Grab your Easter basket and get ready for our annual Easter Egg Hunt after the 10:15 service on Easter Sunday.
A fun time (and lots of great egg hunting) is had by all the children and helpful parents!
If you would like to donate to the goodies for the Easter eggs, please bring in your donations and place in the bin in the narthex by Palm Sunday.
Thank you.
Episcopal Creation Care Pledge
As the Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement, we long to grow loving, liberating, life-giving relationship with the whole of God’s Creation. Together, we pledge to protect and renew the Earth and all who call it home. Together, we are living the Way of Love and make this commitment to specific actions. Learn more about our shared call at www.episcopalchurch.org/creation.
For more information on the Episcopal Vision for Care of Creation click on the following documents.
Creation Care Pledge and Vision
Creation Care Pledge Reflection Guide
It’s that time of year again – time when you can make a difference in the life of a child. Feed My Starving Children will host its annual Mobile Pack Event March 29-31 at Willow Street Mennonite Church.
Once again, St. Edward’s has the opportunity to participate in this special event. Over the last 3 years, St. Ed’s has had a group of nearly 20 folks who participate in this event. We are hoping to have at least that many volunteers this year.
By volunteering, donating, or fundraising, your generosity makes a huge difference in the lives of thousands of children in need around the world. At least 6,200 children die each day from hunger-related causes (UNICEF).
The Lancaster County Mobile Pack event puts together over 300,000 meals and needs 1,500 volunteers with a fundraising goal of $66,718.
St. Edward’s will be participating on Sat., March 30 from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Please see the sign up sheet in the narthex. As is the past, we can arrange carpool from St. Ed’s.
If you have any question please see Peg Reiley or contact her at 717-940-2856 or [email protected].
For more information about Feed My Starving Children please click on the links below:
Thank you for your support in the worthy project.
Don’t forget to set your clocks one hour forward this weekend!
Our very own St. Edward’s Praise Band was featured in LNP Faith and Values Section on Saturday, February 9th.
Click here to read this great article about St. Edward’s Episcopal Church incorporates praise band’s music into the liturgy
WHAT: The “White Elephant” Party (that was postponed from February 24th)
WHEN: Sunday, March 10th at 4:00 PM
WHERE: Dorris Smith’s house – 3130 Briarwood Blvd. (in West Hempfield)
BRING: Some “nibblies”: cheese spread, cheese ball, dips, etc.
ALSO TO BRING: The ugliest, funniest, stupidest gift you can find (beautifully wrapped, of course)!
RESPOND TO: Dorris Smith – 717-285-5157
UPDATE: With this passage, below, in mind, we would like to take this opportunity to personally thank all who prayerfully considered pledging to St. Edward’s and to all those for the faithful manner in which you support the ministry of St. Edward’s, both financially as well as through your ministry.
Then the righteous will answer him, “Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?” And the king will answer them, Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me. (Matthew 25: 37-40)
STEWARDSHIP 2019 INGATHERING: Our Ingathering date for 2019 Stewardship is THIS SUNDAY, February 10th. If you have submitted your pledge for 2019, we thank you for your continued support of the ministry of St. Edward’s. If you have yet to submit your pledge, we prayerfully ask you to complete your form and bring to the Ingathering on February 10th. We are very encouraged by the support to date. But, to support the ministry of St. Edward’s we have no resources but God’s grace, our own endeavors, the generosity of guests, and the support and generosity of you, our parishioner, who understands that St. Edward’s is more than a building, but rather a community of faith that comes together in worship and service.
St. Edwards’ held its Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 17, 2019 commencing with The Holy Eucharist: Rite II, a service of blended worship with the St. Edward’s Praise Band and St. Edward’s Choir. It was wonderful to have our services graced with such wonderful music! We are very grateful for the dedication of those who give each week to these very important music ministries.
Following the service, we had an abundance of food and fellowship at our Annual Meeting. We welcomed our Interim Rector, The Reverend David Bateman, who led us in Opening and Closing Prayer as well as delivered wonderful remarks regarding transition for St. Edward’s. Matthew Sternberg and Dottie Gschwend, Co-chairs of the Search Committee, gave us an update on the search process and we chose our new vestry members and Diocesan Convention delegates.
Many thanks to all who donated the wonderful food and volunteered to help with cooking, set up, and clean up. We truly are a community of faith.
This is a fascinating resource of all things of the Episcopal Church. Terms, saints, feast days, hymnody terms. . . you name it! Rich with explanations and meanings about things you may have heard about at church or during a sermon or serving in ministry and wondered what the meaning was. Well, here is a great guide:
An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church
St. Edward’s will be having 2 services Sunday, January 20th: 8 AM – Rite I; 10:15 AM – Rite II. We welcome our Interim Rector, The Reverend David Bateman. Please join us! We understand there is the prediction of inclement weather, but we have alerted our snowplow contractor and will have the church well prepared for your arrival! Please check WGAL online for any updates should the weather change dramatically. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!