From Altar to Table

The common table of shared spirit.

The “From Altar to Table” spiritual direction group bridges Sunday worship with daily life. The aim is to explore and share traditions that reflect God’s presence in our everyday life and interactions. The group will invite the sacredness of The Altar and the communal nature of a table. Conversation and story sharing will be the group’s strength. The group will use a spiritual direction formation program written with this goal in mind.

The program will begin with a coffee tradition from the Caribbean called “Café Colao”. This presentation will have a short prayer liturgy and will culminate with good conversation and story sharing. This coffee ritual is performed with care and when served, it creates a setting where the group participants can gather in a relaxed welcoming atmosphere.

We all have “little liturgies” that we have learned from family traditions, heard of, or created that are a part of our lives or that we would like to adopt to our daily, weekly, or monthly routines. The group will discover together the everyday holiness present in our lives.

Group sessions:
Sessions will be a participant story sharing and group reflection.
Sep 11, Oct 9, Nov 6, 2:00 – 3:30p.

Please contact Rev. Alyssa if you are interested in participating.

Meander Through the Bible | Weds, Sep 10 – Oct 29, 5:30 – 7p

The information age has taken its toll on so many, including our understanding of Christianity and the Bible. Sometimes it’s best to get back to the basics. We’ll start a two year Bible study this fall.

• The first year will cover the Old Testament where our story began.
• The second year will cover the New Testament where our story continued.

Sessions begin with a quick supper then lessons at 6:00pm. Your presence is welcome at one or all six sessions. There will be no meeting on Wed, Sep 17.

Our first session will be on the Torah (1st five books of the Bible)

Compline, it’s not just for Friday nights.

Even though the videos drop on Fridays @ 7p and sometimes includes Friday prayers, if you enjoy it, try it on another day or time.

Anyone can lead a daily office service, so if you are interested in leading one, please let the office know.

Travis County Family Support Services Supplies

Solidifying our Lenten practice of providing household supplies to Travis County’s Family Support Services, we will continue to gather toilet paper (4pks easiest to store and dispense), cleaning supplies (dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent, spray cleaner, sponges, etc).

Call or text Cathy if you would like more information, or contact the office.

Save the Dates

Dates to add to your calendar (Sundays bold):

September

• 10th Meander through the Bible begins (through Oct 22)
• 11th From Altar to Table
• 13th Daughters of the King Meeting
• 14th Men’s Breakfast
• 14th Outreach Committee Meeting
• 17th Migration with Dignity @ St David’s
• 20th Escape to Oz Gala for Sammy’s House
• 20th Gather screening @ the Briscoe
• 27th Gathering at El Buen Samaritano community garden
• 27th An Evening with the Most Rev Michael Curry

October

• 5th Celebrating Creation on the Feast of St Francis & St Clare
• 5th Baptism
• 5th Women’s Lunch
• 9th From Altar to Table
• 11th Fall Festival
• 11th Lakota Nation v The United States screening @ the Briscoe
• 26th Ministry Fair

November

• 2nd Time Change
• 2nd All Souls Recognition and Ofrenda
• 6th From Altar to Table
• 9th Veterans Recognition
• 15th Thunderheart screening @ the Briscoe
• 23rd Thanksgiving Feast and In Gathering
• 27th Thanksgiving (office closed)
• 29th Advent Altar Preparation
• 30th First Sunday of Advent and Fifth Sunday Rite I

December

• 7th St. Nicholas Celebration
• 21st Longest Night Service
• 24th Family Service @ 5p
• 24th Candlelight Service @ 7:30p
• 25th Christmas Day Service @ 10a