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The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
25 September 2022
8 AM (Hyde Chapel)
11AM (Sanctuary)
Holy Communion from the Reserved Sacrament
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Processional: Hymnal #437
Tell Out My Soul
1 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord!
Unnumbered blessings give my spirit voice;
tender to me the promise of his word;
in God my Savior shall my heart rejoice.
2 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his Name!
Make known his might, the deeds his arm has done;
his mercy sure, from age to age the same;
his holy Name -- the Lord, the Mighty One.
3 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his might!
Powers and dominions lay their glory by.
Proud hearts and stubborn wills are put to flight,
the hungry fed, the humble lifted high.
4 Tell out, my soul, the glories of his word!
Firm is his promise, and his mercy sure.
Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord
to children's children and forevermore!
Opening Prayer: Book of Common Prayer (BCP) – p.355
Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People: And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Gloria: Hymnal #S 280
Glory to God in the highest,
and peace to His people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King,
almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks,
we praise You for your glory.
Lord Jesus Christ,
only Son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
You take away the sin of the world:
have mercy on us;
You are seated at the right hand of the Father:
receive our prayer.
For You alone are the Holy One,
You alone are the Lord,
You alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
The Collect of the Day
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Let us pray.O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
A reading from the Book of the Prophet Jeremiah 32:1-3a,6-15
The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord in the tenth year of King Zedekiah of Judah, which was the eighteenth year of Nebuchadrezzar. At that time the army of the king of Babylon was besieging Jerusalem, and the prophet Jeremiah was confined in the court of the guard that was in the palace of the king of Judah, where King Zedekiah of Judah had confined him. Jeremiah said, The word of the Lord came to me: Hanamel son of your uncle Shallum is going to come to you and say, "Buy my field that is at Anathoth, for the right of redemption by purchase is yours." Then my cousin Hanamel came to me in the court of the guard, in accordance with the word of the Lord, and said to me, "Buy my field that is at Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, for the right of possession and redemption is yours; buy it for yourself." Then I knew that this was the word of the Lord. And I bought the field at Anathoth from my cousin Hanamel, and weighed out the money to him, seventeen shekels of silver. I signed the deed, sealed it, got witnesses, and weighed the money on scales. Then I took the sealed deed of purchase, containing the terms and conditions, and the open copy; and I gave the deed of purchase to Baruch son of Neriah son of Mahseiah, in the presence of my cousin Hanamel, in the presence of the witnesses who signed the deed of purchase, and in the presence of all the Judeans who were sitting in the court of the guard. In their presence I charged Baruch, saying, Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Take these deeds, both this sealed deed of purchase and this open deed, and put them in an earthenware jar, in order that they may last for a long time. For thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Houses and fields and vineyards shall again be bought in this land.
The Word of the Lord.
Response: Thanks be to God.
The Psalm is 91:1-6,14-16 found on page 719
We will pray it responsively by verse.
1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, *
abides under the shadow of the Almighty.
2 He shall say to the Lord,
"You are my refuge and my stronghold, *
my God in whom I put my trust."
3 He shall deliver you from the snare of the hunter *
and from the deadly pestilence.
4 He shall cover you with his pinions,
and you shall find refuge under his wings; *
his faithfulness shall be a shield and buckler.
5 You shall not be afraid of any terror by night, *
nor of the arrow that flies by day;
6 Of the plague that stalks in the darkness, *
nor of the sickness that lays waste at mid-day.
14 Because he is bound to me in love,
therefore will I deliver him; *
I will protect him, because he knows my Name.
15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; *
I am with him in trouble;
I will rescue him and bring him to honor.
16 With long life will I satisfy him, *
and show him my salvation.
A reading from the Letter of St. Paul to Timothy, 6:6-19
There is great gain in godliness combined with contentment; for we brought nothing into the world, so that we can take nothing out of it; but if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these. But those who want to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, and in their eagerness to be rich some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pains. But as for you, man of God, shun all this; pursue righteous-ness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life, to which you were called and for which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. In the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in his testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, I charge you to keep the commandment without spot or blame until the manifestation of our Lord Jesus Christ, which he will bring about at the right time-- he who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords. It is he alone who has immortality and dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see; to him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen. As for those who in the present age are rich, command them not to be haughty, or to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but rather on God who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share, thus storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of the life that really is life.
The Word of the Lord.
Response: Thanks be to God.
Gospel Hymn:
Hymnal #583
O Holy City
1 O holy city, seen of John, where Christ, the Lamb, doth reign,
within those four-square walls shall come no night, nor need, nor pain,
and where the tears are wiped from eyes that shall not weep again!
2 O shame to us who rest content while lust and greed for gain
in street and shop and tenement wring gold from human pain,
and bitter lips in blind despair cry, "Christ hath died in vain!"
3 Give us, O God, the strength to build the city that hath stood
too long a dream, whose laws are love, whose crown is servanthood,
and where the sun that shineth is God’s grace for human good.
4 Already in the mind of God that city riseth fair:
lo, how its splendor challenges the souls that greatly dare--
yea, bids us seize the whole of life and build its glory there.
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. Luke 16:19-31
Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus said, "There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who longed to satisfy his hunger with what fell from the rich man's table; even the dogs would come and lick his sores. The poor man died and was carried away by the angels to be with Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried. In Hades, where he was being tormented, he looked up and saw Abraham far away with Lazarus by his side. He called out, `Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in agony in these flames.' But Abraham said, `Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in agony. Besides all this, between you and us a great chasm has been fixed, so that those who might want to pass from here to you cannot do so, and no one can cross from there to us.' He said, `Then, father, I beg you to send him to my father's house-- for I have five brothers-- that he may warn them, so that they will not also come into this place of torment.' Abraham replied, `They have Moses and the prophets; they should listen to them.' He said, `No, father Abraham; but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' He said to him, `If they do not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.'"
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to you, Lord Christ
Sermon
The Nicene Creed – BCP pp.358-9
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The Prayers of the People, Form IV – BCP pp.388
Please kneel or sit as you are able.Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in
your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.
Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.
Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use
its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.
Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours. Bless the pygmy school in Uganda its primary class seven; and in our diocese Trinity, Pottsville; and the Diocesan Convention and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us.We give thanks for Carole McGarry, for her birthday, in whose honor the Altar Flowers are given today.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.
We commend to your mercy all who have died that your will for them may
be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your
eternal kingdom.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.
Silence
The Deacon offers prayers for those who contacted the church.
The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.
The Confession & Absolution – BCP p.360
Deacon: Let us confess our sins to God.
Silence may be kept.
Minister and People: God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen.
Deacon's Prayer for Absolution: Almighty God have mercy on us,
forgive us all our sins through our Lord Jesus Christ,
strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit
keep us in eternal life. Amen.
The Peace
The Peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And also with you.
Announcements & Opportunities
Prayer For a Birthday – BCP p.830 #50
O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servants as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer For those we Love & Anniversaries – BCP p.831 #54
Almighty God, we entrust all who are dear to us to your never-failing care and love, for this life and the life to come, knowing that you are doing for them better things than we can desire or pray for; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Offertory Sentence
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Offertory: Hymnal #302
Bread of the World
1 Father, we thank thee who hast planted thy holy Name within our hearts. Knowledge and faith and life immortal Jesus thy Son to us imparts.
Thou, Lord, didst make all for thy pleasure, didst give us food for all our days, giving in Christ the Bread eternal; thine is the power, be thine the praise.
2 Watch o'er thy church, O Lord, in mercy, save it from evil, guard it still, perfect it in thy love, unite it, cleansed and conformed unto thy will.
As grain, once scattered on the hillsides, was in this broken bread made one, so from all lands thy Church be gathered into thy kingdom by thy Son.
Contemporary Doxology: Hymnal #43 vs. 4
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly host:
Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost.
Holy Communion from the Reserved Sacrament
The Deacon reverently sets onto the Alter, the Reserved Sacrament of the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray:
(BCP p.364, contemporary)
Our Father in heaven
hallowed be your Name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial,
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours,
now and for ever. Amen.
Deacon: The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you and feed on him in your hearts with faith and thanksgiving.
A Prayer of Spiritual Reception: In union, O Lord, with the faithful at every altar of Thy Church, where the Holy Eucharist is now being celebrated, we desire to offer you praise and thanksgiving. We present to you our soul and body with the earnest wish that we may always be united to you. And since we cannot now receive you sacramentally, we beseech you to come spiritually into our heart. We unite ourselves to you, and embrace you with all the affections of our soul. Let nothing ever separate you from us. May we live and die in your love. Amen.
(Adapted from The Armed Forces Prayer Book 1951)
Communion Hymn:
Wonder, Love, & Praise #819
(Scroll to end of bulletin for music)
Guide My Feet
1 Guide my feet Lord, while I run this race.
Guide my feet Lord, while I run this race.
Guide my feet Lord, while I run this race,
’cause I don’t want to run this race in vain.
2 Hold my hand Lord, while I run this race.
Hold my hand Lord, while I run this race.
Hold my hand Lord, while I run this race,
’cause I don’t want to run this race in vain.
3 Stand by me Lord, while I run this race.
Stand by me Lord, while I run this race.
Stand by me Lord, while I run this race,
’cause I don’t want to run this race in vain.
Prayer after Communion – BCP pg. 366
Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
The Closing Prayer
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the eternal covenant: Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and May the Blessings of God Almighty: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, be upon us and remain with us always. Amen
The Dismissal
All standing: The Deacon, or the Celebrant, dismisses them with these words
Deacon: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.
Recessional: Hymnal #494
Crown Him with Many Crowns
1 Crown him with many crowns, the Lamb upon his throne;
Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own;
awake, my soul, and sing of him who died for thee,
and hail him as thy matchless King through all eternity.
2 Crown him the Son of God before the worlds began,
and ye, who tread where he hath trod, crown him the Son of man;
who every grief hath known that wrings the human breast,
and takes and bears them for his own, that all in him may rest.
3 Crown him the Lord of life, who triumphed o’er the grave,
and rose victorious in the strife for those he came to save;
his glories now we sing who died, and rose on high,
who died, eternal life to bring, and lives that death may die.
4 Crown him of lords the Lord, who over all doth reign,
who once on earth, the incarnate Word, for ransomed sinners slain,
now lives in realms of light, where saints with angels sing
their songs before him day and night, their God, Redeemer, King.
5 Crown him the Lord of heaven, enthroned in worlds above;
crown him the King, to whom is given, the wondrous name of Love.
Crown him with many crowns, as thrones before him fall,
crown him, ye kings, with many crowns, for he is King of all.
Tell Out My Soul
1 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord!
Unnumbered blessings give my spirit voice;
tender to me the promise of his word;
in God my Savior shall my heart rejoice.
2 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his Name!
Make known his might, the deeds his arm has done;
his mercy sure, from age to age the same;
his holy Name -- the Lord, the Mighty One.
3 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his might!
Powers and dominions lay their glory by.
Proud hearts and stubborn wills are put to flight,
the hungry fed, the humble lifted high.
4 Tell out, my soul, the glories of his word!
Firm is his promise, and his mercy sure.
Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord
to children's children and forevermore!
Opening Prayer: Book of Common Prayer (BCP) – p.355
Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People: And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Gloria: Hymnal #S 280
Glory to God in the highest,
and peace to His people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King,
almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks,
we praise You for your glory.
Lord Jesus Christ,
only Son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
You take away the sin of the world:
have mercy on us;
You are seated at the right hand of the Father:
receive our prayer.
For You alone are the Holy One,
You alone are the Lord,
You alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
The Collect of the Day
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Let us pray.O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
A reading from the Book of the Prophet Jeremiah 32:1-3a,6-15
The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord in the tenth year of King Zedekiah of Judah, which was the eighteenth year of Nebuchadrezzar. At that time the army of the king of Babylon was besieging Jerusalem, and the prophet Jeremiah was confined in the court of the guard that was in the palace of the king of Judah, where King Zedekiah of Judah had confined him. Jeremiah said, The word of the Lord came to me: Hanamel son of your uncle Shallum is going to come to you and say, "Buy my field that is at Anathoth, for the right of redemption by purchase is yours." Then my cousin Hanamel came to me in the court of the guard, in accordance with the word of the Lord, and said to me, "Buy my field that is at Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, for the right of possession and redemption is yours; buy it for yourself." Then I knew that this was the word of the Lord. And I bought the field at Anathoth from my cousin Hanamel, and weighed out the money to him, seventeen shekels of silver. I signed the deed, sealed it, got witnesses, and weighed the money on scales. Then I took the sealed deed of purchase, containing the terms and conditions, and the open copy; and I gave the deed of purchase to Baruch son of Neriah son of Mahseiah, in the presence of my cousin Hanamel, in the presence of the witnesses who signed the deed of purchase, and in the presence of all the Judeans who were sitting in the court of the guard. In their presence I charged Baruch, saying, Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Take these deeds, both this sealed deed of purchase and this open deed, and put them in an earthenware jar, in order that they may last for a long time. For thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Houses and fields and vineyards shall again be bought in this land.
The Word of the Lord.
Response: Thanks be to God.
The Psalm is 91:1-6,14-16 found on page 719
We will pray it responsively by verse.
1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, *
abides under the shadow of the Almighty.
2 He shall say to the Lord,
"You are my refuge and my stronghold, *
my God in whom I put my trust."
3 He shall deliver you from the snare of the hunter *
and from the deadly pestilence.
4 He shall cover you with his pinions,
and you shall find refuge under his wings; *
his faithfulness shall be a shield and buckler.
5 You shall not be afraid of any terror by night, *
nor of the arrow that flies by day;
6 Of the plague that stalks in the darkness, *
nor of the sickness that lays waste at mid-day.
14 Because he is bound to me in love,
therefore will I deliver him; *
I will protect him, because he knows my Name.
15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; *
I am with him in trouble;
I will rescue him and bring him to honor.
16 With long life will I satisfy him, *
and show him my salvation.
A reading from the Letter of St. Paul to Timothy, 6:6-19
There is great gain in godliness combined with contentment; for we brought nothing into the world, so that we can take nothing out of it; but if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these. But those who want to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, and in their eagerness to be rich some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pains. But as for you, man of God, shun all this; pursue righteous-ness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life, to which you were called and for which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. In the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in his testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, I charge you to keep the commandment without spot or blame until the manifestation of our Lord Jesus Christ, which he will bring about at the right time-- he who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords. It is he alone who has immortality and dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see; to him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen. As for those who in the present age are rich, command them not to be haughty, or to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but rather on God who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share, thus storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of the life that really is life.
The Word of the Lord.
Response: Thanks be to God.
Gospel Hymn:
Hymnal #583
O Holy City
1 O holy city, seen of John, where Christ, the Lamb, doth reign,
within those four-square walls shall come no night, nor need, nor pain,
and where the tears are wiped from eyes that shall not weep again!
2 O shame to us who rest content while lust and greed for gain
in street and shop and tenement wring gold from human pain,
and bitter lips in blind despair cry, "Christ hath died in vain!"
3 Give us, O God, the strength to build the city that hath stood
too long a dream, whose laws are love, whose crown is servanthood,
and where the sun that shineth is God’s grace for human good.
4 Already in the mind of God that city riseth fair:
lo, how its splendor challenges the souls that greatly dare--
yea, bids us seize the whole of life and build its glory there.
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. Luke 16:19-31
Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus said, "There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who longed to satisfy his hunger with what fell from the rich man's table; even the dogs would come and lick his sores. The poor man died and was carried away by the angels to be with Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried. In Hades, where he was being tormented, he looked up and saw Abraham far away with Lazarus by his side. He called out, `Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in agony in these flames.' But Abraham said, `Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in agony. Besides all this, between you and us a great chasm has been fixed, so that those who might want to pass from here to you cannot do so, and no one can cross from there to us.' He said, `Then, father, I beg you to send him to my father's house-- for I have five brothers-- that he may warn them, so that they will not also come into this place of torment.' Abraham replied, `They have Moses and the prophets; they should listen to them.' He said, `No, father Abraham; but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' He said to him, `If they do not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.'"
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to you, Lord Christ
Sermon
The Nicene Creed – BCP pp.358-9
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The Prayers of the People, Form IV – BCP pp.388
Please kneel or sit as you are able.Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in
your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.
Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.
Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use
its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.
Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours. Bless the pygmy school in Uganda its primary class seven; and in our diocese Trinity, Pottsville; and the Diocesan Convention and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us.We give thanks for Carole McGarry, for her birthday, in whose honor the Altar Flowers are given today.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.
We commend to your mercy all who have died that your will for them may
be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your
eternal kingdom.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.
Silence
The Deacon offers prayers for those who contacted the church.
The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.
The Confession & Absolution – BCP p.360
Deacon: Let us confess our sins to God.
Silence may be kept.
Minister and People: God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen.
Deacon's Prayer for Absolution: Almighty God have mercy on us,
forgive us all our sins through our Lord Jesus Christ,
strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit
keep us in eternal life. Amen.
The Peace
The Peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And also with you.
Announcements & Opportunities
Prayer For a Birthday – BCP p.830 #50
O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servants as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer For those we Love & Anniversaries – BCP p.831 #54
Almighty God, we entrust all who are dear to us to your never-failing care and love, for this life and the life to come, knowing that you are doing for them better things than we can desire or pray for; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Offertory Sentence
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Offertory: Hymnal #302
Bread of the World
1 Father, we thank thee who hast planted thy holy Name within our hearts. Knowledge and faith and life immortal Jesus thy Son to us imparts.
Thou, Lord, didst make all for thy pleasure, didst give us food for all our days, giving in Christ the Bread eternal; thine is the power, be thine the praise.
2 Watch o'er thy church, O Lord, in mercy, save it from evil, guard it still, perfect it in thy love, unite it, cleansed and conformed unto thy will.
As grain, once scattered on the hillsides, was in this broken bread made one, so from all lands thy Church be gathered into thy kingdom by thy Son.
Contemporary Doxology: Hymnal #43 vs. 4
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly host:
Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost.
Holy Communion from the Reserved Sacrament
The Deacon reverently sets onto the Alter, the Reserved Sacrament of the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray:
(BCP p.364, contemporary)
Our Father in heaven
hallowed be your Name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial,
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours,
now and for ever. Amen.
Deacon: The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you and feed on him in your hearts with faith and thanksgiving.
A Prayer of Spiritual Reception: In union, O Lord, with the faithful at every altar of Thy Church, where the Holy Eucharist is now being celebrated, we desire to offer you praise and thanksgiving. We present to you our soul and body with the earnest wish that we may always be united to you. And since we cannot now receive you sacramentally, we beseech you to come spiritually into our heart. We unite ourselves to you, and embrace you with all the affections of our soul. Let nothing ever separate you from us. May we live and die in your love. Amen.
(Adapted from The Armed Forces Prayer Book 1951)
Communion Hymn:
Wonder, Love, & Praise #819
(Scroll to end of bulletin for music)
Guide My Feet
1 Guide my feet Lord, while I run this race.
Guide my feet Lord, while I run this race.
Guide my feet Lord, while I run this race,
’cause I don’t want to run this race in vain.
2 Hold my hand Lord, while I run this race.
Hold my hand Lord, while I run this race.
Hold my hand Lord, while I run this race,
’cause I don’t want to run this race in vain.
3 Stand by me Lord, while I run this race.
Stand by me Lord, while I run this race.
Stand by me Lord, while I run this race,
’cause I don’t want to run this race in vain.
Prayer after Communion – BCP pg. 366
Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
The Closing Prayer
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the eternal covenant: Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and May the Blessings of God Almighty: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, be upon us and remain with us always. Amen
The Dismissal
All standing: The Deacon, or the Celebrant, dismisses them with these words
Deacon: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.
Recessional: Hymnal #494
Crown Him with Many Crowns
1 Crown him with many crowns, the Lamb upon his throne;
Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own;
awake, my soul, and sing of him who died for thee,
and hail him as thy matchless King through all eternity.
2 Crown him the Son of God before the worlds began,
and ye, who tread where he hath trod, crown him the Son of man;
who every grief hath known that wrings the human breast,
and takes and bears them for his own, that all in him may rest.
3 Crown him the Lord of life, who triumphed o’er the grave,
and rose victorious in the strife for those he came to save;
his glories now we sing who died, and rose on high,
who died, eternal life to bring, and lives that death may die.
4 Crown him of lords the Lord, who over all doth reign,
who once on earth, the incarnate Word, for ransomed sinners slain,
now lives in realms of light, where saints with angels sing
their songs before him day and night, their God, Redeemer, King.
5 Crown him the Lord of heaven, enthroned in worlds above;
crown him the King, to whom is given, the wondrous name of Love.
Crown him with many crowns, as thrones before him fall,
crown him, ye kings, with many crowns, for he is King of all.
Service Participants
Officiant: Rev. John W. Davis, deacon
Organist: Mary-Jo Cliff
Choir Director: Melissa Driscole
Broadcast Media: Rick Little
Social Media Director: Barbara Little
Admin: Adrien Lambert
Crucifer/Youth Reader: Boden Loss
Reader: Al Mileski, Jr.
Intercessor: Gail Prye
Chalice Bearer: 8 AM – __________, 11 AM – Al Mileski, Jr.
Ushers: 11 AM – Roger Mattes, Jr.
Altar Guild: Maureen Wezmar & Lori Moran
Officiant: Rev. John W. Davis, deacon
Organist: Mary-Jo Cliff
Choir Director: Melissa Driscole
Broadcast Media: Rick Little
Social Media Director: Barbara Little
Admin: Adrien Lambert
Crucifer/Youth Reader: Boden Loss
Reader: Al Mileski, Jr.
Intercessor: Gail Prye
Chalice Bearer: 8 AM – __________, 11 AM – Al Mileski, Jr.
Ushers: 11 AM – Roger Mattes, Jr.
Altar Guild: Maureen Wezmar & Lori Moran
Announcements and Opportunities
Intercessions for September 25 - October 1:
Birthdays: Jonathan Mattes, Moira Poepperling, Connie Castanzo, John Voigt, Jacob Whitney
For the Pygmy Ministry, Fr. Charles & Alice their principal.
For: Mo. Lou, our Priest-in-Charge, and Rev. John, our Deacon
For: Our Vestry & Staff
Opportunities!
Sunday School Registration Open:
Are you interested in Sunday School for your children and youth? Registration is open and on-line: https://www.epiphanyglenburn.org/register-for-sunday-school.html
We need you to register EACH child so we know how many teachers we require. Sunday School and The Group (middle/high schoolers) typically meet between 9.30-10.45am.
Bird Church:
We also plan to offer junior worship led by Melissa Driscole. Younger kids are welcome to meet in the chapel at 11am and will join their parents in church during exchange of the peace.
Abington Area CROP Hunger Walk:
Sunday October 2nd. Registration begins at 1.30pm. Walk begins promptly at 2.15pm from the Dalton Fire Hall, 109 S Turnpike Rd, Dalton Pa 18414. To donate to Epiphany’s team and/or to sign-up as a team walker, please go to
https://events.crophungerwalk.org/2022/team/church-of-the-epiphany-glenburn-clarks-summit-pa
There are 5 walkers signed up for TeamEpiphany at this point. Our fundraising goal is $1500 and we have $120 committed so far. 25% of all funds raised is being shared with the AEM Food Pantry at Dalton United Methodist, Friends of the Poor-Scranton, Keystone Rescue Mission, Saint Francis of Assisi Soup Kitchen and Northern Lackawanna County Food Share-Fleetville. #CROPHungerWalk
Epiphany Pets Photo Collage:
Include your pets in our collage to celebrate the Blessing of the Animals! The deadline for submission is October 3. Please email a photo along with pet and family names to EpiphanyScoop@gmail.com with Pet Photo in the subject line. The collage will be displayed on our Facebook page, website, and during pre-worship announcements.
Blessing of the Animals:
No unicorns! But lots of dogs and cats! Iguana, bearded dragons, parrots are welcome at Church of the Epiphany so we may thank God for the joy and comfort our pets bring into our lives. Rev. Lou says: “Care for Creation is a mission focus for the Episcopal Church, and the joy of this blessing is one way we show our concern and appreciation.” Smiling, Rev. Lou added: “And, we would bless a unicorn if one appeared!” Epiphany is very aware that some people are hesitant to attend any event. We offer the option of staying in your car with your pet and Rev. Lou will come to your car for the prayers. You may also bring a photo or video of your pet if that is easier, and a prayer will be said for them. Each blessing is individual. Church of the Epiphany has invited a number of guests: Shadow, from the Waverly Police Department is expected to be present, there will be gift bags and information about neutering for wild cats. And, there will be drawings for pet related prizes! All are welcome! Please come on October 8, 2022, 8:30-10:30 am for lots of blessings, barking and joy!
The Bishop is Coming! The Bishop is Coming!
Bishop Kevin and Patti Nichols will be at Epiphany to celebrate communion with the Church of the Epiphany and St. Peter’s parishes in a combined worship service, 11am Sunday October 9 2022. There are six youth from both parishes who will be Confirmed during this worship. Please plan to attend and remain afterwards for a meet-and-greet with Bp. Kevin & Patti. *If you’d like to be Received into the Episcopal Church during this service, please contact Mo. Lou directly.
*There is NO 8am worship October 9th.
A Fare-thee-well to our Mary-Jo:
Please join us as we celebrate Mary-Jo Cliff Epiphany’s organist Sunday, October 16. We plan to enjoy cake and coffee after 11am worship, sharing our joy of Mary-Jo’s time and ministry at Epiphany. If you would like to contribute to a SURPRISE gift for Mary-Jo: 1) bring Oct 16th to gathering, 2) drop at church office Tues-Wed-Thu after 9.15am, or 3) mail to PO Box 189, Clarks Summit, PA 18411; make checks payable to Mary-Jo Cliff.
Epiphany: Let’s Clean Up a Bit!
Hello all members of our Church of the Epiphany, How would you like to help out with a little clean-up of our environment? Our church has been cleaning up a short stretch of route 6&11 next to the church: from Glenburn Pond, going 2 miles north to around Humphrey Rd. We divide it up so you can park conveniently, walk with a friend for around 1 mile, then get driven back to your car. The greenery at the side of road will look prettier. We’d love for you to participate! Please tell me which Saturdays in October are convenient for you: Oct 1, Oct 8, Oct 15 (at 10am), or Oct 29 by Friday 9/23, so I can announce the date during church next Sunday Sept 25th. Thank you for being interested in our local environment, and all the things you do to keep it in good shape! Best Regards, Chad Sutton csutton301@comcast.net or call/text 570-466-9869
A Note From Hemlock Hill Academy:
Our First Week! We want to say thank you to everyone! We have had a wonderful first week.
We have a few things to iron out (new printer is on order) (organizing some supplies) but our students had wonderful days! We will be coming in to do our bigger cleaning Thursdays or Fridays if we cannot get it all done on Wednesday. Thank you to the whole parish for your support.
Sincerely, Sara and Jenny, Hemlock Hill Academy 9-15-2022
100-yrs of Epiphany Ministry:
There are still many items on display and for sale in the Parish Hall, celebrating Epiphany’s 100-years as a church. There are several T-shirts (cost list available on-site) as well as round ceramic Ornaments ($15ea). In addition, there are Pewter ornaments (church and wise men) as well as Epiphany watches, small and large face; a donation of any kind may be offered for these. We also are blessed to have a string of Anglican Prayer Beads lovingly made by the group at Nativity Church, Bethlehem. The Prayer Beads include ‘instructions’ and many prayers used by different faiths. A donation of $25 is being requested. All of these items make wonderful Christmas presents!!!
Save the Date! Women's Spiritual Retreat:
Beautiful Camp Archbald will be the site on October 16th from 1-5 PM. Local speakers with expertise on wellness topics: Donna Fetzko, Vera Walline, Donna LaBar, Deb Shurtleff. Information, activities and quiet time available. Topics/activities: self care, nutrition, spirituality. meditation. yoga. sensory hike. Healthy snacks will be served. To register, call 570-240-6390 OR send name, phone #, email address and check for $5 (registration fee) to: St. Peter's Episcopal Church, PO Box 459, Tunkhannock, PA 18657.
ICONS IN TRANSFORMATION:
The art exhibit is continuing through Oct 20, 2022 at St. John’s Episcopal Church. An exhibit of contemporary art by Russian-born artist Ludmila Pawlowska. Inspired by traditional Russian Orthodox Icons, Icons in TRANSFORMATION is a dramatic and inspiring traveling exhibit of art which has toured cathedrals and museums throughout Europe and the United States. The exhibit will be on display at St. John Episcopal Church, located at 140 N. Beaver St., York PA. The exhibit will be open Saturdays and Sndayu from 1-5pm, through Oct 30, 2022. Docents will be on site to answer questions. All are wlcome and admission is free. For more information go to www.stjohnyork.org
Birthdays: Jonathan Mattes, Moira Poepperling, Connie Castanzo, John Voigt, Jacob Whitney
For the Pygmy Ministry, Fr. Charles & Alice their principal.
For: Mo. Lou, our Priest-in-Charge, and Rev. John, our Deacon
For: Our Vestry & Staff
Opportunities!
- Thursdays 6-7pm Qigong, Epiphany – Contact Rosalie 570-885-7412
- Oct 2 – 1:30-4 – Abington Area CROP Hunger Walk, Dalton Fire Hall, sign up to walk with Epiphany's team or donate at https://events.crophungerwalk.org/2022/event/abingtonarea
- Oct 8 – 8:30-10:30am – Blessing of the Animals at the Trolley Trailhead
- Oct 9 – 11 am – Confirmation at Epiphany with Bishop Kevin one service only at Epiphany with St. Peter's
- Oct 9 – 12:45 pm – Spinner's Web, Commons Room
- Oct 15 – 9 am – Vestry Meeting
- Oct 16 – Noontime – Cake and Coffee to Fare-thee-well our own Mary-Jo Cliff – All are welcome!
Sunday School Registration Open:
Are you interested in Sunday School for your children and youth? Registration is open and on-line: https://www.epiphanyglenburn.org/register-for-sunday-school.html
We need you to register EACH child so we know how many teachers we require. Sunday School and The Group (middle/high schoolers) typically meet between 9.30-10.45am.
Bird Church:
We also plan to offer junior worship led by Melissa Driscole. Younger kids are welcome to meet in the chapel at 11am and will join their parents in church during exchange of the peace.
Abington Area CROP Hunger Walk:
Sunday October 2nd. Registration begins at 1.30pm. Walk begins promptly at 2.15pm from the Dalton Fire Hall, 109 S Turnpike Rd, Dalton Pa 18414. To donate to Epiphany’s team and/or to sign-up as a team walker, please go to
https://events.crophungerwalk.org/2022/team/church-of-the-epiphany-glenburn-clarks-summit-pa
There are 5 walkers signed up for TeamEpiphany at this point. Our fundraising goal is $1500 and we have $120 committed so far. 25% of all funds raised is being shared with the AEM Food Pantry at Dalton United Methodist, Friends of the Poor-Scranton, Keystone Rescue Mission, Saint Francis of Assisi Soup Kitchen and Northern Lackawanna County Food Share-Fleetville. #CROPHungerWalk
Epiphany Pets Photo Collage:
Include your pets in our collage to celebrate the Blessing of the Animals! The deadline for submission is October 3. Please email a photo along with pet and family names to EpiphanyScoop@gmail.com with Pet Photo in the subject line. The collage will be displayed on our Facebook page, website, and during pre-worship announcements.
Blessing of the Animals:
No unicorns! But lots of dogs and cats! Iguana, bearded dragons, parrots are welcome at Church of the Epiphany so we may thank God for the joy and comfort our pets bring into our lives. Rev. Lou says: “Care for Creation is a mission focus for the Episcopal Church, and the joy of this blessing is one way we show our concern and appreciation.” Smiling, Rev. Lou added: “And, we would bless a unicorn if one appeared!” Epiphany is very aware that some people are hesitant to attend any event. We offer the option of staying in your car with your pet and Rev. Lou will come to your car for the prayers. You may also bring a photo or video of your pet if that is easier, and a prayer will be said for them. Each blessing is individual. Church of the Epiphany has invited a number of guests: Shadow, from the Waverly Police Department is expected to be present, there will be gift bags and information about neutering for wild cats. And, there will be drawings for pet related prizes! All are welcome! Please come on October 8, 2022, 8:30-10:30 am for lots of blessings, barking and joy!
The Bishop is Coming! The Bishop is Coming!
Bishop Kevin and Patti Nichols will be at Epiphany to celebrate communion with the Church of the Epiphany and St. Peter’s parishes in a combined worship service, 11am Sunday October 9 2022. There are six youth from both parishes who will be Confirmed during this worship. Please plan to attend and remain afterwards for a meet-and-greet with Bp. Kevin & Patti. *If you’d like to be Received into the Episcopal Church during this service, please contact Mo. Lou directly.
*There is NO 8am worship October 9th.
A Fare-thee-well to our Mary-Jo:
Please join us as we celebrate Mary-Jo Cliff Epiphany’s organist Sunday, October 16. We plan to enjoy cake and coffee after 11am worship, sharing our joy of Mary-Jo’s time and ministry at Epiphany. If you would like to contribute to a SURPRISE gift for Mary-Jo: 1) bring Oct 16th to gathering, 2) drop at church office Tues-Wed-Thu after 9.15am, or 3) mail to PO Box 189, Clarks Summit, PA 18411; make checks payable to Mary-Jo Cliff.
Epiphany: Let’s Clean Up a Bit!
Hello all members of our Church of the Epiphany, How would you like to help out with a little clean-up of our environment? Our church has been cleaning up a short stretch of route 6&11 next to the church: from Glenburn Pond, going 2 miles north to around Humphrey Rd. We divide it up so you can park conveniently, walk with a friend for around 1 mile, then get driven back to your car. The greenery at the side of road will look prettier. We’d love for you to participate! Please tell me which Saturdays in October are convenient for you: Oct 1, Oct 8, Oct 15 (at 10am), or Oct 29 by Friday 9/23, so I can announce the date during church next Sunday Sept 25th. Thank you for being interested in our local environment, and all the things you do to keep it in good shape! Best Regards, Chad Sutton csutton301@comcast.net or call/text 570-466-9869
A Note From Hemlock Hill Academy:
Our First Week! We want to say thank you to everyone! We have had a wonderful first week.
We have a few things to iron out (new printer is on order) (organizing some supplies) but our students had wonderful days! We will be coming in to do our bigger cleaning Thursdays or Fridays if we cannot get it all done on Wednesday. Thank you to the whole parish for your support.
Sincerely, Sara and Jenny, Hemlock Hill Academy 9-15-2022
100-yrs of Epiphany Ministry:
There are still many items on display and for sale in the Parish Hall, celebrating Epiphany’s 100-years as a church. There are several T-shirts (cost list available on-site) as well as round ceramic Ornaments ($15ea). In addition, there are Pewter ornaments (church and wise men) as well as Epiphany watches, small and large face; a donation of any kind may be offered for these. We also are blessed to have a string of Anglican Prayer Beads lovingly made by the group at Nativity Church, Bethlehem. The Prayer Beads include ‘instructions’ and many prayers used by different faiths. A donation of $25 is being requested. All of these items make wonderful Christmas presents!!!
Save the Date! Women's Spiritual Retreat:
Beautiful Camp Archbald will be the site on October 16th from 1-5 PM. Local speakers with expertise on wellness topics: Donna Fetzko, Vera Walline, Donna LaBar, Deb Shurtleff. Information, activities and quiet time available. Topics/activities: self care, nutrition, spirituality. meditation. yoga. sensory hike. Healthy snacks will be served. To register, call 570-240-6390 OR send name, phone #, email address and check for $5 (registration fee) to: St. Peter's Episcopal Church, PO Box 459, Tunkhannock, PA 18657.
ICONS IN TRANSFORMATION:
The art exhibit is continuing through Oct 20, 2022 at St. John’s Episcopal Church. An exhibit of contemporary art by Russian-born artist Ludmila Pawlowska. Inspired by traditional Russian Orthodox Icons, Icons in TRANSFORMATION is a dramatic and inspiring traveling exhibit of art which has toured cathedrals and museums throughout Europe and the United States. The exhibit will be on display at St. John Episcopal Church, located at 140 N. Beaver St., York PA. The exhibit will be open Saturdays and Sndayu from 1-5pm, through Oct 30, 2022. Docents will be on site to answer questions. All are wlcome and admission is free. For more information go to www.stjohnyork.org
This year we are working together to bring you a way to experience gratitude for your neighbors and community: The Great EpisGOpal Race. You're invited and encouraged to join together with gratitude for your body, your community, and your environment by signing up for the race! The race registration fee is $15 and will be shared between EMM's Neighbor to Neighbor (assist asylum seekers & Afghan arrivals) and UTO's 2022 Ingathering, which will then fund more critical projects through grants. In addition to registering, you can start a fundraiser for either UTO or EMM and invite your community to participate. From October 14-23. Presented by The United Thank Offering (UTO) in partnership with Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM) To learn more and register for the race: https://unitedthankoffering.com/race/
