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December Women’s Fellowship

Our next gathering will be on December 13th at Tamara Tyler‘s house. This event is meant to be relaxed and stress-free, and a time of fellowship; there is no requirement to prepare or bring anything. Here are the details: * Location: Purcellville, VA (Please check the Weekly eNews letter for the exact address)* Day and…
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Christmas Poinsettias

If you would like to dedicate Christmas poinsettias this holiday season, please click on THIS LINK or cut and paste the following:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDoNTN_kxiZO4hLtUGCkmDe_TcVvK6rvy01YBXkLLkB-AcbA/viewform?usp=dialog and fill out the form. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Rachel Reeves at [email protected]
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Lessons & Carols Dec. 6

Patrick Henry College Lessons & Carols Service Join the PHC Chorale, Orchestra, and Harp Ensemble on Saturday, December 6th at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. for a service of Lessons & Carols. All are welcome and encouraged to attend!
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St. Nicholas Feast Day

St. Nicholas Feast Day Celebration Join us on Saturday, December 6th, at 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. to celebrate St. Nicholas and his remarkable life of generosity, love, and commitment to orthodoxy. There will be plenty of festive singing, hands-on crafts, lively activities, and delicious refreshments. Rumor has it St. Nicholas himself may make an appearance! We…
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Nursery Volunteers

Nursery Volunteers Needed! Our nursery continues to grow – what a blessing! With that growth comes the need for more volunteers to help during the 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday mornings. If you are able and willing to help, please contact Julie Rafferty. Thank you!
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Women’s Group Nov. 22

Women’s Fellowship November 22th, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Lydia Guthrie will be leading our next discussion at our upcoming Women’s Fellowship on Skye Jethani’s book With – Reimagining the Way You Relate to God. Sign up at the COOS Women’s Fellowship link here.
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Work Day Nov 8

All Parish Work Day Our Saviour’s Fall Work Day will be Saturday, November 8th, beginning at8:30 a.m. We will give the nave a deep cleaning and tidy up the grounds. The latter will include weeding, raking leaves, and applying mulch. Remembering that “many hands mean light work,” volunteers are needed. Lunch will be served. So…
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Choir Tour Nov 9

St. Andrew’s College Choir Tour On Sunday, November 9th, the St. Andrew’s College Choir will be leading the parish’s Sunday service. Join us as they beautify our worship and learn more about this new Anglican College.
Sunday School
Confessions of Augustine of Hippo
This Fall, during the Sunday School Hour (9:15 a.m.) adults will be studying “Confessions” by Augustine of Hippo, and all are welcome and encouraged to participate. To order the book and follow along, please visit HERE .
Ember Days
“The Ember Days are set aside by the Church as a way to mark the passage of seasons through prayer and fasting. As you may suspect, this happens four times a year: in winter, after the feast of St. Lucy; in spring, after Ash Wednesday; in summer, after Pentecost Sunday; and in fall, after Holy Cross Day. An old English rhyme states: “Fasting days and Emberings be / Lent, Whitsun, Holyrood, and Lucie.” These are days for prayer and fasting, specifically prayer for clergy and ordinations, as well as taking care of the needy. They are days to be attentive to the givenness of God’s created order in the passage of the seasons.” Source.
As you pray for clergy and ordination during the Ember Days and find that you would like to know more about the discernment process for holy orders, please contact Fr. Jonathan or Eric.
Teaching The Virtues | Sep. 19
Please join us on the evening of September 19th at 6:00 p.m. for a discussion with David Hein. Hein’s newest book, Teaching the Virtues, offers a fresh look at a perennial educational aim—encouraging virtue in the next generation. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Faithful Men Concert | Sep. 13
Please join the Church of Our Saviour church family on Saturday, September 13th, at 3:00 p.m. for a concert featuring “The Faithful Men.”
“The Faithful Men group was ecumenically formed in 1998 and celebrated our 25th reunion in August of 2023. In fact, we are members of 7 different Churches. Today, we consist of 12 men and an accompanist, Orville Bame, and have performed at more than 645 events at approximately 200 venues. We believe that God is not concerned with the brand name of denomination over your church door, but rather HE is more concerned with the brand name of Christian over your heart.”
All are welcome and encouraged to attend!
REC Croatia & Serbia Mission
Beloved in Christ,
We are taking the liberty of sending you the latest newsletter of the Reformed Episcopal Church in Croatia and Serbia. We kindly ask you to share it in your churches, on your social media, and to forward it to others, as that is how you can help the missional work in these two countries. Please, send any inquiries to this email address or contact bp. Jasmin Milic at [email protected].
The newsletter can be read at this link:
https://horizontivjere.com/2025/07/18/reformed-episcopal-church-croatia-serbia-news-2-2025/
Mario KUSHNER
Communications Coordinator
Reformed Episcopal Church
(Croatia and Serbia)
The Feast of the Transfiguration
Please plan to join us for a service of Holy Communion for the Feast of the Transfiguration, Wednesday, August 6th , at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome and encouraged to attend
Holy Communion June 17 & 24
The Feasts of St. Barnabas and St. John the Baptist
Please join us for two services of Holy Communion to celebrate the Feast of St. Barnabas (Tuesday, June 17th at 6:30 p.m.) and the Feast of St. John the Baptist (Tuesday, June 24th at 6:30 p.m.) All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
VBS July 8-10
An ancient crypt beneath an English church has been reopened—and inside, a mysterious message sparks a quest for three sacred masterpieces hidden within.
In Signs & Wonders, children become junior curators on a journey to seek, study, and savor the Christ-centered symbolism woven into sacred art from the Anglican tradition. As they follow a trail of clues, they’ll explore the beauty of each piece—and rediscover the treasure of the gospel along the way! Join us from July 8-10 (9 a.m. – 12 noon) at Church of our Saviour Oatlands for fun, activities, Scripture study, and snacks.
Volunteers requested! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054CA9A72CA2F9C16-57225092-vbs2025
Parish Meeting
On Sunday, May 18th at 9:00 a.m., our Annual Parish Meeting will be held, and a vote to fill two vacancies on the Vestry will be taken. Voting will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.
Bishop Visit | Apr 27
Bishop Visit, Potluck Lunch, and English Spring Dance
We are blessed to have Bishop Manto visit our parish on Sunday, April 27th, to celebrate the confirmation and reception of new members, and give us an update on the diocese. Following the 10:30 a.m. service, we will enjoy a potluck lunch and English Spring dance.
To RSVP and/or sign up to bring a dish, please visit THIS link or cut and paste the following: https://signup.com/go/KSQbrzh
*If you have tables, chairs, and/or tents that we can use, please reach out to Rachel Reeves at [email protected]
Gardening Committee
The vestry has established a Gardening Committee with responsibility for the plantings around the church building and their maintenance. Dean Worcester will chair this committee, and parishioners who would like to serve are asked to contact him at either (703) 909-5644 or [email protected].
From the Vestry
Message from the Vestry Search Committee:
The Government of the Church of Our Saviour resides with the Vestry. It is a representative body that manages the Church’s temporal activities, business, affairs and property; it also assists the Rector as may be necessary to direct spiritual and religious affairs. The Vestry has two vacancies for the 2025-2028 term. The Search Committee members (Laurie Kelly, Lisa Young, Sean Reeves) are identifying candidates during the month of April whose names may be forwarded to the current Vestry, and ultimately to the Congregation, for consideration as future members. The next three years are important to the direction of the Church. The Vestry will be faced with discerning priorities for major financial, material, and spiritual investments that will shape our Congregation for the foreseeable future. Those who may wish to serve in this important role should contact any one of the Search Committee to express interest.










