Fr Clay Here-
From the Rector's Study
Good Morning Church!
We have moved into a new time of the year, one that is a bit dark and really cold! Even though it is cold outside, the parish remains as busy as ever! Ill never forget an Ash Wednesday 8 years ago, it was my first official service as your rector! It has been a wonderful and marvelous trip so far and Maggie and I are so blessed and fortunate to have found a home with all of you here in Spearfish and in the larger Diocese!
In the office, we are all preparing for Lent and looking forward to sharing an intentional time of reflection, acknowledging where we are, and returning to God. This is a time where will worship and intentionally access how we are living into our baptismal covenant. We will also hold our annual meeting in the near future, so that is also in the planning stages!
One thing I always speak about during Lent is the tradition of giving up things. I've heard of people giving up Meat, Diet Coke, coffee, and other stuff. But, as most of you have heard me say, I might recommend that we all take something on for Lent. What if we all thought about strengthening our prayer practices or giving of ourselves to the church through our time, talent and treasure? We could always intentionally work to make the world more like the Kingdom by bringing the light of Christ into the world through our words, thoughts and deeds. There is much we can do to bring faith, hope and love to our community by being the hands and heart of Christ in this world.
So, during this Lent, there will be many times for us to gather as a family and intentionally pause to ask "where are we in our journey of faith?" We can also ask "how do we support each other in this journey of faith?" This is the journey that is Lent and a life lived in faith.
Trinity Guild
Trinity Guild will meet the first Tuesday of the Month, March 5th, at 1pm.
Altar Guild and Worship participants-
The Church is actively recruiting folks who feel called to help us lead worship as readers and those who are called to help with setting up the altar area for liturgy. This involves maintaining the objects we use during our church services as well as working with the rector and clergy to make sure that everything needed for worship is ready and in place. For some, both roles might seem a little daunting or even scary.
We, as clergy, hope that we can be there to train, help and encourage anyone who feels called to either of these jobs. These jobs are not about perfection. These jobs are about being involved, sharing talents with God, and building the bonds of fellowship. Please let any member of the clergy know if you are interested!
From The Vestry-
The next Vestry meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 19th at 5:30pm our Staff meeting will take place at 4pm immediately preceding the Vestry Meeting. We’re resuming our regular meetings on the third Tuesday of the month, at 5:30pm, in the Parish Hall.
If you have anything you would like brought before the vestry, contact the Rector, Senior Warden, or a member of the vestry and the item will be put on the agenda. Before an item is put on the agenda the vestry asks that one has a conversation with the Rector and/or Wardens before the addition to the agenda is made.
The vestry would also like to remind everyone that the minutes of the vestry are available for viewing in the office from 9 am - 2 pm on Monday through Wednesday and on Thursdays from 9 am - 11 am.
The information available not only includes the minutes, but also includes the financial statements and all correspondence to the vestry. All members of the church are welcome to view these public records during the times listed above.
Schedule of events for February
First Sunday Homecoming will take place on March 3rd after the 10:15 service
Trinity Guild meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 5th at 1pm in the Parish Hall- We’re resuming our regular meetings on the first Tuesday of the month, at 1 pm, in the Parish Hall.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper!
Be sure to join us for our pancake supper on Tuesday February 13th from 4pm to 7pm! Volunteers needed - a free will offering will be accepted for our outreach programs.
Ash Wednesday Services
Ash Wednesday Services will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 14th at 8am, 12 noon, 5pm (family service)and a 7 pm Service with music and Eucharist
Lenten Soup and Compline Services
We will have our Lenten Soup suppers and Compline service on Wednesdays at 5pm beginning on Feb 21st.
Annual Meeting
Our annual Meeting will take place Feb. 11th at all services with reports to be given during our coffee hour.
Reminders of Regularly Scheduled Programs
Our School Tutoring Program continues through the month of February at 3:30pm. We will host the tutoring program each Monday after school, in the Parish Hall. This program will take a break in concert with the school system.
Men’s Saturday Breakfast will held every Saturday, during February and March at 7am Perkin’s. Join us each Saturday morning at 7am for fellowship at Perkin’s.
From the Rector's Study
Good Morning Church!
We have moved into a new time of the year, one that is a bit dark and really cold! Even though it is cold outside, the parish remains as busy as ever! Ill never forget an Ash Wednesday 8 years ago, it was my first official service as your rector! It has been a wonderful and marvelous trip so far and Maggie and I are so blessed and fortunate to have found a home with all of you here in Spearfish and in the larger Diocese!
In the office, we are all preparing for Lent and looking forward to sharing an intentional time of reflection, acknowledging where we are, and returning to God. This is a time where will worship and intentionally access how we are living into our baptismal covenant. We will also hold our annual meeting in the near future, so that is also in the planning stages!
One thing I always speak about during Lent is the tradition of giving up things. I've heard of people giving up Meat, Diet Coke, coffee, and other stuff. But, as most of you have heard me say, I might recommend that we all take something on for Lent. What if we all thought about strengthening our prayer practices or giving of ourselves to the church through our time, talent and treasure? We could always intentionally work to make the world more like the Kingdom by bringing the light of Christ into the world through our words, thoughts and deeds. There is much we can do to bring faith, hope and love to our community by being the hands and heart of Christ in this world.
So, during this Lent, there will be many times for us to gather as a family and intentionally pause to ask "where are we in our journey of faith?" We can also ask "how do we support each other in this journey of faith?" This is the journey that is Lent and a life lived in faith.
Trinity Guild
Trinity Guild will meet the first Tuesday of the Month, March 5th, at 1pm.
Altar Guild and Worship participants-
The Church is actively recruiting folks who feel called to help us lead worship as readers and those who are called to help with setting up the altar area for liturgy. This involves maintaining the objects we use during our church services as well as working with the rector and clergy to make sure that everything needed for worship is ready and in place. For some, both roles might seem a little daunting or even scary.
We, as clergy, hope that we can be there to train, help and encourage anyone who feels called to either of these jobs. These jobs are not about perfection. These jobs are about being involved, sharing talents with God, and building the bonds of fellowship. Please let any member of the clergy know if you are interested!
From The Vestry-
The next Vestry meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 19th at 5:30pm our Staff meeting will take place at 4pm immediately preceding the Vestry Meeting. We’re resuming our regular meetings on the third Tuesday of the month, at 5:30pm, in the Parish Hall.
If you have anything you would like brought before the vestry, contact the Rector, Senior Warden, or a member of the vestry and the item will be put on the agenda. Before an item is put on the agenda the vestry asks that one has a conversation with the Rector and/or Wardens before the addition to the agenda is made.
The vestry would also like to remind everyone that the minutes of the vestry are available for viewing in the office from 9 am - 2 pm on Monday through Wednesday and on Thursdays from 9 am - 11 am.
The information available not only includes the minutes, but also includes the financial statements and all correspondence to the vestry. All members of the church are welcome to view these public records during the times listed above.
Schedule of events for February
First Sunday Homecoming will take place on March 3rd after the 10:15 service
Trinity Guild meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 5th at 1pm in the Parish Hall- We’re resuming our regular meetings on the first Tuesday of the month, at 1 pm, in the Parish Hall.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper!
Be sure to join us for our pancake supper on Tuesday February 13th from 4pm to 7pm! Volunteers needed - a free will offering will be accepted for our outreach programs.
Ash Wednesday Services
Ash Wednesday Services will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 14th at 8am, 12 noon, 5pm (family service)and a 7 pm Service with music and Eucharist
Lenten Soup and Compline Services
We will have our Lenten Soup suppers and Compline service on Wednesdays at 5pm beginning on Feb 21st.
Annual Meeting
Our annual Meeting will take place Feb. 11th at all services with reports to be given during our coffee hour.
Reminders of Regularly Scheduled Programs
Our School Tutoring Program continues through the month of February at 3:30pm. We will host the tutoring program each Monday after school, in the Parish Hall. This program will take a break in concert with the school system.
Men’s Saturday Breakfast will held every Saturday, during February and March at 7am Perkin’s. Join us each Saturday morning at 7am for fellowship at Perkin’s.