Bruton Parish Church www.brutonparish.org November 2017

Annual Meeting on Sunday, November 19: Hope to see you there!The Rev’d Chris Epperson

I am grateful to the nominating committee for their efforts in producing this outstanding slate of parishioners to serve on theBruton Parish Vestry 2018-2020. I am also grateful to those brought forward and willing to serve. At the Annual Meeting, therewill be an opportunity to make nominations from the floor. I assume that any nominees from the floor will be present to affirmtheir willingness to stand for election. We will have a list of all in good standing, who are eligible to stand and vote. If there areno nominees, we will affirm the slate by acclamation. I hope to see you at the Annual Meeting on Sunday, November 19,following the 9:15 am service in the church.

Virginia "Ginny" ElwellGinny became a Bruton member in

2013 after joining the staff at William & Mary,and was confirmed here in March 2017.Through Bruton, she has found manyopportunities to serve: as an usher, on thecounting and Chronicle teams, as well aswith Canterbury and the Winter Shelterprogram. This fall she has volunteered withthe M25 program at Matthew Whaley.

Before moving to Williamsburg, Ginny lived for ten yearsin northern Virginia, where she was a development officer forthe Smithsonian Institution, raising funds to build and openthe National Museum of the American Indian. Previously, sheworked for twenty years in sales management at several high-tech companies based in New York and California. During thattime, she gained valuable experience serving as a boardmember for community organizations such as The ARC. InJuly 2017, she completed eighteen years on the Board ofTrustees at Hartwick College (Oneonta, NY), of which she is agraduate. She earned her MBA at the Wharton School of theUniversity of Pennsylvania.

Marty JonesMarty and her family have been Bruton

parishioners since 1977. Her husband Rogersings in the choir, and their children (nowgrown) were baptized and confirmed here.

Marty grew up in Southern Indiana,graduated from Indiana University, andmarried her college sweetheart. They livedin Indianapolis and Chapel Hill before movingto Williamsburg in 1976. For 20 years she owned a B&B andhas held leadership roles in The Williamsburg Garden Club,Williamsburg Regional Library, and the Auxiliary of SentaraWilliamsburg.

At Bruton, Marty serves as the Altar Guild Sacristan andhas assisted with several projects: the Bruton Cookbook,Needlepoint Kneelers and Pulpit Chair seat cushions, the FloralGuild, and the Pictorial Directory. She also volunteers at theReception Desk.

Marty was a member of the Vestry circa 2001-2004, whensequentially she was Register and Senior Warden with BishopHollerith. Currently she is completing the unexpired term ofErin Sloane and is now eligible to serve a full term of her own.

John SneadJohn grew up in Baltimore, Maryland,

and was confirmed in The Church of theGood Shepherd Episcopal Church inRuxton, Maryland. He earned a Bachelorof Arts in History from the University ofVirginia and a Master of BusinessAdministration from The Robert H. SmithSchool of Business at the University ofMaryland. Currently he works as aFinancial Consultant at Wells Fargo Advisors.

His wife Ginny and their three sons Jack, Will and Jameshave been members of Bruton Parish since they moved toWilliamsburg in 2011. At Bruton, he serves as an usher andhad the opportunity to serve as a member of the DiscernmentCommittee that helped develop the direction for the BrutonParish Campaign for the Fourth Century.

Since July, John has been a member of the Vestry,completing the unexpired term of Jeremy Gottshall, whomoved out of state. He is now eligible to serve a full term ofhis own.

H. S. "Spence" WebsterAs a life-long Episcopalian, Spence began

serving the Church as an acolyte and cruciferduring his teenage years. He became licensedas a Lay Eucharistic Minister 52 years ago andhas served continuously in this ministry at sevenchurches.

At Bruton, Spence was a member of theOutreach Committee, is a Lay Reader andChalicer, and leads noonday prayer services.He is also an usher, receptionist in the parish office, and onthe team serving soup and salad during Wednesday Lentengatherings.

In several other Episcopal Churches, Spence's committeememberships included Finance, Investment, Outreach,Greeters and Newcomers. For seven years he was Treasurerat Grace Episcopal Church, leading their fundraising effort tosupport the Outreach Program. While at Grace, he and hiswife Margaret encouraged fellowship by organizing ParishPotluck Suppers.

Spence is a graduate of the Wharton School of theUniversity of Pennsylvania. Financial experience includesworking as a Senior VP for Barnett Bank (now Bank ofAmerica) and consulting with an investment management firmserving institutional clients from Philadelphia to Miami.

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Commemorationof All Faithful Departed

Newcomers’ CornerWomen’s Theological

Book GroupWomen’s Potluck

An Invitation to WritersDinners for Eight

Labyrinth WalkBruton Singles

Sunday Ushers NeededQ, the Earliest GospelFirst Fridays Recovery

EucharistDOK Intercessory

PrayersECW Advent Tea

Women’s Lenten RetreatECW Ribbon Crosses

Looking Forward toBeing an Angel

Wednesdays Brown-bagBible Study

Best Gift Shop In TownAnnual Teddy Bear Tea

Poinsettias for theChristmas Altar

Annual ThanksgivingFood Drive for FISH

Getting Started on theHabitat House

Bruton-Mathew WhaleyPartnership UpdateMission & Outreach

Deliberates GrantAllocations

Ice Rink ParkingAdjustment

Traveling withFriends Reception

Two Events forSpiritWorks

3Q17 ContributionStatements

The ConnectionsBetween W&M and

Bruton ParishDid you know?

Winter Shelter MinistryLiving the Gospel

Bible StudyStephen MinistryChildren & Youth

FormationCandlelight Concerts

Holiday Music at BrutonNovember BirthdaysAnnual Giving 2018

Mobile Giving Online

Fellowship & FormationBrown-Bag Bible Study

Wednesdays @ noon

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Commemoration ofAll Faithful Departed Holy Eucharist

Thursday, November 2 @ 3pm

11th Annual Teddy Bear TeaThursday, November 2 @ 3-5pm

First Fridays Recovery EucharistFriday, November 3 @ 5:30pm

SpiritWorks’ Holiday Craft FairSaturday, November 4, 10am - 4pm

Newcomers’ CornerSunday, November 5 @ 10:30am

Labyrinth WalkSunday, November 5 @ 4pm

Angel Tree TagsAvailable November 5 - 12

Traveling with FriendsReception & Seminar

Thursday, November 9 @ 5:30pm

Living the Gospel Bible StudySundays, November 12 & 26 @ 11am

Where Love & Addiction Meet:Evening with Sandra SwensonMonday, November 13 @ 6:30pm

Sweet Discourse: The ConnectionsBetween W&M and Bruton Parish

Wednesday, November 156:30pm coffee/dessert ~ program @ 7pm

Habitat House - Bruton Build DaySaturday, November 18, 8:30am - 3pm

Bruton Parish Annual MeetingSunday, November 19 @ 9:15am

Thanksgiving Eve Holy EucharistWednesday, November 22 @ 6pm

Thanksgiving Donations to FISHBring by Wednesday, November 22 @ 6pm

Volunteer on Friday, November 24 @ 8:30am

Women’s Theological Book GroupThursday, November 30 @ 1pm *

Angel Tree DonationsMonday, December 4

Christmas Altar Poinsettia DonationsDue by Wednesday, December 6

Women’s Evening PotluckWednesday, December 6, 6:30pm

Annual Choir Holiday ConcertTuesday, December 12 @ 8pm

ECW Advent TeaThusday, December 14 @ 4pm

Winter Shelter Week @ BrutonFebruary 4-11, 2018

Women’s Lenten RetreatMarch, 2-4, 2018 @ Chanco

12-day Tour of Ireland with FriendsMay 1 - 12, 2018

Worship ScheduleThursday, November 2

Commemoration of All Faithful DepartedHoly Eucharist in the churchyard @ 3pm

Sunday, November 5Holy Eucharist @ 7:30am, 9:15, 11:15 & 5:30pm

Children’s Church @ 9:15am *

Sunday, November 12Holy Eucharist @ 7:30am, 9:15, 11:15

Children’s Church @ 9:15am *Evening Prayer @ 5:30pm

Sunday, November 19Holy Eucharist @ 7:30am, 9:15, 11:15 & 5:30pm

Children’s Church @ 9:15am *

Wednesday, November 22Thanksgiving Eve Holy Eucharist @ 6pm

Sunday, November 26Holy Eucharist @ 7:30am, 9:15, 11:15 & 5:30pm

Children’s Church @ 9:15am *

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Noonday Prayer @ ChurchMonday - Saturday

Holy Eucharist - St. Mary’s ChapelTuesdays @ 7:30 am

Holy Eucharist with Healing PrayersWednesdays @ 11 am (Church)

Canterbury Evening PrayerTuesdays @ 5:30 pm in Wren Chapel

when college is in session

* Held in St. Mary’s Chapel in the Parish House.

Commemoration of AllFaithful DepartedA service of Holy Eucharist will beheld at 3pm on Thursday,November 2, in the church-yard. A ll are welcome at thisservice, especially those who havea family member interred there. Weinvite you to bring loose flowers to place in theFlower Cross in memory of your loved one. Wehope that you can attend and join in this serviceas we celebrate the bond we share here in thislife and in the next.

Newcomers’ CornerNew members of Bruton Parish are invited to joinclergy, vestry and Newcomers Committeemembers for coffee in the Custis House at 10:30amon the first Sunday of each month. This is a greatopportunity to become more acquainted with theparish and learn of the many ministries here atBruton Parish. Join us Sunday, November 5.

* Child care may be available for babies through elementary-aged children by reservation only. Contact Meghan Brewer atchildcare@brutonparish.org or 757-345-6489.

Women’s TheologicalBook GroupRev’d Lauren McDonald

The Women's Theological Book Group is opento all women, even if you haven't joined usbefore. Our next meeting will be on Thursday,November 30, from 1-2:30pm in Room 206of the Parish House. We will be discussing TheFour Vision Quests of Jesus by the Rt. Rev.Steven Charleston, who is both an EpiscopalBishop and a citizen of the Choctaw Nation ofOklahoma.

In this book Bishop Charleston describeshow he "came to read the Bible through theeyes of traditional Native American religion,"focusing on four stories about Jesus in theGospel of Matthew. Please let me know if youwould like me to order a book for you.

Child care is available by contactingMeghan Brewer (childcare @brutonparish.org or757-229-2891).

Upcoming Dates and Books:

January 18 - Help, Thanks, Wow: The ThreeEssential Prayers by Anne Lamott

February 22 - Wearing God: Clothing, Laughter,Fire, and Other Overlooked Ways of MeetingGod by Lauren Winner

Dinners for EightJo-Anne Hand

This is a great way to makenew fr iends and becomereacquainted with old ones!

Interested parishionerswill be placed into groups ofeight. Group members will takea turn hosting a gathering intheir homes, at a restaurant or wherever. Whenand where a group meets will be determinedby the individual group. The gathering can be adinner, hors d’oeuvres, a brunch — the host andgroup decides. This is not a gourmet club.Fellowship is the main objective.

To sign up for Dinners for Eight, email yourname, address and phone number to Jo-AnneHand at dinners4eight@brutonparish.org or callher at 757-345-6950 with any questions. Groupswill be assigned in January 2018.

Bruton SinglesHeidi Elam, Ruth Mullaney, Eda Martin& Donna Dodenhoff

Saturday, November 11, 4:30pmDinner & A MovieJoin us at 4:30pm at Peter Chang’s ChineseRestaurant on Richmond Road. We will then pick amovie at Regal Cinema in Newtown or at theKimball Theatre (cost of meal + movie ticket).Pleae contact Ruth Mullaney at 757-229-6961.

Thursday, November 23, 1pmThanksgiving BuffetCome celebrate Thanksgiving and join us at 1pmfor a Thanksgiving buffet at Hellenic Center, GreekOrthodox Church, at 4900 Mooretown Road(approximately $30 per person, pay at the door).Please contact Heidi Elam at 757-897-5012.

Saturday, November 25, 10amFood & Feasts of Colonial VirginiaMeet us at 10am at the Visitor Center, atJamestown Settlement. Step back into kitchens ofanother century. Discover how food was preservedand prepared on land and on sea by the Englishcolonists and Powhatan Indians. Learn about theimportance of corn. Witness how scarce rationsfor soldiers were transformed into stews, pies andbreads. Afterwards we will stop at Sal's by VictorItalian Restaurant in the Williamsburg ShoppingCenter for lunch (admission free with proof ofresidency in Williamsburg, James City & YorkCounties + cost of meal). Please rsvp by contactingDonna Dodenhoff at singles@brutonparish.org.

Women’s PotluckThere will be no dinner in November, however,mark your calendars for Wednesday, December6, at 6:30pm at Joan Lovegren- O'Brien's home.Please email womenspotluck@brutonparish.org orcall/text Joan at 757-784-2599 to rsvp forDecember.

Throughout thisissue are picturesfrom the FallFellowshipFestival

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An Invitation to WritersElizabeth Greaf & Rita Grove

It has become a tradition for members of Bruton to help prepare a booklet of devotions for the Lenten Season. Thisyear, the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) will be coordinating this project. The reflections are based on assigned dailyGospel lessons (250 word maximum). These devotional pages are written by individuals, couples, families and ourclergy.

You are invited and encouraged (new and seasoned writers alike) to be a part of the 2018 Lenten Devotional.Scripture passages will be assigned by the first week in December and the deadline for completed reflections will beJanuary 22, 2018. If you are interested in writing such a reflection for the Devotional or if you would like moreinformation, please email ECWDevotional@brutonparish.org or call Elizabeth Greaf at 516-383-1137.

Bruton Singles is a fellowship ministry tailoredtowards parishioners and members of the widercommunity who are single. We typically gettogether once each week to attend various eventsin the parish and the larger community. Eachevent is accompanied by a meal and/or dessert(paid separately) at which we enjoy fellowship anddiscussion. To participate in any event, pleaseprocure tickets to the function and call the listedcoordinator.

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Q, the Earliest GospelBill Bynum, Library Committee

There is little written documentation about theformation of the four Gospels, so anydescription of the development of the Gospelsmust necessarily be conjectural. Historiansconjecture that after the crucifixion of Jesus,his followers would recall his sayings and actionsto each other as they awaited his expectedreturn. As the years passed, an oral traditionof these story segments about the life of Jesusdeveloped.

As more years went by, a form emergedfor these story segments, consisting of a briefintroduction followed by the action or saying ofJesus. Eventually, these storysegments (historians call thempericopes) were combined intolarger units, each dealing witha specific topic, such as theconflict between Jesus andother Jews, col lect ions ofsayings about an ethical life incommunity, and the arrest ofJesus, his t r ia l and h isexecution.

After more years hadpassed, the first Gospel waswritten. Most historians thinkthat this was the Gospel ofMark, written sometime shortlyafter 70 CE. This first Gospelwas followed by the writing ofthe Gospels of Matthew andLuke in 80-90 CE and theGospel of John around 100 CE.

Beginning in the eighteenthcentury, biblical scholars beganto examine the texts of the four Gospels forclues about their development. The Gospel ofJohn is quite different from the other threeGospels in both form and content, but theGospels of Mark, Matthew and Luke are closelyrelated textually. Historians investigated thisrelationship by examining the three Gospelsside-by-side. As a result, these three Gospelsare usually referred to as the Synoptic Gospels(syn = together, optic = seen, that is, “seentogether”).

Many scholars decided that because anumber of pericopes from Mark also appear inMatthew and Luke, Matthew and Luke probablyused Mark as a source in creating their Gospels.Moreover, the Gospels of Matthew and Lukeshare 4,500 words of pericopes that do notappear in Mark. The agreement betweenMatthew and Luke in these pericopes isexceptionally high. Not only are the same Greekwords used by Matthew and Luke, the order ofthe words is identical. This led scholars toconjecture that Matthew and Luke used asecond written source in addition to Mark, whichthey called Q (for quelle, the German word forsource).

For all of the nineteenth century and mostof the twentieth, most scholars were satisfiedwith the idea of a source like Q, but were

uninterested in its reconstruction. It was notuntil the mid-1980s that a large project toproduce a fully documented and collaborativereconstruction of Q was begun under theauspices of the Society of Biblical Literature.The Critical Edition of Q was published in 2000.John S. Kloppenborg, Chair of the Departmentand Centre for the Study of Religion at theUniversity of Toronto, was one of the three co-editors of The Critical Edition of Q.

The Hennage L ibrary, located in thebasement of the Parish House, has a copy ofhis interesting book Q, the Earliest Gospel:

An Introduction to the OriginalStories and Sayings of Jesus,Westminster John Knox Press,2008, Hennage call number:226KloE. In this book, ProfessorKloppenborg clearly presents hisjustification for the existence ofQ and its import-ance in the earlyhistory of the Jesus movement.

In chapter one, ProfessorKloppenborg leads the readerthrough an examination of thedifferent proposed ways thatMark, Matthew, and Lukewere created, using detailedexamples. He shows why, in theopinion of most biblical scholars,the sayings provide evidence thatthe source Gospel Q existed andhow Matthew and Luke used Markand Q to create their Gospels. Inchapter two, ProfessorKloppenborg describes the steps

involved in reconstructing Q.Chapter three is devoted to an examination

of the importance of Q. Professor Kloppenborgdiscusses five features that distinguish Q fromMark, Matthew, and Luke. First is the role ofgeography and topography in the organizationof Q. Second is Q’s treatment of the functionand significance of the miraculous. Third is Q’ssilence on Jesus’ death and Q’s view of hissignificance. Fourth is Q’s understanding of thevindication of Jesus. Fifth is Q’s concrete ethics.

Chapter four is devoted to a detailedcomparison of Q with two Gospels written earlyin the Jesus movement, the Gospel of Thomasand the Gospel of James. As a part of the book’sconclusion, Professor points out that: “It is nota dying and rising savior that we see in Q, but asage with uncommon wisdom, wisdom thataddressed the daily realities of small-town lifein Jewish Galilee.” The book concludes with anEnglish reconstruction of Q as an Appendix.

If you find this gem of a book interestingand want to read further about the developmentof the Gospels, the Hennage Library containstwo copies of the standard reference in this area,Ancient Christian Gospels: Their History andDevelopment, by Helmut Koester, Trinity PressInternational, 1990, Hennage call number 226KoeA.

SundayUshers

NeededWe are in need of

ushers for all threemorning services,

especially more UsherTeams at the 7:30am

service, and moremembers of several

of our existing teamsfor 9:15 and 11:15

services. Pleaseconsider volunteeringto be the first smilingface a parishioner or

visitor sees onSunday morning. Wewelcome you to join

our team! If you’dlike to volunteer for

this ministry,please email

ushers@brutonparish.org

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Save the Date for theECW Advent TeaSoon our thoughts will turn to the Adventseason when we prepare our hearts forChristmas. On Thursday, December 14,we will gather for our annual Advent Tea.This traditional event of tea, treats,fellowship, and musical performances byour bell ringers and youth choirs starts at4pm.

Please RSVP by Monday, December 11, withyour name and that of each of your guests byemailing ECWAdventTea@brutonparish.org or callingthe church office at 757-229-2891. Please sign upfor donating tea sandwiches and cookies. Gluten-free items are especially appreciated.

Table hostesses are needed to welcome ourguests. Please contact Marget Bradenham at 757-229-7266 if you are interested.

Women’s Lenten RetreatThe Rev’d Lauren McDonald

Come away across the James River for prayer,fellowship, and renewal with your sisters in Christfrom Bruton Parish on March 2-4, 2018. TheRev’d Jan Brown and The Rev’d Lauren McDonaldwill be our facilitators.

The retreat will begin at 6pmfor dinner on Friday, March 2, andend with Eucharist before lunchtimeon Sunday, March 4. To attend, youmust commit to the full retreat. Theretreat will be alcohol-free. Space for up to 40 women hasbeen reserved at Camp Chanco,and meals will be provided. $175per person covers food and lodgingfor a double room (singleoccupancy is $200). Rooms are motel-style withtwo beds plus a bathroom. Linens are provided. Visit our website and download the registrationform. Please print and ful ly complete theRegistration Form or stop by the Parish House fora physical copy, and includeit with your check madepayable to Bruton Parishwith Lenten Retreat in thememo. Please either mailyour registration form andcheck to the Parish House ordrop i t o ff at thereceptionist’s desk. If the cost is prohibitive,please contact Laurenregarding the possibility ofa scholarship by calling 757-229-2891 or sending anemail to lmcdonald@brutonparish.org.

First Fridays RecoveryEucharistThis month's First Fridays Recovery Eucharistwill be November 3 at 5:30pm in the church.The service is designed with prayers andreadings that focus on helping people find waysto live faithfully in the midst of any kind ofsuffering, especially individuals and their lovedones who are liv ing with addict ion, co-dependence, mental i llness, and trauma.During the service participants may light candlesand write prayer requests. We pray for thosewho are continuing to struggle, mourn those whohave died, and celebrate with those who areexperiencing the joy of recovery. All arewelcome, whether or not you're in recovery.

DOK IntercessoryPrayersPart of our rule of life as The Order of theDaughters of the King® is consistent inter-cessory prayer. Prayers are said forfour weeks and may be repeated.Anyone who wishes to haveprayers said for them or forothers should fill out a bluerequest card at the churchtower and drop it in the DOK prayerbox. The prayer below is offered this month byJoan Whitla, and is taken from Psalms Now byLeslie F. Brandt, a contemporary paraphrase ofthe Psalms (and based on Psalm 136).

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Thank You, God, for all these things that revealYour love.

Thank You for the heavens that cover us, forthe earth beneath our feet, for the sun in theday and the stars in the night, for the snow andthe rains, for mountains and valleys and treesand flowers.

Thank You, God, for those people whodemonstrate Your love.

Thank You, God, for those great men andwomen who followed You throughout history,for the priests and prophets and apostles andministers, for doctors and teachers and mothersand fathers and painters and musicians andwriters and farmers and laborers and clerks,for those men and women who gloried in Yourlove and dedicated their lives to loving others.

Thank You, God, for choosing me to be one ofYour people, for calling me and equipping meto communicate Your love to the world aroundme.

Thank You, God.

Labyrinth WalkAt 4pm on Sunday, November 5, there will be a labyrinth walk at the Eastern State HospitalLabyrinth (13 Schmidt Road). We will be offering prayers for our state, nation, and world prior tothe November 7 election. All are welcome to join us in this ancient form of walking meditation.The event usually lasts about an hour. Contact the Rev’d Lauren McDonald for more information.

EpiscopalChurchWomens’RibbonCrossesECW RibbonCrosses are back!ECW has beenbusy creatingribbon crosses toraise funds foroutreach ($1donation). Theyare available inthe Parish Shop —stop by andpurchase a few!

“Come to me, all you that are wearyand are carrying heavy burdens,

and I will give you rest.”

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Looking Forward toBeing an AngelChristine Britton

As you make your Christmas list this year,please make room for an Angel Tree child. Theprogram targets those most affected by poverty— children. The Salvation Army emphasizes thatAngel Tree donations may be the only Christmasgifts that some of these children receive.

Tags will be available in the Parish Housefrom November 6-15 and available at the churchafter the morning services on Sundays,November 5 & 12. Purchased gifts must bereturned to the Parish House or to the SalvationArmy directly by Monday, December 4. Pleasecontact me at cbritton@brutonparish.org or757-229-2891 with questions.

Wednesdays Brown-BagBible StudyBring lunch on Wednesdays at noon to theCoffee, Tea & Thee room upstairs in the ParishHouse. This Lectionary-based Bible study iscentered upon the Gospel for the comingSunday. The preacher for the week will facilitatethese sessions where those in attendance willbe able to reflect upon the scriptures that willbe the focus of the Sunday sermon. The studiesmay provide increased insight into the sermonor explore aspects of the passages beyond thescope of the sermon, or both.

The Best Gift Shop In TownSusie Hodgson

That is what many of our customers are sayingas they browse through the shop. The newlyrenovated shop is so welcoming and colorful withthe wide assortment of sparkling Christmas items.There are colorful umbrellas hanging from theceiling with scenes from master painters. We’vealready sold 60, but we’ve ordered more of thishot item.

New this year are beautifulChristmas ornaments of BrutonParish. One is porcelain with ascene of the church, anotherone is a brass cut-out of thechurch and the little door isopen! Did you know that wehave sterling silver charms byRembrandt that are an heirloomgift? For you art lovers, thereare beautiful watercolors byBoden Portwood. If you need ababy gift, look no further. The

shop has everything from silver items to cuddlystuffed animals and books.

For two Saturdays, Vernon Randle was ourenthusiastic greeter at the entrance and we thankyou, Vernon!

The shop is a “one-stop-shop” for all yourChristmas shopping. There is something foreveryone on your list, so we hope to see yousoon!

Poinsettias for theChristmas AltarDianne Spence

Contributions are now being accepted forthe poinsettias that will decorate theChristmas altar. The deadline isWednesday, December 6, for receivingthe names to be included in the bulletin asa memorial, a thank offering, or in honor ofsomeone special. Please make checks payable toBruton Parish Church Altar Guild andsend to Dianne Spence at 102 WalnutHills Drive, 23185-3427. Please do not

send the checksto the churchoffice. Includeyour telephonenumber on thecorrespondenceor check. Please call me

directly at 757-229-4915 or emailpoinsettias@brutonparish.org.

Annual Teddy Bear TeaT.J. Cardwell

The Salvation Army's Women's Auxiliary ofWilliamsburg cordially invites you to the 11thAnnual Teddy Bear Tea on Thursday,November 2, from 3-5pm in Lewis Hall.

Enjoy sweets, savories, and tea amidhundreds of creatively-dressed teddy bears thatwill be given to childrenat Christmas. Fundsraised support theprojects the ladies takeon to help those in ourcommunity such as theChristmas Angel TreeProgram, Back toSchool backpacks forschool children and theTransi-tional Housing Program. A few specially-dressed bears will be available for purchase, andthere will be a silent auction for multiple itemsboth large and small. Support the Salvation Armyand our children in the community who are inneed.

The cost to attend is $20/adult and $7/childwith proceeds to benefit the Salvation ArmyWomen's Auxiliary. Donations are alwayswelcomed. Please make checks payable toSalvation Army Women's Auxiliary and mail toSarah Avellar at 3005 E. Whittaker Close,Williamsburg, VA, 23185. Checks should bereceived by October 28; your check securesyour reservation, no ticket required. For moreinformation, please call 757-565-2129 or emailsawa.va@hotmail.com.

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Annual Thanksgiving FoodDrive for FISHStacey Grimsley

Bruton's annual Thanksgiving Food Drivebenefitting the FISH Food Pantry will soon beunderway. Our youth assembled the bags forthe food drive during their monthly gatheringon October 15. Bags will be made available toparish ioners before and af ter servicesbeginning Sunday, November 5.

Parishioners areasked to fill one or morebags with non-perishablefood items. Please do notover fill, use multiplebags instead. Donationsshould be brought tothe Thanksgiving Eveservice at 6pm on Wednesday, November22, to receive a blessing before being deliveredto FISH. If you cannot attend the November 22service, please bring your donation to the ParishHouse prior to Thanksgiving.

Volunteers of all ages are needed at8:30am on Friday, November 24, totransport the donations to FISH and help stockthe pantry shelves. We anticipate hundreds ofbags this year, requiring people-power andvehicles, so please plan to join us at the ParishHouse at 8:30am on the morning of the 24th.Let's thank God for our blessings and blessothers by donating food to FISH.

Getting Started on theHabitat HouseRev’d Lauren McDonald

Work is starting on the Habitat House thatBruton is sponsoring. Saturday, October 28 willbe the Pastors Build Day, when c lergythroughout our community will work togetheron the house. Saturday, November 18 from8:30am - 3pm, is the Bruton Build day.

We will need volunteers to work at the siteand volunteers to bring lunch. All Wednesdaysand Thursdays from 8:30am - 3pm, and someSaturdays in November and December will alsobe available for individuals to volunteer.

To sign up for the Bruton Build Day, pleasecontact the Rev'd Lauren McDonald. Volunteersto work on site must be 16 years or older, andall volunteers must fill out a waiver.

Waivers and safety instruct ions areavailable at habitatpgw.volunteerhub.comWe're hoping to have the house ready for theFletcher family by December 31. Additionalwork dates will be added once the buildingbegins. Volunteer as much as you are able!

Bruton-Matthew WhaleyPartnership UpdateJanet Estes

After a very successful first year in ourpartnership with Matthew Whaley ElementarySchool, Bruton parishioners are continuing torespond to the needs of our littlest neighbors.

Last year we tutored chi ldren fromkindergarten through fifth grade inmath and reading and worked in theart room, music room, and library.The donations we made to the schoolincluded: sweatshirts, sweatpants,and coats in the fall; holiday foodboxes at Christmas Break; books atSpring Break; and indoor and outdoortoys at the end of school! Theprincipal, teachers, and staff haveexpressed their appreciation of ourefforts many times over. But we hereat Bruton are the lucky ones becausewe have the joy of helping our youngneighbors flourish — with not only thenecessities for learning, like clothingand food, but with our dedication andgrowing affection for these children.

The following is a brief update onour current status with MatthewWhaley:

We currently have 25 tutors and classroomhelpers at Matthew Whaley!

Due to the kind donations of sweatshirts andsweatpants by Bruton parishioners to theschool recently, students will "be covered" nomatter what happens while they are at school.Accidents can and do happen with children, andthey just need a quick change of clothes! Thankyou for your donations.

The M-25 Committee has purchased coats forneedy students at the school. It is hard tobelieve, but many children do not have thesecurity of a warm coat for those cold and windydays to come. Money to purchase the coats ispart of the committee's budget provided by theOutreach Committee.

Christmas food boxes will be wrapped anddelivered to Matthew Whaley again this year tohelp families get along during holiday break,when children are not able to access schoolmeals (again, thanks to the Outreach Committeefor funds to purchase the food). Volunteers willgather in the parish hall at a time to bedetermined to wrap and fill the boxes. Pleasecheck the weekly Bruton Bytes and Sundaybulletins for further information.

Hurricane ReliefIn September, the Mission & OutreachCommittee approved a $5000 donation that wassent directly to the Episcopal Diocese of WestTexas. You can help make a difference to allareas of the world that are suffering throughdisasters by making a donation to the EpiscopalRelief & Development at www.erd.com.

Mission &OutreachDeliberatesGrantAllocationsDuring the Septemberand October Mission& OutreachCommittee meetings,the group deliberatedover the 30+ grantrequests received byBruton Parish in2017. The committeewill finalize grantallocations at theirNovember meeting.

Jo-Anne Hand &Jeanne Blountpreparing to delivercoats to MatthewWhaley ElementarySchool.

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Two Events forSpiritWorksLynn Smyth

November is an exciting month for SpiritWorks,and we hope you will join us at the two eventswe have planned! First, SpiritWorks will host aHoliday Craft Fair on Saturday, November4, from 10am to 4pm at 5800 MooretownRoad. They are hosting crafters and vendors inhopes to raise funds by selling hot cider, coffeeand muffins to the early shoppers and lunches/soft drinks to our later guests. There will beraffles, too! If you'd like to reserve a craftspace, help us prepare (grill) and serve in thefood pavilion or bake muffins, cookies ofbrownies for our food pavilion, please emailspiritworks@brutonparish.org. This promises tobe a fun event and as always, we are gratefulfor your help!

The second event is Where Love andAddiction Meet: An Evening with SandraSwenson on Monday, November 13, in thechurch. Join us for an evening with authorSandra Swenson, who has written two booksabout her journey as the mom of a son sufferingwith the disease of addiction: The Joey Songand Tending Dandelions. Tending Dandelions isa collection of honest meditations for motherswith addicted children. While Sandra writes froma mother’s perspective, the evening promisesto be a meaningful experience for fathers andother family members as well.

Beginning at 6:30pm in the church ,Swenson will read passages from her new bookand answer questions after each. After thisportion of the event, we’ll move from the churchbuilding to the Parish Hall for a meet-and-greet/book signing. Parking will be available on theDuke of Gloucester Street in front of the church.While there is no charge for this event, we wouldvery much appreciate an RSVP for planningpurposes.

In addition, we are offering pre-sales ofboth of Ms. Swenson’s books. The cost for eachis $15 (plus convenience fee) and ordering inadvance helps us to ensure that we orderenough for everyone. Visit http://bit.ly/whereloveandaddictionmeet for details or topurchase books. If you have any questions,contact Lynn Smyth directly at 757-565-3717.

Ice Rink ParkingAdjustmentMike Wanless

Colonial Williamsburg will begin installing theIce Rink on November 1. As was the case lastyear, parking for Parish House events will beon the Duke of Gloucester Street east of NassauStreet. The Ice Rink will be in operation untilFebruary 28, 2018 and will be dismantled inMarch as of this message. Also, please do not enter or exit Duke ofGloucester Street from North Henry Street atany time as a matter of public safety. ColonialWilliamsburg has also asked for our cooperationin not pulling cars up onto the grass whenparking on the Duke of Gloucester Street.Please keep vehicles on the cobblestone edgesand pavement only. Please direct any parking questions to meby either calling 757-229-2891 or sending anemail to mwanless@brutonparish.org.

Traveling with FriendsJim Morford

The Friends of Bruton Committee cordiallyinvites you to attend a Travel Reception& Seminar to learn more about ourupcoming trip in May 2018 to Ireland:

When: Thursday, November 9Where: Parish HouseTime: 5:30 to 7pmRe: Presentation with Q&A about

Traveling with Friends

Friends of Bruton has sponsored twooverseas and five one-day trips. Join us tolearn about our next trip, offer yoursuggestions for new destinations and haveyour questions answered. We look forwardto seeing you on November 9!

“We travel not to escape life,but for life not to escape us.”

Third Quarter Contribution StatementsThird Quarter Contribution Statements will have been mailed by the end of October, and contain contributionsreceived through September 30, 2017. Contributions received after that date will appear on your FourthQuarter statement. For corrections or questions, please call Steve Hibbitts, Treasurer, at 757-564-8240. Weare most grateful for your support of Our Lord’s work through the ministries of Bruton Parish.

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Living the Gospel BibleStudyThis Lectionary-based Bible study is held at11am every second and fourth Sunday in theCustis House and examines the impact of theGospel message on our everyday lives. Join uson Sundays, November 12 & 26.

Stephen MinistryMaryJean Hurst

Interested in becoming a Stephen Minister orthink you might need a Stephen Minister? CallMaryJean Hurst at 757-220-2087 for more in-formation. Stephen Ministers are congregationmembers who receive 60+ hours of training toequip them to offer high-quality, one-to-oneChristian care to people going through a diffi-cult time. A Stephen Minister usually providescare to one person at a time, meeting with thatperson once a week for about an hour.

A Prayer for Thankfulness

Thank You, God, for stars that glowbeyond the end of time, the sea,untamed flowers in the wood,the gentle souls who walk with me,and the children who are born and growand learn to handle life's demands.

Thank you, God, for end of pain,for final ceasing of the rainthat brought dire floods,November's chill and drying leaf,the gradual release from grief,the understanding of a friend.

Thank you, God, for sun's great giftthat, being, caused life to exist,season's cycles, morning mist,and memories of times far past,whose precious hours could not last,but gave reason to be living.and human gratitude expressedeach autumn in Thanksgiving.

Ms. Margaret Stavely Payne

Fall Fellowship FestivalBelow are just some of the great pictures takenat the Fall Fellowship Festival on Sunday,October 1. Over 250+ of our fellow parishionerscame out this year to enjoy beautiful weather,delicious seafood, fantastic music, and a verycreative face painter.

A great big thank you once again toHarrison Bresee and Bill Carr, our cooks, forgrilling oysters, a low-country seafood boil,shrimp, and so much more including hot dogsfor the kiddos!

Thank you also to Meghan Brewer, ourCanterburians, and all those who helped withset-up beforehand and clean-up afterwards.We hope to see you next year for another greatfall fellowship festival!

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Guides’ Ministry Program

The ConnectionsBetween W&M & BrutonAlta Cassady

The close relationship between Bruton Parishand William and Mary dates back to July 23,1690. The newly appointed Commissary of theBishop of London, James Blair, introduced thefounding of a college in the colony in his“Several Propositions.” The following year Blairtravelled to England seeking the support for acollege from church leaders and the reigningmonarchs.

In February 1693, King William and QueenMary granted a charter for a college inWilliamsburg and named James Blair itspresident for life. Blair continued serving asCommissary and Rector of Bruton ParishChurch as well as presiding over the newcollege until his death in 1743.

The connections between Bruton ParishChurch and the College of William and Marywill be the topic of the next Sweet Discourseon Wednesday, November 15. Coffee anddessert will be served in Lewis Hall in the ParishHouse beginning at 6:30pm with the programto follow at 7pm.

Wilford Kale, a well-knownlocal author, speaker andhistorian, will be our speaker.He is a retired newspaperjournalist who has made hishome in the Williamsburg areafor nearly 55 years. He wasbureau chief for The RichmondTimes-Dispatch from 1971-1992 and has written extensively on the HistoricTriangle’s history in books and magazines.

His best known book is Hark Upon the Gale:A History of the College of William and Mary,which many of you may already own. His mostrecent volume, From Student to Warrior: AMilitary History of the College of William andMary, was published in late April of this year.Kale has recently signed a contract to write abook on the history of Yorktown.

Anne Conkling encourages guides andmembers of the church to attend. “Do come toour November Sweet Discourse. Wilford and Ihave been friends for many years,” said Anne,“and he is a dedicated researcher. He will sharethe history of the college and its connection tothe church. Religion and education have alwayshad a closely-knit relationship. Come onNovember 15 and get acquainted with Wilford.He is a great storyteller.”

Winter Shelter MinistryFebruary 4-11, 2018Lianne & Douglas Boller

For the sixth year in a row Bruton Parish willprovide food, overnight lodging, showers,haircuts, clothes, and a warm welcome to ourhomeless neighbors. Bruton is one of 33congregations in the greater WilliamsburgCommunity that participates, from Novemberthrough March, in this vitally important ministryunder the auspices of COFM, the Community ofFaith Mission. Our week at Bruton begins withdinner on Sunday, February 4, and ends withbreakfast on Sunday, February 11.

Last February, through a host of dedicatedBruton Parish volunteers, as many as 25 guestswere sheltered overnight in Lewis Hall from therain and cold. Each guest received a kind-heartedand sincere greeting, a delicious dinner servedby Brutonians, a warm and safe night's sleep,and all were provided with nourishing breakfastsand bag lunches to sustain them during the day.How was this possible? Because of YOU — alarge and splendid band of Bruton parishionerswho volunteered for this worthwhile ministry.

There are approximately 125 individualvolunteer slots to be filled. Many volunteers,who return each year, will tell you that thisministry is a truly fulfilling experience. Frequentcomments are: "I really believe this is the typeof hands-on work that we Christians are called todo," and, "This experience moved me to re-readthose verses from Matthew."

Sign-up will begin Sunday, November 12for Breakfast, Check-in, Dinner, Overnight andCheck-out slots. Slots fill up very quickly so don'tmiss your chance to get the slot you want!

Bruton's 2018 Winter Shelter Week will bechaired by Lianne and Douglas Boller. Theirsuccessors for 2019 will be Sally and BringierMcConnell. If you want more information aboutserving in this wonderful ministry, please give theBollers a call at 757-345-2551.

Did you know?Sylvia Saba

There are over 450 services available in theGreater Williamsburg Network of Care. You canfind information online about service providersand their locations, health insurance, availabilityof emergency food, clothing, housing and aCommunity Calendar of events, meetings,trainings and support groups. Please visitWmbgCares.org and explore the GreaterWilliamsburg Network of Care. Flu season hasstarted — have you had your flu shot yet? Getprotected!

Nursery is available each Sunday on the firstfloor of the Parish House from 8:30am to12:30pm for newborns through 4-year-olds.Children’s Church is age-appropriate worshipheld at 9:15am in St. Mary’s Chapel, tailoredfor children K-5th grade. Drop them off at 9am,then head to the church. Save a seat, as thechildren join the congregation at the Peace.Sunday School is held from 10:30-11am forchildren through 5th grade in the Parish House,and in the Custis House for middle and highschool youth. We meet in the church tower aftercommunion and then walk to classes together.Joyful Noise, Choristers & Cantores YouthChoirs typically rehearse in the Parish Houseat 11am (unless there is no Sunday School) inthe choir room.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5No Children’s Church or Sunday School as thechildren and youth are singing during the9:15am . Choir Rehearsal wil l be heldimmediately following the 9:15 service. YouthGroup will gather from 5:30-7:30pm (includesdinner) when we’ll be putting together CollegeCare Packages.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12Children’s Church will be held at 9:15am,followed by Sunday School at 10:30am andChoir Rehearsal at 11am. Youth Group willgather from 5:30-7:30pm (includes dinner) withGame Night.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19Children’s Church will be held at 9:15am.Parents, don’t forget to attend the AnnualMeeting in the church following the 9:15amservice! Sunday School will be held at 10:30amand Choir Rehearsal at 11am. Children, youthand their famil ies wil l be jo ining ourCanterburians for a Thanksgiving Feast at6:30pm. Please rsvp to Meghan Brewer andbring a dish to share!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24Join us at the Parish House at 8:30am totransport the Thanksgiving donations toFISH. Please contact Meghan Brewer to let herknow you’ll help!

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26Please enjoy the Thanksgiving weekend withyour family. There will be no children or youthprogramming that Sunday.

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Children & Youth Formation in NovemberMeghan Brewer

We’re headed on a mission trip next summer tothe mountains of West Virginia to work with theAppalachian South Folklife Center (ASFC). We’llconnect with local folks who have fallen on toughtimes and need help with home repairs.

Much of West Virginia has never recoveredfrom changes in industries like coal and timberthat have left hundreds of thousands withoutjobs. This gives us a real opportunity to meetthe people who call this beautiful place homeand be a part of their lives in some small way.We’ll also take time with this organization toget to know the unique culture of Appalachia —the history of the people and their land, andhow they belong to it. (Visit folklifecenter.orgto see with whom we’ll be working.)

Our trip will take place from June 17-25,2018. The cost for the trip will be $400/part icipant. Asalways, don’t letthe cost preventyou from partici-pating; we’re gladto help.

We truly hopethat you will joinus to play hard,work hard, andpray hard. Webelieve our timein service toothers, in prayerand worship, and in having fun in creation canmake a real impact on the world and on us.

We hope you will sign up at bit.ly/brutonyouthmission2018.

The deadlineto sign up toattend the YouthMission Trip isMay 1, 2018.

Youth Lock-In (1)

Children’s & YouthChoirs singing duringBlessing of theAnimals (2)

Children’s Churchon Sunday (3)

Youth Group assemb-ling ThanksgivingBags (4)

Face Painting atthe Fall FellowshipFestival (5)

Youth Mission Trip 2018:Country Roads, Take Me Home,West VirginiaFather Josh

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Thursday, November 2Choral Concert - Virginia Wesleyan Choralefrom Norfolk, VA - Bryson Mortensen, Director

Saturday, November 4Choral Concert - Choir from St. Joseph onthe Brandywine Church in Greenville, DEMary Ellen Schauber, Director

Tuesday, November 7Chamber Music RecitalU.S. Army Band Reed Trio

Thursday, November 9Early Music RecitalAdrienne Lotto, Soprano, Jane Leggiero Cello& Gamba, Daniel Corneliussen, Harpsichord

Saturday, November 11Choral ConcertW&M’s Chorus & Botetourt SingersSarah Frook Gallo, Director

Sunday, November 12 @ 5:30 pmChoral Evensong - Music of Alan BullardBruton Parish Choirs, directed by Rebecca

Davy, Dr. JanEl Will, Organist

Tuesday, November 14Flute, Organ & Harpsichord RecitalDarla Wilmot, Flutist & Rebecca Davy,Harpsichord

Thursday, November 16Chamber Music RecitalWilliam & Mary Gallery PlayersSusan Via, Director

Saturday, November 18Handbell Concert - Youth HandbellChoirs of Davidson United MethodistChurch in Davidson, NC - Kevin Turner& Katie Ann McCarty, Directors

Tuesday, November 21Organ RecitalJohn Palmer, Organist from CalvaryEpiscopal Church in Memphis, TN

Thursday, November 23 @Thanksgiving Day Organ RecitalLaurence Caldecote, Organist fromAll Saints Parish Church inNorthhampton, England

Saturday, November 25Organ RecitalLibby Boyer, Organistfrom Gloucester, VA

Tuesday, November 28Holiday Choral ConcertSt. Gertrude High School Women'sHonors Ensemble from Richmond,VALisa Fusco, Director & Rebecca Davy,Organist

Thursday, November 30Holiday Organ RecitalDr. JanEl Will, Organist at Bruton Parish

HistoricalOrgan Recitals

William & Mary’s Wren Chapel @ 10am

Saturdays, November 4, 11, 18, 25Rebecca Davy

Candlelight Concerts for the Parish& Community by our Music Ministry

Holiday Music at BrutonRebecca Davy, Music Director

Our annual choir holiday concert will take place on Tuesday,December 12, this year at 8pm in the church sanctuary.Accompanied by strings, flutes, oboes, and handbells, the choirswill sing music from the baroque period and the end of the20th century.

We’ll open with Georg Philipp Telemann’s Christmas cantataof 1720, Uns iste in Kind geboren (To us a child is born), part

of a cantata cycle he composed for theentire year while living in Frankfurt.The cantata is in eight variedmovements with solos and choruses,not dissimilar to the famous cantatasof J. S. Bach, but certainly lesscontrapuntally dense. It is a delightful,joyous work, appro-priately intendedto celebrate the birth of our Savior. Next on the program is a settingof Mary’s Magnificat¸which has beenattributed to the early German baroquecomposer, Dieterich Buxtehude, butwas not likely written by him. Nobetter or secure attribution has beenmade, and the connect ion withBuxtehude is based solely on itsinclusion in the library of a friend, whoowned much of his music. The stylesuggests another composer, but the

date of origin is surely still the latter part of the 17th century.The Magnificat is divided into six movements which alternatechoral and solo passages and brief instrumental ritornelli.

We will end the concert with American composer LibbyLarsen’s Ringeltänzei, completed in the 1980s, arranged forchoir, strings, and handbells. The movements of this workdepict festive caroling and dancing during the Christmasseason, especially as was the tradition in medieval France.Larsen is one of America’s leading composers and has beenespecially hailed for her sensitive settings of fine text to finemusic. I hope many of you will have the opportunity toexperience this concert and enjoy both something old, evenpossibly familiar, along with something fresh and new. Mayyou have a blessed holiday season filled with family, friends,and music.

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The Rev’d Tyler L. MontgomeryAssociate Rector & College Chaplain

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The Rev’d Lauren M. McDonaldAssociate Rector - Outreach

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The Rev’d Joshua P. StephensAssociate Rector - Family Ministry

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The Rev’d Jan M. Brown, Deaconjbrown@brutonparish.org

Meghan BrewerCoordinator of Children’s & Youth

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Rebecca Davy, Music Director & Organistbdavy@brutonparish.org

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Daniel Corneliussen, Organ Scholar

James DarlingChoirmaster - Organist Emeritus

Hilary Cooley, Communications DirectorChronicle Editor/Publicationshcooley@brutonparish.org

Christine Britton, Parish Life Coordinatorcbritton@brutonparish.org

Marty Easton, Development Directormeaston@brutonparish.org

Dudley Hoyle, Comptrollerdhoyle@brutonparish.org

Nancy NelsonFinancial Assistant

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Bruton Parish Church, P.O. Box 3520, Williamsburg, VA 23187-3520757-229-2891 Fax: 757-221-0290

Pastoral Care CoordinatorsWednesdays & Fridays, 10am-2pmPCM@brutonparish.org757-645-2050

Stephen MinistryCharlie Clapper & Mary Jean Hurst757-220-2087 confidential

Parish NurseSylvia Saba (757-258-4503)parishnurse@brutonparish.org

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Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pmCall 757-345-2250 directlyor call the church office at757-229-2891

After 5pm and on weekends, callthe church office and choose Option6. If necessary, please leave yourname, telephone number and briefmessage, and the clergy-on-call willreturn your call as soon as possible.

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Annual Giving 2018Marty Easton

Thank you for the wonderful response to thisfall’s annual appeal. Pledges are coming indaily. Please take time to consider yourpledge for 2018. Bruton Parish relies on theannual fund to be who we are and do what wedo — provide spiritual sustenance to our church community and to those in thesurrounding area through worship, music, Christian education for all ages,fellowship, pastoral care and outreach. To ensure that Bruton Parish is here forus this year and next, in times of joy and solace, please make your pledge andincrease it as you are able.

The online form is very easy to use — visit http://bit.ly/pledge2018.Or there are several ways to submit your physical pledge card — at the receptiondesk at the Parish House, in the offering plate, or by mail.

All pledge cards will be brought forward and blessed on Sunday, November 5.