Angelus - Fall 2016 by Church of the Incarnation

FALL 2016

JOIN US THIS FALL AS WE WALK THROUGH THE OLD TESTAMENT AND DISCOVER WHAT ANCIENT STORIES CAN MEAN FOR OUR MODERN LIVES.

2016 vestry

ANTHONY BURTON, CHAIRMAN; DAVID PARSONS, SENIOR WARDEN; JIM GRAU, JUNIOR WARDEN; STEPHEN BODWELL; MATTHEW BOMBERGER; MEG FAHRENBROOK; ERIC FREDERICKS; LEILA GARY; ORRIN HARRISON; ANDREW LEONIE; MARY LIVINGSTON; GAY OXFORD; LARRY TATE; BILL WARD; TODD WELTY; WARREN WHITE; JOE CHUMLEA; DOW CROCKER; JIM GRAVES; WENDY SKORBURG

the parish staff ALBERTO AGUILLON JENNIFER ALARCON ERICA ARMIJO COURTNEY BARROW JILL BELLEW JUSTIN BROOKS TIFFANY BROOKS TREVOR CANTRELL ELLIOTT CARPENTER PAM COGHLAN MICAH CRISSEY SHANNON DANIELS NOZAR DARYAPAYMA HALEY DETTRA SCOTT DETTRA MELINDA DRAPER RENÉ DUBOIS SHELLEY EISENLOHR DAVID HANSON GAY HAYSLETT MEG HOUK KRISTIN JOHNSON CAROL KADEL ALEX KELLY MARTHA LANG JENNIFER LEBLANC ANNE MACKINTOSH STEVE MARR DUSTY MATTHEWS ERIN PENDLETON KEITH QUARTERMAN SARA QUARTERMAN SARAH QUILLAN GRAHAM SCHULTZ DONNA STACK MANDI TROUSIL CAROLINE WALLER RYAN WALLER HENRY WEBB

HEAD SEXTON CHILDREN'S MINISTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATE MISSION & OUTREACH DEPT. ADMINISTRATOR DIRECTOR OF GRAPHICS + PRODUCTION INCARNATION ACADEMY BUSINESS MANAGER DIRECTOR OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC MEMBERSHIP SERVICES COORDINATOR HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY ASSOCIATE ASSOCIATE FOR LITURGY & WORSHIP, UPTOWN CONTEMPORARY SERVICES DIRECTOR OF STUDENT MINISTRY INCARNATION ACADEMY HEAD OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE FOR LITURGY & WORSHIP, TRADITIONAL SERVICES DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & ORGANIST BOOKSTORE MANAGER MUSIC DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATOR CONTROLLER YOUNG ADULTS MINISTER ASSISTANT TO THE RECTOR DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY WELCOME MINISTRY COORDINATOR ASSOCIATE FOR PASTORAL CARE BUSINESS OFFICE ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MISSION & OUTREACH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS MISSION: 75204 PROJECT MANAGER WEB & MEDIA SERVICES BOOKSTORE MANAGER MISSION & OUTREACH PROJECT MANAGER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS ASST. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS ASSISTANT TO THE VICE RECTOR ASSISTANT ORGANIST STUDENT MINISTRY ADMIN. ASSISTANT MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY ASSOCIATE FELLOWS PROGRAM DIRECTOR PASTORAL LEADER, UPTOWN CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICES ORGAN SCHOLAR

sunday service times 7:30 AM TRADITIONAL, NO MUSIC, CHURCH 9 AM TRADITIONAL, CHURCH CONTEMPORARY, ASCENSION CHAPEL

SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES

11:15 AM TRADITIONAL, CHURCH CONTEMPORARY, ASCENSION CHAPEL 5 PM CHORAL EVENSONG & HOLY COMMUNION, CHURCH BEGINS SEPTEMBER 11 SPOKEN HOLY COMMUNION , CHURCH THROUGH SEPTEMBER 4 5:30 PM CONTEMPORARY, ASCENSION CHAPEL

weekday service times 8 AM MORNING PRAYER & HOLY COMMUNION, MEMORIAL CHAPEL NOON HOLY COMMUNION WITH ANOINTING FOR HEALING, WEDNESDAYS ONLY IN MEMORIAL CHAPEL 4:40 PM EVENING PRAYER, MEMORIAL CHAPEL CONFESSIONS ARE HEARD BY APPOINTMENT, WITH ANY PARISH PRIEST

Did You Know? There is a wonderful treasure in the basement of Incarnation. It’s called the Marmion Library, and it is the home to over 15,000 books. A great variety of fiction and nonfiction, an outstanding religious collection, and 4,000 children’s books that are waiting for our young families to enjoy. The library and the bookstore began together in the late 1940’s with two cartons of donated books and salable items on a kitchen cart. In 1955, the Marmion Guild was formed to maintain a bookstore that would financially support itself and the library, and that has continued for 60 years. From its inception, the library has accepted many generous gifts that have enabled it to expand its collection, and donations, and memorials are still very welcome today. In the last ten years the library and the bookstore have been involved in establishing over 30 libraries in Belize schools. Guild members prepare and organize thousands of books each year for our Belize Mission team to put in place in the communities where mission efforts are focused. Our library also donates hundreds of books each year to the schools in our own neighborhood. Have you ever been in our library? You will find our entrance across the hall from the old book store. Pass by our popular swap shelf and down the stairs and get ready to be surprised by the warm inviting space that our patrons have come to love. Sundays 8:30 –12:30 pm

Weekdays 9:30 – 2:30 pm

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RECTOR THE RT. REV. ANTHONY J. BURTON VICE RECTOR THE REV. S. THOMAS KINCAID III

PASTORAL CARE & SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY THE REV. HARRY H. HILL CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY THE REV. JOSEPH HERMERDING WORSHIP & YOUNG ADULT FORMATION THE REV. CHRISTOPHER W. YODER

part-time clergy

DEACON THE REV. DOROTHY BUDD DEACON THE REV. JUDY FRIZZELL

retired clergy

ASSISTING THE REV. FREDERICK C. PHILPUTT ASSISTING THE REV. THOMAS G. KEITHLY

(USPS 003430) is published quarterly by Church of the Incarnation, 3966 McKinney Ave, Dallas, Texas, 75204. Periodical postage paid in Dallas, TX. Postmaster, send address changes to: Incarnation Angelus, Church of the Incarnation, 3966 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, TX 75204. TELEPHONE 214.521.5101 FAX 214.528.7209 BOOKSTORE 214.522.2815 MARMION LIBRARY 214.217.5625 NURSERY 214.217.0160 In case of an emergency after-hours, you may leave a message for a priest at 214.521.5101 ext. 2100. is the official magazine of Church of the Incarnation. FALL 2016

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BELIZE WATER MISSION RECAP

HONDURAS MISSION RECAP

Incarnation provides clean water for refugee villages.

Team leader, Larry Tate, shows the impact Incarnation has on this summer's mission trip to Honduras.

WALKING THROUGH THE OLD 6 GROW TESTAMENT: WHERE THE JOURNEY OF GRACE BEGINS

Vice Rector, Fr. Thomas Kincaid, explains why this fall we will be Walking Through the Old Testament.

HELPING THE SPIRITUAL FIND 8 SERVE THEIR GIFTS

Parishioner AnneMarie Carrigan, relates how Incarnation has helped her find her gifts and how to use them.

LEAD A WORD FROM YOUR SENIOR WARDEN: Q & A WITH DAVID PARSONS

David shares his journey to find Church of the Incarnation, and his thoughts on where we are headed.

GIVE TEACHING YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT STEWARDSHIP

PARISH LIFE PHOTO RECAP

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Director of Children & Family Ministry, Meg Houk, explains the importance of teaching children about stewardship at an early age.

A photo collage of recent events in parish life.

Clergy and staff announcements, event listings, volunteer and group opportunities, altar arrangements, and parish birth and death listings.

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PROVIDING CLEAN WATER IN REFUGEE VILLAGES Well, we’re back and had a good trip, and the "spirit of God was hovering over us." Thanks be to God that we came back with all of our "fingers and toes," a greater appreciation for water, and of course, a greater love for the Lord and the beautiful people of Belize. BELIZE WASH TEAM 2016

We completely overhauled two hand pumps that were dangerously corroded and inoperable, and replaced all the parts except the casings. It was a great learning experience for us, and we further developed our relationship with Rural Water Development, which is the water authority in the areas where we work. We can’t possibly thank enough experts from Living Water International and Hope Springs for making this trip possible and successful. And thanks be to God for giving us the "spirit of mission" and the will to serve Him and the people of Belize.

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Additionally we were able to introduce Living Water International to the head of Rural Water Development, and they seemed amenable to working together in future water and hygiene projects. Thanks for your support and prayers. Steve Rodgers and the WASH team If you are interested in participating in the 2017 Mission Trip to Belize, please email outreach@incarnation.org. The information meeting is on October 16 at 4 pm in The Assembly (Room 205), and the trip in February will include construction projects, water pump repair, lending library installations, health & hygiene education, and continued development of the church we built.

INSTALLING A NEW WATER PUMP

A FRAME SET UP

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PARISHIONERS AT THE PUMP SITE

CHILD PUMPING WATER

HONDURAS MISSION TEAM 2016 Thank you all for a tremendous trip and for all of your very hard work! We made it down there safely, returned home safely, and did good work while we were there. Prayers were answered. Thanks to Church of the Incarnation and to the glory of God: HONDURAS MISSION TEAM

• Our medical clinic saw 535 people. • Our pharmacy dispensed 1,784 prescriptions. • Our dental clinic saw more than 80 patients, extracting 187 teeth. • Our Christian Education team shared Christ’s love with joyful Honduran children each day. • We worked hand-in-hand with Hondurans to help construct a new church. Sincerely, Larry Tate

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If you are interested in participating in the 2017 Mission Trip to Copan, Honduras, please email outreach@incarnation.org for details. The information meeting will be January 16 at Times Ten Cellars, and the next trip will be in June nd will include working on dental, medical, construction and water projects.

MISSIONERS WITH THE LOCAL RECTOR'S WIFE

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

DISPENSING READING GLASSES

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By Fr. Thomas Kincaid Vice Rector

Find the Bible hard to read? The Old Testament confusing? Welcome to Fall 2016 at Incarnation! We’re thrilled this fall to be focusing on the Old Testament through a program we’re calling “Walk Through the Old Testament: Where the Journey of Grace Begins.” We’ve selected ten stories with engaging characters, interesting (and entertaining!) plots, and valuable lessons for each of us no matter what our biblical literacy or where we are in our relationship with God. I hope you’ll join us each week through a variety of opportunities (see below) as we take some time to learn and grow. So what exactly should we expect this fall? And why are we doing all this?

WHAT TO EXPECT

• We’ll be focusing on 10 powerful and entertaining stories from the Old Testament each week beginning Sunday, September 11. At all Sunday services through November 13, our preaching will focus on making these stories come alive. • All kids and students will be learning about the same lesson each week in Sunday School. • Each story will be represented on a timeline posted throughout our campus to help us understand the larger narrative. • Each Friday before the Sunday, the two preachers for the following Sunday will release a video discussion for their upcoming messages. • Each Tuesday after the Sunday, Kevin Dodge will be posting a follow up explaining how the Old Testament story explicitly teaches us something about Jesus. • A Sunday School class called The Greatest Story Ever Told and a weekday Bible Study for women on Wednesday mornings is available for further study of these lessons.

WHY THIS MATTERS

• Understanding how all the stories fit together of the Scriptures: Each week, we’ll be tying these stories into the larger scriptural narrative to help each of us understand how God’s saving work has played out in different ways through the ages. • Increased knowledge of the Old Testament: This one goes without saying! We hope by studying the Old Testament we will know its stories better.

JOIN US THIS FALL AS THE OLD TESTAMENT COMES TO LIFE.

look for details surrounding an event later in november.

• Increased confidence in engaging with the Bible: When our parish took the 3D Faith survey in fall of 2014, one of the key growth opportunities identified for us as a community was biblical literacy. We hope by spending so much time in the Old Testament this fall many of us will find our overall confidence increased as we engage with the scriptures both individually and as a parish. Again, more than anything else, this fall will help each of us grow in our relationship with God. I hope you’ll make plans for you and your family to take part in this special opportunity! ANGELUS INCARNATION.ORG

HELPING THE SPIRITUAL

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blog will reach young parents with children who have Down syndrome and reassure them their children will live productive and happy lives. This was one of the ways I learned to be an advocate for myself.

It may have taken a while, but with the help of my friends and family, I’ve come to realize that "I am special in God’s way — He loves me just the way I am."

By Annemarie Carrigan Parishioner, Servant, Intern

Incarnation has been my family’s church for as long as I can remember. Even at an early age, it felt like home. As a kid, I spent my summers at church attending Vacation Bible School and Summer Splash. I’ve always gone to Sunday school and youth group, and when I became old enough I started going on mission trips. I discovered my love for serving the poor in our neighborhood through ministries like Austin Street Center and Angel Tree. My experiences at Incarnation have really shaped me into a person of faith. It may have taken a while, but with the help of my friends and family, I’ve come to realize that "I am special in God’s way —He loves me just the way I am." This church keeps me grounded in God’s spirit. The sermons, especially Father Joe’s, inspire me to be bold and carry the name of God out into the world. A couple of summers ago, I went with the youth group to Guatemala to build homes and stoves for families. There, I met a girl named Leslie. We share the same disability. It didn’t matter though, we were able to dance, laugh, and entertain the other kids around. We had fun together. About this time, I also began to write. I thought about girls like Leslie and me. Our personalities are different from others because we have Down syndrome. Sometimes it is difficult to verbalize our feelings. I decided to blog about my experiences to help other people have a better understanding of life from the perspective of a person with Down syndrome. I hope this

Recently, I learned of my spiritual gifts: Mercy, Helps, and Shepherding. They all make good sense — I’ve always had a passion for serving the poor. This fall when I return to the University of Central Missouri, I will have a little bit better understanding of how I can share my gifts as a future journalist: I want to travel the world and tell the stories of the poorest people. I want to tell them they are special and God loves them. I want to carry the name of God out into the world.

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YOUR PLACE

Volunteering is most often a choice; serving is a calling. As a Christ-follower, we are called to serve. Servanthood has to do with your heart toward God and your attitude toward ministry. It determines the purity and sincerity of your service. Spiritual gifts are special abilities distributed by the Holy Spirit to every believer for the common good of the body of Christ and for each believer’s ministry in the world on behalf of Christ. Scripture tells us that we are called to undertake the responsibility of the gifts that are bestowed on us to fulfill the mission of the Church. When you begin to serve faithfully according to God’s specific gifts in your life, you will be maximizing your impact for the Gospel and drawing closer to God. If you were unable to take the Spiritual Gifts Assessment with the parish earlier this summer, please email Kristin at kjohnson@incarnation.org so she can get you set up to take it and help get you get connected to serve in just the right place.

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A W ord from Your Senior Warden Q & A WITH DAVID PARSONS

TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAITH BACKGROUND. My late mother was a faithful member of the Church of England (and several times Senior Warden of our small church) and my father is a thoughtful atheist. They raised me to be open-minded and inquisitive about faith. When I was 7 years old, I started going to church with my mother and never really strayed, despite flirting with Roman Catholicism in my teens and Southern Baptist and Bible churches when I came to Texas. HOW DID YOU END UP AT INCARNATION? I was going through a really rough patch in 2005, during the breakup of my first marriage. I’d never really settled on a church home here, and had started to drift from the faith. I found myself — late one Saturday night — a little drunk and sore in need of Jesus. I googled local churches and found Incarnation’s (then brand-new) Uptown Contemporary service, which appealed to me because I wouldn’t need to put on a coat and tie. I came to check it out and never left. HOW HAS CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION AND ITS PEOPLE HELPED ON YOUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY? I found a warm welcome here that showed me the love of Christ when I needed it most. The people of Incarnation welcomed a poor, broken wretch with open arms, helped me to heal, and then put me to work. I found my church home, and met the light of my life, Lindsay, through church friends. We married in Memorial Chapel and raise our daughter, Sarah, here. Incarnation encourages seriousness about the intellectual underpinnings of our faith, Biblical literacy, and discipleship. This focus provides a strong foundation for spiritual growth that has helped my faith thrive. HOW HAVE YOU USED YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS THROUGH SERVICE HERE? Thanks to Incarnation, I now know my spiritual gifts to be Leadership, Administration and Hospitality. Over the years, each has been put to good use: I have volunteered at Sunday services and have helped coordinate contemporary service volunteers. This is my second term on the Vestry and I have served on a number of other committees. Two of the most

rewarding roles have been leading a Growth Group and assisting in the Welcome Ministry. I love that this is a church where there is ample room for everyone to pitch in. My late mother taught me never to be afraid to roll up my sleeves and do whatever was needed, and that is a spirit I hope I have honored. WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE VESTRY? Aside from the formal responsibilities, this is a tricky question. When I served on the Vestry of a tiny church in England, we were effectively the parish staff. Here, with a half-dozen clergy and a staff of over 40, our role is very different, and I see two main parts. First, as a group with a wide array of skills, we can provide advice and input as an advisory board. Second, as visible members of the Church, we can work hard to welcome new guests and connect people who want to join our community. WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH DURING YOUR TERM AS SENIOR WARDEN? I have three priorities: 1) As a Senior Warden coming from our Uptown Contemporary services, I want to work to make sure we all view Incarnation as one church, moving in the same direction, with different flavors of worship that have, at the core, the same dynamic and vital liturgical tradition; 2) I want to build on the great work of those who came before me and help us utilize our new buildings to nurture and minister to our growing membership; 3) I want to help us to be serious about discipleship and service, and foster a culture where an empowered laity embraces every role available. IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT IS THE GREATEST OPPORTUNITY FOR THE LOCAL CHURCH? We’ve seen a lot of turmoil in this City, with unrest, disagreement and tragedy touching us all. At times like this, people crave Christian community more than any other time. We have a vital role to play in healing the fractures in our society, and an opportunity to provide a welcoming sanctuary for people adrift and in need of Christ’s love in their lives. I will do all I can to make this place a beacon of Christ’s Gospel truth, and help people realize that within these walls can be found a loving community and a peace which the world cannot offer. ANGELUS INCARNATION.ORG

TEACHING YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT

STEWARDSHIP By Meg Houk Director of Children & Family Ministry

There is an extraordinary emphasis on commercialism and materialism in our fast-paced society. Current estimates are that every day children receive on average 3,000 advertising messages, including those imbedded into movies and television. By the time they are 21, they will have received 23 million advertising messages. For the most part, these messages teach young people that they are not good enough unless they wear the right clothes, drink the right soda, or carry the right cell phone. Technology, material possessions, and lifestyles that would have once been considered luxuries and “wants” are now perceived as “needs.” The secular world is excellent at teaching young people that everything is a “need.” Children need to hear a different message from their church and from their family. They need to hear that God has already given them many special gifts. They need to hear that Jesus loves them just as they are. They are

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blessed right now. In fact, they are so blessed they even have some to share with the rest of the world. Emily Johnson, 19, grew up attending Incarnation’s Uptown Contemporary Service with her family. Each Sunday, her father would give Emily and her brothers a dollar bill to place in the offering plate. “I grew up witnessing my parents give to the church. It was exciting to participate with them.” Though the Johnsons were faithful attenders of church, Emily didn’t begin to deepen her relationship with Christ until the arrival of Pam Coghlan, the student ministries director. “Pam brought the kids of the youth group together. She taught us how to find Christ in our daily lives; to pray for the people who annoy us, and to think about why God has placed people in our lives. We bonded as a group and wanted to come to church instead of coming just because we had to.”

The timing was key as Emily would be headed off to college within a few years — a time when having a good spiritual foundation matters a great deal.

Emily goes to church, she makes sure she has money so she can continue to give.

“When I think about my future, I want God to continue to point me in the direction He wants me to go instead of While attending University of Oklahoma, Emily found a concentrating so hard on what I think will make me happy. If church she liked. “A lot of OU kids go there — I feel like I belong and the sermons each week are so practical. Sometimes I put Him first in my life and in my budget, I believe He will I feel like the pastor is talking directly to me.” One Sunday in provide for me in a way that I couldn’t on my own. This leap particular stood out. The message was “In our material-focused of faith, I believe, will give me greater satisfaction in this life.” world, it is a leap of faith to believe that God is going to provide for you when you give to Him first." First. That means when Teaching stewardship creates an opportunity for kids to see you make a budget, the first line item how God fulfills His promises. Emily is your gift to God. The pastor and his created boundaries for herself by giving “IT ALL BECAME CLEAR TO ME. I wife went on to explain they didn’t to God first. And God faithfully met KNEW GIVING WAS IMPORTANT, BUT have a lot of money but their gift to her within those boundaries. When you I NEVER REALIZED HOW MUCH IT God was important to them and a value cultivate an understanding of giving WOULD HELP ME KEEP GOD FIRST IN they wanted to teach their children. first fruits to the Lord, you give your MY MIND AND HEART. I CAN TRUST Sure they wouldn’t have as much spare children the opportunity to see how THAT HE WILL SHOW ME WHAT I income for summer camps, vacations, God can shape their wants and needs in NEED. YOU DON’T WANT MONEY TO and other material things they thought ways that are better than anything we BECOME MORE IMPORTANT THAN they needed. God had blessed them in design. Consider these other benefits: YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD. IT other ways; sometimes it’s the people REALLY FLIPPED EVERYTHING UPSIDE in your life who bring you the most • Stewardship builds self-esteem DOWN UP FOR ME.” happiness. and helps children be more joyful. Instead of receiving messages that In the following weeks, Emily revisited lead to entitlement, frustration, and her thoughts about this sermon. “It all became clear to me. I a dissatisfaction with life, stewardship teaches gratitude. We knew giving was important, but I never realized how much it develop our attitude about sharing early in this life. Why not would help me keep God first in my mind and heart. I can trust teach “I have been blessed” and “I am happy to share” rather that He will show me what I need. You don’t want money to than passively allow culture to reinforce “I don’t have enough.” become more important than your relationship with God. It really flipped everything upside down up for me.” • Stewardship helps set priorities and prepares children for a lifelong role in the church. When you are called to give To give up control over the quest for happiness and rely instead back to God, you often must let go of something that you on God to show us what makes us happy was a message that want. Stewardship teaches the difference between needs and stuck with Emily. wants. Imparting this lesson upon children centers their lives around God and the work of His church, something that will “There have been times that I wanted to do something with my hopefully last a lifetime. friends, like go to a concert, but I couldn’t because I’d placed money in the offering plate earlier that week. I may have been • Stewardship creates a healthy dependence on God. We disappointed at first, but then it would occur to me that I give our children an education and a vision for successful didn’t need to go to that concert. I’d had great fun in the dorms life. The more important lesson perhaps is to have a healthy playing cards with my friends. Maybe this is how God wanted dependence on God. We all live within financial boundaries me to spend the evening — with friends, laughing and talking and we must prioritize what matters most within those late into the night. God knew I needed great friends and this boundaries. Giving is not something that only happens when was a night that made us closer. It really put into perspective the all of our “needs” are met. other times that I’ve been frustrated or regretted that I didn’t get what I wanted. Perhaps it wasn’t what I needed.” Are you teaching your children about giving? Spend-SaveShare is one popular way to introduce the principles of “If I give money to the church, then God will provide me with managing money. Resources for teaching stewardship to what I need. I hadn’t ever thought like that before.” Now when children can be found at amzn.com/w/19BL4GBJRFQA2. ANGELUS INCARNATION.ORG

MOTHER'S DAY: MOMS & MIMOSAS

GRADUATING SENIOR BREAKFAST

ADULT CONFIRMATION

YOUTH CONFIRMATION

SUMMER YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

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MOTHER'S DAY: MOMS & MIMOSAS

THEOLOGY LIVE

JULY 4TH PARADE

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

FATHER'S DAY: DADS & CAMELS

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

JULY 8 REQUIEM EUCHARIST

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community HEALTH FAIR ELLIOTT CARPENTER is now the Associate for Liturgy & Worship, Uptown Contemporary Services. ALEX KELLY has come on board as the new Business Office Associate. STEVE MARR will serve in the Communications Department as Web & Media Services.

MAIN OFFICE OFFICE HOURS

AUGUST 20 • 1 – 3 PM GREAT HALL IMMUNIZATIONS AT NO COST FOR CHILDREN 2 MONTHS – 18 YEARS OF AGE (INCLUDES MENINGITIS & PERTUSSIS/WHOOPING COUGH) DENTAL EXAMS & SEALANTS • BICYCLE RAFFLE BICYCLE SAFETY COURSE STUDENT SPORTS PHYSICALS • ZUMBA DANCE HEALTH ED BOOTHS • ASK THE DOCTOR BOOTH

Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 5 pm Fridays: 9 am – 1 pm

STUDENT MINISTRY THIS FALL

There is so much going on in Student Ministry this Fall, join us for all of the fun! • Our Sunday School Kick-off is Sunday, September 11. • The Middle School Youth group will continue in September. • Sign up for Pumpkin Chase (Scavenger Hunt) in October. • Our Middle School and High School Fall Retreat will take place later this fall. Be sure to look for details on The City or email Donna at dstack@incarnation.org.

Gateway Grace of

The church offices will be closed for the following holidays: Labor Day

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

Thanksgiving

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25

INTO FALL AUGUST 21 AT 10:20 AM

Beat the summer heat and join us as we pop into fall with popsicles in the Cloister! (McKinney Avenue side)

BAPTISM PREPARATION FOR PARENTS SUNDAY,SEPTEMBER 11 AT 11:15 AM

Incarnation’s quarterly class is required for the parents of children who will soon be baptized. Join us in Room 207 of the Education building as we explore the origins of baptism in scripture as well as what our Prayer Book and Anglican tradition teach us about this Sacrament of New Birth. Registration for the class is required. Please register by August 24 on The City or contact Haley Dettra at hdettra@incarnation.org or 214.217.5622. SILVER SAINTS SUMMER LUNCHEON AUGUST 18 AT 11:30 AM

Join us in the Great Hall for fellowship as we gather for a special program. Bring a friend! Please RSVP by August 10 to 214.521.5101.

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Ministering to Dallas Refugees

GATEWAY OF GRACE VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION ON AUGUST 27 AT 9 AM

Interested in volunteering at Gateway of Grace refugee ministry? Gateway of Grace is a refugee ministry with many opportunities to volunteer. Activities are adopting a family, teaching, special events, bible study, financial support. Join us for our volunteer orientation. For more info, contact outreach@incarnation.org. YOUNG ADULTS FALL KICK OFF TAILGATE PARTY ON SEPTEMBER 10 AT 3 PM AT HERITAGE PLAZA

Join us for BBQ, College football and games as we kick off the fall!

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 10 AM – NOON EXPERIENCE A RALLY DAY YOU’VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE! SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT • FOOD TRUCKS FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

PICNIC ATTIRE ENCOURAGED YES, SHORTS ARE OK!

HEARTS & HAMMERS ON SEPTEMBER 10 & 17 FROM 8 – 4 PM

Grab your work gloves and your friends to help refurbish the home of a low income, disabled, senior. To assist with the Hearts & Hammers, please sign up on The City or email outreach@incarnation.org. READING BUDDIES NEW AND RETURNING VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION SEPTEMBER 11 AT 10:15 AM

Interested in being a Reading Buddy or returning as a Reading Buddy? Join us in The Flat for the Reading Buddy Orientation.

MOMS TALK RESUMES SEPTEMBER 15

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL STARTING SEPTEMBER 11 AT 10:20 AM MARRIAGE: THE IDEAL, THE REAL & ALL THAT’S IN BETWEEN — LIKE KIDS!

WITH PAM & KEITH QUARTERMAN AND MEG & MICHAEL FAHRENBROOK EDUCATION BUILDING, ROOM 205 A class and discussion on God’s design for us in marriage and ways in which we reconcile, rationalize, and regenerate that vision in our secular world. This class is open to all stages of marriage.

THE LIFE OF DAVID

WITH DR. BENJAMIN ALBRITTON GARRETT HALL, ROOM 19 Family problems, business conflicts, a few marital issues? King David... role model? Not so much. But this preeminent character wrestles with real issues and emerges as a man after God’s own heart.

ON THE CANTERBURY TRAIL: ADULT CATECHESIS

WITH FR. CHRIS YODER EDUCATION BUILDING, ROOM 114 This course is an introduction to Christianity and the Anglican tradition, prepares adults for baptism, confirmation or reception in the Episcopal Church. It can also serve as a refresher course.

1 & 2 CORINTHIANS

WITH GEORGE PALMER GARRETT HALL, ROOM 18 An expository reading of the above mentioned epistles.

THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD WITH KEVIN DODGE MEMORIAL CHAPEL An in-depth reading of key Old Testament texts, focusing on their place in history and application to everyday life.

JOIN US THE 1ST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 7 PM

at The Ginger Man Pub Uptown

SEPTEMBER 7 Faith & Vocation

NOVEMBER 2 Loneliness

OCTOBER 5 Addiction

DECEMBER 7 Debt

This fall the ministry of Moms Talk enters its seventh year. Moms Talk is a gathering of women at varying stages of motherhood who meet for fellowship, food, free baby sitting, and a bit of encouragement for the very daily task of parenthood. The group meets the 1st and 3rdThursday of each month at 9:30 am in the Education Building, Basement Level. Contact mhouk@incarnation.org for more info. BAPTISMS ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

Celebrate the sacrament of Holy Baptism at 11:15 am in the Traditional Service in the Church, and at 11:15 am in the Uptown Contemporary Service in Ascension Chapel.

WEEKLY CHORAL EVENSONG RESUMES SEPTEMBER 11 AT 5 PM

Based on the services held daily in the medieval Church, Choral Evensong as arranged in the Book of Common Prayer has been sung regularly since the sixteenth century. Many people at Incarnation enjoy the contemplative feel of Evensong. Join us for this beautiful and meditative service, which is followed each week by a brief service of Holy Communion. ON THE CANTERBURY TRAIL CLASS STARTS SEPTEMBER 11 AT 10:20 AM

This class serves as preparation for all adults who wish to be baptized and/ or confirmed. On the Canterbury Trail is the class we encourage everyone at our parish to take, especially those who are new to Incarnation. During the semester, we will explore three major topics: the basic teachings and beliefs of the Christian Church; the Sacraments and worship life of the Church, with particular attention to the Anglican/ Episcopal tradition and our history; and the life of prayer that God intends and desires for every Christian and the tools and teaching given by the Church to assist us in knowing the Lord in this way.

Direct from St. Martin-in-the-Fields, London

ST. MARTIN’S SEPTEMBER 18 at 4 PM

St. Martin’s Voices is the resident professional choir at London’s worldfamous St. Martin-in-the-Fields. We are proud to present this extraordinary choir on their first tour of the US. TICKETS AT INCARNATION.ORG/THE CITY

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BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 AT 10 AM

Pre-Marriage W E E K E N D SEPTEMBER 23, 24 & 25 The Pre-Marriage Course at Incarnation covers important topics for those entering into a Christian Marriage and seeking Pre-Marriage Counseling: communication, conflict resolution, Biblical view of marriage, expectations in marriage, in-laws, understanding your spouse, finances, and intimacy.

RSVP BY AUGUST 29 SHANNON AT: SDANIELS@INCARNATION.ORG

CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY FAMILY RETREAT FROM SEPTEMBER 23 –25

Save the date! For more details contact Meg Houk at mhouk@incarnation.org.

MONTHLY EDUCATION BUILDING ROOM 205 12:30 PM This event is offered monthly as the first step for people to become members of our parish. Come get to know the clergy and staff, learn more ways to get involved, and what membership at Incarnation means! (lunch & childcare provided with an RSVP)

Join us in the Cloister for this free event, open to everyone. We will provide the opportunity to have your pet(s) blessed by one of our priests, including a photo op moment during the blessing. All of God’s creatures are welcome – dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, birds, horses, you name it!

MISSION TRIP BELIZE MISSION INFORMATION MEETING ON OCTOBER 16 AT 4 PM

Find us in The Assembly (Room 205) in the Education Building for an informational meeting to learn more about the next mission trip to Belize in February 2017. Please attend if you are interested in serving in Belize. CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY MOVIE NIGHT ON OCTOBER 21 AT 6:30 PM

Bring the family, pack a picnic for dinner, and come watch a movie under the stars!

Join us in the Church for this concert of 18 boy choristers aged 7–14, with lay clerks (gentlemen of the choir that sing also), who continue the choral tradition from the 13th century into the 21st century through international tours and concerts. BAPTISMS ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Celebrate the sacrament of Holy Baptism at 9 am in the Traditional Service in the Church, and at 9 am in the Uptown Contemporary Service in Ascension Chapel. ALL SOULS’ REQUIEM EUCHARIST WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 AT 7 PM

Join us in the Church for this Traditional Requiem Eucharist to commemorate all faithful departed, and to remember departed family and friends. Each year on All Souls’ Day, we commemorate and remember lost loved ones in our prayers. To submit the names of departed friends or relatives whom you would like to be remembered by name at the All Souls’ Requiem, please submit your request online at: incarnation.org/allsouls or on The City by Tuesday, October 18.

ALL SAINTS’

MAN IN THE MIRROR

CHILDREN’S PARADE

OCTOBER 27 • 7 PM

NOVEMBER 6 9 & 11:15 AM SERVICES

(MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE)

Meet us at 5:45 pm in the north parking lot of church to carpool/follow.

UPCOMING DATES SEPTEMBER 11 OCTOBER 2 NOVEMBER 6 DECEMBER 4

COOL THURSDAYS DALLAS ARBORETUM CONCERT

PURCHASE TICKETS AT DALLASARBORETUM.ORG

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HEREFORD CATHEDRAL CHOIR ON OCTOBER 30 AT 4 PM

Michael Jackson represented in his prime in the 80s, with all of the massive hits and signature stage moves.

Watch your little saint process before the Traditional and Uptown Contemporary services at 9 or 11:15 am. Make a costume or borrow a banner! PLEASE HAVE CHILDREN MEET AT CHILDREN’S CHAPEL

ADULT CONFIRMATION

Celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday, November 20 at 11:15 am in the Uptown Contemporary Service in Ascension Chapel.

HELP REFUGEES

SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE BENEFITING 5 LOCAL SCHOOLS

BINDERS PENS PENCILS NOTEBOOKS PAPER GLUE BACKPACKS HIGHLIGHTERS SCISSORS

PLEASE DROP OFF SUPPLIES AT THE BASKETS AROUND CAMPUS

Do your spiritual gifts include supporting the largest refugee ministry in North Texas? There are many opportunities at Gateway of Grace — adopting a refugee family, teaching, special events, cooking a meal, transportation and more! For more information, or to sign up, contact outreach@incarnation.org. SERVE ABROAD

Looking for meaningful international mission work? Our next mission is to Belize in February 2017 where we will be working construction, installing libraries, repairing water pumps, teaching Christian Education and hygiene education. For more information, or to sign up, contact outreach@incarnation.org.

PLEASE HELP COLLECT FOOD ITEMS TO INCLUDE IN OUR ANGEL TREE BASKETS THAT WILL BE DELIVERED TO NEEDY FAMILIES IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD.

WE NEED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: MAC & CHEESE, CEREAL , VELVEETA AND PEANUT BUTTER

PLEASE DROP OFF DONATIONS IN THE BASKETS LOCATED BY THE CHURCH, WELCOME CENTER, ASCENSION CHAPEL OR BUSINESS OFFICE.

REFER A STUDENT

Free SAT preparation classes begin in September. If you know of a high school student who attends a Dallas Independent School District school and cannot afford an SAT prep course, email outreach@incarnation.org. MAN-UP

Volunteers are needed to assist with our faith-based men’s mentoring at North Dallas High School. Provide positive Christian male role models for young men at NDHS to help ensure their success in school and life. Studies show that mentored students have improved attendance, graduation rates, and enhanced college/career readiness. For more information, contact outreach@incarnation.org. SERVE MEALS

We need volunteers to join existing teams serving meals to those afflicted with AIDS and their families. For more information, or to volunteer with the AIDS Meal Ministry, please contact Randy Pierson at r.piersontx@gmail.com.

literacy changes lives READ TO KIDS

We need Reading Buddies! Impact a child's life by dedicating one hour a week. The commitment is during the Dallas Independent School District school year calendar. We have reading programs at 3 local elementary schools, very close to church. On September 11, we will have a new and returning volunteer meeting. Join us to find out more! Tutoring will begin in September. For more information, contact outreach@incarnation.org. LEND A HAND

Grab your work gloves and your friends to help refurbish the home of a low income, disabled, senior. To assist with the Hearts & Hammers program on September 10 and 17 from 8 – 4 pm, please email us at outreach@incarnation.org.

ANGEL TREE ADOPT A FAMILY IN NEED ADOPTIONS BEGIN NOVEMBER 8 Choose an Angel envelope from the tree located in the Ascension Chapel Narthex or the Church Narthex.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED DECEMBER 7 • 6 – 8 PM

Work a wrapping station, craft station, food and beverage station, help receive gifts.

DECEMBER 8 • 8:30 – 1 PM

Help sort and package food baskets for Angel Tree recipients.

DECEMBER 10 • 8:30 – 1 PM

Help recipient Angel Tree families load their food and gifts into their cars, work the hospitality station. FOR MORE INFO, OR TO SIGN UP, VISIT INCARNATION.ORG/THECITY

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Growth Groups start back up the week of September 18. God calls His people together as one body. In the body, we grow, are nurtured, and reach out to others. The church does this in many ways, but one really vital way that Incarnation does it is through Growth Groups. These groups allow us to meet each other in a closer setting with the purpose of truly getting to know one another, growing together in faith, and standing with one another in life. Every other week, parishioners get together for food, fellowship, prayer, and spiritually focused study that is designed to help you grow more mature in your faith and relationship with God. Stay tuned for details about how to join or start a group for the fall. Email squillan@incarnation.org to join or start a group. INCLINGS

INClings is an Incarnation group of all ages who meet to read and discuss works of the original Oxford Inklings and other Christian writers.

Prayer Shawl Ministry AND EXPERIENCED KNITTERS WELCOME Who BEGINNER THIS GROUP FOR SNACKS, What JOIN CONVERSATION, AND FUN! EVERY TUESDAY FROM When MEETS NOON – 2 PM AT THE CHURCH THIS DEDICATED GROUP HAS MORE THAN 859 Impact DISTRIBUTED PRAYER SHAWLS AND BABY BLANKETS WORLD WIDE.

For more info

REX WITCHER AT 972.201.3621

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Join us in beautifying the gardens and plantings of the church campus. No knowledge of gardening is required. Meet us on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. For more information, contact Gayla at gaylakading@gmail.com. GAMERS

Join us to play a bevy of games such as Mah Jongg, Mexican Train, and Gin Rummy each Monday from 1 – 3:30 pm. A nominal $10 fee is required for Bridge players. For more information, contact Betty at betzwilliam@yahoo.com. THE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

This is a confidential support group for those contending with cancer. Patients and family members are welcome. Meetings occur weekly on Wednesdays at 1:15 pm in The Parlor across from the Marmion Conference Room. FIRST FRIDAYS

First Fridays is a fellowship of Incarnation parishioners inclusive of everyone. It is a time for food, fellowship, and fun. The group meets the first Friday of the month from 6 –8 pm. For more information, email firstfriday@incarnation.org. DAUGHTERS OF THE KING

Daughters of the King is a spiritual, praying order for women vowing to spread God’s Word through evangelism, prayer, and service. Membership is open and visitors are welcome at all functions. For more info, contact Elizabeth Miller at 214.621.0777. ACOSTA-SMITH GROUP

This is a group of Incarnation women who meet for programs pertinent to Christianity, outreach and for lunch and fellowship. Please RSVP for the luncheon to Kathryn Hoppe at 972.788.5375 or khoppe2@tx.rr.com.

OUTREACH ARTISANS

This is a group dedicated to decorating wooden crosses that are then offered for sale. All proceeds fund a scholarship for those who desire to participate in a mission trip, but can’t afford the whole cost. Materials are provided. Join us in the Mission & Outreach Conference Room on Tuesdays from 2 – 5 pm. To get involved contact Michelle at nmichelle@txanderson.com. NEXT GROUP

The Next Group consists of adults, mostly 65+, that share a pot-luck meal together each month at a parishioner’s home. It is a great way to meet other parishioners in a smaller group and home setting. Newcomers welcome! The entrée is decided by the host and co-hosts while those attending bring a side dish. Each person brings $5 defraying the cost of the entrée and wine. We notify of upcoming dinners by e-mail. For more info, contact Marge at mandjmall@aol.com. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

If you have a problem or interest, please visit us on Monday nights in The Parlor at 7 pm, or on Tuesdays at 7:30 pm in the Family Ministries Room. For more information, contact: Sandy Moseley at 214.502.6569. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

The Visiting Nurses Association offers monthly bereavement luncheons, providing an opportunity for bereaved adults to meet with others who understand loss and learn more about helping themselves. Join us free of charge the last Thursday of the month at noon in the Great Hall. RSVP required to Sue Rafferty at 214.689.2633.

JUNE 26 MAY 1

In celebration of the wedding of Victoria Pauline DeCarmine & Brian Stephen Pfitzinger on April 30. MAY 8

In loving memory of Nancy Wright Small and in joyful celebration of the wedding of Elizabeth Atlee Valentine & William Elliott Carpenter, Jr. on June 25. JULY 3

In loving memory of Marsha Ward and in joyful celebration of the wedding of Margaret Elizabeth Daume & Seth Allen Hale on May 7.

In loving memory of Erin Peck, Nigel “Rod” Stewart, and Louis A. Beecherl, Jr., and in joyful celebration of the wedding of Marilyn Hannah Livingston and Evan Thomas Russell on July 2.

MAY 15

JULY 10

In loving memory of Nellie Mae Harris, Patricia Cavin King, and Susan Powell, in celebration of the 30th wedding anniversary of Anne & Stephen Mackintosh, and in celebration of the baptisms of Sanders Harold Campbell IV, Maya Lynne Dresel, John Ervin Miers, Mary Ellen Small, and Owen Martin Smalley. MAY 22

In loving memory of Robert Seaman (Bob) Bush and in joyful celebration of the wedding of Jane Elizabeth Goff McIntire and Darrell Eddy Jordan on May 21. MAY 29

In loving memory of Mike Holberg and Margaret Hanks. JUNE 5

In loving memory of Helen Chambers Price. JUNE 12

In loving memory of Timothy George Kirkendall, Sr., Waldo Powell, and David Derek Moore.

In loving memory of Mary K. Moore, on the 100th anniversary of her birth.

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JULY 17

In loving memory of Elizabeth Hunt Harrington, and Emily Elizabeth Thomas, and in celebration of the baptism of Jackson Prescott Dunn. JULY 24

In loving memory of Kay Robert Tharp, in celebration of the birthday of Kris Graves, and in joyful celebration of the wedding of Stephanie Suzanne Swales & Michael Henry Tillman on July 23. JULY 31

In loving memory of E. Hight Smith, Inamae Stafford, and Robert Reid Caldwell.

ALTAR ARRANGEMENTS Join a rich tradition at Incarnation by donating for altar flowers as a commemoration both in the memory of loved ones, and also in celebration of blessed events that happen in our lives. Your commemoration will be published in in the

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ANGEL TREE ADOPT A FAMILY IN NEED

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS 5 pm deadline Thursday, December 1 This Christmas, the church will be adorned with beautiful Poinsettias through your generous donations remembering and honoring your loved ones. FIND OUT HOW TO MAKE YOUR DONATION AT:

INCARNATION.ORG/THE CITY

OR PICK UP A FORM PLACED AROUND THE CHURCH

ADOPTIONS BEGIN NOVEMBER 8

Choose an Angel envelope from the tree located in the Ascension Chapel Narthex or the Church Narthex.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 • 6 – 8 PM

Work a wrapping station, craft station, food and beverage station, help receive gifts.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8 • 8:30 – 1 PM

Help sort and package food baskets for Angel Tree recipients.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 • 8:30 – 1 PM

Help recipient Angel Tree families load their food and gifts into their cars, work the hospitality station.

GIFT DROP OFF NIGHT DECEMBER 7 • 6 – 8 PM • WELCOME CENTER

Bring your Angel Tree gifts to the Welcome Center and join us for Christmas carols, a hot chocolate bar, a gift wrapping station, a craft table, and wine & cheese.

FOR MORE INFO, OR TO SIGN UP, VISIT INCARNATION.ORG/THECITY