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Newsletter of Christ the King Lutheran Church and The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, Wilbraham, MA

July-August 2016 February 2016

community, gathered together, to do this this thing called “lit- FROM FATHER NATHANIEL urgy” (which translates as “work of the poeple) together.When we worship in the round, we’ll do two things differently from our current worship booklet. The first is the confession. In- stead of the standard confession in which the assembly con- fesses their sins and the presider proclaims God’s forgiveness, we will be using a form of confession often used in monastic communities. I will begin by confessing that I have sinned — to you, my brothers and sisters — and you will assure me of God’s forgiveness. In turn, you will then confess to me that you have sinned, and I will assure you of God’s forgiveness. It is an intimate, and communal act of seeking God’s pardon from the pastor, but also from one another. We will also be doing the prayers of the people differently: various petitions and thanksgivings will be offered, but they will be very general. For instance, we will pray for “the people in countries ravaged by strife or warfare,” after which a pause Worship in the Round

Who remembers going to church and seeing the priest or pastors back most of the time? Older churches often had the altars against the wall, so that during the celebration of Holy Communion, the presider was turned away from the people. It wasn’t just Roman Catholic churches - many Lutheran and Episcopal churches were designed this way as well, not typi- cally changing until the mid-20th century. Nowadays we tend to talk about gathering “around the table,” and yet, we are still and silence will follow. You will then be invited to offer your normally oriented in rows, facing forward. own prayers—for instance, for the people of Syria. There will This summer we’ll be doing something different on Sunday also be time to bring forward our various prayer requests, be- mornings as we worship “in the round.” Sundays at Christ the ing able to see one another, and to very intentionally pray for King, the sanctuary will be rearranged so that we will sit in each other and those we love. circles around a central altar. We’re able to do this with move- And of course, we will gather around the table to celebrate able seats. And of course, summertime often means lower at- Holy Communion. Lutherans and now many Episcopalians tendance (we can’t fit quite as many people with this arrange- have moved away from speaking of the priest “celebrating” the ment). This affords us the opportunity to worship in the round Eucharist, as the celebration is something we all do together. - to truly “gather around the table” together. In a very visible way we will be celebrating this gift together - And yet, there’s something disturbing about worship in the as we gather together for worship in a very visible way. What a round - we have to look at each other! When you gaze up from wonderful opportunity this will be to gather together - to pray your bulletin or hymnal, it won’t just be the backs of a bunch for each other and for our world, to seek God’s forgiveness, of heads. You will see your brothers and sisters in Christ as we and to receive God’s precious gifts offered up for us all. sing and pray and worship together. This is an obvious yet oft overlooked part of our worship - it doesn’t occur in a vacuum. See you in worship this summer! When we worship, it isn’t just “us and God” - it is our whole Father Nathaniel the top apps for hiding other apps. When you press and hold the Audio Manager app, a locked screen is revealed Internet Safety: Part Two - behind which users can hide messages, photos, video and other apps. Again, if you see this app on your child’s phone, your child is hiding something from you. by Judith J. Phillips, Safe Church Coordinator Kik Messenger is an app-based alternative to standard texting that kids use for social networking. It is free to use As a follow-up to last month’s article about internet safety, here are a few but has lots of ads. (you can pay for an ad-free version) It is fast and has no message limits, character limits, or fees more applications and sites that you should know about. if you use the basic features. You should know that Kik has the ability to link to other Kik-enables apps within itself and is a way to drive up “app adoption” (purchases) from its users for developers. The app also encourages new Tumblr is like a combination of a and twitter. It’s a streaming registrants to invite everyone in their phone’s contacts book to join Kik, since users can only message those who scrapbook of text, photos, and/or videos and audio clips. Users create and also have the app. In addition, there is some stranger danger to this app. An app named OinkText, which is linked follow short , or “tumblelogs”, that can be seen by anyone on line if the creator makes it public. Tumblr is popular with teens for sharing photos, is also a Kik community blog where users can submit photos of themselves and screenshots of messages, which sometimesto KiK, allows displays users’ full withnames, strangers to contests. who shareThis app their also Kik uses usernames real names. to find The people usernames to chat identify with. There them on with funny memes and gifs often go viral on line. Parents and caretakers Kik, so your children should not be using their real full name as their username. Image by Stoonn musings, videos and things they find funny with their friends. Tumblelogs freedigitalphotos.net creative but sometimes raunchy and inappropriate. Pornographic images and Ask.fm is a social site that lets kids ask questions and answer those posted by other users, often anonymously. This videos,need depictions to know of that violence, porn is self-harm, easy to find. drug This use, online and offensive “hangout” language is hip and are app is popular becausealthough there are some friendly interactions, Q&A about favorite movie stars, stores, food, easily searchable on Tumblr. Also, posts are often copied and shared. on Tumblr is similar to re- or crushes, etc., there are lots of mean comments and some creepy sexual posts. This iffy content is part of the site’s tweeting. A post can be reblogged from one tumblelog then appears on another. Many teens like and/or want appeal to teens. Parents and caretakers should know that bullying is a major concern. This site has been linked their posts reblogged. Keep in mind that your child’s words and photos will appear on someone else’s page, to the suicide of several teens. Please talk with your kids about cyberbullying and how anonymity can encourage including inappropriate pages. mean behaviors.

Oovoo is a free video, voice, and messaging app. Users can have group chats with up to 12 people for free. Teens Omegle is a chat site and app that puts two strangers together in their choice of a text chat or video chat room. mostly use Oovoo to hang out with friends in cyber space. Oovoo can be great for study groups, and it makes it I need not say more—but I will. Being anonymous can be very attractive to teens and this app provides a no- easy for kids to have face-to-face homework help from classmates. interests. Parents and caretakers should now that users get paired up with strangers. There is no registration fuss opportunity to make connections. Its “interest boxes” also let users filter potential chat partners by shared Burn Note is like Snapchat. It is a messaging app that erases messages after a set period of time. Unlike required. Also, this is not Snapchat, Burn Note is for text messages only, not for photos or videos. The display system shows only one word do it by video and there are some links to porn sites. an app for kids and teens. Omegle is filled with people searching for sexual chat. Some at a time, adding a sense of secrecy to the messages. By promising a complete delete of the message, kids could feel more comfortable revealing more than what they would do otherwise. What many do not understand is that, Wattpad is a free online community where users publish their own articles, stores, and poems. They are also able data is data, it does not go away. Capturing a screenshot so that the message can be shared and live forever is a to read, like and leave comments on other users’ work. Users can post their major weakness of these types of apps. own writing, no one needs to know their age or background and readers can be anywhere in the world. Technically, Wattpad is for ages 13+ however, they do not Cyber Dust is a disappearing messaging app that allows users to send messages that monitor the age requirement. Also users can join with a account which disappear on both the sender and recipient’s phone after a certain period of time. could display lots of personal information about a user. Material on Wattpad can This app is popular to users who feel an extra sense of privacy when communicating be inappropriate and is not screened by Wattpad. Postings and comments can be on their cell phones. Minors like the apps’ ability to keep their interactions on the unsuitable for your child. Users can send direct messages to each other, which DL (down low) or “off book” and away from the prying eyes of parents and adult means that complete strangers can potentially chat with your children. caretakers. Parents should know that disappearing messaging apps are used by kids and adults alike, however, the messages can range from perfectly harmless Calculator% does the same thing as Audio Manager but instead uses a calculator to potentially dangerous. Cyber Dust gives children an avenue to sext without icon to hide things. The app looks like a normal calculator but when you push a their parents’ knowledge. Studies suggest that sexting is more common than button within the app, you can hide all inappropriate pictures. This is a key way many parents might realize or want to admit and Cyber Dust allows teens to send teens are hiding their nude pictures from their parents. So, if you see a calculator ImageryMajestic icon, look again and ask your child about it, especially since most smartphones do freedigitalphotos.net not have a separate icon for a calculator. messages encourage users of all ages to engage in questionable or inappropriate stockimages behaviors.messages that For their example, parents one cannot of the advertisingfind afterwards. pitches The for idea this of app disappearing is “Disappearing Messages, Say Whatever You freedigitalphotos.net Want!” In my work, I can be faced with juveniles who use some of these apps to send illegal (porn) content or inappropriate content to friends and the content winds up on the internet. Once it’s out there, Vaulty is an app that not only stores photos and videos away from parental spying eyes, it also will snap a photo it cannot be removed. In the most serious cases, though not often, sharing/receiving some content can expose a juvenile to criminal charges and possibly having to register as a sex offender for the remainder of their lives. Given can conclude only one thing- your child is hiding things from you. the possible consequences, having an uncomfortable conversation with your child now about internet safety is of anyone who tries to access the “vault” with the wrong password. Parents who find it on their children’s phone worth preventing potential agony later on. Audio Manager smartphone. Audio Manager has everything to do with hiding things like nude photos on the phone; it is one of is an app that has nothing to do with managing2 music files or controlling the volume on the 3 On the Road to the Diaconate… Fresh Produce for the Survival Center

Over the June 10-12 weekend, We are starting our fresh produce pick-up for the the Province One Deacons in survival center starting Sunday July 10th. If you Training congregated at Gene- bring fresh fruits and veggies to worship with you sis Retreat Center in Westfield on Sundays throughout the summer, we will ensure for our fourth retreat together. it gets delivered to the survival center the following Pat O’Connell The theme for this retreat was JULY WORSHIP SCHEDULE morning to fill an important nutritional gap in this “The Diaconate.” We were fortunate to have Bishop Doug- program. las Fisher join us on Saturday to speak about his vision for July 3 - 7th Sunday after Pentecost the diaconate in Western Massachusetts in the 21st century. 9:00 a.m. at Christ the King Bishop Doug noted that in the recent history of the Episco- Coffee Hour follows pal Diocese of Western Massachusetts there have been three previous time periods in which there were vocational diaco- nal ordinations: 1982, 2004, and 2008. There are currently July 10 - 8th Sunday after Pentecost seven active deacons in our diocese. In 2016 there are four 9:00 a.m.at Christ the King “deacons in training” with a June 2017 projected ordination Coffee Hour follows date. July 17 - 9th Sunday after Pentecost For any vegetable gardeners out there, we encour- age you to bring any excess produce to the Survival Bishop Doug framed his remarks within the contexts of the 9:00 a.m. at Christ the King Center or contact Kate Wurm (413-726-9071). mercy of God and injustices in society. He described an as- Coffee Hour follows cending order of responses to discipleship: charity, service, and advocacyand at the top is justice. Bishop Doug sees the July 24- 10th Sunday after Pentecost diaconate as interconnected with social justice. He urged those of us present to know all public officials, to know the 9:00 a.m. at Church of the Epiphany leaders in our communities. He asserted that the deacon No Parish Breakfast brings the church into the worldWe should be advancing Painting by J. Madejczyk public liturgy, bringing prayer and liturgy into the streets. July 31 - 11th Sunday after Pentecost He told us that as a diaconal community we need to take 9:00 a.m. at Christ the King something that’s really important and stand behind it. Bishop Doug’s remarks were followed by a group discussion Coffee Hour follows on a book that we had all read for this retreat, “Unexpected If you drop off contributions personally, and want to be part of our tally, just let them know you are from Bishop Doug also emphasized the importance of deacons Consequences, The Diaconate Renewed,” written by Su- AUGUST WORSHIP SCHEDULE bringing those who feel slaughtered to the church. We sanne Watson Epting. Archdeacon Jan Grinnell from RI led CTK-COE in Wilbraham (use both church names). the discussion. This book was an historical exploration of In order to help the survival center maximize their should be inviting people whose lives feel they are without August 7 - 12th Sunday after Pentecost spirit. When speaking in this regard, Bishop Doug refer- the diaconate. She describes the diaconate in terms of waves limited time and resources, please bring your con- at Christ the King enced Romans 8 and Psalm 140 and their references to the and ways of being from its inception to the present day. 9:00 a.m. tributions in containers that you can leave (paper/ sheep to be slaughtered. He said that we must challenge Coffee Hour follows plastic bags/cardboard boxes). At season’s end unjust structures wherever they exist. Transformation is not It was definitely a weekend of experiencing the challenges (November) the survival center will provide Kate just personal; it is societal. He reminded us that the diacon- facing us from both the historical context and the context of August 14 - 13th Sunday after Pentecost with one tally. (It gets cumbersome when multiple ate was a response to the early Christian community not be- bringing the mercy of God to our present day injustices. 9:00 a.m.at Christ the King people are asking for tallies!) ing perfect. Coffee Hour follows

August 21 - 14th Sunday after Pentecost 9:00 a.m. at Christ the King Coffee Hour follows Let me offer this as the way the Bible thinks about justice: “Justice is to sort out what belongs to whom August 28- 15th Sunday after Pentecost and to return it.” 9:00 a.m. at Church of the Epiphany No Parish Breakfast —Walter Brueggemann. We will also be organizing various picking groups at contributing local farms towards the end of the summer. Please stay tuned for these events.

4 5 Volunteer Form

Vacation Bible Camp—2016 August 1-5, 2016 EGYPT: Joseph’s Journey from Prison to Palace th Vacation Bible Camp (Please return by July 15 ) August 1-5, 2016 Circle One: Adult (18+) or Teen Name: Address: Preferred Phone: 9 am to 12 pm Preferred Email: $30 per child ($90 max per family) Teens: Grade in the Fall 2016: Ages 4 - 11 Areas in which you can volunteer include: Please join us at Wilbraham United Church Group Leader/Aide, Dance, Snacks, Nursing, Arts for a great time with lively songs, hilarious skits, creative crafts, exciting games, Bible stories and ‘n’Crafts, Games, Bible Stories, Music, Make Decorations, tasty snacks! Registration (check-in/check-out) Please contact Paul Nesbit at [email protected] or 413-596-2511, ext. 105 for registration information. Please choose 3 preferred areas: {Registration forms can be found at the church or on the church } 1. 500 Main Street, Wilbraham, MA ~ www.wilbrahamunitedchurch.org

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6 7 Contact Information Hiring: Christian Education Coordinator

Christ the King and Epiphany are hiring a Christian The Rev. Nathaniel S. Anderson Education Coordinator. The CEC is responsible for Priest-in-Charge, Episcopal Church of the Epiphan y scheduling and training of teachers as well as select- [email protected] ing and planning curriculum. The CEC is a general support to teachers and helps facilitate the prepara- Pastor, Christ the King Lutheran Church tion of rooms and activities for all Sunday School [email protected] participants. Safe Church training and background checks are required. A stipend is provided. Please Pastor/Father’s Office Hours contact Pastor Nathaniel if you are interested and Monday - 9:00 a.m. to 12.:00 p.m. at CTK Wednesday - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at The Village Store, would like more information. Main Street, Wilbraham Phone: 413-366-1252

(Please call ahead, as there may be scheduled events or pastoral emergencies.)

Christ the King Officers Stadler-Collins Scholarship Application Council President – Kevin Hinkamper [email protected] This scholarship, founded by two close friends Council Vice President – Kelly Nygren (Ms. Stadler and Ms. Collins), is intended to assist [email protected] members of both the Church of the Epiphany and St. Treasurer – Peter Van Beaver Cecilia’s Parish in their education. It’s limited to that [email protected] which furthers a career in the Health Care industry. Financial Secretary – Melissa Springer Please note that funds are limited. Persons seeking [email protected] education which will immediately lead to direct pa- tient care are more likely to be funded than persons Other Council Members: seeking theoretical education. Pastor Nathaniel Anderson: [email protected] For an application and more information, email Chris Castor: [email protected] [email protected] or administrator@ Judy Zane- Zelek: [email protected] saintceciliawilbraham.org. David Ortendahl: [email protected] Chris Raymond: [email protected]

Church of the Epiphany

Senior Warden - Judith J. Phillips 5 [email protected] Junior Warden - Ginny Ziobro SAVE THE DATE! [email protected]> Treasurer - Donna Fountain October 22, 2016 [email protected] Christ the King Lutheran Church Safe Church Coordinator -Judith J. Phillips [email protected] 50th Anniversary Dinner Parish Nurse - Marianne Wagner 6:00 p.m. [email protected] Wilbraham Country Club Pledge Treasurer - Linda Fitzgerald [email protected] 5

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Gathering for Orlando: Wilbraham United Church

10 11 July 2016 Calendar August 2016 Calendar

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 Food, Friends & 9:00-12:00 p.m. 9:00-12:00 p.m. 9:00-12:00 p.m. 9:00-12:00 p.m. 9:00-12:00 p.m. Fun - COE Vacation Bible Camp Vacation Bible Camp Vacation Bible Camp Vacation Bible Camp Vacation Bible Camp Continues each at WUC at WUC at WUC at WUC at WUC weekday morning through August 19 Noon - Loaves & Fishes 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 6 7 8 9 10 11

Noon - Loaves & 9:00 Worship at CTK 9:00 Worship at CTK Fishes Coffee Hour follows Coffee Hour follows 6:30 p.m. Concerts at Fountain Park Bring non-perishables for the Survival Center 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Food, Friends & 9:00 Worship at CTK 9:00 Worship at CTK Fun - COE Coffee Hour follows Coffee Hour follows Final weekday morning 1:00-4:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Concerts at Old Meeting House Fountain Park Museum—7th Annual Bring non-perishables for Ice Cream Social the Survival Center 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 HABITAT BUILD 9:00 Worship at CTK w/the Islamic Soci- 9:00 Worship at CTK Coffee Hour follows ety of Western MA Coffee Hour follows and St. Andrew’s 6:30 p.m. Concerts at Longmeadow Food, Friends & Fun - COE Fountain Park Final day Bring non-perishables for the Survival Center 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 9:00 Worship at HABITAT BUILD Church of the Epiphany w/East Longmead- 9:00 Worship at No Parish Breakfast ow United and St. Church of the Epiphany Cecilia No Parish Breakfast HABITAT BUILD w/ the Sisters of Province 6:30 p.m. Concerts at Health and First Church Fountain Park of Christ— Bring non-perishables for the Survival Center CTK-COE offers lunch! 31

9:00 Worship at CTK Coffee Hour follows

12 13 Hannah Kenny Acolyte Schedule for Worship Assistants - July & August Alf Monrad Usher 9:00 a.m. Sunday, July 3, Christ the King Donna Fountain Greeter Pat O'Connell Worship Leader Buffy Mayo Coffee Hostess (Epiphany) Kevin Hinkamper Lector Carolyn Clark Coffee Hostess (CTK) Dick Oswald Eucharistic Minister Donna Kimball Money Counter Epiphany (Epiphany) Hannah Kenny Acolyte Christine Caster Counter CTK John Zelek Usher David Vivian Greeter 9:00 a.m. Sunday, August 7, Christ the King Buffy Mayo Coffee Hostess (Epiphany) Kevin Hinkamper Worship Leader Carolyn Clark Coffee Hostess (CTK) Carolyn Starz Lector Rosemary Surdyka Money Counter Epiphany (Epiphany) Pat O’Connell Eucharistic Minister Judy Kane-Zelek Counter CTK Eli Comeau Acolyte John Zelek Usher 9:00 a.m. Sunday, July 10, Christ the King Paula Wilke Greeter Don Sienkiewicz Worship Leader Mary Beth & Savannah Paul Coffee Hosts (Epiphany) Pat O'Connell Lector Liddie Moniz Coffee Hostess (CTK) Stan Jackson Eucharistic Minister David Vivian Money Counter Epiphany (Epiphany) Donna Kimball Acolyte Judy Kane-Zelek Counter CTK Chris Mensing Usher 9:00 a.m. Sunday, August 14, Christ the King Chris Raymond Usher The current chedule is listed on these pages. If Martha Mensing Greeter Mauri Korhonen Worship Leader you need to make changes, please use the on-line Mary Beth Donna Fountain Lector & Savannah Paul Coffee Hosts (Epiphany) scheduling application. Joanne LaPlante Eucharistic Minister Joanne LaPlante Coffee Hostess (CTK) Donna Kimball Acolyte Liddie Moniz Money Counter Epiphany (Epiphany) Barbara Hanofee Usher Judy Kane-Zelek Counter CTK Joe Hanofee Usher Martha Mensing Greeter 9:00 a.m. Sunday, July 17, Christ the King Buffy Mayo Coffee Hostess (Epiphany) Donna Fountain Worship Leader Carolyn Clark Coffee Hostess (CTK) Kelly Nygren Lector Jan Murray Money Counter Epiphany (Epiphany) Kevin Hinkamper Eucharistic Minister Chris Mensing Counter CTK Hannah Kenny Acolyte Judy Kane-Zelek Usher 9:00 a.m. Sunday, August 21, Christ the King David Vivian Usher Don Sienkiewicz Worship Leader Karin Johnson Lector Andrea Hinkamper Greeter The current chedule is listed on these pages. If Fran Selva Coffee Hostess (Epiphany) Dick Oswald Eucharistic Minister you need to make changes, please use the on-line Ginny Ziobro Coffee Hostess (CTK) Billy Parmele Acolyte Jan Murray Money Counter Epiphany (Epiphany) Cliff Kruger Usher scheduling application. NOT FILLED Counter CTK Ken Wagner Usher Len and Ruth Lindahl Greeter 9:00 a.m. Sunday, July 24, Epiphany Rosemary Surdyka Money Counter Epiphany (Epiphany) Liz Tousignant Worship Leader Liddie Moniz Money Counter Epiphany (CTK) Teri Tousignant Lector Kevin Hinkamper Counter CTK Donna Fountain Eucharistic Minister Chris Raymond Counter CTK Eli Comeau Acolyte Bj Jackson Usher 9:00 a.m. Sunday, August 28, Epiphany Stan Jackson Usher Tom Johnson Worship Leader Christine Caster Greeter Kathleen Cordier Lector Joanne LaPlante Greeter Liz Tousignant Eucharistic Minister Kelly Nygren Coffee Hostess (Epiphany) Hannah Kenny Acolyte Mary Beth & Savannah Paul Coffee Hosts (CTK) John Tousignant Usher Rosemary Surdyka Money Counter Epiphany (Epiphany) Teri Tousignant Usher Linda Van Beaver Counter CTK Nancy Dybas Greeter Donna Fountain Coffee Hostess (Epiphany) 9:00 a.m. Sunday, July 31, Christ the King Fran Selva Coffee Hostess (CTK) Joanne LaPlante Worship Leader Linda Fitzgerald Money Counter Epiphany (Epiphany) Carolyn Starz Lector Jan Murray Money Counter Epiphany (CTK) Mauri Korhonen Eucharistic Minister Andrea Hinkamper Counter CTK Linda Van Beaver Counter CTK 14 15 The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany 20 Highland Avenue Wilbraham, MA 01095

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