Past News & Events

There are some projects in the rectory and cottage that are a bit more than “work-day projects” and will require a more time. Doing these ourselves allows us to conserve resources, to be good stewards of our buildings and property, and take care of our Rector and his family. Specifically, we are looking for volunteer help with some woodworking and tile projects. If you have experience and would like to possibly volunteer, call/text Susan Herbert (phone number listed below).

To see a list of the things we need to accomplish, please visit the narthex for a list.

The Church of Our Saviour has the pleasure of announcing that Fr. Eric Parker has accepted the call to join our parish as an assistant minister. He will begin on August 1st and work alongside Fr. Jonathan to tend to the needs of our growing congregation. 

The Rev. Dr. Eric Parker is a native of Laurel, Mississippi. He recently served as rector of St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Lexington, VA, where he helped establish an Anglican school. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi, an M.A. in Theology from Reformed Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Religion from McGill University in Montréal. He has published a co-authored book and has written various academic articles. He is married to Aubrey and they have three children, Asher, Evelyn, and Brendan. In his spare time Fr. Eric enjoys hiking, photography, and trying his hand at different musical instruments.

Please be praying for his family as they navigate this transition.

Wonderful things are happening at MOSAIC! This year MOSAIC Virginia is expanding their staff network, opening a home for expectant mothers (Coming March 1st!), and continuing the important work of reaching out to those mothers at risk of abortion. To learn more about their mission and/or to donate to the furnishing of the MOSAIC HOUSE, click on the link below.

Men of COOS: Are you looking for a challenge? Do you want to up your game? This Lenten season, join with other men as we engage in a series of ascetic practices aimed at mortifying the flesh and cultivating good habits to the end of becoming more like Christ. 

Together we will embark on a 40 day journey of self-denial, spiritual disciplines, and mutual encouragement. The regimen will include the following (with flexibility according to specific needs or limitations):

• Fasting Wednesdays and Fridays (one meal per day), and or Abstaining from Meat, or Fasting Monday-Friday (one meal per day)
• Water only (no coffee, tea, soda, alcohol, milk, juice, etc.)
• No desserts, candy, sweets, etc.
• Limit or eliminate social media, video games, screen time.
• Cold showers.
• Increased prayer and scripture reading including at least 15 minutes each morning and evening, praying the Litany, and or the Penitential Office each Wednesday and Friday.

In person participants will be put into groups of three for daily contact via phone, text, or in-person. Partners will pray for each other and encourage each other. All participants will meet as a group weekly or bi-weekly for prayer, conversation, and mutual encouragement.

Note: Every Sunday is a feast day. Enjoy the feast (but don’t over-indulge).

If you have questions or would like participate, contact Mark Mitchell from email address below.

Mark Mitchell

Please consider supporting REC Minister Fr. Richard Tarsitano and his family as they prepare for the funeral of their daughter Elsie and seek to build a Lord’s Table in her honor. Continue to pray for the entire family as they grieve their loss and seek comfort in the Lord.

Please visit the link below:

Greetings, friends of ARDF!

Our first disaster response trip of 2024 has been confirmed to aid Rolling Fork, MS, in the long-term recovery after the tornado of March 24, 2023.  Our amazing partner is Rolling Fork Rising (RFR), a local non-profit made up of churches, businesses, and individuals, who aspire to bringing Rolling Fork citizens who were formerly renting, back to Rolling Fork as home-owners.  RFR is accomplishing this mission through education and God’s timely provision of resources!  Each potential home-owner must complete and pass nine hours of study in personal financial management and home ownership before they may apply for a home.  God has been good, and RFR’s first home was completed in nine months after the tornado! 

If you’d like more information please follow the link below or cut and paste the following: https://ardf.org/blog/rolling-fork-jan-2024

I hope you will consider joining us!  Please note ARDF has implemented a standard disaster response trip fee of $500.  After an analysis of 2023 expenses, the fee will help offset administration costs, in addition to food, transportation, tools, and other trip expenses.  The $500 fee also includes whatever fee our partner is charging, so in the case of AIM, it is $395.

God’s peace,

Tommy
Domestic Disaster Network Director

Church of our Saviour Adult Choir – Every Thursday 6pm

The Adult Choir will be taking a summer break and will resume in Fall 2024.

Steve Mouton