Coat Drive
The yearly coat drive will take place, Saturday, 9 December (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) and Sunday 10 December noon to 4:00 p.m.) If you have old coats or jackets that need to be rehomed, please drop them by the church at that time. They will be distributed DIRECTLY to those in need.
We will need volunteers to be in front of the church to help collect the coats. Signup sheets will be available at LITS between now and the event.
COOS Book Club
Book #2 High Conflict: Why we get trapped and how we get out (2021) by Amanda Ripley
(Versions of most of these questions and many others can be found in the guide provided by the author):
High Conflict tells the story of half a dozen different people and communities who were trapped in dysfunctional conflict—and got out. Of all the characters in this book, which story resonated the most with you?
Pick a passage or quote that you want to share.
What are some of the differences between the good conflict you’ve experienced and the destructive conflict?
Who do you most wish would read this book?
If you woke up tomorrow in a town (or church or school or workplace or family) that had mastered good conflict, what would it look like? How would you know? Describe a day in the life in such a place.
Fun facts about the author and related readings:
Amanda Ripley is a seasoned journalist who became a trained conflict mediator in the course of writing this book. She says that she “has spent her career trying to make sense of complicated human mysteries by following survivors of all kinds.” You can find out more about her on her website at https://amandaripley.com
Ripley has also written about the U.S. school system in contrast to others. If you’re interested in education, you can find out about battle-scarred reformers, sleep-deprived zombie students, and a teacher who earns $4 million a year in “The Smartest Kids in the World, and how they got that way.” (Washington Post review)
Compline and Benediction
Our St. Gregory Choir and the Schola Cantorum Choir of St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church will hold a joint Compline and Benediction Service Sunday evening, November 17 at 7 pm. at the Church of Our Saviour.
Come enjoy some beautiful acapella singing and worship our Lord Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament.
Art from the Heart
We are joining with St. Bede’s Episcopal Church again this year to co-host Art from the Heart, a joyful celebration of artists and all those who love the wonderful gifts of the soul those artists create.
Art from the Heart - Opening Party
We are joining with St. Bede’s Episcopal Church again this year to co-host Art from the Heart, a joyful celebration of artists and all those who love the wonderful gifts of the soul those artists create.
An opening party will be held Thursday, November 9, from 6 to 8pm. There is a $15 per person charge for the opening party, which includes hors d’oeuvres, and will afford participants a first look at all the artists’ works. The party will also have a cash bar with soda, beer and wine available for purchase.
VA-HI Candy Crawl
One of the more fun community engagement activities in which we participate as a parish is the Virginia-Highland District Candy Crawl. This year Candy Crawl is Wednesday, 25 October from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.. If you have not had the chance to participate in the past, this is your year!
Children's Formation Parent/Teacher Meeting
Tuesday, 18 July at 6:00 p.m., we will hold a parent/teacher meeting in the parish hall. We need input from stakeholders about the programs and direction of children's formation for the coming academic year here at COOS. We know several of you are out of town then and cannot make it, but if you have thoughts or ideas about the topic, please share them with Alphus Spears before the meeting night by using our contact form.
LITS: Lemonade in the Shade
Please join us for some refreshment in the courtyard immediately following the mass.
Holy Mass
Please join us for low mass with music, bells and incense.
We also livestream this mass on Facebook.
Theology on Tap
What: A few hours where you can enjoy some adult (or non-alcoholic) beverages, snacks, and chat about theology (Childcare provided)
Topic: What are the atonement theories? Which one do you prefer?
Who: Anyone who wants to join. RSVP to Mother Melanie so we know how much food to prepare.
Morning Prayer
Please join us for morning prayer in the Lady Chapel. The chapel is located down the steps to the left of the main sanctuary entrance.
Morning Prayer
Please join us for morning prayer in the Lady Chapel. The chapel is located down the steps to the left of the main sanctuary entrance.
Rosary
Please join us to pray the rosary in the Lady Chapel. The chapel is located down the steps to the left of the main sanctuary entrance.
Morning Prayer
Please join us for morning prayer in the Lady Chapel. The chapel is located down the steps to the left of the main sanctuary entrance.
Morning Prayer
Please join us for morning prayer in the Lady Chapel. The chapel is located down the steps to the left of the main sanctuary entrance.
LITS: Lemonade in the Shade
Please join us for some refreshment in the courtyard immediately following the mass.
Holy Mass
Please join us for low mass with music, bells and incense.
We also livestream this mass on Facebook.
Morning Prayer
Please join us for morning prayer in the Lady Chapel. The chapel is located down the steps to the left of the main sanctuary entrance.
Morning Prayer
Please join us for morning prayer in the Lady Chapel. The chapel is located down the steps to the left of the main sanctuary entrance.
Offices Closed
Parish Offices closed for Holiday. No Morning Prayer/Holy Rosary/Masses.
LITS: Lemonade in the Shade
Please join us for some refreshment in the courtyard immediately following the mass.
Holy Mass
Please join us for low mass with music, bells and incense.
We also livestream this mass on Facebook.
Morning Prayer
Please join us for morning prayer in the Lady Chapel. The chapel is located down the steps to the left of the main sanctuary entrance.
Holy Mass
Please join us for a spoken mass in the Lady Chapel. The chapel is located down the steps to the left of the main sanctuary entrance.
Morning Prayer
Please join us for morning prayer in the Lady Chapel. The chapel is located down the steps to the left of the main sanctuary entrance.
Holy Mass
Please join us for a spoken mass in the Lady Chapel. The chapel is located down the steps to the left of the main sanctuary entrance.
Rosary
Please join us to pray the rosary in the Lady Chapel. The chapel is located down the steps to the left of the main sanctuary entrance.