September 2019

Volume 2019, Issue 10

Christ Episcopal Church

506 Mulberry

Madison, IN 47250

Ongoing at Christ Church NOW THE SURVEY’S OVER...

Plan on joining in the Combined Service at 9:00 a.m. on

Sunday, September 8! We will follow that up with an All-

Parish discussion about the piano, facilitated by The Rev.

Canon Kristin White.

NEW THINGS IN SEPTEMBER

During worship services we will be switching to Eucharistic

Prayer D, and, at the later service, we will be singing the

Gloria again. Also, you will find a new entry in our worship

prep page (pg 2): Hymns for the Month. So often, someone

suggests a particular hymn, and we sing it, but the week we

sing it, the person who suggested it isn’t here: now you will

know when to come for your favorite hymns!

We are also considering a Hymn Sing to support the St. Ce-

cilia Festival. We’ll be asking you to give us the names of

your favorites ahead of time, so we can make sure that they

are available on the day. (This is still to be scheduled.)

We also welcome a new group to use our space: PFLAG

Youth! They will come on 2nd and 4th Thursdays, begin-

ning September 12, at 6:30 p.m. It gives us great pleasure to

host members of our wider community at Christ Church.

On Sunday, September 22, our guest preacher will be The

Rev. Fatima Yakubu-Madus. Deacon Fatima helps churches

be active in their local communities.

MEETINGS IN SEPTEMBER

Prayers and Squares and the Ladies Lunch Bunch will meet

on Thursday, September 5. Vestry will meet September 17.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

What are We Reading? ... 2

Who’s Serving When? ..... 2

Hymns in September ...... 2

Rector’s Blog ................... 3

Confirmation Classes ..... 4

Greenlandic Church ........ 4

Madison Performing

Arts ................................... 4

College for Congregational

Development ................... 5

Around Town ................... 6

For a Laugh ...................... 6

The office will be closed

on Monday, Sept. 2.

What Are We Reading & Singing? Who’s Helping When?

Sunday, September 1 (Pentecost +12)

Vestry: Roger Williams; Chalice: Jim Schell; Lessons: Deb Wickham;

Prayers: Cindy Armstrong; Greeters: Jan Campbell & Pam Jones

Sunday, September 8 (Pentecost +13) Combined Service at 9 a.m.

Vestry: [TBD]; Chalice: Tabitha Tolbert; Lessons: Richard Dickie & Jan

Vetrhus; Prayers: Karen Dickie; Greeters: Fred Scroggin & Cindy Arm-

strong, TBD.

Sunday, September 15 (Pentecost +15)

Vestry: Tabitha Tolbert; Chalice: Allen Watson; Lessons: Carolyn Gun-

ter; Prayers: Jacquie Grimes; Greeters: Richard & Karen Dickie

Sunday, September 22 (Pentecost +16)

Vestry: Karen Scroggin; Chalice: Matt Vosmeier; Lessons: Aaron

Lynch; Prayers: Carolyn Gunter; Greeters: Roger & Jane Williams

Sunday, September 29 (Pentecost +17)

Vestry: [TBD]; Chalice: Jim Schell; Lessons: Bill Marvell; Prayers:

Richard Dickie; Greeters: Cindy Armstrong & Jan Campbell

Altar Guild in September: Jacquie Grimes, Carolyn Gunter,

Deb Wickham

SUNDAY LECTIONARY

SERVING SUNDAYS

Sunday, Sep 1 (Pentecost+12):

Jeremiah 2:4-13; Psalm 81:1, 10-16; He-

brews 13:1-8, 15-16; Luke 14:7-14

Hymns: Joyful, Joyful, we adore thee; I,

the Lord of sea and sky; My God, thy

table now is spread; Tell out, my soul,

the greatness of the Lord

Sunday, Sep 8 (Pentecost +13)

Jeremiah 18:1-11; Psalm 139: 1-5, 12-17;

Philemon 1-21; Luke 14:25-33

Hymns: Praise to the living God!; Will

you come and follow me; If you but trust

in God to guide thee; Immortal, invisi-

ble, God only wise

Sunday, Sep 15 (Pentecost +14)

Exodus 32:7-14; Psalm 51:1-11; 1 Timo-

thy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-10

Hymns: There’s a wideness in God’s

mercy; The King of love my shepherd is;

I sought the Lord, and after ward I knew;

Savior like a shepherd lead us

Sunday, Sep 22 (Pentecost +15)

Amos 8:4-7; 1 Timothy 2:1-7; Luke 16:1-13

Hymns: Praise to the Lord, the Al-

mighty’ Be thou my vision, O Lord of my

heart; There is a balm in Gilead; God of

grace and God of glory.

Sunday, Sep 29 (Pentecost +16)

Amos 6:1z, 4-7;Psalm 146; 1 Timothy 6:6

-19; Luke 16:19-31

Hymns: Crown him with many crowns;

O holy city, seen of John, Guide my feet

Lord; Ye holy angels bright.

PLEASE REMEMBER:

If you cannot serve as

scheduled, please

find a substitute and

notify the office by

Wednesday of the

week preceding the

Sunday you are

scheduled. Thank

you!

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THE RECTOR’S BLOG

Thank you, I had a brilliant vacation! HOWEVER, once I got back

I discovered that my google account has been hacked, and oh my,

have I been struggling to update things and get squared away

properly. It’s still an uphill battle. I know I didn’t log in from Mos-

cow, Russia, so that’s a big clue right there! Fortunately by

Wednesday afternoon, all is cleared out, but now I have to put new

passwords on all my accounts.

While I was stressing about this, I attended the latest meeting of

local clergy (The “Greater Madison Ministerial Association”) and

asked their prayers (we all have prayer requests to pass along), and

while we were in prayer, I felt that all would be well. I can’t explain

it, but after that, my stress levels dropped, and I was able to just

get on with the work that needed doing.

Prayer is a funny thing: we never really know what’s likely to hap-

pen in those moments when we offer something up to God, or in

the time that follows. Sometimes we get what feels like an answer;

other times, nothing seems to come through at all. Is it silence, or

are we deaf? Is it God, or is it wishful thinking?

The best clue I can offer is this: if it brings peace, if it brings joy or

release or love, then it’s likely from God, but if not, then not. But

we all know that Jesus wasn’t all sweetness and light, and the

prophets make it pretty clear that God has frequently sent hard

words to the people, so sometimes the Word of God is unwelcome

and uncomfortable. That said, I think it’s safe to say that God will

never tell us we are unlovable or unloved. God’s love never ceases;

beyond that, we must remain open to hear all the words, and

weigh them in our hearts, in our prayers and in our actions.

WHO’S ON VESTRY?

Senior Warden: Karen Scroggin

Junior Warden: Roger Williams

Members at Large: Aaron Lynch, Tabitha Tolbert, Deb Bunton, Peggy Hans, David Sloane

The following are not members of vestry, but attend all meetings:

Clerk: Jacquie Grimes Ass’t Treasurer: Ted Todd

HOW DOES VESTRY FUNCTION?

Meetings are chaired by the Rector, who has no vote. Certain deci-sions are approved by voice vote or show-of-hands: adoption of the agenda, acceptance of the minutes, and pro-cedural matters. Deci-sions on substantive matters are generally decided by consensus.

Meetings are open to anyone who wishes to attend. Meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. We open and close with prayer. We are usually finished with business by 7:30 p.m.

Note: Vestry will meet on September 17, at 6:00 p.m.

National Day of Prayer for Faith, Hope, and Love

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Please join us as we unite as a Community for a

Candlelight Vigil

as part of National Suicide Prevention Week.

Sunday, September 8, 2019—6:00 p.m.—Madison Presbyterian

Church, 202 Broadway, Madison.

Sponsored by: The Greater Madison Ministerial Association.

September

items of note:

Don’t forget!

We’ll have the

piano discussion

following a com-

bined service at

9:00 a.m. on Sun-

day, September

8th.

Madison

Performing Arts

Presents:

An Evening with

Ellington, per-

formed by Yvonne

Davis, piano, and ,

September 20, at

friends on Fri-

day7:00 p.m. at

Madison Presbyter-

ian Church.

CONFIRMATION

CLASS SCHEDULE

Some changes have been made to the annual Activities and

Service Fair hosted by Student Life. First, the Activities and

Service Fair will be rebranded as the Student Involvement

Fair moving forward to provide a more accurate description

of the involvement opportunities showcased at the event.

Our hope is that this change will make the event more acces-

sible to our student athletes that have scheduling conflicts

with this event, and that the later start time will allow for

more manageable outside temperatures for all.

The Student Involvement Fair is a great opportunity for

your ... local church to showcase opportunities for students

to become involved or to learn how to participate in service

projects both on campus and in the community. The event is

now scheduled to run on Sunday, September 1, from

7:30p-9:30p on the Quad.

Let Mother Evelyn know if you’d like to participate!

Anyone is welcome to

join the class discussion

held on alternate Sun-

days in the Great Hall.

September 15: English

Reformation

September 29: Episco-

pal Church

October 6: Faith in

Community

HANOVER COLLEGE:

“STUDENT INVOLVEMENT FAIR” -

THIS SUNDAY: SEPT 1, 2019

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Our Open Mic Night

Fun-Raiser on Friday,

July 19, raised $140:

$100 will help pay for

curtains in the front of-

fice, and $40 will pro-

vide quilting supplies for

the Prayers and Squares

Ministry. Thanks, all!!

A LUTHERAN

CHURCH IN

SISIMIUT,

GREENLAND

The College for Congregational Development

The College for Congregational Development equips lay leaders and clergy in congrega-

tional and organizational development. The College is a 2-year initiative that includes

readings, facilitation, teamwork, a content exam, and the completion of two projects with-

in participants’ own congregations. In order to strengthen leadership within parishes, we

strongly encourage churches to send groups of clergy and lay leaders to take part in the

College as a team.

The College will be offered in an intensive week-long summer format at Waycross Camp

and Conference Center in the Diocese of Indianapolis July 12-18, 2020.

The goals of the College are:

Healthy, faithful, sustainable churches living into their calling to be the Body of Christ

in their own place and time and people.

Congregations that are deeply grounded in their own Episcopal identity, in a way that

fits with their context.

Leaders who know the challenges and opportunities they face and are equipped to re-

spond, both individually and together with their faith communities.

A common language and culture of practice of congregational development through-

out the Diocese of Indianapolis, recognizing that this is possible for churches of all siz-

es, locations, and conditions.

Connections among leaders within and between congregations that strengthen shared

learning, encouragement, community, and inspiration.

Tuition

Standard tuition is $850 single occupancy/$750 double occupancy for participants from

parishes in the Diocese of Indianapolis and $950 single occupancy/$850 double occupan-

cy for people in congregations outside of the Diocese. Please note that this fee is subsi-

dized by the Diocese in order to make participation possible for as many people as we can.

The actual cost for the College, including room and board, materials, presenter stipends

and their travel, is approximately $1,150 per participant.

Participation in the College for Congregational Development means a commitment of

both time and resources to this effort.

The Diocese of Indianapolis does not want the cost of the College to prevent teams in this

Diocese from taking part. Parishes should contact Canon Kristin White to learn more

about tuition assistance.

Register online for the July 12-18, 2020 training at Waycross Camp and Conference

Center.

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CHRIST EPISCOPAL

CHURCH

Worship Schedule:

Sunday:

8:00 a.m.—Holy Eucharist

10:00 a.m.—Holy Eucharist with

music

Wednesday:

6:00 p.m.— Evensong

Regular Meetings:

Third Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.—Vestry

1st Thursday after 1st Sunday:

10:00 a.m.—Prayers and Squares

(most months)

11:00 a.m.— Ladies Lunch Bunch

Christian Formation:

Alternate Sundays at 9:10 a.m. in the

Great Hall: Currently offering Confir-

mation Preparation: Sept 15, 29, Oct 6.

JUST FOR A LAUGH

Christ Episcopal Church

506 Mulberry

Madison, IN 47250

Phone: 812-265-2158

E-mail: cecmadison@cinergymetro.net

Website: https://www.cecmadison.org

WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING IN TOWN?

A community conversation has begun on how to respond

to community hostility and reconciliation. Some residents

are experiencing an uptick in racial and ethnic harassment

in schools and local business establishments. The Madi-

son Human Relations Commission, Ivy Tech, Hanover

College, La Casa Amiga, area churches, Visit Madison, the

Madison Chamber of Commerce, and interested residents,

and other organizations yet to be determined, are seeking

to hire a facilitator to assist in the development of a strate-

gic plan that will help make our community better at wel-

coming and retaining employees and their families, tour-

ists, and local residents who are perceived as “different.”

Meanwhile, we’ve heard that the KKK plans a rally at Jay-

cee Park the afternoon of August 31 (Saturday of Labor

Day Weekend). Local pastors plan a cleansing prayer

in the park after the event at 3:30—all are welcome!

This community-wide conversation seems to be needed!

Source: Anglican Memes and Humor