunday, March 27th Sunrise Vigil with Holy Eucharist at 6:00 am
followed by breakfast in the Parish Hall Holy Eucharist at 8:00 and 10:30 am
Easter Egg Hunt at 12:00 noon
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A NEW PICTORIAL DIRECTORY
COMING SOON!
Plans are under way for the publica on of a new pictorial directory! We would like every mem-ber & regularly a end-ing guest of All Saints Episcopal to have a professional Lifetouch portrait included in our new directory. We ask that you please take the opportunity to be part of this important con-nec on tool for our church. Our new direc-tory will serve as an important tool in the search for our new rector! You may sign up for an appointment immediately by visi ng the church website at www.allsaintsgreensboro.org and clicking the por-trait sign up link. For those of you who prefer to sign up in person, you may sign up a er services on Sunday February 28th, March 6th, 13th and 20th. Every family photographed will receive a complimentary 8x10 portrait and a directory. You will also have the opportunity to purchase addi-
onal portraits at the same me. Photographs will be taken on the following dates and mes:
Thursday........... March 31st........... 2:00 – 8:00 pm Friday................ April 1st............... 2:00 – 8:00 pm Saturday............ April 2nd............ 10:00 – 4:00 pm
UPDATE NEEDED
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West from driveway entrance parallel to Wayne Road
February 28th 2016 NCCJ Interfaith Tour (see details in newsle er). We’ll go to Elizabeth’s a er church (everybody pay for own lunch). Then we’ll head to Temple Emmanuel, Our Lady of Grace, and the Islamic Center with the tour. Parents can pick up at church at 5:15.
March 5th We’ll support Stephanie Tucker with a pet adop on event for Red Dog Farms to be held at Great Outdoor Provision Company (next to Barnes and Noble). Meet at the store at Friendly Shopping Center at 1:00.
April 10th We’ll meet at church at 4pm and our ladies with Sierra Leone heritage are going to teach us some songs that we can then sing in church some me in Apr or May. We have been hoping for some me to share their music with the congrega on and the youth are going to make that happen!
-Rhonda Campbell
Well…it turns out that we’re not waiting! The Garden of Eatin’ Steering Committee (Stephen McCollum, Cliff Paddock, Vernon Hurley, Maureen Ballsieper, Karen Tate, Alison Mercier, John Kortheuer, Faith and Charlie Hawes, and Sue Keith) has met twice this year, with each other and with Master Gardeners and Community Garden Experts. And… the wait is over!
Our community garden is in the process of being planned, mapped out, approved, and realized.
The Garden of Eatin’ is conceptualized as a Donation Garden where harvested produce will be donated directly into our im-mediate community and food pantries serving our neighbors and community. We’re starting small, but we have BIG dreams. Interested in know-ing how you can support the Garden of Eatin’? Contact Stephen McCollum to see how you can get involved (no Green Thumb required)!
City Wide Bilingual Way of the Cross in Downtown Greensboro Good Friday: March 25, 2016 7:30 - 8:45 am, 301 N. Elm St Leaving on foot from the Greensboro Episcopal Diocesan Offices at 301 North Elm St, we will be pray a bilingual Way of the Cross, stopping at 14 loca ons along a 1.5 mile route that will finish where we began. All ages are welcome; kids and young people are invited to lead the way. Parking is available on the street and in a nearby public deck. Be sure to dress appropriately according to the weather forecast!
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LATE WINTER • EARLY SPRING DATES & HOSTS
MARCH 11, 2016 ........................ Stephanie Tucker APRIL 8, 2016 ........................... Sue & Jim Keith
M’Coul’s Public House, March 11, 2016 at 6:00pm Hosted by Stephanie Tucker / Dessert at the Alexander’s
The Scriptural Book of James Sundays, March 6, 13 and 20 from 9:00-10:00 am
The votes are in! We will spend me during Lent studying the scriptural book of James. This is one of my favorite books be-cause it focuses on how we treat other people. Mar n Luther thought it should be excluded from the Bible because he felt it taught “works righteousness” — basically that we earn our way into heaven based on the works we do rather than based on Jesus’ ac ons and God’s mercy. Come discover if you agree with Luther! Bring a Bible to help follow along.
–Ken Kroohs
Book Study... A discussion group is forming to read The New Jim Crow wri en by Michelle Alexan-der. Want to join us? Just let Sue Keith know that you are interested. There is also a sign up sheet in the Gather-ing Space.
Your All Saints St. Therese of Lisieux Chapter of the "Order of the Daughters of the King" con nues to meet monthly. Currently we are finalizing plans and prepara-
ons for hos ng the diocesan Spring Assembly on April 9th. As previously men oned, all the women of the parish are invited to a end. There is a sign-up sheet and registra on forms in the gathering space. Any young ladies between 10 and 18 years of age are welcome to join us as well. Registra on ends March 20. The registra on fee is $10. We hope you will be able to join us, Daughters always have fun events! Carolyn Edge is our presenter for the Assembly. The day will conclude with the Holy Eucharist.
–Verna Hurley
Choir Notes...
Want to make a joyful noise unto the Lord? Join the choir! We re-
hearse at 10:00 am on Sunday mornings. And we would wel-come you, your voice, and your energy! A red robe awaits you … soprano, alto, tenor, or bass. If interested, contact Sue Keith or call the church office.
!! Get Ready to Shred !! Begin gathering your old, clu ering-up-the-house papers and bring them to be shredded. Bobby Byrd and Maureen Ballsieper are the volunteer coordinators for the Shamrock Shredding Event to be held in the parking lot at All Saints Church on May 21, 2016 from 9 a.m. to noon. A dona on of $5.00 per carload to be shredded is suggested. The monies collected will be used to fund projects at our church. Volunteers will be needed to direct cars and assist donors. Contact Maureen at 336-817-3662. Other organi-za ons that have used Shamrock Shredding have been pleased and have scheduled follow-up shredding events.
–Maureen Ballsieper
St. Therese of Lisieux Chapter
DOK Update
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All Saints Pledges 60 boxes of oatmeal per month for the Greensboro Urban Ministry Food
Pantry. Drop them off in the Gathering Space across from the coffee maker! Plain
oat-meal is preferred.
Flowers and Candles The chart for your offering of flowers and candles is now on the door to the sacristy in the Gathering Space. Please sign up to give in memory of loved ones, in celebra on of a
special me in your life or in thanksgiving for your family. The usual amounts are $5 for the candle and $55 for the flowers. Certainly more than one person can give on any date. Easter Array: Envelopes are available on the credenza for your dona on for our Easter flowers. Please fill out and put in the Offering Plate or on Jacque’s desk.
We Are On YouTube! We even have our own channel. Search YouTube for AllSaintsGreensboro (all
one word) and it should come up. Currently we have several vid-eos of our scripture readings and sermons. More is planned. This is a great way to introduce a friend to All Saints so if a certain sermon interests you just send them the link. While you are at the channel, subscribe to it!
All Saints con nues to Grow In Faith Together. Our monthly sessions are the third Sunday of each month from noon un l 1:00 PM. During
our last session on February 21, 2016 we focused primari-ly on Social media and other poten al marke ng strate-gies.
Anyone interested in joining the "Team", it's not too late just let Rev. Ken or Verna Hurley know.
We have subdivided the Team into three groups: Invite and Wel-come; Connect and Communica ons. Each group covers a specialized area of the project's process.
A mission/vision statement and ac on plan is under development for submission to the vestry for approval March 13.
We plan to adopt a scripture passage that speaks to the work of the team project and reflects the work and end result we aspire to; bring-ing others to Christ. Each team member has been asked to select a scripture passage that speaks to their heart as an example of the path we journey.
If you want or need to know more about this project just ask a Team member. They are; Alison Mercier, Verna Hurley, Ken and Shirley Kroohs, Gene Simpson, Jane Davis, Pam and Ron Alexander, John and Lillian Kortheuer, Ron Stowers, Lauren Smith and Jim Keith.
Blessings, –Verna Hurley
2015 Year-end Treasurers Report All Saints Episcopal Church Greensboro
Godly Play dates and lessons
for late winter and early spring
March 6 ... Preparing for Easter 3 March 13 . Preparing for Easter 4 March 20 . Spreading of Palms March 27 . Celebrating Easter
All children 4 years to 5th grade are invited to the Parish Hall during the
first part of the 10:30 service. –Faith Hawes
Training for Servers & Lay Eucharis c Ministers will be scheduled in the next few weeks. If you are interested in helping at the altar, please let it be known to Ken, Jacque or Edwin Powell. The more people that are trained the less o en you will be scheduled to serve.
-Rhonda Campbell, Treasurer
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Both The Episcopal News Service (ENS) and the
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been overhauled with new content. Alison Mercier, Gail Parker and Gene Simpson will be the team to insure timely updates of church activities and parishioner news. Log on often to see what’s new.
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A Parish of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina
served by The Rt. Rev. Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop
The Rt. Rev. Anne Hodges-Copple, Bishop Pro Tempore The Rev. Kenneth Kroohs, Rector
The Rev. Paula C. Rachal, Priest Associate
THE VESTRY 2016 Ron Alexander, Senior Warden Jane Davis, Junior Warden Linda Bedell, Missioner of Outreach & Hospitality Duane Gentry, Missioner of Worship (with Priest) Verna Hurley, Missioner of Congregation Care Sue Keith, Missioner of Education Lou Pollock, Missioner of Buildings & Grounds Gene Simpson, Missioner of Communication Sue Starr, Missioner of Stewardship
Rhonda Campbell, Treasurer Sue Mercier, Clerk
OTHER MINISTERS & MINISTRIES Gene Fayssoux, Altar Guild
Edwin Powell, Acolytes Bill & Teresa Sullivan, Ushers
Sue Mercier, Hosts Linda Tranchetti, Prayer.Net
Jacque Stowers, Care.Net Ron Stowers & Jack Kramer, Men’s Fellowship
Rowe Campbell, Finance Committee Anne Frost, Memorials & Tributes
Pam & Ron Alexander, Restaurant Raiders Alison Mercier, Gail Parker, Gene Simpson, Web Sextons
Verna Hurley, Daughters of the King Stephen McCollum & Linda Bedell,
Augustine Literacy Project
STAFF Jacque Stowers, Secretary
James Thompson, Bookkeeper Bob Dietzen, Groundskeeper
Sue Keith & Shirley Kroohs, Choir Directors Toney Yancey, Organist
SAINTLY NEWS is published monthly
for parishioners and friends of All Saints
Deadline for articles for the next issue is the Sunday after the 15th of the current month
Address corrections should be reported to the parish office
Telephone/Voicemail 336-299-0705 Fax 336-299-9857
e-mail: [email protected]
A Collect for All the Saints
O God, who led your people through the wilderness for forty years, guide us, the people of All
Saints, as we continue our journey of discover and love.
We ask for the faith to trust You and each other as we seek a new
pastor and discern our path.
We pray for these things in the name of Your Son, our Savior Jesus
Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God
forever and ever. Amen.
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Inside This Issue
Senior Warden’s Le er Page 1
From the Rector / Thank You from Higher Ground 2
Search Commi ee Update / Dona ons for Flowers 2
Cans for Emiliano / Holy Week Calendar 3
ALP / EYC / Garden of Ea n’ 4
City Wide Bilingual Way of the Cross 4
DOK / Lenten Programs / Choir / Book Study 5
Shredding Event / Restaurant Raiders 5
Godly Play / Year-end Treasurer’s Report 6
G.I.F.T. Project / Flower & Candle Offerings 6
A Collect for All Saints / Church Roster 7
New Church Pictorial Directory Project 3
