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On this late fall workday, we’ll get the church ready for winter and the Christmas season.

• Our plans for the day include:
  • Clean up leaves by Leaf blowing. Bring leaf blowers. Lead: Bob Eliot
  • Tree Cutting and cutting wood into smaller pieces. Bring your chain saw and pick up truck . We’ll be cutting wood that can dry and be used next year to heat the Kell’s home. Team Lead: Criss Hyde
  • Turn off outside water at church and parish hall.
  • Store hoses in basements.
  • Clean inside of church in preparation for Christmas. Lead: Laurie Kelly
  • Vacuum kneelers (Laurie Kelly will instruct us so as to not damage these special kneelers.)
  • Wash pews.
  • Wash, clean, dust window ledges and narthex checking for cobwebs and bugs.
  • Bring equipment to weed whack and brush cutters to trim , cut and neaten our property.  Lead: Sean Reeves
     

Please bring leaf blowers, chainsaws, other tools, equipment and supplies by Nov 15.

Please RSVP to Susan Herbert, contact information below. Lunch will be provided.

Saturday, November 18th: 1pm -3 pm

Join the ladies of Church of Our Saviour on Saturday, November 18th, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. for Stitching Group! Bring whatever project you may be working on and come for community and inspiration.

If you have any questions at all, please contact Karen Rafferty or email Rachel Reeves.

November 16, 2023 @ 5pm – 8pm

Current Book: Watership Down by Richard Adams

Watership Down is an adventure story about a group of rabbits, fleeing the destruction of their warren and building a new home. While on the surface it is a fun tale of animal adventures, Watership Down is a poignant exploration of leadership, community, and the relationship between creation and Creator. Author Richard Adams based Watership Down on his experiences during Operation Market Garden and the Battle of Arnhem in 1944. Readers may be surprised by the philosophical and political commentary the stories provide, which remain directly relevant today.

Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 16th @ 5pm. More details to come.

If you are interested in participating in book club generally, getting updates on future books, and keeping up to date on discussions, please email Virginia Phillips at:

Sunday, November 12th @ 6:00 pm

What should Christians think about Israel’s war on Hamas? Is it just? Is Israel connected to Christians? If so, how?

The entire parish is encouraged to join together on Sunday evening, November 12th, at 6:00 p.m. as Gerald McDermott discusses this important topic with us.

McDermott is the author, co-author, or editor of two dozen books on Jonathan Edwards, Christian theology of world religions, and the meaning of Israel. His co-authored “Theology of Jonathan Edwards” was named by Christianity Today as the top book for 2013 in theology and ethics. McDermott held endowed chairs at Roanoke College and Beeson Divinity School and now teaches at Reformed Episcopal Seminary and Jerusalem Seminary. He and his wife Jean live in Charlottesville, VA, with their three sons and daughters-in-law, and thirteen grandchildren.

Saturday, November 11, from 2-3 pm

Please plan on attending our special Veteran’s Day event on Saturday, November 11, from 2-3 pm, at Church of Our Saviour.

There will be a presentation by LtCol Oliver North, USMC (Ret.) honoring our American Heroes and Veterans.

Invite all veterans and your families and friends to come. Refreshments will be provided afterward. We look forward to seeing you there!

Wednesday, November 1st @ 6:30pm

The Feast of All Saints marks the end, both temporally and spiritually, of the Christian year. It is therefore one of the most important feasts in the Christian year.

Please make every effort to attend a special service which will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1. 

We will remember those who have gone on before us in the faith and fear of the Lord. So, please email Rachel Reeves with the names of those you would like to have remembered during the service. 

Sunday, October 29th @ 5pm

Save the date! The Church of Our Saviour will host an All Saints bonfire on the evening of Sunday, October 29th. The event begins at 4:00 p.m., with dancing at 4:30 p.m. and dinner will begin at 5:00 p.m. 

Please bring the entire family for hayrides, a roaring fire, festive dancing, and great food.

Please visit the link below to RSVP and sign up to bring a dessert or side. Pizza and smores will be provided!

Saturday, October 28th @ 8am

Please join us for a said service of Holy Communion to celebrate St. Simon and St. Jude the Apostles. We will gather this Saturday, the 28th, at 8:00 a.m.

All are welcomed and encouraged to attend.