Lectionary-based resources
ESPECIALLY FOR FAMILIES:
Lectionary-based readings for each Sunday along with prompts for family discussion, sorted according to ages of kids & youth, from the Episcopal Church's Forward Movement and Forma, found at http://www.dofaithathome.org/
FOR FAMILIES WITH PRESCHOOL & ELEMENTARY-AGE KIDS:
Check out the Sunday lectionary-based "Sparks" posts at www.storymakersnyc.com/sparks.
StoryMakersNYC is a new, progressive Christian formation resource with beautiful visuals and accessible language, perfect for the youngest followers of Jesus.
GENERAL SPIRITUAL FOOD FOR THOUGHT:
From the Benedictine nuns of the Holy Trinity Monastery (UK) "Guide to Self-Isolating for Dummies" www.ibenedictines.org/2020/03/12/digitalnuns-guide-to-self-isolating-for-dummies
From the Anglican-Episcopal magazine The Living Church, an illuminating interview with an infectious disease expert that touches on our worship practices and social distancing:
www.livingchurch.org/2020/03/04/covid-19-facing-facts-working-to-prepare-trusting-in-god/
join us FOR
JANUARY 8-10, 2021
We would like to extend an open invitation to our church and school families to join us for a wonderful weekend of fun, fellowship, and relaxation at our diocesan retreat center. Camp Allen is just one hour northwest of Houston near Navasota, Texas. This beautiful campus has 1,100 acres and includes a formal hotel, two lakes, miles of trails, sports courts, shooting range and much more!
To make your weekend enjoyable for all, families will be provided full childcare services throughout the day Saturday at no added fee, allowing parents to enjoy the seclusion of Camp Allen while keeping the kids entertained and safe.
The registration deadline is December 18, 2020. Hope to see you there!
Friday, January 8, 2021
Check-in and Registration: 5 to 6 p.m., Conference Center Lobby
Dinner: 6 to 7 p.m., Conference Center
Bonfire and Social Time: 7:30 p.m., Back Patio of Conference Center
Saturday, January 9, 2021
Breakfast: 8 to 9 a.m., Conference Center
Childcare: 9 a.m. to noon (all ages), 1 to 6 p.m. (newborn through 6 years old)
Lunch: noon to 1 p.m., Conference Center
Activities: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Annual Group Photo: 5:30 p.m., Conference Center Lobby
Dinner: 6 p.m., Conference Center
Bonfire and Social Time: 7 to 10 p.m.
Sunday, January 10, 2021
Breakfast: 8 to 9 a.m., Conference Center Lobby
Worship Service: 9 a.m.
Depart: 10 a.m.
HEALTH AND SAFETY NOTICE
Our team is evaluating several health aspects pertaining to COVID-19 for our Camp Allen Parish Weekend.
Camp Allen requires all to wear a mask when indoors.
They will also be checking temperatures upon check in as well as asking participants to sign a COVID-19 release statement.
Our Planning Committee will be paying close attention to cleanliness and safety.
- Temperatures will be checked each morning for each participant. If anyone has a temperature of 100.4 or higher, the participant and those who arrived with participant will be asked to withdraw from participation for the weekend.
- Each family will have their own table to sit at for meals (up to 5 at a table).
- We ask all participants to wash hands or use hand sanitizer if water is not available before AND after each event.
Please check this page regularly for updates.
This is a quickly evolving situation. Our committee is tracking news and information about the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in our region.
online opportunities
EASTER SUNDAY
We will offer one online service at 11 a.m. and one children's chapel experience for Easter Sunday. The worship opportunity will include festive Easter music along with our second annual Alleluia Reel!
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FLOWERING OF THE CROSS
We hope you will join us any time between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Memorial Garden to flower the Easter cross and to pick up an Easter surprise from your St. Mark's family. Put on your Easter best, or your Easter pajamas, and come by for a quick minute to help us safely continue our beautiful tradition of flowering the cross!