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Rev. John Branson's Weekly Encouragement for August 25th
posted on Aug 25, 2020 Over time I have drawn much wisdom and inspiration from my favorite novelist, poet and essayist, Wendell Berry. As the author of more than 50 books, he is well-known by farmers in his native Kentucky, as well as conservationists, poets, and those...
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133nd Annual Meeting ~ Sunday, August 29th following the church service
posted on Aug 19, 2020 What a year we have experienced as a community of faith!
Greetings All ~
The Managing Committee, Officers and our Priests invite you to attend our Annual Meeting. We are thrilled to host an in-person meeting this year and sincerely hop...
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News from the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire ~ Dr. Anthony Fauci Speaks to Bishops and Canons
posted on Aug 19, 2020 Dr. Anthony Fauci recently spoke with Bishops and Canons of the Episcopal Church via video conference call. In light of the fact that 40-50% of those infected by COVID-19 are asymptomatic, and the United States has not flattened the curve as was ...
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This Week's Encouragement from Reverend John Branson
posted on Aug 19, 2020 Readers of this newsletter might well wonder why this August priest-in-charge is so captivated by poetry and why Emmanuel’s “virtual” worship this summer has replaced one of our traditional scripture readings with a poem. You l...
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Senior Warden's Mid-Summer Update
posted on Aug 10, 2020 Hi everybody ~
Thought I would touch base to keep you "in the know" about the 132nd summer of worship and fellowship for the Emmanuel Church community. We are 7 weeks into our time together. 4 more to go! Like no other season, this will go do...
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Thoughts on Mary Oliver
posted on Aug 10, 2020 One of the best known contemporary poets is Mary Oliver. Her books have been recognized through a panoply of awards, hailing her extraordinary abilities---Pulitzer, National Book Award and Lannan Literary Award for lifetime achievement, to name a...
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Jonathan Daniels Annual Sunday Service, August 16th
posted on Aug 10, 2020 PRESIDING
BISHOP MICHAEL CURRY AND BISHOP ROB JOIN ST. JAMES KEENE FOR ANNUAL JONATHAN
DANIELS SUNDAY SERVICE
The Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, Michael Curry, and Bishop Rob
will participate in a special service celebra...
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Reverend John Branson's Weekly Encouragement for August 11, 2020
posted on Aug 10, 2020 We have begun weaving poetry into Sunday worship at Emmanuel. We do so in the hope that, like scripture, these words and the silences in-between the words startle us into a fresh awareness of the Holy Spirit, the world and ourselves. Jacob (w...
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Sunday Coffee Hour
posted on Aug 4, 2020 As long as the weather cooperates, Emmanuel Church Coffee Hour will take place outside of the Rectory. Last Coffee Hour of the Year needs a host......no one has signed up. Please let Bill & Martha Raymond know if you will host on Sunday, Septe...
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The Reverend John Branson's Weekly Encouragement
posted on Aug 3, 2020 Readers of this newsletter recognize that Dublin and surrounding communities, as well every city, town and village in the United States live in extraordinary times. The COVID crises has snuffed out the lives of more than 150,000 Americans, torn u...
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