Time & Talent Survey

The concept of stewardship is based on the belief that all that we have, and all that we are, comes from God. We commit ourselves to stewardship as a way of thanking God. It is much more than the financial support of our ministry together. It is also includes the decisions we make about how we use our time and our talents. The stewardship committee has put together a "time and talent" survey to help you explore and consider how you use might choose to use your gifts.

We are encouraging each member of the parish, from middle school age on up, to take the time to consider how your gifts might help with God's work at St. George's. As you fill out the survey, you will notice that there are a number of items that are listed that are not yet formal ministries of St. George's. These items include things like offering rides to church or to the doctor and vacation bible school. If there are number of people interested in these ministries, we can begin to offer them at St. George's.

Month of February:
Black History Month

At St. George's, the entire month of February is devoted to Black History Month. And as usual, the music department is planning to celebrate this important tradition in grand style. Every week will feature a spiritual sung by our adult choir, and many of your favorite gospel hymns will be featured from the hymnal Lift Every Voice And Sing.

The Absalom Jones Committee on Black History & is also hosting these events:

Sunday, February 12:
Immediately following the 10:30 a.m. service, Archdeacon Peter Jackson will conduct a forum entitled The Other Black America, and there will be a reception in the Parish Hall.

Sunday, February 19:
The 10:30 a.m. service will be a special Jazz Eucharist featuring Richard Berggren on trumpet with a guest jazz combo.

Week of February 5-12:
Hosting Homeless Families for IHN

During the week of February 5-12, we will host several homeless Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) families at St. George's. The families will arrive Sunday afternoon February 5 and leave on Sunday afternoon February 12.

Volunteers are needed to serve as meal preparers, greeter/servers, evening host and overnight host. Two volunteers are needed for each nightly task.

To sign up, please check the IHN chart in the Parish Hall, or contact Martha Gardner, IHN Coordinator (email at right).

Friday, February 10:
Movie Night

Join us on Friday, February 10 to watch Rejoice & Shout.

Noted music documentarian Don McGlynn takes viewers on a journey through 200 years of African American Christian music, using rare performance footage, audio, stills and interviews to document the history and power of gospel music. The influential groups and musicians profiled include the Five Blind Boys of Mississippi, The Staple Singers, Mahalia Jackson and Smokey Robinson, and historians interviewed include Anthony Heilbut and Bill Carpenter.

Our location is PTW, located at 1 Pierson Road in Maplewood. PTW is just off Valley Road, with the driveway entrance just past Weichert Real Estate. It is the barn-sized building across from the garden shop, and ample parking is available. Our movie begins at 7:30 p.m. Popcorn and a beverage are provided.

Sunday, February 12:
Spiritual Salon

Spiritual Salon is a monthly gathering for informal conversations over a pot-luck dinner about spiritual issues and topics. Books will provide the springboard for the conversation in different areas of faith and spirituality. The group is open to all.

Due to the Bishop's visit on the second Sunday of January, our next meeting will be Sunday, February 12 to discuss The Shack by William Young. We'll meet at 5 p.m. at the Rectory.

Please RSVP to the Rev. Bernie Poppe, Rector (email at right).

Sunday, March 18:
Annual Meeting

St. George's Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, March 18 after the 10:30 a.m. service. The Annual Meeting concerns the election of Vestry members, the review of budget and other issues from the past year as well as looking forward to the coming year. It's a time to learn about how the church works and forms its ministry.

All members are encouraged to come and so there will only be one service that day at 10:30 a.m. The service will be followed by the election of Vestry members, and a luncheon in the Parish Hall with presentations and a time for questions. We have a strong parish and meeting such as this help to keep it strong and focused on God’s service!