May/ June Newsletter
From the Rector/Archdeacon's desk
Hi all!
What an Easter season we are still having! We have been blessed with Baptisms, Alleluias, and fellowship. This Easter season has been a time of community, love and care. I am grateful to this community for many reasons. But, one of the most important reasons I am grateful is how we all pulled together to care for each other during Holy Week and the first few weeks of Easter. The services took place, as they always do, and that should not be taken for granted. Yet, in the midst of this marathon of activity this parish found time to care for each other in times of grief and anxiety that could have easily succumbed to the fear that the Bible speaks of some many times. Instead of succumbing to this fear, anxiety and grief this parish stood together and supported each as the Body of Christ. People who had not previously volunteered to help in the myriad of tasks that make Holy Week happen stood up and said "Here am I, send me." and I along with this community are grateful for this witness.
I would be remiss I am also grateful for all of those who came and quietly took care of some of the more technical aspects of the preparations that needed to happen. The Altar Guild was amazing and I also must thank Mistie Caldwell along with the Hardin's for the wonderful Agape meal. I will also treasure the sight seeing of Mike McCooey in an alb for the first time ever during the Stations of the Cross. I will also confess the sin of pride when I heard our new Diocesan Canon of Youth Ministries and TEC say that our new Children's Station's of the Cross was one of the most powerful events of her Holy Week this year. I also have to say that the staff, of course, were amazing.
In other words, we all made it happen together this year and we concentrated on what was important and that was concentrating on God and each other- and at the end of the day, that's what I think God really wants and what we will remember.
So as we move into "Ordinary time", (whatever that is, because when have things ever been normal?) let's strive to make it "extraordinary." Let's make it extraordinary by continuing to keep God and each other at the center of our lives. So remember to participate in church, because you and I and we are all the Church. To help with this, there are some amazing large annual events scheduled. The Art Fest and Pork Extravaganza are not far off. We are planning on adding a lunch and study to our Wednesday Eucharist the First Wednesday in June and if that goes well who knows how often that will happen. Also, stay tuned for fellowship events such as cookouts and other events designed to just get together during the summer!
May you all know that God loves and cares for you all, and you be a blessing during such a time as this. Let's make the ordinary extraordinary.
Your brother in Christ,
The Ven. Fr. Clay+
The Deacon’s Corner
Our Lent preparation and Easter activity was eventful for many of us this year. Walking with the children during this time is always a joy. The Stations of the Cross was particularly moving. Thank you Kim Slusher for the Children's Cross for that service. The bulbs we planted on All Saints bloomed right on time. Lots of Easter cards went out to homebound folks and our Edgewood friends. Pastoral Easter visits were also made.
Thank you to our special egg hiders. Children had great fun on the 1st Sunday after Easter.
The Grief recovery group is under way now. We are accepting no new members. Hope to see you in the fall.
Have a joyous Spring. Deacon Bonnie
From Programming Tsarina Julianne
Thank you, Church family, for all your Love and support with the passing of my father. The last couple of weeks has been tremendously difficult for me and my family, but with your love and help you made it so much belter. I would like to say thank you to Clay and Bonnie for your ministry to my family and for filling in when I was unable to be here. THANK you to Terri and Misty for the last Sunday potluck celebration, that was a hard one to miss! And for all the cards and messages.
I am excited for the next couple of weeks we have some big events coming up! May 18th at 9am we are going to celebrate our 3 graduating seniors with a 9am breakfast! Killian, Sophia, and Ava will be graduating from Spearfish HS on May 24th.
Save the date for our second ART Festival June 14th and the Men’s pork roast Sale (date?). We have some new artist that are excited to show us their talents!
- Julianne (The Great)
IMPORTANT REQUEST
As you know, stuff happens. Even in the Spring and Summer, stuff happens. Things get cancelled and emergencies happen and we need to get in touch.
In the past we have been able to communicate with the parish via email, social media, web page, and phone trees. This method of communication works for some, but due to folks concerns for privacy, social media algorithms (a set of rules that rank user data to determine what content to show users), and our increasing size these methods can fail to communicate important announcements.
This is why we are asking everyone with a smart phone to please sign up for text messaging from the parish. You can do this by opening the weekly email updates from the parish and pressing the "text sign up" button. This will lead you to a page that will instruct you on how to receive emergency texts from the parish and make communications more effective and easier. So, PLEASE, sign up- we promise not to bug/ barrage you with silly texts and notifications- just special events, important reminders, and emergency announcements! So PLEASE sign up!
Episcopal Church of All Angels Vestry Quarterly Update
COMING SOON
TEC Update
So many exciting things have happened since the last update!! In addition to the wonderful news that we have a new Canon for TEC and Youth Ministry, Sierra Kacher, we have also been offered an amazing opportunity to pay for the work we are doing at camp this summer.
An anonymous donor has offered us a $50,000 Challenge Grant. What this means is that every dollar donated is matched by this donor up to $50,000! So every dollar donated becomes two - turning $50,000 into $100,000. This would provide much needed funding for the many projects we have hopes of accomplishing at TEC!
What are these projects? Here are some possibilities depending on what money we have available:
-New drainage system around Super Tent to prevent flooding
-A new bathhouse
-Repairs and restaining of the cabins
-A new porch off Super Tent
-Refurbished fire pit
-New picnic tables
These are just a few possibilities that could become realities if we meet this challenge.
Donations can be made through the Diocesan Website or by mail. If donating through the website, click the Donate button and then the TEC Challenge Grant button. If donating by mail, send a check with Thunderhead Challenge in the memo to 408 N. Jefferson Ave, Pierre, SD 57501. Watch future updates for more pictures of the thermometer as the red rises!!
SPRING SUMMER
May 25th we will honor our High School Graduates with a special Coffee Hour.
June 14th- Art Fest will take place on our Campus lawn featuring art and music.
June 28th- The Men's Pork Extravaganza Butt Smoke/Sale will take place. Place your orders soon! All Proceeds go to underfunded churches in our Diocese that serve underprivileged families. Order forms can be found in the back of the church.
First Sunday Homecoming Potlucks-(On Hiatus for the Summer)
Trinity Guild is on Hiatus until the First Tuesday of September
Holy Eucharist will be offered on Wednesdays at 12 noon throughout the year. On June 4th will gather for lunch and Bible Study immediately following the service in the parish hall.
Men’s Breakfast Group will meet weekly on Saturdays at 7am. These fellowship meals are held at Perkins on E. Colorado Blvd in Spearfish.
The first Saturday of June we will again offer a men's breakfast in parish hall. Contact Mike McCooey or the office for more details.
Children/ Family Church will be on hiatus until the last Sunday of August
Elementary Kids Sunday School will be held on Sundays, through the school year at 9:15 am in the parish hall- parents are encouraged to attend coffee hour for fellowship and snacks.
Our Community Tutoring program will be on hiatus until the next school year
Weekly Updates
We will be continuing to send out weekly emails with reminders of events, lector (reader) assignments, links to Sunday's readings, Altar Guild, and Coffee Hour. The update will also include devotions for you to ponder during your prayers as well as an updated Parish Prayer List. If you do not receive emails, we will make sure the pertinent information is available in the preceding weeks bulletin.
From the Rector/Archdeacon's desk
Hi all!
What an Easter season we are still having! We have been blessed with Baptisms, Alleluias, and fellowship. This Easter season has been a time of community, love and care. I am grateful to this community for many reasons. But, one of the most important reasons I am grateful is how we all pulled together to care for each other during Holy Week and the first few weeks of Easter. The services took place, as they always do, and that should not be taken for granted. Yet, in the midst of this marathon of activity this parish found time to care for each other in times of grief and anxiety that could have easily succumbed to the fear that the Bible speaks of some many times. Instead of succumbing to this fear, anxiety and grief this parish stood together and supported each as the Body of Christ. People who had not previously volunteered to help in the myriad of tasks that make Holy Week happen stood up and said "Here am I, send me." and I along with this community are grateful for this witness.
I would be remiss I am also grateful for all of those who came and quietly took care of some of the more technical aspects of the preparations that needed to happen. The Altar Guild was amazing and I also must thank Mistie Caldwell along with the Hardin's for the wonderful Agape meal. I will also treasure the sight seeing of Mike McCooey in an alb for the first time ever during the Stations of the Cross. I will also confess the sin of pride when I heard our new Diocesan Canon of Youth Ministries and TEC say that our new Children's Station's of the Cross was one of the most powerful events of her Holy Week this year. I also have to say that the staff, of course, were amazing.
In other words, we all made it happen together this year and we concentrated on what was important and that was concentrating on God and each other- and at the end of the day, that's what I think God really wants and what we will remember.
So as we move into "Ordinary time", (whatever that is, because when have things ever been normal?) let's strive to make it "extraordinary." Let's make it extraordinary by continuing to keep God and each other at the center of our lives. So remember to participate in church, because you and I and we are all the Church. To help with this, there are some amazing large annual events scheduled. The Art Fest and Pork Extravaganza are not far off. We are planning on adding a lunch and study to our Wednesday Eucharist the First Wednesday in June and if that goes well who knows how often that will happen. Also, stay tuned for fellowship events such as cookouts and other events designed to just get together during the summer!
May you all know that God loves and cares for you all, and you be a blessing during such a time as this. Let's make the ordinary extraordinary.
Your brother in Christ,
The Ven. Fr. Clay+
The Deacon’s Corner
Our Lent preparation and Easter activity was eventful for many of us this year. Walking with the children during this time is always a joy. The Stations of the Cross was particularly moving. Thank you Kim Slusher for the Children's Cross for that service. The bulbs we planted on All Saints bloomed right on time. Lots of Easter cards went out to homebound folks and our Edgewood friends. Pastoral Easter visits were also made.
Thank you to our special egg hiders. Children had great fun on the 1st Sunday after Easter.
The Grief recovery group is under way now. We are accepting no new members. Hope to see you in the fall.
Have a joyous Spring. Deacon Bonnie
From Programming Tsarina Julianne
Thank you, Church family, for all your Love and support with the passing of my father. The last couple of weeks has been tremendously difficult for me and my family, but with your love and help you made it so much belter. I would like to say thank you to Clay and Bonnie for your ministry to my family and for filling in when I was unable to be here. THANK you to Terri and Misty for the last Sunday potluck celebration, that was a hard one to miss! And for all the cards and messages.
I am excited for the next couple of weeks we have some big events coming up! May 18th at 9am we are going to celebrate our 3 graduating seniors with a 9am breakfast! Killian, Sophia, and Ava will be graduating from Spearfish HS on May 24th.
Save the date for our second ART Festival June 14th and the Men’s pork roast Sale (date?). We have some new artist that are excited to show us their talents!
- Julianne (The Great)
IMPORTANT REQUEST
As you know, stuff happens. Even in the Spring and Summer, stuff happens. Things get cancelled and emergencies happen and we need to get in touch.
In the past we have been able to communicate with the parish via email, social media, web page, and phone trees. This method of communication works for some, but due to folks concerns for privacy, social media algorithms (a set of rules that rank user data to determine what content to show users), and our increasing size these methods can fail to communicate important announcements.
This is why we are asking everyone with a smart phone to please sign up for text messaging from the parish. You can do this by opening the weekly email updates from the parish and pressing the "text sign up" button. This will lead you to a page that will instruct you on how to receive emergency texts from the parish and make communications more effective and easier. So, PLEASE, sign up- we promise not to bug/ barrage you with silly texts and notifications- just special events, important reminders, and emergency announcements! So PLEASE sign up!
Episcopal Church of All Angels Vestry Quarterly Update
COMING SOON
TEC Update
So many exciting things have happened since the last update!! In addition to the wonderful news that we have a new Canon for TEC and Youth Ministry, Sierra Kacher, we have also been offered an amazing opportunity to pay for the work we are doing at camp this summer.
An anonymous donor has offered us a $50,000 Challenge Grant. What this means is that every dollar donated is matched by this donor up to $50,000! So every dollar donated becomes two - turning $50,000 into $100,000. This would provide much needed funding for the many projects we have hopes of accomplishing at TEC!
What are these projects? Here are some possibilities depending on what money we have available:
-New drainage system around Super Tent to prevent flooding
-A new bathhouse
-Repairs and restaining of the cabins
-A new porch off Super Tent
-Refurbished fire pit
-New picnic tables
These are just a few possibilities that could become realities if we meet this challenge.
Donations can be made through the Diocesan Website or by mail. If donating through the website, click the Donate button and then the TEC Challenge Grant button. If donating by mail, send a check with Thunderhead Challenge in the memo to 408 N. Jefferson Ave, Pierre, SD 57501. Watch future updates for more pictures of the thermometer as the red rises!!
SPRING SUMMER
May 25th we will honor our High School Graduates with a special Coffee Hour.
June 14th- Art Fest will take place on our Campus lawn featuring art and music.
June 28th- The Men's Pork Extravaganza Butt Smoke/Sale will take place. Place your orders soon! All Proceeds go to underfunded churches in our Diocese that serve underprivileged families. Order forms can be found in the back of the church.
First Sunday Homecoming Potlucks-(On Hiatus for the Summer)
Trinity Guild is on Hiatus until the First Tuesday of September
Holy Eucharist will be offered on Wednesdays at 12 noon throughout the year. On June 4th will gather for lunch and Bible Study immediately following the service in the parish hall.
Men’s Breakfast Group will meet weekly on Saturdays at 7am. These fellowship meals are held at Perkins on E. Colorado Blvd in Spearfish.
The first Saturday of June we will again offer a men's breakfast in parish hall. Contact Mike McCooey or the office for more details.
Children/ Family Church will be on hiatus until the last Sunday of August
Elementary Kids Sunday School will be held on Sundays, through the school year at 9:15 am in the parish hall- parents are encouraged to attend coffee hour for fellowship and snacks.
Our Community Tutoring program will be on hiatus until the next school year
Weekly Updates
We will be continuing to send out weekly emails with reminders of events, lector (reader) assignments, links to Sunday's readings, Altar Guild, and Coffee Hour. The update will also include devotions for you to ponder during your prayers as well as an updated Parish Prayer List. If you do not receive emails, we will make sure the pertinent information is available in the preceding weeks bulletin.