We Did It!
Thanks to your generosity, we raised $2650 to help Rebuild Our Church in Haiti! That equals 265 “bricks,” which built our cathedral-like structure shown above. Our efforts, combined with those of the diocese and of the whole Episcopal church will make a huge difference in the lives of so many Haitians. Thank you to everyone who contributed, and to Nora and Bob who urged us on and were the cathedral brick-layers in our congregation. Our version may not look exactly like the Cathedral Church in Haiti, but it represents the outpouring of Christ’s love at work through your hands.
Now in the gallery: The Zimbabwe Artist’s Project
We are pleased to host the Zimbabwe Artist Project for the Easter season.
They say, “ZAP works directly with women artists (and a few men) from rural Weya in Eastern Zimbabwe to help them become more economically self-sufficient. Through the sale of their art, education, health care assistance and special projects, we support their artistry and accomplishments. Women of Weya are subsistence farmers, mothers, and householders as well as artists. Most women live on their own, providing for families. Some are widowed, others are single heads of households, since throughout Zimbabwe men leave the rural areas to seek work in cities.
“Women’s income from agriculture is unpredictable and limited. Sales of their art help women afford food, clothing, school fees, medicines, transport, seeds and fertilizer. Since the market for Weya art in Zimbabwe is extremely limited, sales in the U.S. are critical. ZAP pays much more than any other buyer, delivering cash at the time of purchase. Equally important, ZAP provides health care to all of the artists, including care to artists who are HIV positive.”
Coffee with Christ
Between the 8 and 10 a.m. service we offer a forum time of conversation and coffee — called Coffee with Christ. During Lent we are offering a video and conversation series in the Parish Hall. Come grab a cup of coffee and join Deacon Phyllis for this rich time of learning and conversation.
Coffee with Christ begins at 9:10 in the Parish Hall.
Godly Play!
We are building on the tradition of the Advent Jesse tree to talk about our own family trees. Who are our people? Where did they come from? How is my family part of the family of God? The children will be discovering what family trees can be uncovered in the Old and New Testaments — a great way to continue learning the who’s who of the Bible and their stories! At the same time, the older youth will begin looking at ways in which we might put our faith to action in service work.
Children ages 2 – 12 are welcome in Godly Play, to hear the stories and respond to God’s Word. The children join their parents in church during the passing of the peace. Nursery care is available for younger children.
Between Sabbaths
Between Sabbaths is a semi-regular email/blog from Mother Cynthia expressing her thoughts and meditations on the church, God, Jesus, and what is currently happening at St. Hilda St. Patrick. You can read current issues by clicking one of the dates below.
