Take time to reflect on the blessings in our community |
As we enter this season of gratitude and generosity, we invite you to reflect on how you’ve been nourished – spiritually, emotionally, and communally – through the life we share at St. B’s. Our 2025 giving campaign theme, “With This Bread Shall All Be Blessed,” reminds us of God’s ever-open table overflowing with love. We hope you will consider what nourishes you most here and make your financial promise for the year ahead – either by returning your giving card or doing so online. You can also take our fun “What Ingredient Are You?” quiz to celebrate the vital role you play in this community. Thank you for supporting the ministries, hospitality, and care that help Christ’s love overflow – so that, indeed, with this Bread shall all be blessed.
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| Holy Eucharist, 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. |
Please join us this Sunday for Holy Eucharist at 8:30 or 11:00 a.m. The 8:30 service will be live-streamed and available on demand for later viewing. Rev. Sarah Condon will be our guest preacher.
For Families: The nursery will open at 8:15 a.m. for ages 0–3 years, and the 8:30 service will include a children's homily for 3 years through 6th grade.
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Classes continue this Sunday |
This Sunday in Adult Formation:
Immigration: Faith, History, and Human Stories
Heather Daugherty will guide us in considering how the Bible informs our understanding of immigration.
All in the Family
Opening a 2-week discussion of what it looks like to live as a family between generations through the lens of the baptismal covenant with people who have done a good job at living this out in our community.
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| Fundraiser this Sunday, November 9 at 4:00 p.m. |
Need an evening to yourself? The youth of St. B’s are hosting a Parents’ Night Out Fundraiser on Sunday, November 9 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at St. B’s to support their upcoming High School Summer Service & Learning Trip to Maine!
Drop your kids (ages 12 and under) off for an evening of games, dinner, and fun–led by our amazing team of caregivers.
Click here to register your children by Wednesday, November 5 to reserve your spot.
Can’t attend but still want to help? Click here to Sponsor a Sitter! With a $35 donation, you can support our youth attending the trip.
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| Donate food for The Branch |
Given the increased need of local food pantries, St. B's is collecting much-needed items for The Branch. Their most crucial needs right now are:
• rice
• pasta
• tomato sauce
• canned vegetables
• canned tuna
• peanut butter
• cereal
• cooking oil (preferably in half-gallon size)
Items can be dropped off in the marked bins by the Gym.
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There are many ways for you to serve: from preparing food, to staying overnight, to doing laundry! Please sign-up here to serve!
🧦 As we have kicked off this season, please donate new men’s socks and men’s underwear (undershirts and underpants) in all sizes, S–3XL. We’re especially in need of undershirts. Drop items in the bin in the parish hall lobby.
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| Multiple opportunities this fall |
We have some fun and creative ways to volunteer with Head Middle School this fall!
🍁 Fall Festival at Head Magnet
November 7 from 3:00-5:30 p.m.
🎨 Art Club
November 21, January 23, February 20, March 27 from 2:05-3:00 p.m.
🧶 Crochet Club
November 21, January 23, February 20, March 27 from 2:05-3:00 p.m.
📘 Yearbook Club
November 14, December 12, January 9, February 20, March 6, May 8 (EOY Celebration) from 3:15-4:30 p.m.
Click here to read more and sign up, or email justiceministries@stbs.net with questions!
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All Saints Choral Evensong on Sunday, November 2
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| Share your gifts at the Family Christmas Concert December 14 |
An annual St. B's holiday favorite, the Family Christmas Concert will be held on Sunday, December 14 at 6:30 p.m. Have you got a talent you'd like to share this year? Maybe it's your year to join us on stage! We'd love to hear from all within our community with talents to share – musicians, poets, dancers, actors, and more. All ages welcome, and acts can be serious, silly, sacred or secular. Contact David Madeira for more information and to submit proposals. Deadline for submissions is Monday, December 1.
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If you haven't yet taken the Vestry's survey, please do so by Thursday, November 6. As part of the Vestry’s ongoing discernment about the ministries and facilities we share, we invite you to take a brief 5-minute survey. Thank you for taking a few moments to share your thoughts!
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| November 16 from 12:30–2:00 p.m. |
All middle schoolers are invited to a fun afternoon in the St. B’s youth room on Sunday, November 16! Enjoy a delicious Taco Bell lunch followed by a chaotic and hilarious round of Throw Throw Burrito. Friends are welcome!
If an adult other than a parent or guardian will be picking up your child, please let us know.
Click here to RSVP.
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Youth Friendsgiving is November 23 |
🍗 Bring your favorite food to share with friends! You’re probably thinking, does it have to be Thanksgiving food? Nope, bring whatever your favorite food is! Think of chips and salsa, pumpkin-flavored ice cream, or apples cut into batman shapes.
Alysha will bring the main course of dino chicken nuggets. We’ll spend our formation hour (10:00 a.m.) feasting, playing bingo, and doing an activity to count our blessings.
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| Gatherings throughout November |
Parents of St. B’s children are invited to attend a Director and Parent Gathering in November – an opportunity to connect, share, and support one another in the sacred work of nurturing children in faith and love. Gatherings will be held in small groups based on each child’s Atrium level, offering space to build community and grow together.
This week, Level II Atrium Parents (ages 6–9) are invited to meet with Suzanne at 12:00 p.m. in the Bride's Room
Nursery staff will remain on-site, and families are encouraged to help supervise children on the playground when attending a gathering on a different date. Volunteers are appreciated – please contact Suzanne if you are interested in helping.
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A Prayer for those Rebuilding
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Compassionate God, source of all comfort, we pray for the people whose lives have been devastated this hurricane season. Bring them comfort, we pray. Protect the vulnerable. Strengthen the weak. Keep at bay the spread of disease. Have mercy on all those working to rebuild.
And may our response to their suffering be generous and bring you praise. We ask this in Jesus’ name. |
— Adapted from Christian Aid, UK
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If you have a prayer request or would like to add a name to the prayers, please send an email.
Receive prayer on Sundays after communion at the prayer desk nearest the pulpit or on Wednesdays after the 12:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist.
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| Wednesday
Holy Eucharist with Healing Prayers in the Nave, 12:15 p.m.
Sunday
Holy Eucharist in the Nave, 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
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