The Hoot Newsletter - July/August 

"Find the Lost;

Heal the Broken;

Celebrate God's Love for All"

 

July 4th Bell Ringing and Carillon Concert:

A huge thank you to Carol Woody for the Carillon 4th of July bell ringing and concert.  We are very grateful that Robbie Tullock came and set up the AV equipment so many could enjoy it in the cool of the Parish Hall.  It was special to have the chance to join with our Adventist friends who use the space on Saturdays as we listened together on the 4th. 

Outreach Task Force News:

July continues to be a busy time for outreach at St. Francis. Stock Their Lockers, in conjunction with the Samaritan Center, continues throughout the month. Lists of needed supplies are available in the narthex. With supplies becoming more expensive, parents need assistance more than ever. Please consider a donation.

Drive-Thru Prayer Lunch for Teachers and Staff, sponsored by the East Hamilton Ministerial Association, is scheduled for July 30. The drive-through event will be held at St. Francis from 11:00 until about 1:00. Last year, we served over 300 teachers and staff. We need volunteers to help pack sack lunches and greet the teachers. Volunteers will gather at 10:00. This is a fun event, so do consider coming.

Gay Moore, Outreach Task Force Coordinator

 

 

Vacation Bible School will be Friday, July 31 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm and Saturday, August 1 from 9:00 am to Noon.  

If you have children, grandchildren, neighborhood children, etc that would like to attend, please contact Rebecca Brewer or Lou.

 

For all information and to register, please click here.

Episcopal Churchmen of Tennessee
80th Conference
August 7-9, 2026

Save the date for the 80th Annual Conference of the Episcopal Laymen of Tennessee at St. Mary’s Retreat Center in Sewanee, August 7-9, 2026. The beautiful mountaintop setting is the perfect location to host the next generation of Laymen’s conferences. This year’s conference theme is:
“Faith in Action:
Building Resilient Men,
Restoring Communities,
Renewing the Earth.”

 

 Invite Welcome Connect On Demand Introduction for Diocese of East Tennessee
Date & Time
Sep 15, 2026 07:00 PM  in  Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Description:
To help the Diocese maximize its new subscription to Invite Welcome Connect On Demand, Executive Director Steve Welch will provide an overview of this ministry that has helped congregations across the Episcopal Church grow in faithful invitation, genuine hospitality, and deep connection. Clergy and lay people alike will gain insight into making their churches true beacons for evangelism, hospitality, and belonging in their communities. We'll talk about how to get started with the ministry, how to access and use the On Demand materials, and where to go from here. Everyone who registers will also receive access to a recording of the session.

 

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