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St. Asaph’s Church is a progressive and inclusive Christian community.  We offer the message of Christianity to those who sometimes find organized religion ineffectual, irrelevant, or repressive. We see our faith as an agent of justice and peace. We are a community that embraces search, not certainty. We believe faith is a process, not a destination.

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Parish Workday Day

Next parish workday is this Saturday, May 10th. We’ll be working from 9a to 1p.  Come for as much as you can.  Even an hour of your time can make a big difference.


Race for the Cure (May 11)

Race for the Cure is this Sunday.  26 parishioners will be walking or running as part of the “A” team, praying with their feet this Sunday. Some are meeting at the church for coffe and carbs before going to the race.  If you need information, contact Allen Finley.


God as Mother (May 11)

At both the 8 & 10 am liturgies, we’ll explore the variety of feminine images for God, and bless our earthly mothers, too.


Second Sunday New Worship (May 11)

Our next New Worship experience is also this Sunday, May 11 at 5 pm.  We’ll gather outside for a special labyrinth Communion.  What better way to honor Mother God and mother earth at the same time.  Dress comfortably.  If it rains, we’ll gather in the parish hall and still worship the God of all creation.


Calling all graduates

if you or one of your family members is graduating from an educational program this Spring, please let the parish office by this Sunday, May 11.  We’re looking for those folks who are also active members of the parish.


Feast of Pentecost (May 18)

We celebrate the end of Easter with one big service at 10 am!  This is the day we also express our thanks to the students and teachers of our church school.  Following the liturgy is a parish picnic on the grounds.  This year’s picnic (a barbecue) is offered by some of our dads.  Be sure to wear RED and to dress comfortably.


The Book Club

The Book Club’s selection for Monday, May 12, is is Moll Flanders by Daniel Defoe.  The meeting will be at 7:30 pm on Monday, May 12 in the parish hall.  You can purchase this book through our Amazon store.


Common Threads

The kitting group will meet on Saturday, May 17 (the third Saturday of each month) at 12:30 pm at the home of Joan Frank.  Sign-up for food is on the bulletin boards.


Wisdom Circle

The spiritual book group will next meet on Monday, May 19, to discuss Speaking of Faith by Krista Tippet.  You can purchase this book through our Amazon store.


A new parish directory (called “Community Contacts”) was mailed to each household last week (or you picked it up on a Sunday).  Please contact our Parish Administrator, Lynda Staton. if you:

■ did not receive a directory and would like one.

■ are not listed in the directory but want to be.

■ have corrections for your entry in the directory.

■ need an additional copy.



A GENTLE REMINDER TO ALL GROUPS: Please schedule each and every meeting through the parish office.  Our buildings are booked to capacity nearly every week.  You can help us to avoid scheduling conflicts by calling the Parish Administrator to reserve space for your group.






OUTREACH EVENTS Race for the Cure, Sunday, May 11. See notice at left. If you have any questions, contact Allen Finley, our Race Coordinator. REMEMBER, SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO PRAY WITH YOUR FEET. Share the Harvest 2008 Calling all home gardeners. Philabundance has invited us to participate in Share the Harvest, a program begun in 1993 which was inspired by the “victory gardens” planted during WW1 and WW2 to reduce pressure on the public food supply. Now this program focuses on sharing extra product from home garden for redistribution to the hungry in our midst. When money is tight, fruits and vegetables are the first items to go. More details will be announced at our Earth Day project on April 26, 2008. Wild for WePac at the Zoo Tuesday, May 17, join WePAC at the Philadelphia Zoo for a day of fun. The zoo will open at 8:30 am just for WePAC guests. If you can’t come then consider donating tickets for WePAC students. Members of our congregation have been volunteering through WePAC for several years. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact WePAC at 215-454-0333. Memorial Day Picnic for IHN Monday, May 26, 2-6 pm, we’re hosting a picnic for IHN families and other volunters in a relaxed setting. Sign up for what you bring on the bulletin boards. For more information contact Mary Scherf. Saturday Dinner for IHN Saturday, May 31, 5-8 pm, we are eating dinner with IHN families at St. Mary’s in Ardmore. Saturday is the last evening of their stay and a good night for a bit of conversation and feasting. Sign up for what you can bring. Fore information contact Mary Scherf. Hunger never takes a holiday Make the food basket a regular part of your Sunday worship. Area food banks are in special need for protein items this time of year (peanut butter, canned tuna, etc). You can help by putting “food basket” on your shopping list each time you go to the grocery to purchase food for your home. mailto:mascherf@verizon.net?subject=Memorial%20Day%20IHN%20Picnicmailto:mascherf@verizon.net?subject=IHN%20May%20dinnershapeimage_2_link_0shapeimage_2_link_1

Happy Easter!