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Ending the Silence

by Church Staff

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and together Manakin Episcopal Church and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will offer opportunities for conversation about this difficult topic. Our goal is to bring comfort and hope to those affected by suicide and to provide resources to those in need of help. 

  • September 10 – Recognition of World Suicide Awareness Day
  • September 17 – 9:00 a.m. Adult Forums at both churches
  • September 19 – 7:00 p.m. at Manakin Church. Community Forum with Ray Paul, Chair of the National Board of Directors at the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention
  • September 24 – 1:00 p.m. at Manakin Church. Youth Conversation with Amanda Swindle and Amanda Long, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Pizza will be provided.

Manakin Episcopal Church
985 Huguenot Trail
804-794-6401
www.manakin.org

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
2245 Huguenot Trail
804-794-6953
https://stlukespowhatan.org

Holy Week Services

by Church Staff

We invite all to join us for Holy Week. Our services will be:

Palm Sunday
April 2
8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite II
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite II

Maundy Thursday
April 6 
7:00 p.m.

Good Friday
April 7
7:00 p.m. – Good Friday Liturgy

Easter
April 9
6:00 a.m. – Sunrise Service (Huguenot Chapel)
8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite II
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite II

Lenten Program 2023

by Church Staff

You are invited:
“…to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God’s holy Word” (BCP, p. 265).

During this season of preparation, Manakin and St. Luke’s will be joining together for a series of Lenten programs in which we will explore worship.

In the Anglican tradition we embrace that our worship is formational. “To stand before the Holy One of eternity is to change” (Richard Foster). Dale+ (St. Luke’s) and Gini+ (Manakin) will offer different worship experiences that will help us renew our minds in the spiritual act of worship.

Our program will include two gatherings each Wednesday, at alternating locations. We will hold a Healing Service at noon, after which, we’ll share time together for lunch (bring your own lunch). In the evenings, we will hold a service at 6:00 p.m., followed by a potluck dinner.

March 1
12:00 p.m. – Healing Service at St. Luke’s
6:00 p.m. – Evening Prayer (BCP) at Manakin

March 8
12:00 p.m. – Healing Service at Manakin
6:00 p.m. – Taize Service at St. Luke’s

March 15
12:00 p.m. – Healing Service at St. Luke’s
6:00 p.m. – Celtic Service at Manakin

March 22
12:00 p.m. – Healing Service at Manakin
6:00 p.m. – Stations of the Cross at St. Luke’s

March 29
12:00 p.m. – Healing Service at St. Luke’s
6:00 p.m. – Service of Holy Eucharist (New Zealand Prayer Book) at Manakin

April 5
12:00 p.m. – Healing Service at Manakin
6:00 p.m. – Tenebrae at St. Luke’s

Those attending 12:00 p.m. services are invited to bring their lunch. Those attending the 6:00 p.m. service are invited to bring a dish to share at the potluck dinner.

Coming Together for Shrove Tuesday

by Church Staff

Join us on Tuesday, February 21, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. for our Shrove Tuesday pancake supper. Manakin’s youth will be assisting the Men of the Church to raise money to support our Youth Group’s outreach efforts. All are welcome to stop by to enjoy pancakes, sausage and fellowship.

Reflecting on and Celebrating the Holiday Season

by Church Staff

Manakin will be holding special services and activities as part of Advent and Christmas.

Advent Lessons & Carols
Sunday, December 11 at 10:00 a.m.

Christmas Pageant
Sunday, December 18 at 10:00 a.m.

Annual Christmas Party for the Whole Family
Sunday, December 18 following the 10:00 a.m. service
Bring a dish to share and an unwrapped gift for one of our outreach projects. Beverages will be provided.

Christmas Eve Services
December 24
4:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist
7:45 p.m. – Festival Holy Eucharist

Christmas Day Service
December 25 
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist
Note: Only one service on this day

Service bulletins and links to live-streamed services may be found on our Worship Announcement page.

Brunswick Stew Sale

by Church Staff

Place your orders now for Manakin’s Men of the Church Brunswick Stew! The cost is $10 per quart, and those interested in getting stew are strongly encouraged to place their orders in advance by contacting the Church Office at 804-794-6401 or office@manakin.org.

The stew will be ready for pickup Saturday, October 8, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in Denny Hall.

Summer 2022 Outdoor Worship

by Church Staff

Throughout the summer, Manakin will offer opportunities to worship outdoors. These services are ideal for families who have conflicts on Sunday morning or who are away traveling the weekend. Weather permitting, a 5:00 p.m. Eucharist service will be held on:

May 22
June 26
July 24 – Service cancelled due to extreme heat
August 21

The service will take place in a worship area set up behind the church. Those interested in attending are invited to dress casually. Picnic table seating is available or bring your own lawn chair.

If a service must be cancelled, the notice will be posted on our Facebook page.

Powhatan Day Of Mission: June 4

by Church Staff

Join Manakin and St. Luke’s on June 4 as we serve others within our own community during a day of mission. We will have breakfast at Manakin at 8:30 a.m. and then depart to our designated missions, including Shalom Farms, Powhatan County Library, Habitat for Humanity and the Food Pantry. Additional activities will include making fleece blankets for Powhatan Animal Control and conducting a roadside cleanup along 711 / Huguenot Trail (for ages 18+). After a fulfilling morning of mission, we will gather again for lunch at St. Luke’s. If you would like to participate, add your name to the sign-up sheet in Denny Hall or contact the church office.

Holy Week & Easter Services

by Church Staff

All are invited to join us for our Holy Week and Easter services. Service bulletins and information about streaming for services held at Manakin may be found on our Worship at Manakin page.

Palm Sunday
Sunday, April 10
8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite II
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite II

Renewal of Clergy Vows
Tuesday, April 12
11:00 a.m.

Tenebrae at St. Luke’s
7:00 p.m.

Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 14
7:00 p.m.

Good Friday
Friday, April 15
12:00 p.m. – Stations of the Cross (Denny Hall)
7:00 p.m. – Good Friday Liturgy

Holy Saturday
Saturday, April 16
10:00 a.m. – Holy Saturday

Easter
Sunday, April 17
6:15 a.m. – Sunrise Service at the Historic Huguenot Church
8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite I
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite II

2022 Lenten Program

by Church Staff

You are invited to join us during Lent as we explore the topic, “Walking with Jesus during Holy Week.” This year’s program brings together Manakin Episcopal Church and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, with program locations alternating between the two churches. Through presentations, we will gain an understanding of the importance of each service during Holy Week. As we journey with Christ to the cross, the meaning of the services and music will become more relevant in our growth. All the services we discuss during this program will be offered at St. Luke’s, Manakin or both during Holy Week.

The program will include daytime, online and evening options.

In addition, to support your personal practices during Lent, we share Lenten Journey 2022 booklet.

DAYTIME PROGRAM
This program will begin at noon and will be available in person and online. If you’d like to attend in person, please bring your own lunch. The program will conclude with Noonday prayers.

To join the noon program by Zoom, use this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85799443998?pwd=MmRBNXYzVlRFd2lRL1RmaGJYTWxDdz09
Meeting ID: 857 9944 3998 Passcode: 519105

EVENING PROGRAM
This program will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a potluck dinner. Please bring a dish to share. The program will conclude with Compline.

SCHEDULE (Please note the church location for each program)

March 9
Gini+ Presenter (Palm Sunday)
Noon – Bag Lunch at Manakin (also offered through Zoom)
6:00 p.m. – Potluck Dinner at St. Luke’s

March 16
Dale+ Presenter (Tenebrae)
Noon – Bag Lunch at St. Luke’s (also offered through Zoom)
6:00 p.m. – Potluck Dinner at Manakin

March 23
Gini+ Presenter (Maundy Thursday)
Noon – Bag Lunch at Manakin (also offered through Zoom)
6:00 p.m. – Potluck Dinner at St. Luke’s

March 30
Dale+ Presenter (Good Friday and Stations of the Cross)
Noon – Bag Lunch at St. Luke’s (also offered through Zoom)
6:00 p.m. – Potluck Dinner at Manakin

April 6
Gini+ and Dale+ Presenters (Holy Saturday and Easter Sunrise Service)
Noon – Bag Lunch at Manakin (also offered through Zoom)
6:00 p.m. – Potluck Dinner at St. Luke’s

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