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Annual Meeting Rescheduled for 1/29/12

WebServant — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:31:55 +0000

Father Richard is home with a virus, and won’t be doing services this Sunday, Jan. 22–many thanks to The Rev. Fred Drobin for taking his place at the 8 am and 10 am services.

However, our annual meeting has been rescheduled for next week–we will gather after the 10 am service in the Parish Hall on Sunday, January 29, for the meeting, election, and potluck!

Father Richard will be back in the office by Wednesday.

Women’s Writing Group

WebServant — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:58:29 +0000

The Women’s Writing Group has also begun again. This group will meet once a month on the dates listed below from 3:00-5:00 pm in Donegan Hall. Each meeting will start with a brief reading from an Episcopal women writer, followed by a writing prompt, writing time and then sharing of our work. All types/levels of women writers (or non-writers) are welcome! If you are interested, please contact either Pam Wright at for more details. Feb. 5th, Mar. 11th, Apr. 15th, May 20th, June 10th.

Girls’ Writing & Poetry Group

WebServant — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:58:11 +0000

The Girls Writing Group has begun again. The group will meet at 11:30 am approximately every other Sunday in Donegan Hall. Any teenaged girl (or mature preteen) is welcome to attend; she does not need to belong to the parish or be a member of the Episcopal Church. The goal of this group is to help the girls express themselves through writing in a trusting environment. Girls do not have to attend all the sessions; they are welcome to come anytime. The group will meet through the end of the school year on the following dates: 1/22, 2/5, 2/15, 2/26, 3/11, 3/25, 4/15, 4/29, 5/13, 5/20, 6/3, 6/24. Please email Pam Wright if you have any questions.

Don’t miss RACE TO NOWHERE – This Friday, January 20th, 7 – 9 pm, Rhinebeck Auditorium!

WebServant — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:39:34 +0000

The Coalition for Rhinebeck Youth, in collaboration with the Rhinebeck PTSO and Red Hook PTSA, Encourages all Families – Parents & Students 7th Grade & Up—to attend a screening of the documentary Race to Nowhere, examining the dark side of America’s achievement culture. The film is not available online or by rental, so if you’ve been wanting to see it, now is your chance. We are able to offer free tickets thanks to the generosity of the Church of the Messiah.

The Washington Post describes it as An Education Film that Gets It…Raises Questions About How to Raise Well-Adjusted Children…, the New York Times calls it A Must See Movie…

We’re showing the film to ignite discussion and raise questions about how we, as parents and teachers, can inspire a love of learning, create environments that increase young people’s feelings of confidence, and convey respect for the “whole child”.

With increasing numbers of students nation-wide being treated for stress related illnesses and taking “study drugs” such as Adderall to help juggle the many commitments, it seems worthwhile to examine a potential downside, as the New York Times put it, “of childhoods spent on resume-building”.

We hope you’ll join us, and stay for the panel discussion following the film. Panelists include: RHS Student, Vassar College Student, Bard College Admissions Officer, Red Hook MS Principal, CLS Teacher, Pediatrician, and Therapist.

Visit www.rhinebeckyouth.org to reserve your seat. Visit www.racetonowhere for more information about the film.

Men’s Spirituality Group

WebServant — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:58:41 +0000

We have formed a men’s book group on spirituality on Wed. evenings at 7:30 pm in Donegan Hall. The group is open to the wider community as well as members of Messiah. For more information, please speak with Fr. Richard.

Youth Minister

WebServant — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:55:37 +0000

We are forming a search committee to fill the position of a part time youth minister. Anyone who wishes to serve on the committee must be 16 years or older, and should submit a written statement stating their desire to serve and why they feel called to do so. If you have any questions regarding the youth minister position, please speak with Fr. Richard. We hope to begin meeting in January.

Race to Nowhere—A Movie About the Pressures of Time on Our Young People

WebServant — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:53:57 +0000

Thanks to a generous grant from the Episcopal Church of the Messiah’s Outreach Program, the Community Coalition for Rhinebeck Youth, in collaboration with the Rhinebeck PTSO & Red Hook PTSA, invites you to attend a free screening of the film Race to Nowhere concerning the “call to mobilize families, educators, and policy makers to challenge current assumptions on how to best prepare our youth to become healthy, bright, contributing and leading citizens.” The film will be shown this Friday, January 20, 2012 at 7:00 pm in the Rhinebeck High School Auditorium and will be followed by a panel discussion. Please reserve your seats at www.rhinebeckyouth.org.

Annual Meeting (Jan 22, 2011)

WebServant — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:49:54 +0000

The Annual Meeting has been scheduled for next Sunday, January 22nd. The meeting and a potluck luncheon will be held immediately after the 10:00 service. Please bring your favorite covered dish to share. The slate of candidates is as follows:
• Joanne Engle for a second three-year term as Vestry Member
• Vicki Rivera for a second three-year term as Vestry Member
• Ed Goff to complete Rob Long’s second & third year of his unfinished term as Vestry Member
• Ron Hirsch for his third two-year term as Warden

Food Pantry and Cuddle Blanket Project

WebServant — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:12:07 +0000

Food Pantry: Donegan Hall, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cuddle Blanket: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

NO Food Pantry or Cuddle Blanket Dec. 30

Al-Anon Meeting

WebServant — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:10:27 +0000

Parish Hall, 8-9 p.m.; No 9 am service 12/29; will resume 1/8/12.

AA Meeting

WebServant — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:08:49 +0000

Parish Hall, Thursday, 7- 8 p.m.

Holy Eucharist

WebServant — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:07:45 +0000

9 a.m., Thursday, Tyler Chapel

Christmas Day Service

WebServant — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 04:53:13 +0000

10AM: Communion

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

WebServant — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 04:51:56 +0000

9:30PM: Music Prelude and Carols
10PM: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Communion with Hudson Valley Brass Quartet

Christmas Eve Family Service

WebServant — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 04:50:24 +0000

5 pm: Communion and Special Music

Hanging of the Greens

WebServant — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 04:46:22 +0000

Friday, Dec. 23rd, 9 a.m.

Flower/Music Donation for Christmas Services

WebServant — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 04:45:15 +0000

Tuesday, December 20, 11 a.m.

Christmas Pageant Rehearsal

WebServant — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 04:42:49 +0000

Saturday, 10 am

Choir Rehearsal Schedule for Balance of December

WebServant — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:39:02 +0000

Thursdays 7:00-8:30 pm—12/22

Men’s Spirituality Group

WebServant — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:37:23 +0000

Wednesday, 7:30 p.m, Donegan Hall

Thompson House Service

WebServant — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:05:47 +0000

10 a.m. Tuesday.

ESL Classes

WebServant — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:02:43 +0000

Parish Hall, 7 – 9 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday (no classes last week of Dec.)

Father Richard’s Day Off

WebServant — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 04:39:04 +0000

Inclusive Language Forum

WebServant — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:20:16 +0000

After the 8 a.m. service, in Parish Hall, 11/27

Thompson House Service

WebServant — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:39:37 +0000

10 a.m. Tuesday.