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Bruton Parish Episcopal Church www.brutonparish.org April 2014
CHRONICLEThe
If you are reading this piece soon afterits arrival in your mailbox, physical orelectronic, we are approaching the end ofLent and Easter. Despite still being in Lent,it is worthwhile to consider the implicationsof the Resurrection. What does Christ’sPassion and Resurrection mean for us andwhat is accomplished in our lives?
We have a tendency to spiritualize allthings pertaining to our fa i th. When
considering our religion, weoften leave this world toconsider the next. We shift toHeaven, what happenswhen we die and topics likethe immutability of the soul.We tend to give the presentshort shrift. St. Leo the Great, one ofthe early Church Fathers,said in a sermon, “O Man(sic) rouse yourself! Learn toknow the dignity of yournature. Remember that theimage of God in which you
were created, though defaced in Adam, isnow restored in Christ. Use this visiblecreation as it should be used, as you usethe earth, sea, sky, air, springs and rivers;and whatever is beautiful and wonderfulin them acknowledge to the praise andglory of God.”
St. Paul admonished members of thechurch in Corinth to remember, “Or do younot know that your body is a temple of theHoly Spirit within you, which you have fromGod, and that you are not your own? For
you were bought with a price; therefore,glorify God in your body.”
Both the above thinkers, theologiansand servants of the Risen Lord, focus onthe physicality of life. St. Leo reminds usthat our entire being is imprinted with theimage of God. There is no separation ofthe physical universe and the spiritualrealm. It is all directed to the purposes ofGod. St. Paul stresses that our veryphysical bodies are included in God’sredemptive process.
Jesus’ death and resurrection aredirected at the reordering of life, here andnow. Jesus lived a human life dedicatedto loving those he encountered andencouraging others to love in God’s name.Jesus cared about the real-world, physicalstruggles that his contemporaries knew.Jesus spoke about the misuse of wealth,abuse of position and power. Jesus wasoften a source of health in the presenceof illness. In the Gospels, Jesus was veryfocused on the present as he knew it.
As we approach an end to Lent andlook to Easter, we embrace the holisticview of St. Leo, St. Paul and Jesus. I hopewe appreciate the extravagant nature ofGod’s redemptive work in Jesus. Surely weare witnesses called into action to takean active role in Jesus’ mission, right hereand right now. Yes, God offers us a futurein Christ that includes all the spiritualcomponents we long to experience. Theway to God’s future is to embrace the real,gritty work required of us in God’s now.
Resurrection: Right Here, Right NowBy the Rev’d Chris Epperson
A 16th-centuryRussian Orthodox
icon of theResurrection
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Inside ...Women’s Chapters
Newcomers’ Corner
WFIA Helping Seniors
Coffee Connections
First FridayRecovery Eucharist
Yount Adults/Theology on Tap
Women’s TheologicalBook Club
Second AnnualFriends Day @ Bruton
Wednesday’s Brown-BagBible Study
Morning Prayer
Living the GospelBible Study
Lenten Devotionals
Lent Madness Continues
Palm Sunday
Lilies for the Easter Altar
An Easter Thought
Holy Week Services
Journey to the Cross
All about Easter
The Flower Cross
What’s New @ Bruton U?
Faith Images
Bruton Singles
The Altar Guild
Parish Calendar
Children’s & YouthPrograms
Lenten Drive
Chanco Open House
Parish Booksale
Colonial Treasures
Church & State: A Dayin Richmond
What’s New in the BrutonParish Shop?
Virginia’s FavoriteArchitecture Opening
Reception
Reflections from aSoon-to-Be Alumna
Gala & Silent Auction
Phi Beta Kappa
FISH Food in April
Daughters of the KingIntercessory Prayers
Cursillo Weekends
Stephen Ministry
Community Health Forum
A Meditation forSpiritual Fasting
Candlelight Concerts
John D. Rockefeller, Jr.Memorial Concert
Birthdays &Membership Update
American StudyProgram of Oxford
Worship ScheduleMorning Prayer
Mondays - Thursdaysthrough April 10
St. Mary’s Chapel @ 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, April 6Holy Eucharist @ 7:30, 9:15,
11:15 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.Children’s Church @ 9:15 *
Palm Sunday, April 13Holy Eucharist @ 7:30, 9:15,
11:15 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Holy Monday & Tuesday, April 14 & 15Holy Eucharist @ 6:00 p.m.
Holy Wednesday, April 16Holy Eucharist @ 6:00 p.m.
Children’s Eucharist @ 6:00 p.m.in St. Mary’s Chapel
Maundy Thursday, April 17Holy Eucharist & Stripping of the Altar
@ 6:00 p.m.Canterbury-led Easter Vigil
with Footwashing @ 8:00 p.m.St. Mary’s Chapel
Good Friday, April 18The Hours from Noon to 3:00 p.m.Stations of the Cross @ 3:00 p.m.Good Friday Liturgy @ 6:00 p.m.
Holy Saturday, April 19The Great Vigil of Easter @ 9:00 p.m.
(with incense)
Easter Sunday, April 20Holy Eucharist in the church @ 7:00 a.m.,
8:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 12 noon & 5:30 p.m.Holy Eucharist in the Churchyard @ 10:15 a.m.
(Easter Egg Hunt following)
Sunday, April 27Holy Eucharist @ 7:30, 9:15,
11:15 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.______________
Noonday Prayer @ ChurchMonday - Saturday
Holy Eucharist - St. Mary’s ChapelTuesdays @ 7:30 a.m.
Holy Eucharist with Healing PrayersWednesdays @ 11:00 a.m. (Church)
Canterbury Holy EucharistTuesdays @ 5:30 p.m. in Wren Chapel
when college is in session
* Held in St. Mary’s Chapel in the Parish House.
** Childcare is available for babies throughelementary-aged children by reservation only.Please contact Meghan Brewer (757-345-6489or email [email protected]).
Fellowship & FormationBrown-bag Bible Study
Wednesdays @ noon
Bruton Singles (page 7)
Bruton U Online OfferingsAvailable Now!
Chanco-on-the-James Open HouseSaturday, March 29 or Sunday, April 6
Two Women’s Chapters **Tuesday, April 1 @ 11:30 a.m. & and 6:30 p.m.
Faith Images **Thursdays, April 3 & 10 @ 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
(soup supper begins at 5:45 p.m.)
First Friday Recovery EucharistFriday, April 4 @ 5:30 p.m.
Altar Guild GatheringSaturday, April 5 @ 9:30 a.m.
Community Health ForumSaturday, April 5 @ 10:00 a.m.
Latisha’s House Foundation ProgramSaturday, April 5 @ 7:00 p.m.
Newcomers’ CornerSunday, April 6 @ 10:30 a.m.
Hurricane Sandy Mission TripSunday, April 6 - Friday, April 11
Living the Gospel Bible StudySundays, April 13 & 27 @ 11:00 a.m.
WFIA Helping Seniors Stay in Their HomeTuesday & Thursday, April 22 & 24
Young Adults/Theology on TapTuesday, April 22 @ 6:30 p.m.
Men’s Cursillo WeekendThursday-Sunday, April 24-27
Friends Day @ BrutonSaturday, April 26
John D. Rockefeller, Jr.Memorial Concert
Saturday, April 26 @ 8:00 p.m.
Family Pancake BreakfastSunday, April 27 @ 11:30 a.m.
Middle & High School YouthGroup & Compline
Sunday, April 27 @ 5:30 p.m.
Women’s Theological Book Club **Monday, April 28 @ noon
Colonial Treasures DisplayedTuesday, April 29 - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Coffee ConnectionsCoffee & refreshments at the Custis Housebetween the 9:15 & 11:15 a.m. services.
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Women’s Chaptersat Bruton ParishThese groups are not closed. So even if youhaven’t attended any of our gatherings, youare welcome to come and be part of theconversation and get to know (or get to knowbetter) other women in our parish. The nextmeeting for both groups will be Tuesday,April 1. The afternoon group brings their lunchand drink and meets in the Parish Hall withMarcia Hibbits, and the evening group will gatherat Lynn Blankman’s house for potluck (pleasecontact Lynn to rsvp by calling 757-345-5820).
Newcomers’ CornerOn the first Sunday of eachmonth, April 6 thismonth, new members ofBruton are invited to joinclergy, vestry and New-comers Committee mem-bers for coffee in the CustisHouse at 10:30 a.m. This isa wonderful opportunity tobecome more acquaintedwith the parish and learn ofour many ministries.
WFIA Helping SeniorsStay In Their HomeTo help seniors and adults with a chronic illnessor physical disability remain independent intheir homes, come to a volunteer orientationsession on Tuesday or Thursday, April 22& 24, at Williamsburg Faith in Action’s officefrom 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 354 McLawsCircle, Williamsburg. Visit the WFIA website atwww.wfia.org, or if you’d like to volunteer orbe matched with a volunteer, call 757-258-5890.
Coffee ConnectionsIf you’ve ever appreciated stopping over atthe Custis House during the Sunday morningForum & Fellowship time at 10:30 a.m. for coffeeand refreshments, why not take a turn athosting it? Contact Christine Britton, Parish LifeCoordinator, at either 757-229-2891 or [email protected] to schedule to hostthe coffee.
First Friday RecoveryEucharistSpir itWorks Foundation, a non-prof it inWilliamsburg that works with people in recoveryfrom addiction, hosts a monthlyEucharist at Bruton on the firstFriday of each month. The nextservice will be held in thechurch at 5:30 p.m. onFriday, April 4, andoffers readings andprayers that focus onrecovery from addic-tion, mental illness,and trauma. Whetheryou are in recovery,have friends or family membersin recovery, or simply are curious about thistype of worship, this service is open toeveryone!
Young Adults/Theology on TapBy Joe Wheeless
If you’re in your 20s to 40s, single, married,with or without children, and would like to bepart of a young adult group here at Bruton, joinus from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22,for Theology on Tap at Brickhouse Tavern onScotland Street.
Women’s TheologicalBook ClubBy Lynn Blankman
Interested in joining other women to discussworks of fiction and non-fiction through atheological lens? If so, I hope you'll bring yourlunch and join us Monday, April 28, from noonto 1:30 p.m. in the Coffee, Tea & Thee room inthe Parish House. We’ll discuss The RaptureExposed: The Message of Hope in the Book ofRevelation by Barbara R. Rossing.
Childcare is available for babies throughelementary aged children by reservation onlyfor this function. Please contact Meghan Brewerdirectly for childcare reservation (757-345-6489or [email protected]).
Second Annual Friends Day at BrutonApril 25 -27By Jim Morford
All members and friends of Bruton Parish Church, whether living near or far, are invited to join theactivities planned for the Second Annual Friends Days at Bruton. Special tours of the church andchurchyard not available during regular visitations are scheduled for Saturday morning and afternoon. Luncheonat Parish House will feature a presentation by Dennis Montgomery on the life of the Rev. Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin,Bruton Rector and the father of Colonial Williamsburg. Reserved seating will be available for the 54th Annual JohnD. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Concert Saturday evening at the church for those who register. To save your placefor these events, visit http://bit.ly/1p0W1gn and follow the instructions for completing and sending the form orcontact Hilary Cooley, Communications Director (757-229-2891 or email [email protected]).
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Wednesdays Brown-BagBible StudyBring your lunch and gather each Wednesdayin the Coffee, Tea & Thee room upstairs in theParish House at noon for this Lectionary-basedbible study centered upon the Gospel for thecoming Sunday. The preacher for the week willfacil itate these sessions where those inattendance will be able to reflect upon thescriptures that will be the focus of the Sundaysermon. The studies may provide increasedinsight into the sermon or explore aspects ofthe passages beyond the scope of the sermon,or both. Take time out of your day and try thisnew exploration!
Morning Prayer in LentAll are welcome to join our clergy in St. Mary’sChapel at 9:00 a.m., Monday throughThursday, when Morning Prayer will be saidthroughout Lent (through April 10).
Living the GospelBible StudyThis Lectionary-based Bible study is held at11:00 a.m. every 2nd & 4th Sundays in theCustis House, facilitated by the Rev’d Bob Gay.The study looks at what the impact of theGospel message is on our everyday lives. Joinus this month on April 13 & 27.
Lenten Devotionals AreStill Available OnlineIf you haven’t picked up or downloaded yourcopy of the 2014 Lenten Devotionalsponsored by The Order of the Daughters ofthe King, an electronic copy is still availableonline at http://bit.ly/1igWJUz.
Lent Madness Continues:Who Will Winthe Golden Halo?If you haven’t participated yet in Lent Madness,you might be late to the game, but better latethan never to join this fun and different way tokeep a Lenten discipline of learning about theheroes of the faith! Visit their website atwww.lentmadness.org and pull down thebrackets for the daily match-ups between thesaints. If this is your first time at Lent Madness,you ought to review Maple Anglican’s excellentVoting 101 video at http://vimeo.com/59327571.
Palm Sunday VolunteersBy Kathryn Smith
Volunteers are needed to distribute palm frondsat all four services on Palm Sunday, April 13(7:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.).If you would like to volunteer, contact KathrynSmith directly (call 757-229-2188 or [email protected]).
Palm Sunday @ 9:15 a.m.Join us at 9:00 a.m. on the Palace Green onPalm Sunday, April 13, for the Blessing ofthe Palms, after which we’ll then process intothe church for the service. If you cannotphysically join us for the procession, please feelfree to enter the sanctuary for a time of quietmeditation before the service.
Lilies for the EasterAltarBy Dianne Spence
Contributions are now being accepted for thelilies which will decorate the Easter altar. Thedeadline is Monday, April 7, for receiving
the names to be included in thebulletin as a memorial, a thankoffering, or in honor of someonespecial. Please make checkspayable to Bruton ParishChurch and mail them directlyto Dianne Spence at 102 WalnutHills Drive, Will iamsburg, VA23185-3427 (please do not sendthe checks to the church office).Be sure to include your telephone
number on the check or correspondence. Pleasecontact Dianne directly if you have anyquest ions (cal l 757-229-4915 or [email protected]).
An Easter ThoughtBy Larry Holmes
The Church is the center of Life. From it isradiated the influences which make theCommunity congenial to family life.
To be of no Church is dangerous. Your lifeneeds the constant strength that comes frompublic worship. The Church needs the strengthof your living and giving.
Say of some Church, “That is my Church, Isupport it by my presence and contributions.”
There is a Church suited to your needs andtemperament. Are you giving it the benefit ofyour life and service?
Effective religion must do more than gratifythe worshipper. It must effectively serve thecommunity in the spirit of the Master. Therequirements of true religion are worship andservice.
This piece appeared in the 1932 EasterProgram of the Pilgrim Congregational Church ofAlpena, Michagan, which, coincidentally, was mybirthday. It is a worthy message, and I wouldlike to share it for the benefit of the readershipfor good faith.
Worship With UsJoin us at any of the six services onEaster Sunday ... please see page 2
for the listing of services!
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Easter Sunday’sEgg HuntThe Egg Hunt will be held after the 10:15 a.m.service in the churchyard on EasterSunday. Children pre-K through 4th gradeshould bring their baskets!
Easter Traffic, Parking& Services
In order to help the flow of traffic betweenthe services on Easter Day, please drive downPrince George Street towards the church, turnright when you get to the Palace Green, andofficers will direct you where to park from there... you will not be permitted to enter the Dukeof Gloucester Street from Nassau Street (pleasesee the diagram below).
We will have two lines to bring worshippersinto the church. Parishioners are asked to forma line from the PalaceGreen Gate down thewalk toward theGovernor’s Palace(and, as always,wearing your parishnametag is helpful).Ushers will help formthis l ine and besensit ive to thehealth and fitness ofthose members of theparish in line, and dotheir best to offercomfort and expe-dience. Visitors willform a l ine downDuke of GloucesterStreet and will beadmitted once wehave admitted pari-shioners.
Once inside, please allow the ushers toassist you in finding a seat. Once each serviceis over, all will exit through the Duke ofGloucester Street gate, allowing those waitingfor the next service to begin entering.
Holy SaturdayThe Great Vigil of Easter begins on Saturday, April 19, at 9:00 p.m. in the churchyard with “The Lighting
of the New Fire of Easter” and then continues in the church. This is the most important celebration of the entireyear — the one from which all others either take their meaning or to which all others look forward.
Proceeding from darkness to light, from silence to alleluia, it is the symbolic dramatization of the story ofGod’s action on our behalf. It is the Christian Passover, for it celebrates the passing from death to life, from sinto grace. The story of the Exodus is central to the Liturgy of the Word: Baptism is the means of the full realizationof redemption; Holy Communion is the promise of the glory that shall be ours with our Risen Lord. This serviceincludes incense.
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> > > >Services of Holy Eucharistduring Holy WeekJoin us in the church at 6:00 p.m. on HolyMonday, Tuesday and Wednesday (April14, 15 & 16) and celebrate the Holy Eucharist.A Children’s Eucharist will be held on HolyWednesday at 6:00 p.m. in St. Mary’s Chapel.
Sacred ConcertJourney to the CrossJoin us in the church for a sacredconcert with scripture readings onHoly Tuesday, April 15, at 8:00p.m. in the church with Dr. JanEl Will,organist and the Rev’d RobertMongold, reader.
Maundy ThursdayThe liturgies for Maundy Thursday and GoodFriday are unique and highly symbolic; eachwill be celebrated only once, offering a senseof the “real time” of the Last Supper and theCrucifixion — Christ’s Passion. Holy Eucharistand The Stripping of the Altar will be heldin the church on Thursday, April 17, at 6:00 p.m.Led by our Canterburians, an Easter Vigil withfoot-washing will be held at 8:00 p.m. in St.Mary’s Chapel. Parishioners as well as collegestudents are welcome.
Good FridayCome to The Hours beginning at noon in
the church on Friday, April 18, for half-hoursegments including hymns, readings, medi-tations, prayer and silence, for this servicewhich commemorates the hours Jesus spent onthe cross. Congregants are invited for the entireservice or for single or multiple movements.There will be an organ interlude at the end ofeach, where worshipers may come and go.
The Stations of the Cross will be markedbeginning at 3:00 p.m. as a large cross iscarried from Bruton through the college campusto the Catholic Campus Ministry building (oldSt. Bede’s on Richmond Road). We hope youwill attend Good Friday Liturgy at 6:00 p.m.as the finality of the Crucifixion sets in. Christhas died, and the world holds its breath.
The Flower CrossAll are encouraged to bring cut flowers for thecross which will be stationed in the churchyardand used for the churchyard service on Easter.
What’s New @ Bruton U?By The Rev’ds Penny Nash & Charles Robinson
During Lent, we continue to offer seven moreonline classes through BrutonU in which you canparticipate without leaving the warmth of yourliving room! If you’d like to participate in thisonline formation, please contact Hilary Cooley,Communications Director (call 757-229-2891 oremail [email protected]).
Introducing LentLent is a holy season of devotion that offerswonderful opportunities for life transformation.Theologian and author Maggi Dawn unpacks thewonder of this season. Lent is the Christiantithe. 40 days which we give back to God byintentionally drawing near to the Lord. Theseason of Lent is an opportunity for life-change,as we are invited to participate in special ritualsand act ivit ies centered on Christ 's ownpreparation for death and resurrection.
Lent for FamiliesLent is a great opportunity not only for personalspiritual growth, but for the growth of thespirituality of families. This course is filled withpractical tips from long-time educator and canonto the Washington National Cathedral Kim Bakerwho tells us how Lent offers an unparalleledopportunity for families to grow in Christ.
How to Be a Crazy ChristianThis is a course with a warning label: All whoenter here, expect to be transformed. Episcopalbishop Michael Curry is an inspiring andenthusiastic reformer with a clear call toreinvigorate the Church. Many people haveexperienced Christ's transforming powerthrough Bishop Curry's ministry.
Managing the Household BudgetThe first step in financial stability usually startswith a budget or spending plan. In this classpersonal finance expert and Episcopal priestTimothy Dombek walks us through theessentials of setting up a spending plan thatwill bring us peace of mind. Perhaps the moreimportant reason to set up a budget, or spendingplan, is to get some peace of mind. TimothyDombek used to do this for a living — advisingclients on how to save and spend. Today, he's asought-after conference speaker and authorwho serves the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona asa stewardship expert.
Managing Retirementand SavingsSo you're out of debt, or at least at amanageable point, and you're ready to save.How do we do it? How much, how often, andhow long? CPF and Episcopal priest TimothyDombek teaches us how to address thesequestions in this fourth and final installment ofhis Managing God's Money series. But don't stopthere, says financial planner and Episcopal priestTimothy Dombek. If we take advantage of thetwo most important aspects of saving, time andmoney, we may be surprised at the financialgoals we can achieve.
The Episcopal TraditionBirthed in England in the 1500s, the Anglicanfaith spread around the world, including the NewWorld of America, where the Episcopal Churchbegan and continues to inspire millions of lives.Frank Wade gives us a reasoned and thoughtfulintroduction to the Episcopal tradition. Afterthe Revolutionary War it would seem thatanything English would have been banned fromthe fledgling United States of America. But theEpiscopal Church, through its dedication toJesus, and its unique perspective of Scripture,Tradition and Reason, survived. However, Godhas great plans for the Episcopal Church,including its role in the formation of manymovers and shakers that helped make Americawhat it is today. In this course, respected clericand teacher Frank Wade introduces us to theunique distinctions, theology, and convictionsof the Episcopal Church.
Introducing Episcopal WorshipLiturgical worship is beautiful, complicated, andrich in meaning, and thus is incrediblyrewarding. In this class, the Rev’d JamesHamilton helps us explore the significance andvalue of Episcopal worship. The Episcopal liturgyis rich in tradition and symbolism, but it canalso be a bit overwhelming to a visitor unfamiliarwith the service. Even those who attendEpiscopal services regularly may forget themeaning and significance of the liturgy. TheRev’d James Hamilton is Rector of TrinityEpiscopal Church in Farmington Hills, Michigan.His background in literature, art, and theatreenables him to explain the abundant meaningof Episcopal worship in accessible and inspiringways.
Faith ImagesAn exploration of the Christian
faith for ALL on the journey
Thursdays - April 3 & 106:30 - 8:00 p.m. ~ Lewis Hall
God and IncarnationHoly Scriptures
The SacramentsHistory of the Church
LiturgyThe Book of Common Prayer
This course is for everyone!It will prepare those interested
in Confirmation in theEpiscopal Church.
A Soup Supper will begin at 5:45 p.m.before the program!
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Bruton SinglesBy Heide Elam, Ruth Mullaney & Kathy Harper
Bruton Singles is a fellowship ministry tailoredtowards parishioners and members of the widercommunity who are single. We typically gettogether once each week to attend variousevents in the parish and the larger community.Each event is accompanied by a meal and/ordessert (paid separately) at which we enjoyfellowship and discussion. To participate in anyevent, please procure tickets to the functionand call the listed coordinator.
Friday, April 4, 6:00 p.m.Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom@ Kimball TheatreJoin us for the film based on South AfricanPresident Nelson Mandela's autobiography,which chronicles his early life, coming of age,education and 27 years in prison beforebecoming president and working to rebuild thecountry's once segregated society. (PG-13)Then we wi l l have refreshments at theWilliamsburg Lodge Bar at 8:30 p.m. anddiscuss the film. ($8, $7 seniors + meal). CallHeidi Elam (757-897-5012).
Saturday, April 5, 8:00 p.m.Williamsburg Women's ChorusSpring Concert@ Williamsburg Presbyterian ChurchJoin us at the annual Spring Concert, where theWilliamsburg Women's Chorus will be joined byW&M’s Women's Chorus (freewill offering). CallRuth Mullaney (757-229-6961).
Friday, April 18, 7:00 p.m.W&M Improvisational Theatre@ Kimball TheatreJoin us for dinner at 5:30 at the DoG StreetPub, then attend the improvisational theatre(i.t.) for an evening of improvised comedyappropriate for all ages ($10 + meal). CallHeidi Elam (757-897-5012).
Sunday, April 20, 12:30 p.m.Easter Sunday Brunch@ Williamsburg Hellenic CenterAttend the 10:15 a.m. service at Bruton Parish,followed by 12:30 p.m. brunch at the HellenicCenter at 4900 Mooretown Road ($24.95).Purchase your brunch tickets early by callingthe Hellenic Center (757-220-4284), thencontact Kathy Harper (757-784-2447) so we cansave you a seat!
Saturday, April 26, 8:00 p.m.54th Annual John. D. Rockefeller, Jr.Memorial Concert@ Bruton Parish ChurchJoin us for dinner at 6:00 p.m. at the Blue Talonand then enjoy the Bruton choirs with orchestraand soloists. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. andparking is permitted on the Duke of GloucesterStreet in front of the church during the concert(suggested donation + meal). Call Heidi Elam(757-897-5012).
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Monday, April 28, 7:00 p.m.Broadway Backwards @ Sadler CenterGary Green's musical revue features some ofBroadway's best loved show tunes, but sungby a performer of the opposite gender to theoriginal staging (which is why the event is called“Broadway Backwards”). A live band and castof ten will have your toes a tappin' as we changethe Commonwealth Auditorium of the SadlerCenter (next to the football stadium) into aswinging' nightclub. Put on your own finery andpull up a stage-side table for a great eveningbenefiting the Virginia Shakespeare Festival.Pay what you “Will" (donations suggested) butcome join the party — food and drink available,new memories guaranteed. Call Ruth Mullaney(757-229-6961).
Pictured from theright, clockwise:Linda Lee,Heidi Elam,Kathryn Smith,Eda Martin,Ruth Mullaney,Pat Sadlier,Donna Dodenhoff,Kathy Harper,and Neil Hanlon.
200+ Services& The Altar GuildBy Marty Jones
The behind-the-scenes members of theAltar Guild provide the tender loving carefor a l l the items used at our 200+communion services (Sundays, Feast Days,funerals, weddings) each year. We arelooking for members to join this specialministry to help lighten the duties of ourcurrent dedicated members. I know eachof them share my enthusiasm and thespiritual joy we experience as a part of thisministry. Most of the members have beena part of this ministry for many, many yearsand some are brand new. Please considerattending an informational demonstration onSaturday, April 5, at 9:30 a.m. in thechurch. Couples might also find thisto be something they can dotogether to serve the Lord, our God.The t ime commitment is veryflexible.
A special thanks to all Altar Guildmembers who serve so faithfully,especially the 7:30 teams who arriveearly to set-up and then reset afterthe service. We also want to thankFrances Lipscomb Hodges, who hasrecently retired from the Altar Guild, for hermany years of service and the beautifullinens she so lovingly created.
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Reflections From a Soon-to-Be AlumnaBy Elyse Moy
I spent most of this spring break at home,standing in six inches of snow as my dogexamined every single snowflake. As I slowlyfroze, I couldn’t help but remember last year’sspring break. I thought about swimming withsharks in San Pedro, Belize, chatting with thekitchen ladies at Holy Cross Anglican School,and packing tons of sand, literally makingground upon which we were building an outdoorclassroom. Canterbury goes to Belize everyother year, and in the years between, we arealways working towards ournext opportunity to serve. Ourfundra is ing efforts ra ised$10,000, which we used topurchase all of the materialsneeded to build the palapa.Although we weren’t able tofinish by the end of the week, Iknew the impact of our effortswould nevertheless last longafter Canterbury returnedhome. Sure enough, we wererewarded just a few weeks agowith a photo on Holy Cross’sFacebook page showing a groupof students enjoying thecompleted palapa! In a year, wefunded our entire trip and project, and inanother year, the palapa was completed. Whata difference a small amount of time can make!
I wasn’t sad to be home this year, however,because I already had the good fortune to goto Belize during my freshman year, as well. Myexperience three years ago was, to say theleast, life-changing. I had only been to a fewCanterbury services, (having been invited bymy dormmate, Stephany Lazo) when, for somereason, I agreed to go to Bel ize withCanterbury. As an introvert and (at-the-time)agnostic, signing up for my very first missiontrip with 20 people I only somewhat knew was… well, a leap of faith. But it is one I have neverregretted. During my week in Bel ize, Iaccomplished things I never imagined eventrying before. I felt so connected to the studentsand staff of Holy Cross, and I made friendshipsin Canterbury that have lasted throughout myfour years at William and Mary and will last longafter I graduate. That week in Belize also setthe foundations of my faith when, amidstpersonal troubles a week later, I found myselfpraying and decided to reaffirm my faith inChrist. What a difference a week can make!
San Pedro has transformed so much sincemy first trip, and so have I. It makes me wonderwho is helping whom, since it feels as thoughthe love and community shown by Holy Crossand by Canterbury that one week in Belize hashelped me more than the four years I’ve spenthelping them. But if I can change so much in aweek, and if a town can change so much in ayear, I can’t wait to see how Canterbury willgrow and flourish in the years to come.
Canterbury & Phi Beta KappaBy the Rev’d John Kerr
Left to right: Blakely Mulder, PhillipGoodling, Robin Crigler (Not Pictured: KevinPlace, Patrick Keyser)
It took many Canterbury hands to help make the out-door classroom at the Holy Cross Anglican School,Belize
Five of our Canterbury Seniors have beenelected to Phi Beta Kappa this year! This honorhas been awarded to Robin Crigler, PhillipGoodling, Patrick Keyser, Blakely Mulder, andKevin Place. Of these, two will be serving theChurch in the year aftergraduation in theEpiscopal Service Corps(Crigler and Keyser). Allhave been active mem-bers of Canterbury Vestrywith Phillip Goodling asWarden last year. I amsure the parish will wantto join me in congra-tu lat ing these f ineCanterburians for theirdistinction as students ofthe College of William andMary!
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8th Annual Canterbury Gala & Silent AuctionBy Paige Trivett
Last Saturday was a night to remember! Onceagain, the William & Mary Alumni House waspacked with lavishly-dressed parishioners andstudents. While monitoring the check-in process,it was great to see both new and familiar facescoming through the door.
Guests were treated with heavy hord'oeuvres and a bar on the lovely terrace. Thegorgeous weather was a perfect compliment tothe evening. Two a cappella groups from campusgraced us with wonderful performances: the ever-popular Cleftomaniacs and the all-male Christiangroup, One Accord. The entire evening wasaccompanied by the musical stylings of the WhamBam Big Band.
All of us within Canterbury would like toextend a huge thank you to everyone who madedonations or attended the event. As always, theproceeds will go to providing essential resourcesand services to Holy Cross School in Belize. Wehope all of you enjoyed your time at the Gala.See you next year!
Jonathan Rigby, Grace Martien,Carson Mullins, and Spencer Pigg
The Rev’d John Maxwell Kerr,Grace Purnell, and Robin Crigler
Tables and a buffet were set out for the 110 folks who attendedthe Gala & Silent Auction on Saturday, March 22.
Blakely Mulder, Karen Smith, Paige Trivett, Elyse Moy, andSam DeFlitch check-in and greet folks to the Gala.
The auction portion of the event proved tobe an overwhelming success. It featured manypieces of artwork and home decor items createdby our very own parishioners. The big ticket item was a Van Gogh enhanced reproduction that sold for an impressive $600. We don't have an official profit amount as of yet, but we made about $11,000! We certainly improved on our total from last yearof $8,500. View many more pictures of the event at Molly Martien’s flicker page by visiting http:/ /bit.ly/1dpPkEZ (Molly is William & Alice Krebs’daughter).
Children’s Lenten Drivefor Socks &UndergarmentsBy Meghan Brewer
During Lent, we hope to help our childrenreflect on those who may not be as fortunate.Some children don’t have some of the basicnecessities that we take for granted. Althoughthis will be a great way for our children to beinvolved in mission in our community, everyoneis invited to participate!
Please stop by your local store andpurchase children-sized socks and under-garments to contribute to local charities. Placeyour donations in the basket in the receptionarea of the Parish House.
If you would prefer to make a monetarydonation, it would be greatly appreciated (andwe’ll do the shopping!). Please make your checkpayable to Bruton Parish Church with “LentDrive” in the memo and either place it in theoffering plate on Sunday, bring it to the ParishHouse, or mail it to the church office.
Chanco Registration& Open HousesRegistration is in full swing for summer campsessions at Chanco on the James in Surry,Virginia. Visit Chanco for an open house eitherSaturday, March 29, or Sunday, April 6, from1-5:00 p.m. and see for yourself what all the"buzz" is about. Fly over a ravine along one ofthe five zip lines, take a tour, and meet the campdirector and staff! Visit www.chanco.org or call1-888-7CHANCO for more information on theOpen Houses or any of the camp sessions.
Diaper Changing StationsThe next time you’re in the Custis House, notethat a diaper changing station has been installedin the restroom for parishioners with babies.Stations have also been installed in therestrooms on the first floor of the Parish House.
Annual Parish BooksaleThe Bruton Annual Book Sale has become
a great Williamsburg tradition and an importantresource for our youthmission and pilgrimage fund.It will take place again inLewis Hall during the LaborDay weekend (August 28- September 1). Pleasedonate books, CDs, DVDs andpuzzles, and take yourdonations to the Parish Houseor contact us for pick-up if youcan’t get them here (call 757-229-2891 or send an email [email protected]).
We need volunteers to pick up bookdonations from folks around town and deliverthem to storage. If you can help, please contactthe Parish House (757-229-2891).
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A basketful of themany Ukrainian
eggs made duringour children’s
Lenten activitiesin the Parish Hall.
Children’s & YouthProgramsBy Meghan Brewer & Rev’d Penny Nash
Nursery is available in the Parish Houseeach Sunday beginning at 8:30 a.m. to 12:30p.m.
Children’s Church is age-appropriateworship for children K-5th and is held at 9:15a.m. in St. Mary’s Chapel in the Parish House.
Sunday School is held at 10:30 a.m.upstairs in the Custis House for middle andhigh school youth and in the Parish Housefor three-year-olds through 5th graders.
Joyful Noise & Choristers, our youthchoirs, rehearse in the Choir Room of theParish House most Sundays at 11:00 a.m.,directed by Genrose Lashinger (ages K-2ndgrade; [email protected]) and AnnPorter ([email protected]; 3rdthrough middle school). If your child(ren)would like to join the choirs, please contactthem directly.
Sunday, April 6
Children’s Church @ 9:15 a.m.
No Sunday School
Children’s Choirs @ 11:00 a.m.
Palm Sunday, April 13
No Children’s Church, Sunday Schoolor Youth Choirs
Easter Sunday, April 20
Children’s Easter Egg Hunt following the10:15 a.m. service in the churchyard.
Sunday, April 27
Children’s Church will not be held sothat all may join us in the “big” churchat 9:15 a.m. for baptisms.
Last four-week session of SundaySchool for children & youth begins.
Children’s Choirs @ 11:00 a.m.
Family Pancake Breakfast @ 11:30 a.m.
Middle & School Youth Group will beheld at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish House,beginning with dinner, followed by aprogram, and concluding with Complineat 7:00 p.m. at the church with candles,music and youth-led prayers. Everyoneis invited to Compline, so bring yourinstruments!
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What’s New in the BrutonParish Shop?By Ted Pierce
There's always something new in the Shop forgifts or a treat for yourself. Music boxes designedas gifts for friends and family would also delight apatient in a care facility. In the bay window displayare glass bottles and jars in great colors thathold flameless candles. Eye-catching glassfriendship balls are gift-boxed and symbolizea never-ending circle that sparkles with life.1000-piece puzzles for the whole familyfeature St. Francis, butterflies, and cats.Tossimals are small soft animals that canbe attached to backpacks. Mother and childsoft animals are sure to please the child ineach of us!
The Parlor Garden Shop justopened and is all new with fresh designsfor spring and summer. Do you collect frogsor know someone who does? We have adelightful collection in many sizes and poses,romantic couples, and even yoga frogsshowing how it's done! Nearby are glass birdbaths on stakes to welcome feathered friendsto your garden. Birds also top bottlestoppers, a great hostess gift to accompanya bottle of wine. Miniature bird houses could fill aporch shelf or windowsill, and glass hummingbirdfeeders will surely attract them. Wind chimes andsolar mobiles feature birds, angels, and butterflies.
Cheerful metal signs and spring & Easter flagswill welcome guests to your home and garden.House and dog rules signs will set your guidelines.Angels of all sizes grace one corner of the GardenShop and Blessings jars with lids will help you realizehow fortunate you are. Butterflies and bicycles onstakes will add whimsy to your garden or lawn.Colorful flowers adorn reusable tote & shoppingbags, hair clips, and small purses. Elegant black andsilver clutch purses will add bling to your eveningattire. And so much more is awaiting your visit!
New volunteers are urgently needed forthe Shop as we head into our busiest time of theyear with warm spring and summer weather. Pleaseconsider a four-hour morning shift from 9:30-1:30or in the afternoon from 1:30-5:30. Jean Winterswill be delighted to hear from you at 757-564-1662or by email at [email protected]'ll match your availability with her manyopenings, and you'll enjoy working with otherparishioners and area residents. Our loyalvolunteers enjoy supporting our mission of outreachby giving their time and showing customers ourunique merchandise. Try it, you'll like it!
Virginia’s Favorite ArchitectureOpening ReceptionLast fall, we included information in our Bruton Bytes about a surveyof nominated structures featured on the occasion of the 100thanniversary of the Virginia Society of the American Institute of Architects (VSAIA). Be among the first todiscover which structures were voted Virginia's favorite architecture! We hope you voted for Bruton! Thereception on Thursday, April 10, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Virginia Center For Architecture in Richmond(2501 Monument Avenue) is free, but space is limited so make your reservation today by going online athttp://bit.ly/PQG2HE or calling 804-644-3041, ext. 100.
Colonial Treasureson Garden Day
Bruton Parish's historic silver, Prayer Book,and Aitken Bible will be on display in St. Mary'sChapel in the Parish Houseas part of Williamsburg'sGarden Day of VirginiaGarden Week. The displaywill be open Tuesday,April 29, from 10:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m., andvolunteers will be on handto greet visitors. Theadjacent Bruton ParishShop will be open until5:00 p.m. that day.
Included will be the17th century CommunionSilver used in the churchat Jamestown and the18th century set given to Governor Botetourt in1768 by King George III for use in his privatechapel. The Prayer Book was used at Bruton inthe 18th century. The Aitken Bible, named aftercolonial printer Robert Aitken, was the first bibleprinted in America. Churchyard restorations in 1936, 1955, and2003 were funded by proceeds from HistoricGarden Week. Complete information is availableat www.vagardenweek.org.
Church & State:A Day in RichmondBy Jim Morford
The Friends of Bruton Committee issponsoring a day trip Richmond to visit theCapitol, and historic St. John's and St. Paul'sEpiscopal Churches on Wednesday, June 11.
We will soon be accepting reservations fora trip that involves history, current events andour faith. Open to all members and friends ofBruton Parish Church, the day will include aguided tour of the recently restored VirginiaCapital and box luncheon with a speaker fromthe staff of the General Assembly. Lunch willbe followed by tours of St. John's where PatrickHenry delivered his memorable "Give Me Libertyor Give Me Death" speech and St Paul's whereRobert E. Lee and Jefferson Davis worshiped.Watch for further details and reservation.
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Becky Pittman, Audrey Hoitsma, JoAnne Hand &Leith Mullaly pack 50 dinners for Grove ChristianOutreach Center on March 11. Thanks to SteveHibbits and Carol Ten Broeck for being on site atGrove to give out the dinners.
The Kitchen MinistryWants YOU!By Leith Mullaly
The Kitchen Ministry here at Bruton providesseveral important services for our parish.
If you are new and looking for a means ofmeeting new people and contributing, thisministry may be for you. If you have been atBruton and benefited from the work of thiscommittee at a family funeral reception, thisministry may be for you. If your baby’s baptismwas celebrated with a wonderful personalizedcake at Coffee Connections, you may want togive back and join this ministry. If you’d justlike to do something new and different at Bruton,this ministry may be just the “right fit.”
There is great fellowship as you work sideby side with other parishioners to cook, bakeand serve at funeral receptions, baptismalreceptions and special events. The ministry isopen to both men and women. This is animportant ministry and many hands make thework easier for everyone. And we wear greataprons!
Due to some recent health issues and lifetransitions, some members have needed to pullback on commitments. We would love to havesome new people join us, and we will welcomeyou into the group with open arms! Fortunately,the time required of eqch of us is fairly minimal.
To join the Kitchen Ministry, contact BeckyPittman today (757-229-4896 or [email protected]).
Hurricane SandyMission TripPlans are being made for a group to take theBruton Builders trailer to the Diocese of Eastonin Maryland from Sunday, April 6, toFriday, April 11, to help provide relief toan area that suffered damage from HurricaneSandy. Volunteer to go, or make a monetarydonation towards the effort by making yourcheck payable to Bruton with “Sandy MissionTrip” in the memo. If you have questions,contact Isabel Burch or Bill Porter or [email protected]. Please keep thosewho are going in your prayers.
Bessie Bierer(right) presenting
a rose bush tothe Rev’d PennyNash in farewelland best wisheson her calling to
St. Stephens.
ECW Lenten Silent Lunchby Jeanette Cureton
“We need to find God, and He cannot befound in noise and restlessness,” observed thelate Mother Teresa. “God is the friend of silence.We need silence to be able to touch souls.”
Indeed, souls were touched at ECW’s annualLenten Silent Lunch, held this year on Tuesday,
March 18. Following a period ofwarm fel lowship, those inattendance entered a time ofmeditat ive silence as theyshared their simple meal ofsoup and bread.Afterward, the Rev’d PennyNash provided a thought-provoking program, using asher text excerpts from WalterBrueggemann’s Prayers for aPrivileged People. An eminenttheologian and Old Testament
scholar, Brueggemann wrote this collection ofPsalm-like prayers in 2008, drawing inspirationfrom both Scripture and the secular calendar,and leading us to a conversation about God,ourselves and the world.
ECW will close the year with a potlucksalad supper and ice cream social onTuesday, June 3, at 5:30 p.m. in the ParishHall. All couples are invited!
Latisha's HouseFoundation ProgramBy Lillian Woolfolk
Latisha's House Foundation is sponsoring aninformation forum on the problem of vulnerablegirls and young women who through unfortunatecircumstances such as abuse and homelessness,have been drawn into the growing business ofsex trafficking. Discussing the problem andexploring solutions will be presented by lawenforcement and others who work with thispopulation. This forum is being presented twice,from 7-9:00 p.m. on Friday, April 4, atCrosswalk Community Church and onSaturday, April 5, from 7-9:00 p.m. in LewisHall of the Bruton Parish House.
Speakers include Lt. Michael Hudgins,Precinct Commander for the Newport NewsPolice Department; Kathy Perry, current leasingmanager for the Chesapeake Housing Authoritywho oversees multiple buildings and whosuccessfully escaped from prostitution; LaurenBreeden, outreach coordinator for Courtney'sHouse in Washington, DC, who works withunderage prostitution; and Elizabeth Ameling,founder and director of Latisha's House whichis scheduled to open in early summer in ourcommunity.
Latisha's House board members will providelight refreshments. Please sign up to attendthe forum at Bruton on Saturday, April 5, bycontacting the Parish House (call 757-229-2891or email [email protected]). For moreinformation, go to latishashouse.com or call757-603-2255.
FISH Food for AprilWe are collecting canned fruit and applesaucefor the month of April for the Food Pantry atFISH. Of course, as always, any non-perishablefood is most appreciated. Food can be placed inthe basket in the tower at Church or in the binsin the hallway of the Parish House.
Daughters of the KingIntercessory PrayersBy Vanessa Nordlund
Prayer of St FrancisLord, make us instruments of your peace. Wherethere is hatred, let us sow love; where there isinjury, pardon; where there is discord, union;where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair,hope; where there is darkness, light; where thereis sadness, joy. Grant that we may not so muchseek to be consoled as to console; to beunderstood as to understand; to be loved as tolove. For it is in giving that we receive; it is inpardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dyingthat we are born to eternal life. Amen.
Cursillo WeekendsBy Suzanne Cowles
Cursillo means a short course in Christianity. Itis a weekend retreat for committed Christians whowant to enhance their spirituality. It is also aweekend of fun and fellowship. It is held at CampChanco in Surry. There will be two springweekends: Men’s on April 24-27 and Women’son May 1-4. If you have questions or would liketo learn more about Cursillo, contact Suzanne orCarter Cowles (757-229-0707).
Stephen MinistryBy Laurie Krebs
"When we honestly ask ourselves whichpersons in our lives mean the most to us, weoften find that it is those who, instead of givingadvice, solutions, or cures, have chosen ratherto share our pain and touch our wounds with awarm and tender hand. The friend who can besilent with us in a moment of despair orconfusion, who can stay with us in an hour ofgrief and bereavement, who can tolerate notknowing, not curing, not healing and face withus the reality of our powerlessness, that is afriend who cares." (Henri J. M. Nouwen)
Stephen Ministers are called to be that kindof friend. They walk beside those in crisis,listening to, caring for and praying with theperson, always allowing God to provide the cure.Sometimes the crisis is the loss of a loved one,a job or a marriage. Sometimes it's coping withadvancing age, diminished independence ordeteriorating health. Stephen Ministers havebeen trained to understand these heartachesand to provide a confidential, supervised, one-on-one caring ministry for those who need theloving support of a Christian friend.
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Nurturing Our Church &Community ConnectionsBy Sylvia Saba
On Saturday, April 5, from 10:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m. at St. Saint Martin's EpiscopalChurch and St. Stephen Lutheran Church willjoin forces to sponsor a Community HealthForum, Nurturing Church & CommunityConnections to begin a community dialoguearound churches responding to two of the mostvulnerable populations in our community, onebeing people with mental health and substanceabuse challenges and two being the agingpopulation.
Marco Grimaldo, Director of the VirginiaInterfaith Center for Public Policy in Richmond,will be the keynote speaker. The morningsession will address the issue of mental healthsupport for all age groups in our community.Speakers and discussion in break-out groups,led by resource experts, will focus on how we,as people of faith, can be informed, advocate,and provide a welcoming, safe, and open placefor all of God's people. The second focus willdeal with the challenges of aging in our churchesand surrounding communities. The afternoonsession will focus on how people of faith canstrive to nurture connections with seniors in ourchurches and community.
Go online at http://bit.ly/1gAQGXT bynoon on Wednesday, April 2, to register(required) or call 757-229-1111 for furtherinformation. Make plans to Join us for this free,interesting, and informative program. You willleave with new thoughts and ideas to consider!
From the Ministry of Gift Planning
“A Meditation forSpiritual Fasting”From The Anglican DigestBy Stephanie King
Fast from judging others;Feast on Christ dwelling in them.
Fast from fear of illness;Feast on the healing power of God.
Fast from words that pollute;Feast on speech that purifies.
Fast from discontent;Feast on gratitude.
Fast from anger;Feast on patience.
Fast from pessimism;Feast on optimism.
Fast from negatives;Feast on alternatives.
Fast from bitterness;Feast on forgiveness.
Fast from self-concern;Feast on compassion.
Fast from suspicion;Feast on truth.
Fast from gossip;Feast on purposeful silence.
Fast from problems that overwhelm;Feast on prayer that sustains.
Fast from worry;FEAST ON FAITH.
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Candlelight Concerts Offered by Our Music Ministryto the Parish & Community
Tuesday, April 1Organ & Harpsichord RecitalRebecca Davy, Bruton Organist
Thursday, April 3: Organ RecitalAllen Blehl, Organ Bruton Scholar
Saturday, April 5 - Organ RecitalGail Archer, Organist from Barnard CollegeNew York City, New York
Tuesday, April 8 - Handbell & Organ ConcertBruton Parish Tarpley Ringers, Rebecca Davy,Director, with JanEl Will, Organist
Thursday, April 10 - Chamber Strings RecitalGallery Players from William & MarySusan Via, Director
Friday, April 11 - Choral EvensongGirls’ Choir from Christ Church in Raleigh,North Carolina, David Jernigan, Director
CandlelightConcerts are
held in thechurch at 8:00
p.m. unlessotherwise noted
(doors open at7:30 p.m.).
Parking ispermitted on the
Duke ofGloucester
Street in front ofthe churchduring the
recitals.
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Saturday, April 12 - Early Music ConcertEarly Music Ensemble from William & MaryRuth van Baak Griffioen, Director
Sunday, April 13 @ 5:30 pmChoral EvensongCanticles by Thomas WeelkesSchola Cantorum from William & Mary,Jacob Robins, Director, Allen Blehl, Organist
Tuesday, April 15 - Sacred Organ RecitalDr. JanEl Will, Organist at Bruton Parish
Wednesday, April 16 - Choral ConcertThe Choir of Merton College in Oxford, EnglandBenjamin Nicholas, Directorfreewill offering for the choir to be received
The Choir of Merton College is one of Oxford'sleading mixed-voice choirs and sings the services,during term-time, in the thirteenth century chapel.The choir consists of 30 undergraduates and post-graduates, many of whom hold choral scholarshipsat Merton College.
Tuesday, April 22 - Organ RecitalCheryl van Ornam, Organist from RedeemerLutheran Church in Richmond, Virginia
Thursday, April 24Chamber Wind EnsembleCor Nautique, French Horn Quartetfrom Hampton Roads, Virginia
Tuesday, April 29Organ & Harpsichord RecitalRebecca Davy, Organist at Bruton Parish
Historical OrganRecitals
The College of William & MaryWren Chapel - Saturdays @ 10:00 am
April 5 & 19 - Rebecca Davy, OrganistApril 12 & 26 - Thomas Marshall, Organist
54th AnnualJohn D. Rockefeller, Jr.
Memorial ConcertSaturday, April 26 ~ 8:00 p.m.
TeDeum (William Croft)
A New Song (Ronald Corp)
Bruton Choirs & Orchestra
Rebecca Davy, Director
Drawing from the past and
the present is a remarkable
opportunity we have in today’s
highly interconnected world. The nearly
identical scoring in both works allows for the
pairing of these two works, composed nearly
300 years apart, to share a single concert
that offers praise to our God in the hallowed
voice of song set to words penned over the
course of more than three millennia.
No tickets required, freewill offering will be
received to help offset expenses.
TeDeum: L’Etéby Ruth Dent
Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage
PAIDWilliamsburg, VA
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The Most Revd Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop & Primate ([email protected])
The Rt. Revd Herman Hollerith IV, Bishop - Diocese of Southern Virginia (757-213-3381; [email protected])
The Revd Christopher L. Epperson, Rector (757-345-2251; [email protected])
The Revd Charles A. [email protected]
The Revd John Maxwell KerrCollege [email protected]
The Revd Robert G. [email protected]
Meghan BrewerChildren’s Formation [email protected]
Rebecca DavyMusic Director & [email protected]
Dr. JanEl B. [email protected]
James DarlingChoirmaster-Organist Emeritus
Hilary CooleyCommunications DirectorChronicle Editor/[email protected]
Christine BrittonParish Life [email protected]
Dudley [email protected]
Alan MacDonaldFinancial [email protected]
Mike WanlessFacilities [email protected]
Ronald Cotman, Sexton
Roy St. Amour, Church Sexton
Ike Turner, Weekend Sexton
Carol Weaver, Shop [email protected]
Laura Paolicelli, Shop Assistant
Nancy NelsonShop Financial [email protected]
PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY
Pastoral Care CoordinatorsMonday through Friday, 10am-2pmPCM@brutonparish.org757-645-2050---------------------------------------Stephen MinistryCharlie Clapper & Mary Jean Hurst757-220-2087 confidential---------------------------------------Parish NurseSylvia Sabaparishnurse@brutonparish.org757-258-4503---------------------------------------Pastoral Emergencies
Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pmCall 757-345-2250 directlyor call the church office at757-229-2891
After 5pm, call the church officeand choose Option 6. If necessary,please leave your name, telephonenumber and brief message, and theclergy-on-call will return your call as soonas possible.
The American Study Program of Oxford:Christianity in the 21st CenturyAugust 6-12, 2014By Susan Allen
Have you ever wished for theopportunity to study at an Oxford college?Consider the American Study Program: aweeklong conference of Anglican learning,worship, and fellowship that takes placeeach summer at St. Edmund Hall in thisbeautiful English university town.
This program has many ties to BrutonParish: The Rt. Rev’d Holly Hollerith is thePresident of the program and The Very Rev’d Charles Robinson serves as theProgram Chaplain, while The Rev’d John Kerr has long been one of the featuredlecturers of this conference. All would be happy to share their experiences withanyone interested in attending.
The small-conference format includes morning classes, some eveningprograms, and plenty of time to experience the sights and activities of Oxfordand the surrounding area.
For more information, or to register, see the program website atwww.americanstudyoxford.com or contact us by sending an email [email protected]. The deadline for registration is April 30th.
