One New Thing 12/06/2011
On Dec 4, 2011 The Priest asked "What is one new thing you want to learn about, one new spiritual practice you would like to discover, one new question you would like to be able to discuss, during the coming year?" Here were the people's respones -- add your below in the comments Via Media To learn God’s Will Ho do I know what God really wants to do here on earth The different Church seasons Jesus as our bridegroom God Restart journaling w/ God Spiritual Practice would be to read the Bible more Learn more about what I’m here for I feel lost so easily. Is there something you could suggest I could think of to say or a thing that would be quick and make me feel better? I want to learn how to be still – and know God in the stillness Why doesn’t the Anglican Church do confession regularly like the catholic church? How to live like Christ in this Kind of world or life that we have right now? Learn more about the Holy Spirit Learn more about the Saints – What they did- Who they were – why were they saints? What are the Angels like” What is Heaven like? What is God like? Where is the tomb? Phrase by phrase, what is the meaning of our Nicene Creed. Historically, how did it evolve? I would like to explore more about walking labyrinths Learn more about Abraham Closer walk with God Learn how to repent Asking for forgiveness Go on pilgrimage with St Alban’s congregation To Learn more about why God is so important to me and I can examine our relationship better How to feel God I want to learn how to be more intentional about Sabbath time - More about the Scriptures and the books of the bible, history of the Bible - How to let go and forgive myself and others How do I repent if I sin during my attempts to do so - Crucio - I struggle with how to have compassion for others who have done me wrong - I would like to learn about baptism - daily prayer - I would like to learn more of the Church’s view of the parables of Christ, why di he use the parables to teach? Add Comment Fall on the Farm 09/28/2011
This is your new blog post. Click here and start typing, or drag in elements from the top bar. Brentwood Relay for Life 04/26/2011
Join St Alban's and St George's as we work towards curing cancer. http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY11CA?pg=entry&fr_id=31139 Contact ecejeanne@yahoo.com Event Date and Time June 11 and 12, 2011 9 AM Event Location Liberty High School, Brentwood Google Map Link A Church Living in Change 02/22/2011
Summer Camp 02/11/2011
 DioCal Camps and Conference Centers A Gallup poll found that 85% of people who have made a faith commitment did so before age 18, and the Lilly Endowment found that the single greatest commonality among clergy and lay church leaders was a positive religious camp experience. Episcopal camps touch the lives of more than 300,000 children and youth each year. In the Diocese of California, that number is over 700. Be a part of the community this summer! Follow the links below to learn more about Diocese of California camp programs. Bishop's Ranch Camp St. Andrew's Camp St. Francis St. Dorothy's Rest Holy Week 2011 02/10/2011
SUNDAY OF THE PASSION: PALM SUNDAY, April 17 10am This ALL CHURCH liturgy begins on the church patio with the Liturgy of the Palms, blessing of the palms, and a congregational procession through the church grounds. The service continues in the church with the dramatic reading of the Passion Gospel, and Holy Communion Potluck will follow in the Parish Hall MAUNDY THURSDAY, April 21 7:30pm The Holy Eucharist: Rite Two, Foot Washing, and Stripping of the Altar in the church, followed by the procession of the Reserved Sacrament to the Altar of Repose in Rose Room 9pm Thur-12pm Fr Prayer Vigil in St. Luke’s Chapel. Are you willing to spend an hour or two in meditation, prayer, and veneration of the Reserve Sacrament after the stripping of the altar at the end of the Maundy Thursday service? There is a sign-up sheet available in the church.. We would like to have several people sign up for each block of time. GOOD FRIDAY, April 22 12noon Stations of the Cross- A devotion to Christ’s Passion. 7:30 pm The Good Friday Liturgy with Holy Communion from the Reserve Sacrament. HOLY SATURDAY, April 23 9am Morning Prayer , followed by set-up for Easter Vigil. Join us in preparing for Easter! 7:30pm The Great Vigil of Easter. The service begins on the church patio with the kindling of the new fire and lighting of the Paschal Candle, we then process into the church for the Lessons, Baptisms and the Renewal of Baptismal Vows with Holy Communion: Rite Two. EASTER DAY, April 24 9am Worship with Egg Hunt to follow 11am Contemporary Worship with Egg Hunt to follow Lenten Devotional Reading 01/23/2011
 In Your Holy Spirit: Traditional Spiritual Practices in Today's Christian Life, Michelle Heyne This book provides practical assistance to Christians seeking to deepen their own spiritual discipline in the traditional areas of Weekly Practice (Eucharist, Mass, Holy Communion), Daily Practice (Office, Liturgy of the Hours), Reflection, Community and Service. Using ancient practices, modern adaptations, and a Spiritual Practices Map, this book will help readers form their own Rule of Life, and create their own approach to spiritual discipline and practice within the church ’s traditions. This book meets readers where they are and then provides concrete, manageable opportunities to stretch and grow, and to experiment with a wider range of choices about spiritual life. $13.95 Order through http://episcopalbookstore.com/product.aspx?productid=5620 Lent starts on Mar9 Centering Prayer Workshop 01/09/2011
An introduction to Christian Meditation Sat, Feb 12, 10am-3pm $25 (Lunch included) St Alban’s Episcopal Church 500 2nd St., Brentwood Do you desire a closer walk with God? A more intimate experience with Him, every day? Do you really want to practice the presence of God? Do you frequently find your mind wandering as you try to pray? Maybe this is for you... An introductory workshop on Centering Prayer will be offered by Contemplative Outreach Saturday, February 12, from 9:00am to 3:00pm at St Alban’s Episcopal Church, 500 2nd St , Brentwood. Centering prayer is a method of prayer which prepares us to receive the gift, of contemplative prayer. This prayer of silence consists of responding to the Spirit of Christ by consenting to God's presence and action within. It furthers the development of contemplative prayer by preparing our faculties to cooperate with this gift. The topics are:
For more info or to register please contact Aris Rivera (925) 237-1369 vicar@stalbansbrentwood.org Fall on the Farm 09/05/2010
October 2 · 4:00pm - 7:00pmLocation12450 Byron Hwy, Byron, Contra Costa, California 94513 12450 Byron HighwayCome out to the farm and join the people of St. Alban's for a fun fall festival. Dinner Carnival Games - Cakewalk Outdoor Activities - Tractor rides Auction and Raffle - Pumpkin Patch 1 Adult Ticket with 2 wine or beer beverages $21.00 1 Adult Ticket with 2 non alcoholic beverages $15.00 1 Child Ticket under 12 with adult menu and 1 beverage $10.00 1 Child Ticket under 10 with Hot Dog and 1 beverage $5.00 Activity Prices Cakewalk - 3 Tickets for $1.00 1 Ticket Needed For Each Walk Tractor Wagon Ride and 1 pumpkin $4.00 Tractor Wagon Ride without a pumpkin is Free Pumpkin without tractor wagon ride is $3.00 Unlimited Carnival Games for Prizes $3.00. Anyone of any age can play the carnival games at no cost without prizes. Unlimited time in the Jump House $1.00. ADULT MENU BBQ Beef Tri-tip Vegetarian Option Baked Potato Vegetable Green Salad Garlic Bread Apple Crisp Ice Cream CHILD MENU Hot Dog Vegetable Green Salad Bag of Chips Apple Crisp Ice Cream Location on a map. http://tiny.cc/vjn3l Flyers: http://tiny.cc/9gjtm Worship in the Wilderness 08/15/2010
Worship in the Wilderness Marin Headlands Liturgical Hike Saturday, August 21, 2010, 10am You are invited to a liturgical hike at the Marin Headlands on Saturday August 21, 2010, gathering at 10am at the Marin Headlands Visitors Center. We will celebrate the Holy Eucharist in the context of a wilderness hike, and our presiding priest for the hike will be The Rev. Aris Rivera. Please RSVP if you plan on coming, and if you are willing to be a lector, intercessor, or serve as a deacon please email me (toseekjustice@gmail.com). This hike will be different from our first hike in two ways:
In Christ, Justin R. Cannon Convener, Worship in the Wilderness toseekjustice@gmail.com Driving Directions To MARIN HEADLANDS VISITOR’S CENTER from San Francisco Go north on highway 101. Take the Alexander Avenue exit (second exit after crossing the bridge). Stay to the right on the exit ramp to get onto Alexander Ave. Turn left on Bunker Road (a brown sign saying “Marin Headlands Visitor Center” marks the intersection). Go through the one-way tunnel and drive approximately 2 miles. Turn left onto Field Road. The visitor center will be on the right side of the road. To MARIN HEADLANDS VISITOR’S CENTER from the East Bay Take 580 west to the Richmond/San Rafael bridge. Cross the bridge (a toll necessary for this direction). Take the second exit after the bridge, go through Larkspur and get on 101 south. Follow 101 south through the Waldo tunnel. Take the last “Sausalito” just before the Golden Gate bridge. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp and Pass under 101, at the stop sign go straight onto Alexander Avenue. Turn left on Bunker Road (a brown sign saying “Marin Headlands Visitor Center” marks the intersection). Go through the one-way tunnel and drive approximately 2 miles. Turn left onto Field Road. The visitor center will be on the right side of the road. To MARIN HEADLANDS VISITOR’S CENTER from the North Bay Follow 101 south through the Waldo tunnel. Take the last “Sausalito” just before the Golden Gate bridge. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp. Pass under 101, at the stop sign go straight onto Alexander Avenue. Turn left on Bunker Road (a brown sign saying “Marin Headlands Visitor Center” marks the intersection). Go through the one-way tunnel and drive approximately 2 miles. Turn left onto Field Road. The visitor center will be on the right side of the road. | |||||||
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