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From our Curate: Time for a Summer Read!

One of my favorite aspects about summer is the freedom to read books. This is a long-standing love of mine. I have some great childhood memories of long hours of lazing away the summer days while reading. I would jump on my bike and ride to the city library and pack up a basket full of books. I was enthusiastic (nerdy?) enough to join the reading programs where I would receive a paper print out and then acquire a stamped ‘thumbs-up’ when completing a book.

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June 14, 2024

Music for June 16 – 30

For the services on June 16, we welcome soprano Kaeli, who will sing an excerpt from Handel’s “Messiah” at the 9:00 am service. At the 11:00 am service, soprano Jennifer will sing Schubert’s classic “Ave Maria.” Also featured are a few musical selections to honor the Juneteenth holiday, including an organ prelude composed by Uzee Brown, Jr.

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June 14, 2024

Newcomer Forum on June 23

All are invited to the forum next Sunday, June 23, at 10:15 am to learn more about how we can be more intentional about the way we welcome newcomers and help them find their place in the parish. The Newcomer Committee has accomplished a great deal in the few months since they were reconstituted over six months ago.

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June 14, 2024

Summer Schedule for Services & Church Office

Our summer schedule begins on Sunday, June 30! Our services will be at 8:00 am (Rite I) and 10:00 am. We hope that this more relaxed schedule will work well for clergy, staff and parishioners, and will offer the opportunity for people who consistently attend the 9:00 or the 11:00 to worship together for a couple of months.

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June 7, 2024

Music Update

Our annual Broadway Night fundraiser this past weekend was a huge success, thanks to your support and the efforts of numerous volunteers! Over 200 people attended the two shows, and we raised $12,000 after expenses.

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June 7, 2024

Youth Group Retreats & Summer Intern

We’re excited to welcome Chloe Colbaugh to St. Michael’s this summer. She will be helping out with the youth in July and August at their retreats and marching with them at the Pride Parade. We’ll look forward to her joining us on July 1. Also, There’s still time to sign up for the first of two retreats this summer. This one is a St. Michael’s-only retreat happening on Monday-Wednesday, July 22-24, in Bend.

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June 4, 2024

Prayer Shawl Ministry

The Prayer Shawl Ministry is one of our most under-the-radar ministries. Most of you have probably seen the basket of shawls placed on the chancel and blessed every couple of months. These shawls are available to the community to share with anyone in need of healing and comfort. You can come in during the week (just call or email the office) or pick one up at Healing Prayers on the second Sundays.

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June 4, 2024

Rainbow Initiative Forum on June 9

The IWC (Immigrant Welcoming Congregations ministry) is hosting a forum on June 9 about the Rainbow Initiative of Episcopal Migration Ministries, part of a national church program. Last year, St. Michael’s/San Miguel joined the brand-new Rainbow Initiative as a founding congregation.

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June 4, 2024

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