The CHRONICLE Bruton Parish Church www.brutonparish.org January 2018

“And the Word was made flesh.” The Rev’d Chris Epperson

Several years ago, I visited St. Martin in Now that the celebration has passed, the Fields in London. It is a very beautiful what now? parish with a marvelous choir. I was there I would suggest that we keep God in for a concert. the flesh before us. We are simply at Walking out, I noticed a large stone the beginning of the mystery of God’s block on the portico. I am not sure what redemptive work in Christ. From here, we it was made of, could follow him. From here, we watch and be granite or marble. listen to him. From here, we conform our The point is that it was lives to Jesus’ salvation-yielding way. solid and substantial. It We can do this in sundry ways, and felt almost in the way, yet it infiltrates every corner of our lives. as I remember. We are to open ourselves to that process The stone block of allowing God in Christ to reign in our was not ornate or hearts and in our lives. As Jesus’ matures decorated in any throughout the Gospels, we are to grow discernible way. The with him. only thing on the stone I hope, going forward, you find was one line. It is from yourself often stopped short. In the midst John’s Gospel, “And the of life, I pray you find a stone; almost in Word was made flesh.” your way. God in the flesh just might be This is the Christmas message. We pushing you to take a different way. call it the Incarnation, God becoming Jesus may be trying to obstruct your way flesh. We have just celebrated this feast that you might take his. of Christ’s Nativity. We have marked Christ’s coming among us in history. In fact, we have marked the very nature of measuring time by Jesus’ birth. Inside ... Fellowship & Formation Worship Schedule A Winter Fundraiser Contributions Due By Year End Sunday, January 7 for COFM Sunday, December 31, 2017 Winter Shelter Ministry Holy Eucharist, Rite I @ 7:30am Brown-Bag Bible Study Women’s Theological Holy Eucharist, Rite II @ 9:15 & 11:15am Book Group Wednesdays @ noon Dinners 4 Eight Epiphany Pageant @ 9:15am Bruton Singles (page 5) Reception Volunteers (no Children’s Church) The Churches at Jamestown First Fridays Recovery Eucharist Evening Prayer @ 5:30pm Fall Food Drive for FISH Friday, January 5 @ 5:30pm Living the Gospel Bible Study Dinners 4 Eight Sunday, January 14 RSVP by January 6 Latisha’s House Winter Holy Eucharist, Rite I @ 7:30am Wonderland Gala Newcomers’ Corner Sunday Ushers Needed Sunday, January 7 @ 10:30am Holy Eucharist, Rite II @ 9:15 & 11:15am Bruton Singles Children’s Church @ 9:15am ** Candlelight Concerts Installation of the 2018 Vestry Salvation Army Angel Sunday, January 14 @ 9:15am Evening Prayer @ 5:30pm Tree Donations Living the Gospel Bible Study 126th Annual Diocesan Sundays, January 14 & 28 @ 11am Sunday, January 21 Council & Nominations Matthew 25 Christmas Project Bruton Choirs & Ringers join First Baptist Holy Eucharist, Rite I @ 7:30am Canterbury Gala & Monday, January 15 @ 6pm Silent Auction Holy Eucharist, Rite II @ 9:15 & 11:15am Bruton Builders Share Skills, Sweet Discourse: Children’s Church @ 9:15am ** Smiles & Support The Churches at Jamestown * Canterbury Grand Wednesday, January 17 @ 3pm Holy Eucharist, Rite II @ 5:30pm Illumination Fundraiser Women’s Theological Book Group * Women’s Lenten Retreat Thursday, January 18 @ 1pm Sunday, January 28 (Registration Form insert) Holy Eucharist, Rite I @ 7:30am First Fridays BROADway Babes: Recovery Eucharist A Benefit for SpiritWorks Holy Eucharist, Rite II @ 9:15 & 11:15am Christian Decision-Making Friday, January 19 @ 7pm Lenten Program No Children’s Church Writers for the Convocation Pre-Council Meeting Lenten Devotionals Tuesday, January 23 @ 7pm Holy Eucharist, Rite II @ 5:30pm The Good Book Club COFM Volunteer Training - - - - - When You Need Monday, January 29, 1-2:30pm * Someone To Listen or Tuesday, January 30, 6:30-8pm Noonday Prayer @ Church Wednesdays Brown-Bag Monday - Saturday Bible Study Winter Fundraiser for COFM Creating Safe Churches Friday, January 26 @ 5:15 - 8:15pm Holy Eucharist - St. Mary’s Chapel Tuesdays @ 7:30 am 6th Annual Friends Day Traveling with Friends Youth Ski Trip to Snowshoe, WV January 26 - 28 Holy Eucharist with Healing Prayers DOK Intercessory Prayers Wednesdays @ 11 am (Church) Bruton Parish Shop Latisha’s House Winter Wonderland Gala Saturday, January 27 @ 5:30pm Canterbury Evening Prayer Something New (and Old) Tuesdays @ 5:30 pm in Wren Chapel Vestry Installation when college is in session COFM Winter Shelter Week @ Bruton UTO 2017 Grant Awards February 4 - 11 BROADway Babes: ** St. Mary’s Chapel in the Parish House. A Benefit for SpiritWorks The Good Book Club 2017 Mission & Outreach Sunday, February 11 @ 10:30am 2017 ECW Advent Tea Newcomers’ The Christmas Flowers 126th Annual Diocesan Council February 16 - 17, 2018 Corner Three Generatons serving Altar Guilds New members of Bruton Parish are Creating Safe Church Training invited to join clergy, vestry and Put Your Faith Into Saturday, February 24 Action, Donate Newcomers Committee members Presiding Bishop Curry’s Women’s Lenten Retreat for coffee in the Custis House at Christmas Message March 2 - 4 @ Chanco 10:30am on the first Sunday of each month. Chairs in the Rector’s Pew This is a great opportunity to become better Bishop Hollerith’s Canterbury Gala & Silent Auction acquainted with the parish and learn of the many Christmas Reflection Saturday, April 7 ministries here at Bruton Parish. Join us Children & Youth Formation Sunday, January 7. 6th Annual Friends Day Birthdays & Membership Saturday, April 28 Contributions Due * Child care may be available for babies through by Year-End 12-day Tour of Ireland with Friends elementary-aged children by reservation only. The 1715 Society: Planned May 1 - 12, 2018 Contact Meghan Brewer at 757-345-6489 or at Giving for Bruton’s Future [email protected].

Bruton Parish Episcopal Church - 2 - www.brutonparish.org A Winter Fundraiser for COFM Winter Shelter Ministry Join us for WARM UP WILLIAMSBURG, a soup at Bruton Parish tasting event. Eighteen local chefs are donating their tastiest soups for this special event which February 4-11, 2018 will be held Friday, January 26, from 5:15 - Lianne & Douglas Boller 8pm at Williamsburg Community Chapel. As well as soups, there will be bread, dessert and It won't be long before the Bruton Parish live music provided by Elderberry Jam. There’ll family will again open our doors and our also be a Bake Shop selling delicious hearts for the Community of Faith Mission homemade treats. Call 757-903-7031 for (COFM) Winter Shelter. This will be reservations or if you have any questions or the sixth year that Williamsburg wish to volunteer at the event. Help support the churches, including Bruton, have Community of Faith Mission Winter Shelter! offered warm, safe shelter and nourishing food to our homeless Women’s Theological fellow citizens. Many of our parishioners have Book Group already signed up for the various The Women’s Theological Book Group reads roles available to serve our guests, books through a theological lens and is open to and the Shelter Steering Committee all women, even if you haven’t joined us before. is most grateful for the enthusiastic On Thursday, January 18, we will meet at response. Volunteers are still 1pm in Room 206 of the Parish House to discuss needed on some shifts. Please Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential consider signing up for these and Prayers by Anne Lamott, in which she discusses contributing your time and talent to how to keep prayer simple. Child care is this incredibly important ministry. It's available by contacting Meghan Brewer at guaranteed you will find it a most [email protected] or 757-229-2891. worthwhile experience. It's easy to Then, join us on Thursday, March 8, to sign up -- just visit http://bit.ly/ discuss Wearing God: Clothing, Laughter, cofmbpc2018 or click on the box Fire, and Other Overlooked Ways of below (if you’re reading this online). Meeting God by Lauren Winner. We ask that all volunteers attend one of the Training Dinners for Eight Sessions: either on Monday, January 29 at 1-2:30pm, or This is a great way to make new friends and Tuesday, January 30, from 6:30- become reacquainted with old ones! Interested 8pm. This training includes some parishioners will be placed into groups of eight. changes from last year and presents Group members will take a turn hosting a interactive education offering insight gathering in their homes, at a restaurant or into the physical, emotional and wherever. When and where a group meets will spiritual needs of the homeless. The plan be determined by the individual group. The is to have all of us better equipped to be gathering can be a dinner, hors d’oeuvres, a helpful to our guests. brunch — the host and group decides. This is not a gourmet club. Fellowship is the main Opportunity is there for all to objective. contribute further to the program. We To sign up for Dinners for Eight, email your always need finan- name, address and phone number to Jo-Anne cial support for bus Hand at [email protected] or call tickets, laundry her at 757-345-6950 with any questions by cards, hats and January 6. gloves, as well as funding to help pay for the meals for Reception Volunteers 25-30 people each The reception desk at the church office needs night during the help, especially substitutes. Due to vacations, week. Please visit illnesses and "retirements," we are shorthanded. our website at www.brutonparish.org to This is a good way for newcomers to meet donate online or simply drop a check in the people. Shifts are from 9am to 1pm and 1pm to collection plate (mark COFM in the memo 5pm weekdays. Duties include answering the line). telephone, greeting visitors, and being an extra We offer profound thanks to all those pair of hands to help the church office with who have already dedicated their time and projects like stuffing envelopes, etc. If you are money to convey God's grace and love to We look forward interested, please contact Kathryn Smith at 757- those dealing with fear, uncertainty and to hearing from 229-2188 or visit the volunteer section of the homelessness in the cold winter season. you and your church's website at www.brutonparish.org. participation in Our Lord’s work!

Bruton Parish Episcopal Church - 3 - www.brutonparish.org Fall Food Drive for FISH Sweet Discourse Megan Watson The Churches at Thank you to everyone who participated in the Bruton Parish Fall Food Drive. We collected over Jamestown 170 bags of food and had a lot of cheerful Jim Morford volunteers, who helped to load and unload the bags bright and The fifth in the series of presentations early on Friday, November 24, sponsored by the Bruton Guides Ministry on and then stayed to help restock places and events related to the history of the pantry shelves. Bruton Parish will be held on Wednesday, The folks at FISH were very January 17, at 3pm at the Parish House. grateful for our donation and Please note the earlier time to accommodate look forward to seeing us again those who do not care to drive at night. next year. Our next Food Drive In 2010, Jamestown Rediscovery archaeo- will take place during Summer logists discovered the site of the earliest known 2018, so please keep your eye Protestant church on The Chronicle for more in North America. information! In the chancel at the east end of the building, archaeo- Living the Gospel logists found the graves of four Bible Study distinguished citi- This Lectionary-based Bible study is held at zens, including the 11am every second and fourth Sunday in the Rev’d Robert Hunt, Custis House and examines the impact of the the first Anglican Gospel message on our everyday lives. Join us priest in the English on Sundays, January 14 & 28. New World. Hear the story of how historical, archaeological, scientific, and forensic specialists worked together to identify the four Join us leaders and reveal the mysterious silver box At the Two Rivers Country Club For found at the grave of one of them. Now Jamestown Rediscovery archaeologists LATISHA’S HOUSE are examining the area in and around the 20th- century Memorial Church to look for evidence WINTER WONDERLAND GALA of two other early churches constructed c. 1617 1400 Two Rivers Road and c. 1640 at the same location. Williamsburg, Virginia 23185 The program will be presented by Danny Schmidt, Senior Staff Archaeologist, and Mark Summers, Manager of Educational Programs at January 27, 2018 ~ 5:30-9:30pm Jamestown Rediscovery. Sunday Four course plated dinner with Chef-selected All Bruton members are welcome to bring Ushers wine pairings, Live & Silent Auctions, and their neighbors and friends to the series! Needed Dance to the music of the Hullaballoos We are in need of Table Sponsorships and Tickets ushers for all three morning services, Diamond Tables for 12 - $4000* especially more Usher Sapphire Tables for 12 - $3000* Teams at the 7:30am Aquamarine Tables for 10 - $2500* service, and more South Sea Pearl Tables for 10 - $2000* members of several of our existing teams for 9:15 and 11:15 Individual tickets are $150 services. Please consider volunteering To purchase tables or tickets, to be the first smiling face a parishioner or contact Lauren at 757-777-0647 or go visitor sees on Sunday online at Latishashouse.com morning. We welcome you to join our team! * Table sponsorships come with gifts, If you’d like to volunteer for this and/or chef selected wines and a portion ministry, please email is tax deductible [email protected].

Bruton Parish Episcopal Church - 4 - www.brutonparish.org Bruton Singles Candlelight Concerts Heidi Elam, Eda Martin & Donna Dodenhoff Concerts are held in the church at 8pm unless Bruton Singles is a fellowship ministry tailored otherwise noted. Doors open at 7:30pm, no towards parishioners and members of the wider ticket required (a freewill offering will be community who are single. We typically get received). together once each week to attend various events in the parish and the larger community. Each Saturday, January 6 Bruton Choirs event is accompanied by a meal and/or dessert Organ Recital (paid separately) at which we enjoy fellowship Rebecca Davy, & Tarpley Ringers and discussion. To participate in any event, please Bruton Music Director procure tickets to the function and call the listed join First Baptist coordinator. Saturday, January 13 The Bruton Choirs and Tarpley Saturday, January 6, 4:30pm Organ Recital Ringers will join the First Baptist, Dinner & Movie Dr. JanEl Will, Bruton Organist Scotland Street choir to celebrate Join us at 4:30pm at Ichiban Restaurant for dinner, the life of Martin Luther King then we’ll pick a movie at Newtown Regal Cinema Saturday, January 20 at 6pm on Monday, January 15. ($7.50/ticket + meal). Contact Eda Martin at 757- Organ & Harpsichord Recital The celebration will be held in the 253-1477. Rebecca Davy, Bruton Music Director First Baptist Sanctuary and will Saturday, January 13, 6:30pm Saturday, January 27 continue the relationships we are Sax Challenge Extravaganza Organ & Harpsichord Recital building between our congregations. 4th Annual Winter Blues Jazz Fest Dr. JanEl Will, Bruton Organist Please join us! Your $25 ticket includes: One drink ticket and more than 2.5 hours of fine music at the Kimball Theatre. Good Shot Judy with guest artists Historical Organ Recitals including Atiba Taylor and Curtis Brown bringing The College of William & Mary’s Wren Chapel their saxophones for the first ever sax challenge. Saturdays at 10am - January 6, 13, 20, 27 The event will culminate with an unforgettable Rebecca Davy, Organist jam session. Refreshments are available for purchase ($25/ticket + refreshment). Contact Heidi Elam at 757-897-5012. Salvation Army Angel Tree Saturday, January 20, 10am Terracotta Army: Legacy of the First Donations Emperor of China Meet us at the Parish House reception area to Thank you to our parishioners and all those who chose to carpool to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in donate this year. Bruton was able to fill two vans with 120 Richmond."First discovered in 1974 by farmers gifts for children and senior citizens. Pictured below filling in China, an underground Army of nearly 8,000 Meghan Brewer’s van (left to right): Rev’d Chris Epperson, life-size terracotta figures is known as one of the Meghan Brewer, Rev’d Lauren McDonald, Rev’d Josh greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century. The terracotta army was created to accompany Stephens, and Ronnie Cotman. Donations were lined up the emperor to the afterlife. This exhibition getting ready for Mike Wanless and Ronnie Cotman to load features ten majestic terracotta figures, including into the church van. a cavalry horse, among 130 works that tell the story of China's birth and one man's lasting imprint on a nation. The exhibition also features arms and armor, horse and chariot fittings, works in gold and silver, Jade ornaments, precious jewelry and ceramics. We’ll have lunch at the Museum cafeteria, Best Café. Call the museum at 804-340-1400 to order your ticket for the 1pm exhibit ($16 tickets for seniors, $20 general admission). Contact Heidi Elam at 757-897-5012. Friday, January 26, 7:30pm Ken and Brad Kolodner Band Meet us at 5:30pm for supper at Aromas, then we’ll attend the concert at the Williamsburg Library. The dynamic father-son team Ken & Brad Kolodner weave together a captivating sound- scape on hammered dulcimer, banjo, fiddles and vocals pushing the boundaries of the American Old-Time tradition into uncharted territory. Regarded as one of the most influential hammered dulcimer players and Old-Time fiddlers in North America, Baltimore's Ken Kolodner has joined forces with his son Brad Kolodner, a rising star in the clawhammer banjo world. Together, they infuse their own brand of driving, innovative, tasteful and unique interpretations of traditional and original Old-Time tunes and songs with a "creative curiosity that lets all listeners know that a passion for traditional music yet thrives in every generation." $5 ticket ($4 for Friends of WRL + meal). RSVP via [email protected] to Donna Dodenhoff.

Bruton Parish Episcopal Church - 5 - www.brutonparish.org Matthew 25 Christmas 126th Annual Diocesan Project Council & Nominations Alta Cassady Nominations for elections at our 126th Annual The Spirit of Giving filled the Parish House on Council are now being accepted. The nomination Sunday, December 10, with Bruton Youth baking form can be found on our diocesan website or and decorating Christmas cookies. They were http://bit.ly/diosova126. Forms must be packed in holiday gift boxes by M25 Volunteers printed, filled out and mailed. Nominations must for thirty-five Matthew Whaley be received by mail since an original signature students to share with their and photo are required. You’ll also find families during the long holiday information and requirements for each position break. open for election during the Council meeting. Sugar cookies shaped into Christmas stars, stockings, Fear and Love in a Divided World trees and wreaths decorated February 16-17, 2018 with brightly colored icing Online registration to attend 2018 Council at topped off the packages of kid- the Williamsburg Lodge Convention Center has friendly, nonperishable food begun. This year’s keynote speaker will be 1 items requested by the school Scott Bader-Saye, Ph.D. that included cereal, fruit cups, Scott Bader-Saye is the Academic Dean and graham crackers, mac and Helen & Everett H. Jones Professor of Christian cheese, pudding cups, Ramen Ethics and Moral Theology at Seminary of the noodles and SpaghettiOs. Southwest in Austin, Texas. M25 volunteers shopped for His publications include two the food, decorated the boxes books, Following Jesus in a with seasonal wrapping paper Culture of Fear and Church and packed the boxes for and Israel After Christen- delivery. Susan Moorman dom. He has contributed coordinated the project and chapters to The Blackwell stated, “We were grateful to Companion to Christian 2 have this opportunity to share Ethics and The Cambridge with these students and their Companion to the Gospels, families. I am thankful for and as well as having published inspired by the dedicated M25 articles in journals such as members whose help and effort The Journal of the Society of Christian Ethics, made this project possible; and Modern Theology, Studies in Christian Ethics, the generosity of our congre- Pro Ecclesia, Cross Currents and Christian gation in providing the funding.” Century. Dr. Bader-Saye earned his AB at The food items were Davidson College, his M.Div. at Yale Divinity purchased with funds from a School, and his Ph.D. at Duke University. Mission and Outreach grant. Early registration through January 12, 2018 Hands-on helpers were Bessie is $125 per attendee. Clergy spouses/partners, Bierer, Jeanne Blount, Leslie and 3 youth aged 18 and younger, and college Rick Boye, Alta Cassady, Janet students may register at the $50 rate. Payment and Dick Estes, Rev’d Lauren is due no later than January 12, 2018 to avoid McDonald, Susan and Ken Moorman, Jack a $25 late registration fee. Oates, Nicole Petrou, Anne Prosser and Debbie Materials for Annual Council will be posted Van Doren. Youth and their families prepared at www.diosova.org as they are available. the cookies under the guidance of Meghan Brewer. Nominations for Elections at Council The following elections will take place at Annual 1) Rev’d Lauren McDonald & Susan Moorman Council: Standing Committee (one lay, one organizing assembly line of foods to be packaged; clergy); Disciplinary Board (two lay, one 2) Anne Prosser wrapping holiday boxes; 3) Susan clergy); General Convention (one young adult Moorman, Leslie Boye, and Rev’d Lauren McDonald lay alternate). Get more information and the delivering the holiday boxes to Matthew Whaley’s nomination form at the diocesan website above. Guidance Counselor, Kendall Almasian Volunteers Needed at Council If you are interested in helping with Council this year, please contact Mrs. T.J. Cardwell as soon SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 2018 as possible at [email protected]. GALA & SILENT AUCTION Pre-Council Convocation Meeting IGHT AT THE REN UILDING The Pre-Council Convocation Meeting for A N W&M W B Convocation Five will take place at St. B LACK T IE O PTIONAL Cyprian's, Hampton on Tuesday, January 23, at 7pm.

Bruton Parish Episcopal Church - 6 - www.brutonparish.org Bruton Builders Share Skills, Smiles & Support with Neighbors in Need Kathy Mullins

Functioning under the auspices of the Mission & longest ramp built to date was in Toano and Outreach Committee, Bruton Builders help had 144 balusters!); sand or plane the wood needy neighbors -- individuals, families or surfaces; cleaned up site; and service organizations -- complete physical tasks returned and restocked the that they are unable to handle themselves. trailer for the next project. This past year the group sharpened its focus by meeting periodically to discuss upcoming Habitat for Humanity, helping projects. This resulted in a better understanding to create affordable housing: of the group's mission, resources (both human Builders and other Bruton and financial) and capabilities. Thanks to new volunteers show up on scheduled red T-shirts designed with the parish logo on work days to give construction the front pocket and "BRUTON BUILDERS assistance, while Habitat’s 'Helping People in Need” across the back, foreperson coordinates the members can show both their group identity and project. mission. While one task may be completed in a single day, another could take weeks. Some Builders contribute specific skills; others, tremendous Pictured above, energy; and some, contagious humor and new homeowner, enthusiasm. All are essential to getting the job Theresa Fletcher and done. Here are some contributions made by the Isabel Burch, Bruton Bruton Builders during the past year or so: Builder. Avalon Center, which combats domestic abuse and violence: We powerwashed all buildings on Left, Linda & John their campus; repaired and reinstalled two entry Livecchi brought their gates in their fence; replaced damaged fence famous wraps to the Habitat site and fed the posts. We emptied a storage attic in their garage crew! and prepped the interior for repurposing; ripped out, repaired, plastered and painted walls in their Adminstration building, repaired and cleaned flooring; repurposed interior space for office use; refurbished a bathroom; created a reception/play area; and installed two new (donated) wall-hanging televisions.

Camp Chanco, our Diocese’s camp and Canterbury Grand conference facility in Surry: we repaired Illumination raised $7,685 screens, doors and furnishings; painted The Rev’d Tyler Montgomery buildings, windows and doors as needed; and cleared limbs, leaves and debris from the The annual Grand Illumination Fundraiser was a property. tremendous success again this year on Sunday, Housing Partnerships of Williamsburg, December 3. We had clear skies and 60 degree provides social service assistance with housing weather. In just four hours, we sold $7,685 worth issues: This agency refers vetted clients to of baked goods and hot drinks. All of Bruton Builders, when appropriate. The Builders consult with a project leader and create a work the proceeds will go directly into the schedule. Canterbury Missions fund, which we use to finance our missions work and spring Wheelchair Accessible Ramps: Bruton break trips. Many and deep thanks to Builders plan and interface with the client, agency, local officials and review building code everyone who helped our college requirements for the ramps; sketch plan; students prepare and execute this arrange preapprovals and inspections; fundraiser. determine needs for lumber and other materials; order materials and relocate the Co-Chaplain Willie getting ready Bruton Builders’ trailer to the jobsite; dig for this year’s Grand Illumination Fundraiser! postholes and pour cement posts below grade; attach stringers; frame structure; build floor and landings; add rails, balusters and handrails (the

Bruton Parish Episcopal Church - 7 - www.brutonparish.org Writers for the Lenten Women’s Lenten Retreat Devotionals The Rev’d Lauren McDonald Elizabeth Greaf & Rita Grove Come away across the James River for prayer, fellowship, and renewal with your sisters in For those writing for the upcoming Lenten Christ from Bruton Parish on March 2-4. The Devotional, you should have received your Rev’d Jan Brown and The Rev’d Lauren reading by now. An example of a writing from a McDonald will be our facilitators. previous year was included with the instructions. The retreat will begin at 6pm for dinner on After studying the assigned Gospel reading, Friday, March 2, and end with Eucharist before please prepare your reflection as a Word lunchtime on Sunday, March 4. To attend, you document. We would appreciate your emailing must commit to the full retreat. The retreat will it by Monday, January 19 (or earlier, be alcohol-free. if possible) directly to Rita Grove at Space for up to 40 women has been reserved [email protected]. at Camp Chanco, and meals will be provided. The reflections will be collected into a $175 per person covers food and lodging for a Devotional booklet with one writing for each day double room (single occupancy is $200). Rooms of Lent and be available the Sunday before Ash are motel-style with two beds plus a bathroom. Wednesday. Contact Elizabeth Greaf at 516- Linens are provided. 383-1137 or Rita Grove at 757-564-9134 if you Visit our website and download the need more information. registration form or complete the enclosed copy and return it to me by the deadline to register The Good Book Club of Thursday, February 1. Please print and fully complete the Registration Form or stop by Rev’d Lauren McDonald the Parish House for a physical copy, and include it with your check made payable to Bruton Episcopalians around the world will read the Parish with Lenten Retreat in the memo. Please Gospel according to Luke during Lent. There either mail your registration form and check to will be many ways to participate. Beginning the Parish House or drop it off at the Sunday, February 11, we will have a portion receptionist’s desk. of Luke's Gospel to read each day. Forward Day If the cost is prohibitive, please contact by Day will include a reflection on the reading. Lauren regarding the possibility of a scholarship On Sundays from 10:30-11am during Lent, by calling 757-229-2891 or sending an email to we will have an adult forum discussion in the [email protected]. church. And for those who are more virtually inclined, we will have a Facebook dis- cussion group where you can join in at any time of the day from phone or computer. The Book of Common Prayer invites us to observe a Holy Lent by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God's holy Word. Join us as we explore the entire story of Jesus' life as told by Saint Luke. Stay tuned for more details!

Christian Decision-Making First Fridays Recovery Eucharist A faithful approach to issues This month's First Fridays Recovery Eucharist we face in life will be January 5 at 5:30pm in the church. Each month SpiritWorks Foundation and Bruton Mark your calendars for our Lenten study on Christian Decision- host this service designed with prayers and readings that focus on helping people find ways Making. Make plans to be here at the Parish House on the five to live faithfully in the midst of any kind of Thursdays following Ash Wednesday: February 22, March 1, suffering, especially addiction, codependence, 8, 15 & 22. We’ll begin with a Soup Supper at 6:30pm, followed mental illness, and trauma. Join us for a by the program at 7:15pm. candlelit hour in the chancel of the church where Watch for more information in the coming months about our tears are welcome, joy is celebrated, and all Lenten program at www.brutonparish.org; in our monthly are embraced exactly as they are in their newsletter The Chronicle; our Bruton Bytes emailed on brokenness. During the service participants Wednesdays; and parish announcements in upcoming Sunday may write prayer requests and light candles. bulletins. All are welcome, whether or not you're in recovery.

Bruton Parish Episcopal Church - 8 - www.brutonparish.org When You Need Sixth Annual Friends Someone to Listen Day on April 28 Mary Jean Hurst As we turn the page to a New Year, it January is almost here, and gone is the tinsel, is time to plan to be in Williamsburg the Christmas tree, and the celebrations. You and at Bruton Parish Church for our may start to think “if only I had been more Sixth Annual Friends Day at patient, more thoughtful, given quality time.” Bruton on Saturday, April 28! Plans Whatever your regret, may the following quotes are under-way and specifics will soon be help you to forgive yourself, and others too. announced about the day’s program. "To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover Once again, we plan to begin with a special that the prisoner was you." Lewis Smedes morning program at the church. The 6th Annual "If you are patient in one moment of anger, you Luncheon & General Meeting of Friends of Bruton will escape a hundred days of sorrow." will be held at noon at the Parish House with Chinese Proverb another outstanding speaker. The afternoon program will feature a special event highlighting "Remember, people will judge you by your the heritage of Bruton. The day’s events will again actions, not your intentions. You may have a conclude with the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial heart of gold, but so does a hard-boiled egg." Concert at the church. Anonymous With the exception of the concert, Friends Day “God will forgive me; it is his trade." events will require advance registration. Please Heinrich Heine watch for more information and a registration form which will be available early in the New Year. If you find yourself struggling with depression If you have any questions, please contact Hilary or sadness and you need someone to listen, a Cooley at [email protected] or at 757- Stephen Minister can help provide a confidential, 345-2252. listening ear. Contact Mary Jean Hurst or John Fogarty, Stephen Leaders, at 757-220-2087. Wednesdays Brown-Bag Traveling with Bible Study Friends Bring lunch on Wednesdays at noon to the Jim Morford Coffee, Tea & Thee room upstairs in the Parish House. This Lectionary-based Bible study is Making memories with FRIENDS is centered upon the Gospel for the coming not a waste of time. It's a lifetime Sunday. The preacher for the week will facilitate moment that will be treasured these sessions where those in attendance will forever. be able to reflect upon the scriptures that will be the focus of the Sunday sermon. The studies Join Rector Chris Epperson and other may provide increased insight into the sermon friends for an unforgettable trip to the or explore aspects of the passages beyond the Emerald Isle sponsored by the Friends of Bruton from scope of the sermon, or both. May 1-12, 2018. This twelve-day tour will visit Dublin, Belfast, Derry, Limerick, Killarney, and along the way visit historic Creating Safe Churches castles, cathedrals and many Training wondrous sites such as the Cliffs of Safe Church Training will be offered at Bruton Moher and, of course, Blarney Castle. Parish on Saturday, February 24. Child training Visit our YouTube Channel at is 8:45am - 12pm, and Adult training is 12:30 - https://youtu.be/TZHvx5GfdhM 3pm. Each training costs $5. Lunch will be for a short video of the many provided for those taking both trainings. adventures - locally and God embraces children with love, placing their internationally - already enjoyed by nurture and care in our hands. We believe that Friends! children should be safe from all forms of abuse Visit http://bit.ly/FOBIRELAND2018 and neglect. We, the Church, are advocates for directly for the complete exciting itinerary children and have established clearly defined and get registration details. The group safeguards, policies and procedures for their size is limited, so don't delay, sign up protection. Safe Church training provides us with today! The tour would be a great the education and information we need to keep Christmas gift for yourself and family. our church safe for all who attend. Safe Church “ … years from now, you will be more training is required for all who regularly work disappointed by the things you didn’t do around children or youth, for Vestry members, than by the ones you did. So throw off the and for those who make visits to people in their bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. homes. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. To register for this training, please visit http:/ Dream. Discover.” /www.diosova.org/safe_church or contact Mark Twain the Rev’d Lauren McDonald at 757-229-2891.

Bruton Parish Episcopal Church - 9 - www.brutonparish.org DOK Intercessory Bruton Parish Shop Susanne Hodgson and Diane Koun Prayers Part of our rule of life as The Order of the The Bruton Parish Shop has had an Daughters of the King® is consistent inter-cessory outstanding six months since the reopening prayer. Prayers are said for four weeks and may of the shop following a beautiful renovation. be repeated. Anyone who WOW is the word most wishes to have prayers said often exclaimed as for them or for others customers walk through should fill out a blue the door. The volunteers request card at the and managerial staff church tower and have loved working with drop it in the DOK our returning customers prayer box. The and have enjoyed wel- prayer below is offered coming new customers this month by Donna Marshall. Written by Alison from near and far. We Holden, the prayer is from thisischurch.com. feel that we have met the challenge presented Prayer of Intercession for a New Year with the transition to a Volunteers "new" shop, and we look forward to the At the start of this new year, let us pray for people Virginia Wood challenge of our smaller space in January. everywhere and in every kind of need. We pray that your wonderful Gift may be made Tom Mills We will be open on January 1 to manifest to us, and that we in our turn may Ida Hall welcome 2018! With this next transition, however, we have planned to be closed discover our own gifts and use them to your glory. most of the month of January starting on We pray for your church across the world. May January 2. You may ask why would a retail people of faith learn to live in harmony and mutual store be closed for this period of time? While respect, recognizing similarities and celebrating January is not always the most exciting differences. May this be the year when we keep month of the year with some dreary days, our resolutions to be faithful in our Christian lives, cold weather, and few tourists, we will be a to let our love shine forth, and to live less for hubbub of activity behind the scenes. ourselves and more for others. Our schedule is full with inventory Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. counts, a buying trip for assistant Pam We pray for all in authority, that this may be the Michaels and Shop Manager Diane Koun to year when they achieve wisdom, mercy, and the Atlanta Gift Mart to purchase for the respect for all humanity. We pray that new Spring and Summer seasons and, believe democracies which have emerged or are still it or not, to place orders for Christmas 2018! struggling to emerge, may go forward in peace Installation of the Heritage Center will also and fulfill the hopes of their peoples. We pray for take place in January and last, but not least, all who suffer indignity, deprivation, starvation, the shop will be reviewing new point of sale fear, and loss of freedom at the hands of others. software in 2018. We pray that this be the year when people who We will look forward to reopening in live with war may find peace, and those who suffer February with a "new " look, and we hope oppression may find freedom. that you will visit the shop often next year. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Please come see us, we promise you will be as excited as we are! If you would like We pray for all who are without faith, hope or Vestry to join our fun group as your ministry to love. We pray for those who are sick, desperate the church, we would welcome you as a or bereaved, and for those who care for them Installation Volunteer. and seek to bring them relief from their suffering. Installation of the Remember, our profits continue to Give them the strength and courage to carry on, 2018 Vestry will take benefit Mission and Outreach as always. and hope for the future. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. p l a c e o n Sunday, January 14, during Amen the 9:15am service.

Douglas Boller Something New (and Old) Terri Cordle Leith Mullaly, Shop Committee & Bryant Cureton, Transition Task Force Jeanette Cureton Virginia Elwell The final step in the transformation of the front of the Parish House begins in January. As envisioned Alice Erickson in the plan developed by the Shop Committee in 2015, the space that was, in earlier years, the Dick Estes parish's "parlor" will become the Bruton Heritage Center, telling the story of our church - past and Bill Greaf present. A museum-quality exhibit, with prized artifacts such as the original 1769 weathervane, will Marty Jones bring new attention to the Shop, as well as complement the work of our Guides Ministry. Mark Serena Whether visitors enter to shop but discover fascinating history as well, or come in to learn about John Snead a core part of colonial life and then find a beautiful shop, Bruton will have enriched their Williamsburg Johanna Thompson experience. The Shop Committee and the Transition Task Force are very excited to share this new Spence Webster resource with the entire parish and with our many guests when we reopen in February.

Bruton Parish Episcopal Church - 10 - www.brutonparish.org Christmas Reflection 2017 The Rt. Rev. Herman Hollerith, IV Bishop of Southern Virginia

Just a few weeks ago I had the pleasure of mass murder. Rather, I had witnessed the making a Sunday visitation to St. Paul’s Church passionate concerns of those who literally in Newport News. For those who have never depend on their church to be their “safe space,” visited the church building, St. Paul’s is situated their sanctuary, from the dangers of the world. in the remains of what once was a grand The people of St. Paul’s – at least those who downtown neighborhood in the center of the city. are its street clientele – attend church to escape All that remains in that neighborhood now are the day–to-day municipal government buildings, a few violence of the streets. businesses, structures belonging to the Newport Church is where they News shipyard, and bits and pieces of low go to escape being income housing. There is no longer any true shot. The notion that neighborhood there like most of our parishes church could be enjoy. In a real sense, St. Paul’s is a parish in otherwise invokes in an urban wasteland. those challenged And yet, the membership of St. Paul’s is people a sense of very clear about their parish’s role in the injustice and a level of community – why they are there and what they anxiety that most of believe God is calling them to do. While a us fortunate types will portion of the congregation is made up of never comprehend. dedicated people who live in more desirable I am not at all sure parts of town, the largest portion is comprised what it means to live of people who are homeless, or very near in a world where homeless. innocent people are During my visit I was asked to lead a bible murdered in church. I don’t know how to live study and hold a general discussion with the with that reality yet. But, I do know – have been community. Most who gathered for the reminded by the good people of St. Paul’s – conversation had come both to talk and to the incredible power of grace that the Church receive the free breakfast served after the conveys when it takes the risk of offering itself class. For some the meal would be their only to the world as a true sanctuary of God. The meal of the day – possibly the best of the week. Church is always at its best when it seeks to Needless to say, leading an adult class made find ways of un-protecting itself, of being more up predominately of street people is not at all vulnerable and more risk-taking. And its witness like leading any other adult class in our diocese. to the love of God is never as powerful as The attendees are not the least bit interested when it opens its doors to the world when in talking about the diocesan budget, Talbot all other doors are shut and locked Hall, the bishop’s vision for congregational down on Main Street. After all, such development, or this summer’s General action is our way of saying to Convention. In our discussion, other than some those suffering, or fearful, or in interesting initial questions about why bishops need, that there is room in the wear “pointy hats” (a question for which, I must inn, by God! There is room in confess, I did not have an adequate answer), the inn! the real topic of interest was the shooting in the Baptist church in Texas. It was clear that Note: Many of our churches in although the news was a few weeks old, many Southern Virginia are actively in attendance were still struggling to understand engaged in various forms of the tragedy. After several minutes of ministry to the homeless. I hope conversation, I became deeply impressed by all of us will find some way to both the level of passion being expressed. People financially and physically were genuinely perplexed and outraged that support the unique ministry of such a thing could ever happen in a church. St. Paul’s, Newport News, as And they wanted to talk about it! well as our local ministries But, it wasn’t until later that afternoon while during the holiday season and driving home that I figured out the meaning of throughout the coming year. what I had witnessed during the class. I had not witnessed an abstracted intellectual Merry Christmas, discussion on the need for gun control, or on politics, or on the psychology or sociology of +Holly

Bruton Parish Episcopal Church - 11 - www.brutonparish.org The 1715 Society: Planned Giving for Bruton’s Future

The 1715 Society was created to recognize and thank those who made gifts to the Bruton Parish Church Foundation or named the Foundation in their estate plan. With an effective estate plan, you ensure that the people and causes you care about receive what you intend. Including the Foundation as a beneficiary is a wonderful way to support the future strength of Bruton Parish Church. We remember those 1715 Society members who have died in 2017: Marilyn Duncan, Bob Dutro, Ruth Mullaney, Thad Tate and Bob Young. We are pleased to add two new members since our mid- year listing: Elizabeth and Bill Greaf; and Kate and Jim Parkey. For more information, please contact Marty Easton, Development Director, by phone at 757-345-2256, or by email at [email protected].

Anonymous (5) Annette R. & Donald W. * Knoepfler Don & Elaine Bogus Larry J. Kohmescher Douglas & Lianne Boller Mr. & Mrs. David Lambert Rick & Leslie Boye Robert V., Jr.* & Cynthia Lee Bill & Michelle Brauer David & Alison Lennarz The Brendel Family Sally & Bill Libby Isabel Ware Burch Dr. & Mrs. Richard Lodwick Ways To Ed & Eleanor Burchianti Tessa & Al Louer Give to the Mr. & Mrs. William H. Carr Fred & Donna Malvin Foundation Tom & Leslie Coe Eda Williams Martin Judy Collard David Mason There are various ways to Jaymie & Cassie Cook Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. McClellan give to the Foundation -- Tim & Terri Cordle Mr. & Mrs. William Mettler through a Will or Trust, Life Jo Anne & Jeff Coy Thomas C. Miller*, Nancy V. Miller Income, Retirement Plans, Faith S. Croker The Rev.* & Mrs. Edward Morgan III Life Insurance, Property Joe & Sallie Cross Ruth Mullaney* Reserving a Life Estate and Bryant & Jeanette Cureton Jim Mundy Elizabeth Cureton & Shawn Jones Jim and Kate Parkey^ even Appreciated Property. Janice Vaughn DeGree Virginia W. Pate* Learn more about ways in Margaret & Sean Driscoll Diane & Robert Petterson which to give by visiting our Marilyn Duncan* Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Randle website at http://bit.ly/ Robert* & Nancy Dutro Chuck* & Bobbe Redding BPCFOUNDATION. Jim & Martha P. Easton Martha R. Rittenhouse Dick & Janet Estes Mrs. Harris F. Scherer John A. Fogarty Mr. & Mrs. Ray Seward, Jr. Vernon & Laura Geddy Mr. & Mrs. Frederick W. Siegel Jeremy & Julia Gottshall Dianne & Scott Spence C. Elizabeth Wells Greaf & William D. Greaf^ Carlton A. & Margaret C. Stockton Dr. & Mrs. Harry G. Hager Carl & Martha Tack Channing M. Hall, III Thaddeus W. Tate* Frances R. Hall Michael+ & Johanna Thompson Mrs. Channing M. Hall, Jr. Claudia C. Tucker* J. Lesslie Hall, III Pat Van Zandt Bob & Susan Hardage Judy & Hunter Vermillion Kathy Harper Fay L. Weirich Stephanie Heller Sherry M. Welter Bonner & Annie Bettie Herren Dr. Millard E. Whitehead, Jr. Marcia & Steve Hibbitts John* & Joan Whitla Bill & Carolyn Hoffman The John H. Willis, Jr. Family Audrey Hoitsma Robert & Jean Winters Dr. Robert Joyce "Coach" Holliday Virginia B. Wood Janis M. Horne Bob* & Clarissa Young Dudley & Linda Hoyle Benming Zhang Nancy & John Hummel David L. Hurt, M.D. * deceased at time of publication Dr. Roger & Mrs. Martha R. Jones ^ new this listing Stephanie & Bob King

Bruton Parish Episcopal Church - 12 - www.brutonparish.org United Thank Offering 2017 Grant Awards

Known worldwide as UTO, the United Thank Community Center for Sustainable Offering is a spiritual and financial partner in Reconciliation $45,924 - Diocese of the mission work of The Episcopal Church both Gitega domestically and internationally throughout The To build and equip a community Episcopal Church and Provinces of the Anglican reconciliation center where returnees Communion. Through UTO men, women, and from the refugee camps will meet with children nurture the habit of giving daily thanks those who remained in their village during to God. These prayers of thanksgiving start the ongoing conflict in Africa. when we recognize and name our many daily blessings. St. Andrew's Secondary School Physical UTO is entrusted to promote thank offerings, Plant Development $72,920 - Diocese of to receive the offerings, and to distribute the Pittsburgh Companion with Diocese of monies to support mission and ministry Uganda throughout The Episcopal Church and Provinces To provide a permanent classroom building and of the Anglican Communion. administrative offices at St. Andrew's Secondary School, which provides education for blind, Where Does the Money Go? disabled, and non-disabled students. Every Penny Goes to Grants. Each year, the offerings collected from the Inner City Improvement $23,400 - Ingathering (i.e., those familiar UTO Blue Boxes) Diocese of Southern Virginia are given away the following year in the form To provide housing for AmeriCorps interns and of Grants supporting the Episcopal Church's homeless men from the inner city area of Millennium Development Goal to implement Newport News, VA. AmeriCorps members save change in the world by addressing profound lives and improve health through education and human suffering and alleviating poverty. In outreach, prevention training, and connecting 2017 The United Thank Offering awarded $1.2 families to services. million in Grants for mission and ministry work Thankfulness Leads to Generosity of The Episcopal Church and Anglican Thank you to everyone participating in Bruton's Communion. A sampling of the 2017 Grants 2017 UTO Giving. Your "Coins of Thankfulness Awards are highlighted below: and Prayers of Thanksgiving" contributed Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition $3,646.95 toward supporting the global $5,000 - Diocese of Alaska outreach work of The Episcopal Church. To support and participate in the work of the United Thank Offering this Lent & Easter start-up program “Fairbanks Climate Action Enhance your personal devotional program this Coalition” with grassroots advocacy to facilitate Lent through daily prayer and tangible offerings climate and environmental protection efforts given in thanks for "God's Simple Gifts". Bruton and action by Interior Natives and residents. Parish Church’s 2018 UTO Giving Period Companion with Presiding Bishop begins February 11 and continues through Michael Curry $40,000 - Diocese of April 8. Please think of giving to the 2018 Alaska United Thank Offering. Even the smallest To create a contemporary translation of the donations, when added together, can make a Book of Common Prayer in modern Gwich'in huge difference in the lives of others. (Takudh), the language of one of the largest Alaska Native populations. St. Paul's Community and Ministry BROADway Babes Center $49,121 - Diocese of Albany To build a community and ministry center in A Benefit for SpiritWorks Foundation Bloomville, NY, a rural, poverty-stricken community in eastern Delaware County NY. The Mark your calendars now for a Benefit for Grant will offer the community new ministries: SpiritWorks Foundation featuring the a food pantry; a free clothing shop; a veterans BROADway Babes on Friday, January information center; and space for a Nar-Anon 19, from 7-9pm in the Parish House. Support group, Scouting, Red Cross, free health Live musical entertainment, good screening and classes, and when needed, a food, fun and fellowship will warm your disaster relief center. heart that night. Five talented ladies will St. Andrew's Tiny House Village $30,000 perform Broadway show tunes and a - Diocese of Colorado seasonal medley that will create a winter To build a temporary Tiny House Village of 8 wonderland. houses providing housing for 8 women in Tickets will go on sale in early January and will be $30 per transition from homelessness to low-income person and $50 per couple (available from Christine in the Parish housing. The intent is to provide the women House). SpiritWorks Foundation is a Recovery Community with a safe, secure community where they can Organization in Williamsburg, a pioneer in the growing field of peer restore their dignity and be empowered on their led addiction recovery and wellness. journey toward rejoining society.

Bruton Parish Episcopal Church - 13 - www.brutonparish.org 2017 ECW Advent Tea 2017 Mission & Outreach Grants Kim Defibaugh Steve Fitton

The Episcopal Church Women’s Advent In 2017, the Bruton Mission and Outreach Committee had Tea on the evening of December 14 was the honor of giving financial grants to support the mission a celebration of music and fellowship and work of local, state, national, and international combined with devotion and anticipation organizations. The funding for these grants came from the of Christmas! Lewis Hall was filled to generosity of Bruton parishioners and friends, including capacity with Bruton Parish Women who annual pledges, proceeds from the Bruton Parish shop, and enjoyed a relaxing evening of conversa- the two Bruton Jewelry sales. Through this generosity, the tion with fellow parishioners while Committee awarded more than $76,000 in grants in addition enjoying tea and a variety of sweet and to support given earlier in the year to Bruton Builders, savory treats. Episcopal Relief and Development, and Hurricane Relief. The Tarpley Bell Ringers, directed by Rebecca Davy, performed several festive Once again, the Committee was pleased to give to tunes to the delight of attendees. The organizations that parishioners support with their time and evening ended with the energetic vocals skills. A grant went to Community of Faith Mission to assist of the Children’s Choirs, directed by with the winter shelter program, and now Matthew 25 enjoys Genrose Lashinger. Members of the year round support from the Committee. SpiritWorks audience were encouraged to join the Foundation received a grant for their work with people in children in singing and using hand motions recovery from addiction, and Latisha’s House received to act out “The Twelve Days of funding for their work with those who have survived human Christmas.” All the performances were trafficking. inspiring! Three Diocesan supported organizations received Special thanks to Alice Oates, grants: Camp Chanco, to help improve equipment for their coordinator of the event, and all the volunteers who contributed treats, hosted summer camp program, Jackson-Feild Homes, to help their tables, and worked to make the Advent Residential Adolescent Psychiatric Program with equipment Tea a spectacular success. for their outdoor recreation area, and Boy’s Home, to help with expanded educational resources. Merry Christmas! The Committee also awarded grants to many local and regional nonprofits, including Angels of Mercy Medical Clinic, Arc of Greater Williamsburg, Avalon, Bacon Street Youth and Family Services, Child Development Resources, Colonial Court Appointed Special Advocates Program, FISH, Greater Williamsburg Outreach Mission, Hospice House and Support Care of Williamsburg, Lackey Free Clinic, Peninsula Agency on the Aging, United Way of Greater Williamsburg, Williamsburg Area Faith in Action, and Williamsburg Area Meals on Wheels. Across the state and region, the Committee gave grants to Christ House for their medical ministry to homeless in Washington, D.C., The Craddock Center (where our Youth did their Mission Trip this year) in Appalachia, Menchville House Ministries, Inc. for their work with homeless families, and St. Andrew’s School in Richmond to help support their efforts to educate children in poverty. Grants spanned the globe as well, including a grant to St Paul’s American Protestant Episcopal Church’s effort to help Syrian refugees at their center in Italy, and one to Women to Women’s effort to help women in the Congo. 2017 saw a record number of grant requests received by the Committee. The Committee spends considerable time and prayer discerning where funds should go, to best meet the many needs around Bruton and the world. It has been my great honor and privilege to serve as their Chair for 2017.

Bruton Parish Episcopal Church - 14 - www.brutonparish.org Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s Christmas message

In 2 Corinthians, the Apostle Paul says, “If sisters of each other. God is anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation. showing us in Jesus how to become The old has passed away, behold, the new is God’s family and how to change, come.” At a point in that passage, St. Paul says, and build, and make a world where “God was in Christ, reconciling the world to everybody is a part of that family. Himself,” and he also says at another point in Where children don’t go to bed the same passage, “and we have been given hungry. Where no one has to be the ministry of reconciliation.” lonely. Where justice is real for all Have you ever gone to the movies or read and where love is the ultimate law. a story or a novel, and the novel starts with the Know there is a story behind the end, so you know where the story ends, but story, and it’s a story worth singing then the rest of the story or the novel is actually about, and giving thanks for, and the story behind the story. We know about then living. Christmas. We know about Mary. We know about One of my favorite writers, the Joseph. We know about the angels singing late Howard Thurman, composed a Gloria in excelsis deo. We know from our poem many years ago about Christmas, childhood the animals in the stable. We know and he says it probably better than I: of the magi who come from afar, arriving around Epiphany, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense When the song of the angels is stilled, and myrrh. We know of the angels singing in When the star in the sky is gone, the heavens, and the star that shown above When the kings and the princes are home, them. Therein is the story. When the shepherds are back with their flocks, But the story behind the story is what St. Then the work of Christmas begins: Paul was talking about. God was in Christ To find the lost, If you’d like to view the reconciling the world to himself, and Jesus has To heal the broken, video of Bishop Curry’s now given us that same ministry of To feed the hungry, Christmas Message, reconciliation. God was reconciling the world to To release the prisoner, please visit http://bit.ly/ himself by becoming one of us. The divine To rebuild the nations, CURRY2017CHRISTMAS became human. God entered history. Eternity To bring peace to others, became part of time. God was reconciling the And alas, to make music in the heart. world to himself by actually living it himself. In Jesus, God came among us to show us the way, The story behind the story is that God so loved to be reconciled with the God who has created the world, and so loves you, and so loves me. us all and everything that is. And God has Have a blessed Christmas, a wonderful New likewise come in the person of Jesus, to show Year, and go out and make music in the heart us how to be reconciled with each other, as of the world. children of the one God who is the Creator of us all. That’s the story behind Christmas. The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry God is showing us the Way to become God’s Presiding Bishop and Primate children, and as God’s children, brothers and

Chairs in the Rector’s Pew Isabel Burch The four chairs in the Rector's pew have beautifully-stitched seat covers adorning them now. The designs feature four saints: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. We give thanks to the four people who lovingly stitched them: Grace Martien, Sally Riley, Barbara Siegel and Toni Webb. We also appreciate the financial support of this project by numerous people. Please take a moment to look at the chairs when you are in the church. I think you will agree that they are beautiful. Our hope is that we can eventually have needlepoint seat covers for the remaining eight chairs in the chancel. If you are interested in contributing to the pulpit chair project (in honor or memory of someone) and future projects, please contact Isabel Burch at 757-253-0074, Marty Jones at 757-810-4293, or send an email directly to [email protected].

Bruton Parish Episcopal Church - 15 - www.brutonparish.org The Christmas Flowers 2017 The poinsettias at the Altar and in the Tower were arranged by Cathy Adams, Emily Chaikin, Leslie Coe, Barbara Hartmann, Nan Hawks, Genrose Lashinger, Marty Jones, and Dianne Spence

And are given to the Glory of God and in Nancy W. Fogarty by John A. Fogarty; loving memory of: Robert W. Gaut by his family; Mr. and Mrs. Vernon M. Geddy, Jr. by their Lawrence A. Adams by his wife Jane Adams; family; Drs. Raymond A. Adams and Jane Berry Brodie Gregory by Anne Gregory; Adams, and Edmond Brodie Gregory by the Bob Gruber by his wife Nina and his family; Adams family; Jack and Louise Haggard, Jack Haggard, Nancy Susie Austin by her parents Scottie and John Canepa Manley, Claude and Nellie Canepa, Austin; Enrico and Anna Cicero, Larry Darden, Gunda Bailey by The Rev. Ted Bailey; Peter and Esther Stieffen, Basil and Mary Elaine Barber by her daughter Michelle Perry; Stieffen, S. Wallace Stieffen, and Jackie Kristen Lee Bartneck by her daughter Patty Vaughan by Jimmy and Lynn Haggard; Bartneck; Channing Moore Hall, Jr., Mr. and Mrs Channing Gloria S. Beane by Reggie Beane and Kathy Moore Hall, Sr., Miss Emily Moore Hall, and Jett; Susan Hall Godson by their family; Herbert and Nancy Bell, Charlie Hackett, Janis and Douglas Harnish, Alice and Bernard Lawrence Caporal, Edwin and Melinda Strassels by Debbie and Paul Strassels; Kendrew by the Bell and Caporal families; Dr. and Mrs. George R. Hetrich, Brother, George Pat and Lib Bierer, Ralph and Helen Chamness, R. Hetrich, Jr., Harman and Amelia Hohl, parents of Bessie Bierer and Kim Sister, Janet Wamsher, Philip Clavell, Jr., and Chamness; Ed Shipley by Carl and Carolyn Hohl; James Churchill Boyd by the Boyd family; Richard Hall Jones by Frances, Scott and Beth; Harroll A. Brauer, Jr., Elizabeth "Skeeter" Marilyn June Koehler by Donald W. Koehler; Brauer, Frank and Irene Colasurdo by Bill, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur William Lent, Sr., Mr. and Michelle, Colin and Peyton Brauer; Mrs. Wilmer Gibson Robertson, Jr., parents of G. T. Brooks, Jr. by Nancy and Charles Brooks; Bob and Bonnie Lent; The Rev. Robert A. Burch by his wife Isabel Ellen Bennett and Albert E.M. Louer, Estelle and and their children and grandchildren; Norman Barber by Tessa and Al Louer; Bill Burleson by his family; Calvin and Betty Loving by their daughter Penny Dr. and Mrs. Carl J. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Ely; Leonard Sargeant III, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. David and Olivia McCall by their daughter Hamilton by Alice Lee Sargeant; Susan; Bill and Suzan Chandler, Vernon Samuel and Bill McNeal, Virginia and Bob Darling by Betsy Katherine Randle by Carol and Vernon and Stu Darling; Randle; Margaret and Frank MacDonald by Nancy James Battle Corinth, Jackie and Frank Smith, Weaver; and George Wilson, Sr. by George, Jamie, Bob Magnusson by Patti, Chris, Bill and family; George and Sarah Wilson; Susan Meder by Jill Sitcer; Christopher and Pamela Cowles by Suzanne Thomas Cook Miller by Nancy Miller and and Carter Cowles; children; Thomas J. Cox, Jr. by his wife Susan; David Monroe by his wife Gabriele; Susan Botros Dafashy, Wagiha Dafashy mother Juliet O. Morgan and Virginia T. Olhausen by and sister of Wagih Dafashy; John and Melinda Morgan and family; Having fun learning Edna and Albert Dugge, grandparents of Bill Ruth Mullaney by Nancy and John Hummel; how to create an Dugge; Andrew Walker Mulligan by his parents Dianne Advent Wreath! Robert S. Dutro by his family; and Scott Spence and his brother John Spence; Don and Ella Mae Parker, and Patricia Parker by Randy, Sheldon, Susan, Liz and their families; Dr. George Petoe by Lenore Petoe, Stewart and Catherine; David and Evelyn Rittenhouse, and A. Ward Rittenhouse, parents and brother of Martha Rittenhouse; The Rt. Rev. David S. Rose by his granddaughter Quincy Shiver; George B. Rose and Jean S. Rose by Chris, Lisa and Payton Rose; Edward and Frances Roscoe, Lew de Seife, and Velma de Seife by Lew and Linda de Seife; Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Sanford, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Smith by Doug and Bobbi Smith;

Bruton Parish Episcopal Church - 16 - www.brutonparish.org Edward Francis and Louisa Roebuck Seward, Edward Raymond Seward, Sr. and Louise Mallory Seward, John Boone, Sr. and Rae Three Generations DeLawter Boone, Theodore A. Herbert by serving Altar Guilds Ray and Eileen Seward; Marty Jones Merle J. and Josephine Saville Shultz by their son Philip; Matriarch, Anne Macon, daughter Lise Theophil W. Skrzypec by his wife Gayle; Kline, and granddaughter Elizabeth Kline James B. Smith, Virginia M. Smith, Daniel D. are all valuable members of the Altar Guild Schwartz, Ruth J. Schwartz, and D. Dudley Schwartz by Barbara and Jim Smith; at Bruton. Anne has been on an Altar Guild Laurance "Larry" Smith by his wife Bonnie at several churches for at least 60 years, Smith; and has faithfully served at the 7:30am Louis Sosinski by Neil Glenicki; service at Bruton since she moved here. Henry Lindsey Taylor, Jr. by his wife Victoria Several times a Taylor; year, she signs up Robert Taylor by his daughter Ginny Dugge; for all the 7:30 Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Turner by Marlene services in a month. Turner; That's a lot of very Martha W. Tussing by her family. early mornings, and many in the dark! In memory of loved ones: Daughter Lise joined the Altar Our departed daughters, Bruton Chapter, Guild several years Daughters of the King; ago, and her hus- John and Jane Geisler; band Greg often Bobbe Redding; assisted her when Kathryn Smith. he finished his usher duties. She is also In memory of our parents: on the Floral Guild. Recently, her daughter Elizabeth, who Lise Kline, Margaret and Robert Birney; Anne Macon Mr. and Mrs. William R. Grogg III; is also a chalicer, began helping her Mom Larry Kohmescher. and soon became part of the Altar Guild. and Elizabeth Kline Lise and Elizabeth serve after the 9:15 In honor of: service. All three generations choose a Chistmas Eve and Easter service where Andrew, Connor, Daniel, Emma, Caitlyn and they can work together as a team. Bruton Caroline, grandchildren of Hope and Nolan is truly blessed to have Anne, Lise and Yelich; Elizabeth, and we thank them for their Wagih and Sally Dafashy from their children helping hands in preparing the Lord's and grandchildren; table. Our children and grandchildren by Charles and The Altar Guild is open to all members Joann Maslin; of Bruton, no experience necessary -- just Parish House staff: Christine, Hilary, Dudley, the desire to be part of our beautiful Nancy, Mike, Ronnie, Mike and in honor of services at Bruton. If you would like to the choir and members of the Altar Guild by receive more information about serving, Roger and Marty Jones; please contact me at either 757-810-4293 Hayden and Paige Whitley, Jacob, Abby and Joe or [email protected]. The Thompson, Perrin, Laney and Hill Gilman by schedule is very flexible! Michael and Johanna Thompson; Margaret and Ray Warner by Sue and Ray Warner.

In thanksgiving for: Put Your Faith Into Action, Donate Bruton Parish ushers by Ginny and Bill Dugge; Episcopal Relief & Development works with Nicole Leigh and W. Ross Grogg IV, Pamela partners world-wide to alleviate hunger, create Grace and Walker Chase Grogg by Mr. economic opportunities, respond to and Mrs. William R. Grogg III; disasters, promote health and streng- My children Dr. Sarah Jefferis, Sean Conkling then communities. Please mail and Dr. Andy Lau by Anne Conkling; donations by check to Episcopal Relief Our family and friends by Chris, Lisa, Devin & Development, P.O. Box 7058, and Ian Lucas; Merrifield, VA 22116-7058; by phone Our many blessings by Sally and Bill Libby; by calling 1.855.312.4325; or visit Earl and Dorothy White. http://bit.ly/episcopalreliefand development.

Bruton Parish Episcopal Church - 17 - www.brutonparish.org Children & Youth Formation in January Meghan Brewer

Youth Ski Trip to Snowshoe Nursery is available each Sunday on the first Our youth are headed to Snowshoe, West Virginia, floor of the Parish House from 8:30am to 12:30pm so get ready to go BIG or go HOME! We’ll leave for newborns through 4-year-olds. Friday, January 26, ski or snowboard on Children’s Church is age-appropriate worship Saturday, and get tubular as we tube down held at 9:15am in St. Mary’s Chapel, tailored for Snowshoe's fast ice chutes on Sunday, January children K-5th grade. Drop them off at 9am, then 28, then head home. Grades 6-12 and their head to the church. Save a seat, as the children friends are welcome. The cost is $250/ join the congregation at the Peace. youth.Please rsvp by January 7 at http:// bit.ly/brutonskitrip2018. If you rsvp in 2017, Sunday School is held from 10:30-11am for Father Josh will schedule time to take you for hot children through 5th grade in the Parish House, chocolate or ice cream or something awesome. and in the Custis House for middle and high school youth. We meet in the church tower after com- Youth Summer Mission Trip munion and then walk to classes together. will be to West Virginia Joyful Noise, Choristers & Cantores Youth Choirs rehearse in the Parish House at 11am in Rev’d Josh Stephens the choir room.

Last summer, Bruton Parish's middle and high SUNDAY, JANUARY 7 school students made the long journey to the Visit the Bruton mountains of Georgia to serve children of that EPIPHANY PAGEANT Parish Youth Ministry area. For summer 2018, our travels will not take Those participating in the Epiphany Pageant facebook page and us as far but we will be serving a place where will meet at the Custis House at 8:45am to dress view lots more the needs are even greater. This June, our youth and then walk over to the church for the 9:15am photos of children group heads to the mountains of West Virginia service. No Children’s Church or Sunday and youth activities - to the heart of Appalachia - to serve those in School, and Children’s & Youth Choirs will and fellowship need through the Appalachian South Folklife meet at 10:30am instead. throughout the year! Center. SUNDAY, JANUARY 14 The Folklife Center will host us on their Children’s Church, followed by Sunday beautiful property in Pipestem, West Virginia, School and Children’s & Youth Choirs. and we will travel from there to help fix up the Youth Group will be held at 5:30pm (with homes of folks who live nearby. dinner, program and Compline). Additionally, the Folklife Center will share with us programs on SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 the people, culture, and history Children’s Church, followed by Sunday of Appalachia so we can gain School and then Children’s & Youth Choirs. a sense of those whom we serve and the land which they SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 know and love. During this No Children’s Church and Sunday School; they time, we'll engage in the will resume on February 4 (Meghan & Josh will prayers of the Daily Office be hitting the slopes with our youth). from the Book of Common and Children’s & Youth Choirs will be held at Prayer and discuss our 10:30am instead. experiences as a group. Following the hard work, we will head to the New River Gorge to raft, swim, and have a good time for a couple of days. Current 6th-12th graders can sign up directly at bit.ly/ brutonyouthmission2018. We hope you will keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we prepare for this journey of faith. Additionally, mark your calendars for Saturday, April 21 at 6pm for a big spaghetti dinner fundraiser to raise money for the trip. At the dinner, you will also be able to bid on different parts of the trip to offer specific support for our Decorating cookies to include in our holiday boxes journey. Tickets will go on sale assembled by the M25 Committee for children at starting next year. Matthew Whaley.

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The Most Revd Contributions Due by Year-End Michael Bruce Curry Dudley Hoyle, Comptroller Presiding Bishop & Primate [email protected] In order for your contribution to be counted as a 2017 contribution for tax The Rt. Revd Herman Hollerith IV purposes, it must be either physically in the Parish House or in the Bishop, Diocese of Southern Virginia church offering plate by Sunday, December 31, or postmarked no [email protected] later than midnight on Sunday, December 31. Payments made outside of The Revd Christopher L. Epperson these parameters will be posted to your 2017 pledge payment but will appear Rector, [email protected] on the first quarter 2018 contributions statement and will count for tax purposes as a 2018 contribution. If you have any questions, please contact me at 757- The Rev’d Tyler L. Montgomery Associate Rector & College Chaplain 229-2891 or email [email protected] directly. [email protected]

The Rev’d Lauren M. McDonald Associate Rector - Outreach & Women’s Ministries MOBILE GIVING ONLINE [email protected] The Rev’d Joshua P. Stephens Very simple ways you can give, Associate Rector - Family Ministry particularly by year-end! [email protected] The Rev’d Jan M. Brown, Deacon Visit http://bit.ly/GIVE2BPC [email protected] Meghan Brewer Text “Give” to (804) 742-4209 Coordinator of Children’s & Youth Formation, [email protected] Scan the QR Code below. Rebecca Davy, Music Director & Organist Give one-time with or without an account. [email protected] Dr. JanEl B. Will, Organist Schedule automated giving. [email protected]

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James Darling If you currently use Access ACS through our website, please note this Choirmaster - Organist Emeritus function will no longer be available very soon. Contact Hilary Cooley or Dudley Hoyle, and we will work to help you transition. Hilary Cooley, Communications Director Chronicle Editor/Publications [email protected]

Christine Britton, Parish Life Coordinator [email protected] PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY Marty Easton, Development Director [email protected] Pastoral Care Coordinators Pastoral Emergencies Wednesdays & Fridays, 10am-2pm Dudley Hoyle, Comptroller Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm [email protected] [email protected] Call 757-345-2250 directly 757-645-2050 Nancy Nelson or call the church office at Financial Assistant 757-229-2891 [email protected] Stephen Ministry Mary Jean Hurst & John Fogarty After 5pm and on weekends, call the Diane Koun 757-220-2087 confidential church office and choose Option 6. If Bruton Parish Shop Manager [email protected] necessary, please leave your name, [email protected] Parish Nurse telephone number and brief message, Sylvia Saba (757-258-4503) and the clergy-on-call will return your call Pam Michael Bruton Shop Assistant [email protected] as soon as possible. [email protected]

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Article submissions are due the 10th of each month and may be edited for length RonnieCotman, Parish House Sexton and content. Roy St. Amour, Church Sexton Michael Brown, Sexton Bruton Parish Church, P.O. Box 3520, Williamsburg, VA 23187-3520 757-229-2891 Fax: 757-221-0290 Women’s Lenten Retreat – March 2-4, 2018

“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”

Come away across the James River for prayer, fellowship, and renewal with your sisters in Christ from Bruton Parish. Registration will open on October 14 at the Women’s Fall Retreat.

The Rev. Jan Brown and The Rev. Lauren McDonald will be our facilitators.

Space for up to 40 women has been reserved at Camp Chanco. Meals will be provided. $175 per person covers food and lodging for a double room. Single occupancy is $200. Please make checks payable to Bruton Parish. If cost is prohibitive, please contact Lauren regarding the possibility of a scholarship. ([email protected])

Rooms are motel style with two beds plus a bathroom. Linens are provided.

The retreat will begin at 6pm for dinner on Friday, March 2, and end with Eucharist before lunch on Sunday, March 4. To attend, you must commit to the full retreat.

The retreat will be alcohol-free.

Lenten Retreat March 2 – 4, 2018

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Registration Forms may be dropped off at the Parish Receptionist’s desk.