Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
It has been a joy and privilege to work with the youth and children of St. Ambrose, and to participate in the warm community here. Although COVID-19 has changed the ways in which we worship and make community, it has not broken the bonds of holy affection that I feel for you. Neither will my upcoming departure from St. Ambrose. Our relationships with one another are ones I have cherished. In them I have grown, changed and developed in my faith and as a person. Thank you. I am grateful. Although I will no longer see you with any regularity, my prayers for St. Ambrose will continue as you move further into your transition process. Listen for the whispers of God, who is eager to continue to bless and guide you as you move into the future to which he calls you.
During the transition, I hope you will all support Father Shane, our Senior Warden, April Cherrington, and the Vestry. As the parish authority during the transition period, April in particular deserves your support and assistance.
Next Sunday, August 16th at 10 a.m., the Rev. Shane Scott-Hamblen will be leading our live-streaming You Tube worship as the Presider and Preacher.
The link for the live-streaming You Tube worship is below, and the worship bulletin is posted on the church website at www.stambrosefostercity.org.
The link is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCRkqxS1Ii-yYov5kMpvDg.
I invite you to pray for those who are ill, especially Yvonne Sidell, Jerelyn Weber, Miles Martin, Frank Brown, John and Barbara Milligan and Ed Avakoff.
We continue to give thanks for Peggy Redmond who is living comfortably in Atria Park, and for Mary
I invite you to continue to pray for the unemployed, people stricken with COVID-19, those who live alone, health care workers, first responders, essential workers, the Episcopal Church in Navajoland, victims of violence in all its forms, especially black and brown people and all others who face discrimination daily, law enforcement members, government officials seeking to balance law enforcement with needed social services.
I invite you to give thanks for those who will be celebrating their birthdays this coming week, and to give thanks for those who will be celebrating their anniversaries.
Yours in Christ,
The Rev. Karen Swanson
It has been a joy and privilege to work with the youth and children of St. Ambrose, and to participate in the warm community here. Although COVID-19 has changed the ways in which we worship and make community, it has not broken the bonds of holy affection that I feel for you. Neither will my upcoming departure from St. Ambrose. Our relationships with one another are ones I have cherished. In them I have grown, changed and developed in my faith and as a person. Thank you. I am grateful. Although I will no longer see you with any regularity, my prayers for St. Ambrose will continue as you move further into your transition process. Listen for the whispers of God, who is eager to continue to bless and guide you as you move into the future to which he calls you.
During the transition, I hope you will all support Father Shane, our Senior Warden, April Cherrington, and the Vestry. As the parish authority during the transition period, April in particular deserves your support and assistance.
Next Sunday, August 16th at 10 a.m., the Rev. Shane Scott-Hamblen will be leading our live-streaming You Tube worship as the Presider and Preacher.
The link for the live-streaming You Tube worship is below, and the worship bulletin is posted on the church website at www.stambrosefostercity.org.
The link is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCRkqxS1Ii-yYov5kMpvDg.
I invite you to pray for those who are ill, especially Yvonne Sidell, Jerelyn Weber, Miles Martin, Frank Brown, John and Barbara Milligan and Ed Avakoff.
We continue to give thanks for Peggy Redmond who is living comfortably in Atria Park, and for Mary
I invite you to continue to pray for the unemployed, people stricken with COVID-19, those who live alone, health care workers, first responders, essential workers, the Episcopal Church in Navajoland, victims of violence in all its forms, especially black and brown people and all others who face discrimination daily, law enforcement members, government officials seeking to balance law enforcement with needed social services.
I invite you to give thanks for those who will be celebrating their birthdays this coming week, and to give thanks for those who will be celebrating their anniversaries.
Yours in Christ,
The Rev. Karen Swanson
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Sunday Service Announcements and Worship Bulletin for the week
Worship Bulletin 8.9.20
Announcement Sunday 8.9.20
Virtual Liturgy of the Word, Sundays 10 am link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCRkqxS1Ii-yYov5kMpvDg
Announcement Sunday 8.9.20
Virtual Liturgy of the Word, Sundays 10 am link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCRkqxS1Ii-yYov5kMpvDg
SUNDAY SERVICES
8 AM Holy Communion with Hymns, cancelled until further notice
10 AM Virtual Liturgy of the Word Services
Zoom Sunday School for Children (Pre-school – 2nd grade)
11 AM Zoom Sunday School for Children (3rd – 5th grade)
4 PM Zoom Youth Group Meeting (Middle School to High School)
8 AM Holy Communion with Hymns, cancelled until further notice
10 AM Virtual Liturgy of the Word Services
Zoom Sunday School for Children (Pre-school – 2nd grade)
11 AM Zoom Sunday School for Children (3rd – 5th grade)
4 PM Zoom Youth Group Meeting (Middle School to High School)
The mission of St. Ambrose Episcopal Church of Foster City is to proclaim the good news of God in Jesus Christ as we care for each other and our larger community. In the Episcopal tradition, we extend an open and inclusive invitation to all people. We care for others and the stranger, we welcome children into our family, and we serve those in need.
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"Life is short and we do not have much time to gladden the hearts of those who walk the way with us. So be swift to love and make haste to be kind. The Blessing of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit be among you always. Amen"