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Wednesdays in Lent

by Church Staff

Each Wednesday, starting February 25, we will mark the Lenten season with offerings in the morning and evening. All are welcome!

Morning

Morning Prayer in the Nave at 8:45 a.m.

Evening Program: Lenten Supper and Movie

We will build upon the momentum started last year when we gathered to watch and discuss C. S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia – The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. This Lenten season, we will continue with The Chronicles of Narnia – Prince Caspian (Rated PG). Each Wednesday, we will gather for dinner and following that, we will watch segments of the movie and discuss the Christian themes within it. This is a great movie for all ages!

Dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. (please see dinner notes by each date).

February 25: Lenten Supper and Movie – Potluck – bring a dish to share

March 4 – Lenten Supper and Movie – Dinner will be provided

March 11 – Lenten Supper and Movie – Potluck – bring a dish to share

March 18 – Lenten Supper and Movie – Dinner will be provided

March 25 – Lenten Supper and Movie – Potluck – bring and dish to share

Please sign up in Denny Hall to help with set-up and clean-up.

Welcome Dana Blackman

by Church Staff

Manakin welcomes Dana Blackman as its Christina Formation Minister! Dana brings with her a passion for intergenerational ministry and spreading a message of God’s love to those of all ages. She is a co-chair of CE-Net (the Christian Education Network) for the Diocese of Southern Virginia and a member FORMA: The Network for Christian Formation for the Episcopal Church. Prior to joining Manakin, she served as the Director of Christian Formation at St. David’s in Chesterfield. Dana and husband Ryan have two daughters and several rescued pets.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper: February 17

by Church Staff

All are invited to join us Tuesday, February 17, at 5:30 p.m. for Manakin’s annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. The supper will be prepared by our Men of the Church, and Manakin’s youth will be assisting with set up, greeting guests, collecting donations, and clean up. Money raised during the supper will support Manakin’s youth activities and outreach efforts. Please join us in Denny Hall for a time of fellowship and a wonderful meal.

Celebrating Christmas

by Church Staff

Join us as we celebrate Christmas!

Christmas Pageant with Holy Eucharist

Sunday, December 21
10:00 a.m.

Christmas Eve Services

Wednesday, December 24
3:00 p.m.
5:00 pm.

Lessons and Carols

Sunday, December 28
10:00 a.m.

Links to service bulletins and livestream video may be found on Our Services web page.

Celebrating Manakin’s Founders Day

by Church Staff

Manakin’s 325th anniversary celebration continues with Founders Day on December 7.

During its 10:00 a.m. service, Manakin will mark its founding with Holy Eucharist from the Book of Common Prayer 1662. The Rt. Rev. Susan B. Haynes will officiate. There will also be a special presentation by Delegate Lee Ware and Senator Luther Ciphers. A reception will follow the 10:00 a.m. service.

All are welcome!

 

Manakin Church Bazaar

by Church Staff

We are excited to welcome all to the Manakin Church Bazaar on November 22. The event, which takes place 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in Denny Hall, will feature arts, crafts and more. There is no charge to attend, and a portion of the proceeds from sales will go to Manakin’s Outreach activities and projects. Stop by, check out all that is being offered, and shop for yourself and for holiday and special occasion gifts.

Manakin’s Annual Brunswick Stew Sale

by Church Staff

Fall is in the air, and soon, so will the aroma of freshly made Brunswick Stew! Manakin’s Men of the Church are preparing for their annual stew sale, and if you are interested in enjoying some of this tasty stew, here is how you can get it.

Stew is sold by the quart, and each quart is $10.

We highly recommend you preorder your stew. Preorders will be accepted until October 8.

To place your order, visit the church’s online payment system at https://onrealm.org/manakin/give, select Brunswick Stew from the dropdown box. In the memo section, indicate how many quarts you want; enter your email address; and then follow the rest of the instructions and make your payment. You will receive an emailed receipt. Due to increased food costs, please consider including the service fee, so that stew profits are not reduced.

Pre-ordered stew must be picked up Friday, October 10, from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. at the cook site, located at the Midlothian Masonic Lodge, 13510 Westfield Road. The stew will be hot and ready to eat! Manakin is unable to store pre-sold quarts that are not picked up on October 10, so please make arrangements to pick up your pre-ordered stew.

On October 11, the public will be able to purchase quarts that weren’t presold. The public stew sale will take place 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in Denny Hall at Manakin Church. Cost per quart is $10.

Blessing of the Animals Service

by Church Staff

Join us as we come together with our beloved pets for the Blessing of the Animals Service on Sunday, September 28. We will meet at 1:00 p.m., outdoors in the church’s Prayer Garden. All pets are welcome!

Celebrating 325 Years of Ministry

by Church Staff

Mark your calendars, and join Manakin Episcopal Church for our upcoming 325th Anniversary events.

Forum: The Manakin Foundation – Securing the next 325 years
September 28
9:00 a.m. in Denny Hall

Homecoming
October 5
8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Services
Cookout luncheon following the 10:00 a.m. service with special music
Invite your friends old and new!

Forum: Who do we want to become in the next 325 years?
November 23
Speaker – The Rev. Gini DiStanislao
9:00 a.m. in Denny Hall

Founders Day
December 7
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist from the Book of Common Prayer 1662
The Rt. Rev. Susan B. Haynes officiating.
Special presentation by Delegate Lee Ware and Senator Luther Ciphers.
Reception following the 10:00 a.m. service.

Retracing our Huguenot and Anglican Roots

by Church Staff

As part of Manakin’s 325th Anniversary celebration, 24 Manakin pilgrims embarked on an amazing journey to explore and research our Huguenot and Anglican roots in England and France.

Among the many places visited during the August trip: Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Canterbury; Normandy, Paris, and the Notre-Dame Cathedral. Each day featured prayers, a growing understanding of our church’s history, camaraderie, new experiences, and wonderful food.

We thank our pilgrims for sharing, during a Family Forum, the story of their adventure.

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