The Rt. Rev. Kym Lucas:
Greetings, beloved in Christ. This past Sunday, Palm Sunday, our Presiding Bishop, Sean Rowe, received word that Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, had been hit by Israeli missiles. It was reported that the emergency department, the pharmacy, and the chapel were destroyed, leaving patients without shelter and others without access to healthcare. We grieve the loss of this important ministry, and as we embark on Holy Week, the time in which we walk with Jesus the way of the cross, the time in which we remind ourselves that sacrificial love indeed involves sacrifice, I ask your prayers. And because it is our tradition in the Episcopal Church to offer up our Good Friday offerings to the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, I ask that you give generously. You give generously to our siblings in Christ who are striving to make peace in a violent world.
I leave you with this prayer:
Loving God of all the earth, we pray for those who perpetuate injustice in the Holy Land and across the world, regardless of their motives. We pray that you will change their hearts, that you will fill them with the spirit of mercy. Teach us all the pathways of peace and forgiveness. Spirit of comfort whose glory covers the face of the earth, comfort the oppressed. Give shelter to those who have lost their homes, and let your peace dwell in every heart. With thankful hearts we pray in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
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If you would like to support the hospital and the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem:
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Eagle Scout Project: Ethan Moeding
Thanks to all who have generously donated to support Ethan Moeding’s Eagle Scout project to update the landscaping on the south side of our church. If you haven’t had a chance to donate, please look for his flyer in the church or our website. Thank you for supporting our scouts and helping to beautify our church home!
Windows 10 IMPORTANT Announcement
What does this mean for me?
After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Check upgrade eligibility by clicking HERE.
What can I do with my old computer?
Trade it in or recycle it with local organizations.
Will my Windows 10 PC stop working?
No. Your PC will continue to work, but support will be discontinued.
How is Windows 11 more secure?
Windows 11 is the most secure Windows ever built, with comprehensive end-to-end security that covers antivirus, firewall, internet protections, and more. Read more about Windows security.
Join us for a volunteer orientation to see what is in store for 2025 in the garden!
Brigit’s Bounty Giving Garden is again active with preparation of the beds in the production garden and events area, sowing plants in the greenhouse and garden, planning for additional production areas, and maintaining the newly renovated orchard (thanks to Bryce’s Eagle project). Bagged leaves are still welcome for the compost bin and new production areas.
We could use your help to prepare for our planned May 18 plant sale with donations of hardside square 3 pound salad containers to start plants and 24 oz round recyclable plastic containers to use in place of 4 inch commercial pots for growing individual plants.
Place empty containers with or without lids in the large black pot in the Kildare Room or in the greenhouse on the west side of the church. We are still looking for volunteers willing to take on management of one or two of the vegetable or flower beds. Contact Jacquelyn Thomas ([email protected]) to sign up and receive orientation training and Jerry Van Sambeek ([email protected]) about availability of opportunities to volunteer in the Giving Garden.
- We are continuing to collect gently used and new items for the shelter. Items needed: Towels, wash cloths, pants or jeans, jackets, shirts, shoes, prescription glasses and reading glasses. Unused donations needed: men’s underwear, men’s socks, travel size toiletries, bar soap, Vaseline, Rubbing Alcohol, Hydrogen Peroxide, Q-tips, deodorant, body lotion, and mouthwash.
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We are planning a tour of the St. Francis Center and need your input! If you haven’t already responded on Realm, please see the news item I posted this week and add a comment on availability if interested. I encourage you to take the tour if you have any desire to volunteer. It’s a great way to see what roles the center needs to fill in order to serve our homeless.If you have any questions, please contact Katie King on Realm or email [email protected].Regards,Katie L. King
Thank you for showing God’s love to our local homeless community!
Brigit's Village Is Finally a Reality!!
In total, Brigit’s Village has spent about $11.3M with local contractors for labor and materials thus far in this project.
Landscaping in the courtyard for the play ground and seating areas is underway.
** 1st floor units are being painted and closet shelves and interior doors are being installed.
** 2nd floor Gyp-crete, used for fire and sound retarding, has been poured on the 2nd floor. Also the 2nd floor wallboard is being mudded.
** 3rd floor sheetrock is nearly complete
For more information please visit brigitsvillage.org.
SENIOR FOOT CLINIC
4th Tuesday of each month, 8:30am to 3:30pm
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