Incarnation Newsletter & Announcements

July 25, 2010

Sunday Announcements July 25, 2010

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Today: What’s It Like to be Rector of the Church of the Incarnation? Fr. Matt will share his current joys and struggles, and offer some personal stories about his life at this time in the parish. All welcome – including all questions! Today at 9 am in the Sanctuary, between the 8 and 10 am services.

Matthew Stedinger’s Goodbye Party ~Come one, come all to Matthew’s Goodbye BBQ Potluck Party. He will be leaving Sonoma County to go to Ithaca, in upstate New York, for a year-long Software Development position. The party is this afternoon, July 25 in Farlander Hall and the courtyard, from 1 to 4 pm. Hope to see you there!

Come listen to a special talk on the utopian communities in Sonoma County given by columnist and historian Gaye LeBaron at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 209 Matheson, Healdsburg, on Sunday, July 25 (TODAY!), at 5:30 pm. After the talk, there will be a wine & hors d’oeuvres reception in the adjoining Parish Hall. Tickets are $20 and cover both the talk and the reception. See the flier in Farlander Hall for more details.

Service at Armstrong Woods! At 11 am next Sunday, August 1, we’ll have our Annual All-Parish Service at Armstrong Woods. We’ll have a lovely outside service with Eucharist, then a picnic – please bring your own picnic lunch, and a little something extra to share. All are invited to join us! Directions: From Santa Rosa, follow River Road to Guerneville. Turn Right on Armstrong Woods Road. Follow to the end of the road to the Group Picnic Area, there is a fee for parking. Alternative: Park outside the gate for free, and take a 15 minute walk to the picnic area. If you need a ride or can give a ride to someone else, please call or email Claire in the Church Office (Claire@incarnation-sr.org). Please note that Services here at church that morning will continue: 8 am as usual (Traditional with Eucharist), 10 am Morning Prayer (NO Eucharist). Our normal 8 and 10 services with Eucharist will resume on Sunday, August 8.

We are looking for volunteers to help us record the Sunday sermons each week. Matthew Stedinger has faithfully fulfilled this ministry over the last few years. He is moving back East and we need help in continuing to record our sermons and posting them on our website. It will only take about 5 minutes of your time on Sunday. Please contact me, Mitch Garcia at smallgroups@incarnation-sr.org or call me at 707-703-4162 if you would like to help!

Rummage Sale Thank You: The Guild of the Incarnation would like to thank all who worked so hard preparing, marking and selling the items for the Rummage Sale a couple of weeks ago. And a big Thank you to those who cleaned out their closets, garages and storage areas and brought things down for us to sell. We really had a superior grade of Rummage to sort through and sell. We gave away many items for organizations that needed them. We gave a crib, high chair and baby seat to the Pregnancy Counseling Center. St. Andrews received several large boxes of clothing that we had not sold for their outreach programs, and the Half-way house on corner of Humboldt and Cherry Streets took home blankets, sheets and towels for the use of those who live there. Every child who came into the Hall took home a toy, game or teddy bear. We had a very successful sale. The most important part of the Rummage sale was all that we could give away or sell at very low prices. This money will go into the Guild’s outreach funds to be given when needed or at the end of the year. As hard as the women work, we also have a wonderful time together, sharing our time, efforts and our lives with each other. We offer a Thank You to Ernie for his help and a huge THANK YOU TO ERIC! He is always so ready to help to make things easier for us.

Come to a Women’s Retreat! The retreat focus is “Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts.” The weekend is intended to provide time for personal prayer and reflection, worship, small group lectio divina, music, art and fellowship around that theme. The cost is 170.00 for 2 nights and 4 meals. We begin at 7 pm after dinner and leave before lunch on Sunday. The dates are Aug. 6-8. Registration can be done over the phone by calling the Cathedral Bookshop (916-442-9194). Also, for more info, call Martha Peterson (707-838-4208).

Summer’s Ending Quiet Space: The Bishop’s Ranch – August 21, 2010

For you alone, O God, my soul waits in silence, for my hope is in you. – Psalm 62.5

Come to the Ranch, Enter the Quiet: Saturday, August 21. 9:00 am to 7:30 pm. Step into a contemplative space with a mix of silence and worship, movement and meditation, times for napping and walking, and of course, good food. Claim a space for the gift of simply being present in God. Evensong with the Grace Cathedral Boys Choir follows dinner. Retreat Leaders: Nancy and Marv Hiles have been leading contemplative retreats through the Iona Center for over 30 years. Authors of The Way Through, An Almanac for the Soul, and All the Days of My Life, they are part of the worshiping community at the Chapel of St George. Patricia Moore is chaplain at The Bishop’s Ranch and a retreat leader. She serves on the Board of the Numina Center for Spirituality & the Arts in Santa Rosa. Cost: $68 (includes lunch and dinner). Further information & registration at www.bishopsranch.org or call 707-433-2440.

We Need Your Pictures! In order to put together our pictorial directory we need your photos depicting fun social events, parish life, worship services, music, youth activities, outreach efforts, Numina, or St. Andrews in the Redwoods. Basically anything church related since 2008 (the more recent the better). Please email your photos to Linelle@sonic.net, or drop the prints off at the Welcome Center (they will be returned to you). Thank you for your help!

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Numina: Special Events at Incarnation this Summer

– The Hidden Gospel: Hearing Jesus With Aramaic Ears - Friday, July 30, 7:30 pm. Please join Neil Douglas-Klotz, scholar, author and musician, as he brings Jesus to light via chant and movement, using original Aramaic texts.

– Manfred Bleffert -New Music for Organ and Created Instruments: Saturday, August 7, 8:30 pm. Manfred Bleffert will be composing music and creating instruments specifically to be performed in the wooden structure of the church. This should be an incredible and unique concert designed to speak to the faith of the people of this congregation. A reception will follow the concert.

– Summer Chamber Concert Series: Join us for the last concert of this 3-month Summer Series on August 15. The concert starts at 4 pm, followed by a reception. Panels showcasing a local artist’s work will be up as well, so you will be surrounded by beauty of all kinds! Featuring Carol Menke, Roy Zajac, Jennifer Sills, Laura McLellan, and Marilyn Thompson performing the works of Vaughan Williams, Glière, and more.

– Through The Ear To The Heart: Every Monday evening from 7 to 9 pm (no meeting on July 26). Sing the music of Hildegard von Bingen with guide Devi Mathieu. No experience necessary. All are welcome. (Note: This event is on-going, occurring every Monday evening throughout the year, with some exceptions.)

– Taize Service: Join us on the fourth Friday of each month at 7:30 pm for an inspiring evening of story, art, and song. Kayleen Asbo, professor at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, presents a program focusing on a spiritual theme through masterpieces of art and world mythology, followed by contemplative chanting in the candlelit chapel, accompanied by piano and cello. Our beautiful music comes from the Taize community in France, an ecumenical center dedicated to peace and reconciliation in the world. (Note: This event is on-going, occurring every 4th Friday of the month throughout the year).

For more information about any of these events, visit:
The Numina Bulletin Board outside Farlander Hall
Our website: www.numinacenter.org
Our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/numinacenter

Series: “What’s It Like?”

We all carry with us amazing stories of loss and survival, perseverance and sometimes divine intervention. This summer, we’re listening to some of the amazing personal stories that are carried by members of our congregation. Please join us at 9:00 am, in the Sanctuary, for these special conversations.

What’s it like to be the Rector of the Church of the Incarnation?
Fr. Matthew Lawrence, July 25.

What’s it like to get sick without health insurance?
Mykha’el Wilson, Steve Pruitt, August 8.

What’s it like to be Latino in Sonoma County?
Mitch Garcia, Gene Mendez, Carlos Gonzales, Jose Ramirez, Carla Baldassari, August 15.

What’s it like to join the Peace Corps and stay in your host country?
Ella Harris, August 22.

What’s it like to care for aging parents?
Marion Zipperle and others, August 29

Scheduled topics and speakers are tentative and may be changed to accommodate personal schedules. If you would like to tell a story that fits into one of these categories, please contact Fr. Matt. Email revml@incarnation-sr.org or call 707-579-2604 ext. 102.

Words to Ponder:

If a nightingale sings with her breast against a thorn, why not we?

– Susan Gilbert Dickinson to Emily Dickinson in 1861

Claire Frydenlund
Office Coordinator

Church of the Incarnation
550 Mendocino Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Phone (707) 579-2604 ext. 104
Fax (707) 579-0228
claire@incarnation-sr.org

www.incarnation-sr.org

July 11, 2010

Sunday Announcements July 11, 2010

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We Need Your Pictures!In order to put together our pictorial directory we need your photos depicting fun social events, parish life, worship services, music, youth activities, outreach efforts, Numina, or St. Andrews in the Redwoods. Basically anything church related since 2008 (the more recent the better). Please email your photos to Linelle@sonic.net, or drop the prints off at the Welcome Center (they will be returned to you). Thank you for your help!

The Evening Women’s Group will meet on Tuesday, July 20 at 7 pm at the home of Marti Kennedy. All women are welcome to join us. We are a supportive group providing a place to share our lives and our spiritual journeys with each other, building friendships as we go. If you have any questions, please contact Donna Wiuff at (707) 837-8768.

CHANGE TO LAST DAY OF PHOTOGRAPHY! We had to change our last day of photography with Olan Mills to Thursday, July 22nd. Hopefully more people can make this new date! We need at least 21 families, and only 7 have signed up thus far. If you haven’t yet had your free photo session please call Amy Nykamp at 707-586-8916 or email family@nykamp.us. Remember, everyone photographed gets a free 8×10 of their choice, and a free directory.

To all those possibly interested in the EFM class that will begin this September, there are still three slots open. For a good description of the EFM program, please check the church’s website (www.incarnation-sr.org). If you are still interested or have questions, you can contact Patrick Lancaster at 707-483-3949. The deadline for enrollment is fast approaching, so again, if you are interested, contact Patrick no later than July 18. Thank you.

Information for all of you who have Kaiser Health Care: Do you know that for $5.00 and a visit to the Medical Secretaries office at Kaiser in Santa Rosa you can buy a flash drive or memory stick for a computer which you can carry with you (many people keep it on their key-ring) and contains all your medical information? All they ask is that you sign an authorization release, give them a 6-12 character password, containing both letters and numbers, and pay the $5.00. They will then transfer all your medical information to the “stick” right on the spot and you are good to go. In the event of an emergency, anywhere in the world, this flash drive can be inserted into a USB port in a computer and viola-the EMT or emergency room staff or a doctor in your son’s hometown (where you may get sick while you are on vacation) has access to all your medical information. You do not need to have a computer yourself for this-just carry it with you at all times. The Medical Secretaries office is located in the main hospital building, right across from the elevators on the first floor. They are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 5 pm and close daily from 12:00 to 1:00 for lunch.

The Incarnation Cares Pastoral Care Team is looking for someone interested in learning about and sharing current information about prescription financial aid programs with members of our congregation. It’s hard to navigate through the multiple sources of aid available to people who may have entered “the doughnut hole” or have inadequate insurance coverage. If you have knowledge in this area, please contact Pastor Gail (707-579-2604 ext. 103 or pastorgail@incarnation-sr.org) or Jan Saucer (707-838-2899). Thank you!

Father Matt needs someone on Sunday between 8 & 9 am to hang out in Farlander Hall. We have a few folks who come by for coffee and cake before the Eucharist and a few remain. There have never been any problems, you can drink coffee, eat cake, visit with your friends or stay in the kitchen. A responsible presence is needed. A commitment to one Sunday a month would be desirable. Talk to Bob Gebhart, Barbara Avery or Carolyn Rausch if you can help or call Claire in the Church Office. “In this life we cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love.” -Mother Teresa

Join us for our Summer Chamber Concert Series!
Here at the Church, on the 3rd Sundays of July and August.

Each concert begins at 4 pm and is followed by a reception and a chance to meet with the artists. Panels showcasing a local artist’s work will be up as well, so you will be surrounded by aural and visual beauty! See below for the list of wonderful musicians and some composers whose music they’ll be performing.

July 18, 2010
Carol Menke, soprano
Kathleen Reynolds, flute
Laura McLellan, cello
Leslie Dukes, piano
Music by Händel, Von Weber, Poulenc, Schubert, Corigliano

August 15, 2010
Carol Menke, soprano
Roy Zajac, clarinet
Jennifer Sills, viola
Laura McLellan, cello
Marilyn Thompson, piano
Music by Vaughan Williams, Glière and more

Numina: Special Events at Incarnation this Summer

– Summer Chamber Concert Series: Each concert starts at 4 pm and is followed by a reception and a chance to meet with the artists. Panels showcasing a local artist’s work will be up as well, so you will be surrounded by aural and visual beauty! (See information above for further details on the two remaining concerts in this series, July 18 and August 15).

– Taize Service: On July 23, please join us for a presentation on Classic Sacred Dreams by Dr. Jon Jackson, a member of the Numina Board. The musical service will be led by Benjamin Mertz, Musical Director of St. Stevens Episcopal Church in Sebastopol, also a member of the Numina Board. Special combined lecture and candlelit service: 7:30 pm. (Note: This event is on-going, occurring every 4th Friday of the month throughout the year).

– The Hidden Gospel: Hearing Jesus With Aramaic Ears on Friday, July 30, 7:30 pm. Please join Neil Douglas-Klotz, scholar, author and musician, as he brings Jesus to light via chant and movement, using original Aramaic texts.

– Manfred Bleffert - New Music for Organ and Created Instruments: Saturday, August 7, 8:30 pm. Manfred Bleffert will be composing music and creating instruments specifically to be performed in the wooden structure of the church. This should be an incredible and unique concert designed to speak to the faith of the people of this congregation. A reception will follow the concert.

– Through The Ear To The Heart: Every Monday evening from 7 to 9 pm (no meetings on July 19 & 26). Sing the music of Hildegard von Bingen with guide Devi Mathieu. No experience necessary. All are welcome. (Note: This event is on-going, occurring every Monday evening throughout the year, with some exceptions.)

For more information about any of these events, visit:
The Numina Bulletin Board outside Farlander Hall
Our website: www.numinacenter.org
Our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/numinacenter

Series: “What’s It Like?”
We all carry with us amazing stories of loss and survival, perseverance and sometimes divine intervention. This summer, we’re listening to some of the amazing personal stories that are carried by members of our congregation. Please join us at 9:00 am, in the Sanctuary, for these special conversations.

What’s it like to live with cancer?
Margaret Guilford, July 11.

What’s it like to have a son / daughter with
severe mental illness or substance abuse problem?
Evelyn Pollard, Glen and Marti Kennedy, July 18.

What’s it like to ____?
Subject to be announced, July 25.

What’s it like to get sick without health insurance?
Mykha’el Wilson, Steve Pruitt, August 8.

What’s it like to be Latino in Sonoma County?
Mitch Garcia, Gene Mendez, Carlos Gonzales, Jose Ramirez, Carla Baldassari, August 15.

What’s it like to join the Peace Corps and stay in your host country?
Ella Harris, August 22.

What’s it like to care for aging parents?
Marion Zipperle and others, August 29

Words to Ponder:

Every blade of grass has its angel that bends over it and whispers “Grow, grow.”

–The Talmud

July 4, 2010

Sunday Announcements July 4th, 2010

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Church of the Incarnation

Sunday Announcements
July 4, 2010 ~Happy Independence Day!

Please note that the Church Office will be closed on Monday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day.

The Evening Women’s Group will meet on Tuesday, July 20 at 7 pm at the home of Marti Kennedy. All women are welcome to join us. We are a supportive group providing a place to share our lives and our spiritual journeys with each other, building friendships as we go. If you have any questions, please contact Donna Wiuff at 707-837-8768.

CHANGE TO LAST DAY OF PHOTOGRAPHY! We had to change our last day of photography with Olan Mills to Thursday, July 22nd. Hopefully more people can make this new date! We need at least 21 families, and only 7 have signed up thus far. If you haven’t yet had your free photo session please call Amy Nykamp at 707-586-8916 or email family@nykamp.us. Remember, everyone photographed gets a free 8×10 of their choice, and a free directory.

Father Matt needs help on Sunday between 8 & 9 am to hang out in Farlander Hall. We have a few folks who come by for coffee and cake before the Eucharist and a few remain. There have never been any problems, you can drink coffee, eat cake, visit with your friends or stay in the kitchen. A responsible presence is needed. A commitment to one Sunday a month would be desirable. Talk to Bob Gebhart, Barbara Avery or Carolyn Rausch if you can help or call Claire in the Church Office. “In this life we cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love.” -Mother Teresa

The Incarnation Cares Pastoral Care Team is looking for someone interested in learning about and sharing current information about prescription financial aid programs with members of our congregation. It’s hard to navigate through the multiple sources of aid available to people who may have entered “the doughnut hole” or have inadequate insurance coverage. If you have knowledge in this area, please contact Pastor Gail (707-579-2604 ext. 103 or pastorgail@incarnation-sr.org) or Jan Saucer (707-838-2899). Thank you!

Want to Hear an Alarming Thought??? Please heed the NO RIGHT ON RED at the intersection of Humbolt Street and College Avenue: If you are stopped by a policeman, your fine will be $270. (The same as if you ran a red light!) More than one of us has been stopped, don’t let it happen to you! And remember: there is no law that says you HAVE to turn right on red. If in doubt, don’t do it!

Good news – we can now use the Corner Lot (located on the corner of Mendocino Ave and Cherry Street) for overflow parking. There is still work to be done on the lot at some point, but until then, feel free to head there when parking is scarce in our paved lot.

Join us for our Summer Chamber Concert Series!
Here at the Church, on the 3rd Sundays of July and August.

July 18, 2010

Carol Menke, soprano

Kathleen Reynolds, flute

Laura McLellan, cello

Leslie Dukes, piano

Music by Händel, Von Weber, Poulenc, Schubert, Corigliano

August 15, 2010

Carol Menke, soprano

Roy Zajac, clarinet

Jennifer Sills, viola

Laura McLellan, cello

Marilyn Thompson, piano

Music by Vaughan Williams, Glière and more

Series: “What’s It Like?”

What’s it like to work in a prison?
Rose Lawrence, July 4.

What’s it like to live with cancer?
Margaret Guilford, Ben Benjamine, July 11.

What’s it like to have a son / daughter with
severe mental illness or substance abuse problem?
Evelyn Pollard, Glen and Marti Kennedy, July 18.

What’s it like to ____?
Subject to be announced, July 25.

What’s it like to get sick without health insurance?
Mykha’el Wilson, Steve Pruitt, August 8.

What’s it like to be Latino in Sonoma County?
Mitch Garcia, Gene Mendez, Carlos Gonzales, Jose Ramirez, Carla Baldassari, August 15.

What’s it like to join the Peace Corps and stay in your host country?
Ella Harris, August 22.

What’s it like to care for aging parents?
Marion Zipperle and others, August 29

Words to Ponder:

So much has been given to me; I have no time to ponder over that which has been denied.

–Helen Keller

June 6, 2010

Sunday Announcements June 6, 2010

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Don’t forget, we have changed to our Summer Schedule: 8 am and 10 am Sunday Services.We will go back to our three-service schedule on September 12th, 2010.

A message from the “Things get worse before they get better” Department: starting tomorrow, June 7th through the 11th there will be grinding and repaving of Cherry & Humboldt Streets. There will be little to no vehicle traffic between 7 am and 4 pm on those dates. However, there will be pedestrian sidewalk access. Please plan accordingly if you are coming to the church this week.

Incarnation Graduates 2010 ~ We have two different kinds of graduates to honor this year: High School Graduates and EFM (Education for Ministry) Graduates. We commend you for your time and energy spent these past 4 years. Each one of you brings something unique and special to our community. Congratulations on a job well done!

High School Graduates:

Inanna Craig-Morse
Michael Foster
Heather Julander
Jade May
Cori Talafili
Ellie Vick

EFM Graduates:
Leslie Benjamin
Mitch Garcia
Margaret Guilford
Patrick Lancaster
Lois Phillips
Diane Schoenrock
Daphne Vernon

Last of the Pipe Organ Mini-Recitals for this season will be held on Friday, June 11th, at 6 pm. Doug DeForeest, local organist and current dean of the local Redwood Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, will be playing a program of music by Richard Purvis. Purvis was long time organist at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco and was known for his richly registered improvisations and compositions. Doug will be “drawing out” of our Cassavant (by “drawing” on the many colorful stops) as close a rendition to the original as possible. Come and enjoy. Dinner at a local restaurant to follow with artist and other interested parties!

Experience the music of 12th century Abbess Hildegard von Bingen the way she herself shared it with the women and men who sang with her – as a gentle, contemplative practice of listening and singing together. Through the Ear to the Heart meets on Monday evenings from 7 to 9 pm, in the Church. No previous experience with the music of Hildegard or with medieval music is required. Everyone who loves to sing, or who has always wanted to sing, is welcome. Sponsored by Numina Center for Spirituality and the Arts.

The Evening Women’s Group will meet on Tuesday, June 15th at 7 pm at the home of Donna Wiuff. All women are welcome to join us. We are a supportive group providing a place to share our lives and our spiritual journeys with each other, building friendships as we go. If you have any questions, please contact Donna Wiuff at 707-837-8768.

Camping: fun, fun, fun! Incarnation members are going camping together during the weekend of June 25-27 at Hendy Woods State Park. You can choose to play in God’s playground by swimming in the swimming hole or hiking, or you can relax in the midst of his Creation, or do it all! Space is limited so sign up soon by calling Stephanie Blair at 707-837-2972, or by emailing her at StephChristel@gmail.com. Cost will depend on the final number of people who sign up, but is anticipated to be about $20 per person.

Pastoral Care: Information for all of you who have Kaiser Health Care! Do you know that for $5.00 and a visit to the Medical Secretaries office at Kaiser in Santa Rosa you can buy a flash drive or memory stick for a computer which you can carry with you (many people keep it on their key-ring) and contains all your medical information? All they ask is that you sign an authorization release, give them a 6-12 character password, containing both letters and numbers, and pay the $5.00. They will then transfer all your medical information to the “stick” right on the spot and you are good to go. In the event of an emergency, anywhere in the world, this flash drive can be inserted into a USB port in a computer and viola-the EMT or emergency room staff or a doctor in your son’s hometown (where you may get sick while you are on vacation ) has access to all your medical information. You do not need to have a computer yourself for this-just carry it with you at all times.The Medical Secretaries office is located in the main hospital building, right across from the elevators on the first floor. They are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 5 pm and close daily from 12:00 to 1:00 for lunch.

Join us for our Summer Chamber Concert Series! Here at the Church, on the 3rd Sundays of June, July, and August.
Each concert begins at 4 pm and is followed by a reception and a chance to meet with the artists. Panels showcasing a local artist’s work will be up as well, so you will be surrounded by aural and visual beauty! See below for the list of wonderful musicians and some composers whose music they’ll be performing.

June 20, 2010
Carol Menke, soprano
Kathleen Reynolds, flute
Roy Zajac, clarinet
Laura McLellan, cello
Norma Brown, piano
Corrick Brown, piano
Music by Telemann, Schubert, Kummer, Ravel, Beethoven, Schocker

July 18, 2010
Carol Menke, soprano
Kathleen Reynolds, flute
Laura McLellan, cello
Leslie Dukes, piano
Music by Händel, Von Weber, Poulenc, Schubert, Corigliano

August 15, 2010
Carol Menke, soprano
Roy Zajac, clarinet
Jennifer Sills, viola
Laura McLellan, cello
Marilyn Thompson, piano
Music by Vaughan Williams, Glière and more

Words to Ponder:

Life is a very narrow bridge between two eternities. Be not afraid.

–Rabbi Nachman of Braslav

May 30, 2010

Sunday Announcements May 30, 2010

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Don’t forget, this Sunday we change to our Summer Schedule: 8 am and 10 am Sunday Services. We will go back to our three-service schedule on September 12th, 2010.

Today, rain or shine: Celebrate our Graduates after the 10am service at our Safe Summer Fair & BBQ! Burgers, dogs, salads, and fun! Bouncy house! Velcro wall! Church of the Incarnation hats for sale! Come on down! (Note: shorts are recommended for use with the Velcro wall, it makes it easier to get into the special suit).

The Pictorial Directory: Spots are going quickly and we would love to have every member of our congregation represented in our new pictorial directory. Every family that sits for a free photography session will also get a free 8×10 photo, not to mention the directory itself! This is also an excellent way to take advantage of a professional photography session to have pictures for Christmas cards, etc, as additional pictures may be purchased if you wish. June 2 through June 5. Even if you can’t make these dates, see Stephanie Blair (StephChristel@gmail.com) or Amy Nykamp (707-484-3820 or jmn@sonic.net) and let them know – there may be additional dates scheduled in the near future.

Please note that the Church Office will be closed on Monday, May 31st, in observance of Memorial Day.

All Church Members are welcome: The Guild of the Incarnation holds its monthly meeting Tuesday, June 1 in Farlander Hall at 11:15am. There will be a potluck luncheon of salads and desserts at noon followed by our annual Fashion Show. Come have some fun and see some of the wild outfits we create off the racks from Heavenly Treasures!!

The Prayer of the Heart Group June meeting is Tuesday, June 1, 7:30 – 9:00 pm, in the church. All are welcome who want to practice the Prayer of the Heart (the Jesus Prayer) in a group. If any questions, or for more information, please contact Lisa Jang, 707-527-9549.

A message from the “Things get worse before they get better” Department: from June 7th through the 11th there will be grinding and repaving of Cherry Street. There will be little to no vehicle traffic between 7am and 4pm on those dates. Please plan accordingly if you are coming to the church during that week.

Save the date: Organ Recital June 11th! Once again, we delight you with our Second Friday of the Month Organ Recital Series. Starts at 6 pm, ½ hour recital. It’s a great way to start your weekend! More info to come soon.

Camping: fun, fun, fun! Incarnation members are going camping together during the weekend of June 25-27 at Hendy Woods State Park. You can choose to play in God’s playground by swimming in the swimming hole or hiking, or you can relax in the midst of his Creation, or do it all! Space is limited so sign up soon by calling Stephanie Blair at 707-837-2972, or by emailing her at StephChristel@gmail.com. Cost will depend on the final number of people who sign up, but is anticipated to be about $20 per person.

Join us for our Summer Chamber Concert Series! Here at the Church, on the 3rd Sundays of June, July, and August.

Each concert begins at 4 pm and is followed by a reception and a chance to meet with the artists. Panels showcasing a local artist’s work will be up as well, so you will be surrounded by aural and visual beauty! See below for the list of wonderful musicians and some composers whose music they’ll be performing.

June 20, 2010
Carol Menke, soprano
Kathleen Reynolds, flute
Roy Zajac, clarinet
Laura McLellan, cello
Norma Brown, piano
Corrick Brown, piano
Music by Telemann, Schubert, Kummer, Ravel, Beethoven, Schocker

July 18, 2010
Carol Menke, soprano
Kathleen Reynolds, flute
Laura McLellan, cello
Leslie Dukes, piano
Music by Händel, Von Weber, Poulenc, Schubert, Corigliano

August 15, 2010
Carol Menke, soprano
Roy Zajac, clarinet
Jennifer Sills, viola
Laura McLellan, cello
Marilyn Thompson, piano
Music by Vaughan Williams, Glière and more

Words to Ponder:

Love makes labour light. Love alone gives value to all things.

–St. Theresa of Avila

Don’t forget, this Sunday we change to our Summer Schedule: 8 am and 10 am Sunday Services. We will go back to our three-service schedule on September 12th, 2010.

Please note that the Church Office will be closed on Monday, May 31st, in observance of Memorial Day.

May 26, 2010

May 11, 2010

Vestry Minutes March 2010

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Vestry Minutes
Church of the Incarnation
March 23, 2010

Present: Barbara Avery, Diane Schoenrock, Linelle Lane, Peggy Zimmerman, Jerry Slaby, Ron Rausch, David Jasper, Marion Zipperle, Glen Kennedy, Fr. Matt, Gene Mendez

Absent: Chris Landin, Liza Brickey, Leslie Benjamin

Guest: Patrick Lancaster

1. Meeting called to order with opening prayer by Fr. Matt at 6:40 pm.

2. Ron Rausch moved to approve February Minutes. Motion seconded by Linelle Lane. Approved.

3. Fr. Matt led us in a short Bible Study

4. Stewardship-Patrick Lancaster, chairman of Stewardship Committee.

There will be a Bishops Conference for stewardship, May 7-8, with a theme of gratitude. There will be discussion of a stewardship program from the diocese. It is hoped attendees can pick up some ideas to promote our stewardship program this year. Fr. Matt, D. Jasper and P. Lancaster will attend.

5. Outreach Peggy Z – 3 items for disbursal presented to Vestry for approval

a) Haiti Relief, $1,000.00
b) Educational Centre for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Sierra Leone, West Africa: $750.00
c) The Living Room Center: $2,500.00

After determining there is enough money in Outreach Acct. it was moved to accept these disbursals by Fr. Matt. Seconded by Gene Mendez. Approved

6. NBSC discussion

a) Members of our congregation and members of Unitarians to meet a couple of weeks after Easter for discussion. Topics will include:
What is the value of NBSC?
What’s it like to be a church on Mendocino Ave?
b) May 25 there will be a meeting of NBSC with 500 people from 9 congregations at the Friedman Center. In order for our vestry members to attend, the regularly scheduled Vestry meeting on May 25 will be postponed until June 1. Motioned by Gene Mendez, 2nd P. Zimmerman…Approved.
7. Buildings and Grounds Gene Mendez vestry liaison

Must Do Now:
a) The breezeway roof, above the walkway by the vestry room is sagging due to a roof leak. It has become a liability due to the probability of wood rot. A roofing estimate will be done this week.
b) A panic bar for opening door and security screen to be installed on the exit door from the sacristy.
c) The back fence between our parking lot and neighbor needs repair. We are hoping to share this expense with our neighbor but the repairs need to be made before further damage happens to the fence.
d) Install a permanent overhang outside the back of the nursery.

Further projects:
a) Retile floor in Farlander and bathrooms

8. Financial Report- David Jasper

Copies of the financial statement distributed. After brief discussions Ron Rausch moved to accept and Diane Schoenrock 2nd. Report was approved

9. Committee Assignments: Fr. Matt

All vestry liaison committee assignments have been made. Each liaison will report to vestry on a regular basis throughout the year in addition to the liaisons responsibility to report to vestry any needs of the committee.

10. Setting long term goals : Ron Rausch, Jerry Slaby

Ron and Jerry will meet to discuss the long term goals for our parish. These will be presented to Vestry at a later date for discussion and approval.

11. FYI: Fr Matt

There have been 2 break ins to Short Hall within the last 2 weeks. One involved a police report with a person breaking in to Farlander. The second involved a broken window in Short Hall. The cost of window repairs will be covered by our insurance.

12. Parish Commission on Ministry: Fr. Matt

Three parishioners, Marjorie Whistler and Evelyn Pollard for Worship Leader, Carolyn Rausch for Eucharistic Minister were interviewed and approved by the PCOM.

A motion to accept these nominations was made by Diane Schoenrock, 2nd by Ron Rausch. Approved
13. FYI #2: Fr Matt

Barry Beisner, our Bishop has given approval for the ceremony for blessing of same sex relationship to be performed within the sanctuary of the church.

14. Other Discussion

Ron Rausch suggested we as the vestry honor Mary Lynne Smith with a memorial of some kind.. Diane Schoenrock and Barbara Avery to meet with Ron and decide what should be done and will report back to the vestry.

15. Motion to adjourn made by Gene Mendez, 2nd by Linelle Lane

Meeting adjourned at 8:25.

Respectfully Submitted
Peggy Zimmerman, Clerk

March 2010