Dear Brothers and Sisters, Given that a major storm is expected tomorrow, we’ve decided to postpone Annual Meeting to next Sunday (March 1), after the service. It is important that we have time together for fellowship and food, as well as to have a quorum so we can conduct parish business. As of this hour, […]
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Although we are still in storm watch, rather than warning, we are now at 100% chance of heavy snow on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. I’ve never been good at playing chicken with Frankenstorms, so let’s zoom on Sunday morning and keep everyone safe. Here’s the link: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89971540366?pwd=dZaEXnXEHqX7gU920VcwNbE2mwLoQN.1 Meeting ID:
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Join us for a lively Celtic music concert by Poor Man’s Gambit at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church! Date and time Friday, November 14 · 7 – 9pm EST Location 150 Elm Street Emmaus, PA 18049 About this event Poor Man’s Gambit – Celtic Music Concert at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church Come join us for a
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Storytelling, as scholar Michael Jackson suggests, is a powerful tool for reclaiming agency during difficult times. When we place ourselves into Bible stories—like the woman reaching out to Jesus for healing—we shift from passive suffering to active hope, drawing strength from God’s presence. This ancient practice of engaging Scripture through imagination not only deepens spiritual connection but also empowers us emotionally and mentally in our real-life struggles.
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A Field Guide to Holy Week Worship Worship from Palm Sunday through Easter Day includes a number of customs and arrangements that are peculiar to Holy Week. Every year we make a small number of minor changes in an attempt to get these liturgies “right.” Right doesn’t mean following a prescriptive guide, but mediating between
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This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday and we will have two services, one online at noon as usual (contact Mo. Laura for zoom link) and one at 7:00 p.m. in the church. For those who cannot make either service, we also have “ashes to go” from 1:00-4:00 at the church. Please let me know when you
St. Margaret’s Annual Meeting Parish Hall & Zoom Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM Please mark your calendars and make every effort to participate in our yearly ANNUAL MEETING. It is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect and to hear from our Vestry and other lay leaders. The Meeting will be brief in order to
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HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Wednesday of Holy Week Noonday Prayer, 12:00 noon, via zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83593719330?pwd=d2JQUUhHaUF6Nks3UWJtTDlyRk51dz09 Meeting ID: 835 9371 9330 Passcode: 270489 Maundy Thursday, 7:00 p.m., in person and live-streamed on Facebook Stations of the Cross, Good Friday, 12:00 noon, via zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81919563067?pwd=d3Z6TFRvMkR1aHNNWGVLTlpqOTI0UT09 Meeting ID: 819 1956 3067 Passcode: 740573 Liturgy of Good Friday, 7:00 p.m.,
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This Weekly Reflection contains important announcements and updates for the congregation, including the deadline for Easter flower orders, a request for opinions on diocesan reunification, and a call for poll workers in Emmaus precincts. Additionally, it highlights upcoming events, such as the Holy Week schedule and the installation of new carpet in the church.
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In this week’s reflection, Mother Laura kicked off Advent with a cheerful “HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!” and shared how the switch to Year B and the color blue symbolized hope. She encourages everyone to join in the hopeful cry of “Come quickly!”—longing for a world with more kindness and joy, especially in these challenging times.
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