PLEDGE INGATHERING THIS SUNDAY This Sunday we'll hand in our pledge cards at the offering and say a prayer of thanks over them at the altar. If you didn't receive your stewardship book at church or in the mail, please let us know! Extra pledge cards will also be available in the back of the church. You can also mail your pledge cards into the church any time this month (or bring them another Sunday). Thank you!
STEWARDSHIP "FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS" HERE New to St. Nick's or just need a reminder of the hows and whys of giving to St. Nick's? Click here to have all your questions answered! These will also be available in the back of the church starting this Sunday, October 11 and through the rest of the month.
OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEETING THIS SUNDAY AFTER 10 AM SERVICE
The Outreach Committee meets monthly to discuss ways we can continue to reach out to our community. Please stop by to learn more and/or to share ideas! We'll meet downstairs at 11:15.
FALL SERIES "WASTE NOT" CONTINUES NOVEMBER 15 The next installment of our Waste Not series is in just two weeks, and one of the founders of ZeroToGo in Beacon will be speaking with us about her organization's work to eliminate all food and paper/plastic waste. In December, Mother Storm and the wardens will lead a discussion about the pope's recent encyclical on the environment and also the Anglican Communion's statements on this subject. Join us!
IN THE AREA: TALK WITH RURAL MIGRANT MINISTRIES AND RUTH REICHL MONDAY NOV. 2 AT 7 PM This coming Monday, November 2, the Culinary Institute and Episcopal Rural and Migrant Ministries will host "In the Borderlands of Food Justice: A Conversation with Ruth Reichl and Margaret Gray." I've (this is Astrid) heard Ms. Reichl speak on this issue at another Rural Migrant Ministries event, and can't speak highly enough of her contributions to this important topic. Click here for more information and/or to register.
NEW!! THURSDAY LUNCHTIME BIBLE STUDY ON SUNDAY'S READINGS Drop in when you can at noon every Thursday for a short service of noonday prayer followed by 45 minutes of Bible study and discussion on the texts for the coming Sunday! This is a totally casual, no pressure, come-as-you-can sort of thing. Hope to see you there! Runs noon-1 pm.
CHOIR REHEARSALS HAVE BEGUN!! - NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME It's that time! Our choir has begun preparing for the Lessons and Carols and Christmas Eve services. Rehearsals take place after church. Interested in joining this season? Everyone is welcome! Talk to Dan after the service or email him at [email protected].CHILI FEST & CRAFT FAIR - SAVE THE DATE & ITEMS NEEDED This year's craft fair, chili fest and rummage sale will be on Saturday November 21. If you're cleaning out and have things you'd like to sell, please set them aside and bring them to church the week of November 15. Also, if you have paper grocery bags you don't need, please bring them to the church any time between now and November 21. You can leave them downstairs in the kitchen.
NEW! MID-HUDSON YOUTH GROUP "CONNECT" FOR AGES 14-18 The next meeting is Sunday November 29 at Grace Church Millbrook. Contact Mo. Storm with questions or see the info in the parent-teacher email.
IN THE AREA: SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8, CONCERT OF MUSIC FOR ORGAN AND WOMEN'S CHOIR BY WOMEN COMPOSERS Presented by Gail Archer, organist professor at Vassar College, and the Vassar College Women's Choir. The concert will include a cappella works of women composers and the proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. At Christ Church Episcopal, 20 Carroll Street in Poughkeepsie, $15. Concert begins at 7 pm.
ALSO IN THE AREA: THE TREBLE CHORISTERS OF THE ST. THOMAS 5TH AVENUE BOY'S CHOIR will perform at Zion Church in Wappingers Falls on Friday, November 20 at 6 pm. Tickets available here or at the door.
SUNDAY SCHOOL Kids ages 4-12 are welcome to join the Sunday school group downstairs for the first half of the 10 am service. Older kids who would like to help can also attend. The kids are currently doing an eight-week unit on the creation story in Genesis with an emphasis on stewardship of God's earth.
COFFEE HOURS - SIGN UP ANY TIME RIGHT HERE It can be simple: donuts, carrot sticks, crackers and cheese - whatever you can pick up at the store. The coffee is already made for you by the altar guild. Click on the link above for instructions and ideas, and to sign up. Thank you!
THE ROTA through the end of November is HERE. If you'd ever like to be added as a reader or server, contact Dana or Mother Storm.
WHO'S ON SUNDAY
9 am
Reader - Leeann Haubrich
Server - Polly Myrhum
10 am
First Reader - Eileen Doherty
Second Reader - Colin Cuite
Servers - Lily Stasaitis & Alex Reese
Altar - Debbie
Counters - Paul Curran & Katie Graves-Abe
Sunday School - Michelle, Jennifer & Srah (helper)
Coffee Hour - Needed
STEWARDSHIP "FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS" HERE New to St. Nick's or just need a reminder of the hows and whys of giving to St. Nick's? Click here to have all your questions answered! These will also be available in the back of the church starting this Sunday, October 11 and through the rest of the month.
OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEETING THIS SUNDAY AFTER 10 AM SERVICE
The Outreach Committee meets monthly to discuss ways we can continue to reach out to our community. Please stop by to learn more and/or to share ideas! We'll meet downstairs at 11:15.
FALL SERIES "WASTE NOT" CONTINUES NOVEMBER 15 The next installment of our Waste Not series is in just two weeks, and one of the founders of ZeroToGo in Beacon will be speaking with us about her organization's work to eliminate all food and paper/plastic waste. In December, Mother Storm and the wardens will lead a discussion about the pope's recent encyclical on the environment and also the Anglican Communion's statements on this subject. Join us!
IN THE AREA: TALK WITH RURAL MIGRANT MINISTRIES AND RUTH REICHL MONDAY NOV. 2 AT 7 PM This coming Monday, November 2, the Culinary Institute and Episcopal Rural and Migrant Ministries will host "In the Borderlands of Food Justice: A Conversation with Ruth Reichl and Margaret Gray." I've (this is Astrid) heard Ms. Reichl speak on this issue at another Rural Migrant Ministries event, and can't speak highly enough of her contributions to this important topic. Click here for more information and/or to register.
NEW!! THURSDAY LUNCHTIME BIBLE STUDY ON SUNDAY'S READINGS Drop in when you can at noon every Thursday for a short service of noonday prayer followed by 45 minutes of Bible study and discussion on the texts for the coming Sunday! This is a totally casual, no pressure, come-as-you-can sort of thing. Hope to see you there! Runs noon-1 pm.
CHOIR REHEARSALS HAVE BEGUN!! - NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME It's that time! Our choir has begun preparing for the Lessons and Carols and Christmas Eve services. Rehearsals take place after church. Interested in joining this season? Everyone is welcome! Talk to Dan after the service or email him at [email protected].CHILI FEST & CRAFT FAIR - SAVE THE DATE & ITEMS NEEDED This year's craft fair, chili fest and rummage sale will be on Saturday November 21. If you're cleaning out and have things you'd like to sell, please set them aside and bring them to church the week of November 15. Also, if you have paper grocery bags you don't need, please bring them to the church any time between now and November 21. You can leave them downstairs in the kitchen.
NEW! MID-HUDSON YOUTH GROUP "CONNECT" FOR AGES 14-18 The next meeting is Sunday November 29 at Grace Church Millbrook. Contact Mo. Storm with questions or see the info in the parent-teacher email.
IN THE AREA: SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8, CONCERT OF MUSIC FOR ORGAN AND WOMEN'S CHOIR BY WOMEN COMPOSERS Presented by Gail Archer, organist professor at Vassar College, and the Vassar College Women's Choir. The concert will include a cappella works of women composers and the proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. At Christ Church Episcopal, 20 Carroll Street in Poughkeepsie, $15. Concert begins at 7 pm.
ALSO IN THE AREA: THE TREBLE CHORISTERS OF THE ST. THOMAS 5TH AVENUE BOY'S CHOIR will perform at Zion Church in Wappingers Falls on Friday, November 20 at 6 pm. Tickets available here or at the door.
SUNDAY SCHOOL Kids ages 4-12 are welcome to join the Sunday school group downstairs for the first half of the 10 am service. Older kids who would like to help can also attend. The kids are currently doing an eight-week unit on the creation story in Genesis with an emphasis on stewardship of God's earth.
COFFEE HOURS - SIGN UP ANY TIME RIGHT HERE It can be simple: donuts, carrot sticks, crackers and cheese - whatever you can pick up at the store. The coffee is already made for you by the altar guild. Click on the link above for instructions and ideas, and to sign up. Thank you!
THE ROTA through the end of November is HERE. If you'd ever like to be added as a reader or server, contact Dana or Mother Storm.
WHO'S ON SUNDAY
9 am
Reader - Leeann Haubrich
Server - Polly Myrhum
10 am
First Reader - Eileen Doherty
Second Reader - Colin Cuite
Servers - Lily Stasaitis & Alex Reese
Altar - Debbie
Counters - Paul Curran & Katie Graves-Abe
Sunday School - Michelle, Jennifer & Srah (helper)
Coffee Hour - Needed
