For the Sundays after Pentecost we are following Track Two
From Fr. Wayne
Change is in the air. In fact, it seems the air itself is changing. Cooler days prepare us for the Autumn season, which begins in a couple of weeks. Schedules change, too. This weekend we revert to segregating ourselves into two services. The opening of the late service will remain the same for a few weeks, with announcements following the prelude.
My own schedule is adapting to ongoing events. I still have some vacation time coming, and because of other needs outside my control, I am going to take the last half of October as vacation time. That means my last Sunday with you will be on October 11. I will then have time to prepare to move and begin a new position at the beginning of November. I’ve heard rumors that I’m retiring, but that has never been my plan.
Because of that, we will not resume the Wednesday noon Eucharists this fall. I don’t want to start that for a few weeks only to have to discontinue it when I leave.
Also, I mentioned several weeks ago the possibility of needing volunteer lay leadership for Morning Prayer. Our diocese requires each leader to take three courses through the Stevenson School for Ministry after applying to the diocese for candidacy - see below. As you might imagine, this takes some time. So, if anyone is interested in pursuing that ministry, the time to start is yesterday. It could be several months, even a year or more before a new priest is appointed. Current open positions outnumber candidates by about four to one That’s four openings for each available candidate actively searching for a position.
In the meantime, life goes on at Immanuel Highlands. See you in church.
Important News from your Wardens
Maria duPont and Barb Volko
On Sunday, October 11, you are all invited to one service at 10:00 a.m. As we all join together in worship we can say farewell and thank you to Fr. Wayne. After the service during our fellowship reception, we will celebrate his care, time and dedication to our parish. We look forward to sharing this special time together.
In this time of transition, we are thrilled to announce that Fr. John Pumphrey will serve from November 1 through the holidays of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany. Thank you Fr. John, we are grateful for your service.
Learn about lay ministry and the Stevenson School
at the Diocesan Day of Discernment
October 10 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | St. David’s Church
A time for you … to discover something new within yourself!
Sponsored by The Episcopal Church in Delaware’s Commission on Ministry, the Diocesan Day of Discernment is an opportunity for all to come together to discern their Baptismal call of service to our church whether it be a call to lay ministry or a potential call to ordained ministry.
This will be an excellent opportunity to learn about our partnership with the Stevenson School for Ministry in raising up new leaders for our parishes. You can also check out our Delaware Formation Program for Lay Ministry page here and our Holy Orders and Ordained Ministry
Pray for those in need of our prayers for strength, guidance, or healing: Edwina Michael, Kirk Bailey, Jill, Missie Bauman, Eleanor Austin, Greg Goodman, Arthur Hancock, Maureen Howard, Sue Vale, Bob Utz, Bob Taggart, Peg, Molly Kerrigan, Robin Marks, Crystal.
Please note:
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