Community updates (6/22/22)
Shelley will be finishing her sabbatical and taking some vacation from June 13 through July 23. The Rev. Canon John Saville and his wife, Kathleen, will once again be here to cover her time away. They will be living in the rectory and Fr. John will be presiding and preaching at the 10:45am service each Sunday (there will be no 7:30am service during this time, due to lack of attendees. The 7:30am service will begin again when Shelley returns). Fr. John will also attend meetings and take care of any pastoral needs. You may call him directly or call Senior Warden Nancy Romer if you have need of pastoral care.
Wednesday Night Discussion Group is on vacation until the Fall. It will return in mid-September as a book study group.
Thursday Morning Bible Study is also on vacation until Thursday, July 28th from 10-11:30am on Zoom.
Parish Meeting / Transition Update with the Bishop!
Please join us for a Potluck Appetizer/ Parish Meeting on Wednesday June 29th at 6pm
We will socialize and then have a meeting with Bishop Lucinda to review the process and the Transition Team plans for the search for our new rector. Come to hear the plan and to enjoy the fellowship! We hope you'll be able to join us!
This meeting will also be available virtually via a Microsoft team meetings link for those who cannot physically make it to the church. (see Wednesday Message for Link)
Please bring your favorite hors d'oeuvre / hearty appetizer to share
The church will provide juices, water, coffee and ice tea.
Event: Parish Meeting / Potluck Appetizer
Purpose: Meet with Bishop Lucinda to Kick off Transition Team efforts for new rector search
Date: Wednesday June 29th
Time: 6pm - 8:00pm
Please contact Sharon Hall with any questions
-Your Transition Team!
Confirmation Class begins Sun, July 24 and runs through Sun, August 21 from 9-10:15am in the Learning Center, downstairs. This 5-week class is open to everyone, but if you want to be Confirmed or Received into The Episcopal Church by the Bishop during her annual visitation, you will need to take this preparation class. It is a good foundation for who we are as Episcopalians, what we believe, where we came from, etc.
-Shelley
Backyard Fellowship Hike and Lunch- Saturday, July 16 from 10 AM to 2 PM.
This time the “Backyard” is our church. Hikers meet at the church at 10 AM and we will walk the Los Alamitos Trail to Almaden Lake and back to church for lunch. Want to just join in the fun for lunch? Meet us on the church patio at 12 noon. Check the ECA bulletin board for sign ups and more details.
Build a Burger – Build a Future
A Joint Venture Fellowship BBQ
Saturday, June 25
$10/person and includes:
Appetizers on the Patio at 5 PM
Build Your Burger at 6 PM
Special Guest Speaker – Maria Nicolacoudis
Of Hearts and Minds
Followed by Dessert
Celebrate the longest day and beginning of summer with your friends from CCAV and ECA. Besides appetizers and your burger, which you can build with the condiments of your choice, there will be four side dishes to round out your dinner meal. Baked beans and potato salad sure to be included. After a short presentation by Maria, you will be treated to a decadent dessert. Coffee, tea, water, and lemonade will be provided. If you would prefer a different beverage you are invited to bring it along with you.
There is a sign up on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall. Please sign up and specify the type of burger that is your choice for the meal: beef or vegetarian. Also, there are lots of opportunities to help put this event together. Join one of those teams for added fun and comradery.
Questions? Contact Susie Ferguson, Susanne Moore or Madelaine Yannaccone your event planners for Build a Burger. Cash or checks written to JV will be accepted.