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Members of the congregation who would like to submit digital photos for possible inclusion on this page may contact the Webmaster via e-mail: postmaster_AT_andrewclem.com. (Change the "_AT_" to "@"; that is a measure to prevent "spam.") If possible, please send photos in JPG format, preferably reduced to no more than 600 x 400 pixels. Please indicate whether you would like to be credited as the photographer. Please note that our Web server storage space is limited, which restricts the number of photos we can post. Some older photos may be stored (at least temporarily) on the Photo archives page.
Dave Rapp's garden
Throughout the spring, summer, and fall of 2009, parishioners from Emmanuel gathered at the home of long-time members David and Jeanne Rapp, tending to the family's vegetable garden, as a way to raise funds for the Blue Ridge Food Bank. Meneta Deaton took the lead in recruiting church members to help out, and created a blog to keep a record of the activities: Dave's garden stories.
Matthew Poteat listens to gardening tips from Dave Rapp on Saturday, July 18.
Meneta Deaton (green shirt) and Randy Hamblett (left, with hat) were among the parishioners who gathered to do weeding and planting chores on Saturday, July 11.
Annual picnic
On Sunday, June 7, Emmanuel held its annual picnic, with an outdoor Holy Eucharist service on the grounds of Stuart Hall next door. Photo courtesy of Meneta Deaton.
Bishop Light visits Emmanuel
On Sunday, May 17, the Right Reverend A. Heath Light, fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia, paid a visit to Emmanuel on the occasion of the baptism of Margaret Lupton Cox and the reception of Robin Boylan into the Episcopal Church. After the eucharistic service was concluded, the congregation gathered in Memorial Hall for a reception in honor of the bishop.
Robin Boylan, Bishop Heath Light, and three members of the Cox family: Emily, Steven, and Margaret.
PAX rummage sale: another big success
On Saturday April 25, the PAX youth group held its first-ever "Radically Ridiculous Rummage Sale," and fair weather helped boost patronage. They met their goal of raising $1000 for the "Raise the Roof" campaign, and presented a ceremonial check to the Rev. Ed Covert at the 11:00 service the next day.
Photo courtesy of Meneta Deaton.
Palm Sunday 2009
As in years past, members of Emmanuel Episcopal Church joined with other local congregations in a Palm Sunday procession through the streets of downtown Staunton. This year's observance of Holy Week -- memorializing the arrival of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem, the Last Supper, his betrayal, crucifixion, and resurrection -- was blessed with mild, sunny conditions. We began at Trinity Episcopal church, marched down Beverley Street, and concluded with songs and prayers at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic church, before returning to our respective churches.
New roof is finished
The work crews have completed installation of the new copper roof on our church, thus assuring that the building will remain in good condition for many years to come.
Emmanuel Night Out
The "Emmanuel Night Out" talent show drew an overflow crowd into Memorial Hall on Saturday evening, helping to achieve the fund-raising goal of the "Raise the Roof" campaign. Performers of all ages and levels of musical training (mostly from within our congregation) joined in the fun. Allan Hadfield began and ended the program with his fine bagpipe playing, and our organist and musical director Sarah Grove-Humphries performed various songs, and also accompanied the women's vocal ensemble which she leads, Lyrisa. Several children who study music under Sarah sang or played piano, as well, and one of them played violin. Between some of the performances, Katherine Turner read some amusing lines of British children's poetry. Near the end of the evening, Senior Warden Robin Boylan announced that enough money had been raised to pay for the new church roof, recognizing Judge Harrison May for his generosity. Many thanks to Randy Hamblett and Sarah Grove-Humphries for coordinating this wonderful and very successful event.
Many more photos can be seen at Meneta Deaton's Web photo album.
Photos courtesy of Jacqueline Jacobs Clem.
Shrove Tuesday pancake supper
Several dozen Emmanuel parishioners gathered to enjoy a hearty Shrove Tuesday pancake supper on February 24, preparing for the Lenten season of fasting and penitence. Once again, the PAX youth group did a wonderful job in setting up, cooking, and cleaning.
Larry and Tidge Roller donned appropriate Mardi Gras attire for the occasion. Additional photos have been posted on Meneta Deaton's photo gallery.
PAX makes donation to SACRA
During the main service on February 8, members of the PAX youth group presented a check for one thousand dollars to SACRA, the local community relief organization. This was the fruition of their very successful fund-raising activities over the past few months. After the service, PAX held a "soup cookoff" event as part of the "second Sunday soup" luncheon, awarding a golden ladle to the winner. We are all blessed to have such fine, devoted younger members of our parish.
Additional photos have been posted on Meneta Deaton's photo gallery.