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.
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!
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.
This year, Manakin celebrates its 325th anniversary! Our year-long goal will follow our Mission Statement with a focus on education, fellowship and worship, and we have several events planned to observe and celebrate our anniversary.
January 26
9:00 a.m.
Forum: Virginia’s Huguenot History
Speaker: Dr. Ann M. Woodlief, Associate Professor Emeritus of English, VCU; Ph.D. American Literature UNC Chapel Hill
January 29
Recognition of Manakin’s Anniversary at the Virginia General Assembly
The Resolution
March 23
9:00 a.m.
Forum: Key Events and People in Manakin’s History
Speaker: Roy McLeod
April 27
9:00 a.m.
Forum: Manakin’s History with the Monacan Indians
Speaker: The Rev. Canon Jim Smith
August 4 – 13
Pilgrimage to England and France
August 24
9:00 a.m.
Forum: Recap of the Manakin Trip to England and France
September 28
9:00 a.m.
Forum: Who are we after 325 years
October (Date TBD)
Homecoming
Please help us locate previous members so they can be included in the Homecoming celebration.
November 23
9:00 a.m.
Forum: Who Do We Want to Become in the Next 325 Years
Speaker: The Rev. Gini DiStanislao
December 7
9:00 a.m.
Forum with Bishop Susan Haynes
December 7
Founder’s Day Observance
If you have pictures of Manakin and parish events over the years, please send them to the Church office (office@manakin.org). We are putting together a book of our past and present to share.
Mark your calendars, and join us for Advent and Christmas services and activities.
December 6
5:00 p.m.
First Fridays & Youth Pizza Party
December 14
8:00 a.m.
Men of the Church Breakfast
Topic: “Christmas Traditions: Background and History” presented by Don Marsh
December 15
10:00 a.m.
Advent Lessons and Carols
This service is a wonderful way to prepare for the coming of the Messiah, and it is a welcome respite from the frantic Christmas preparations of December.
December 22
10:00 a.m.
Christmas Pageant
The Parish Christmas party will follow the service and will include a visit from St. Nicholas.
December 24
4:00 p.m. Special Christmas Music (will be livestreamed)
4:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II (will be livestreamed, nursery will be provided)
7:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Mark your calendars and join us Saturday, November 23, for the Manakin Church Bazaar. This event will take place in Denny Hall from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. We are currently looking for talented and crafty vendors, artisans, DIYers, and small business to participate. There is no charge for table or space, but we are asking that 10% of proceeds go to Manakin’s Outreach activities and project. If you are interested in learning more, contact the church office.
On August 11, Manakin will hold a Family Forum, during which we will welcome Halina Zimm, a Holocaust survivor. Born in Poland, Halina’s family made a risky decision to flee their home in 1939. She will share how Christians aided in her survival and how there is no place for hate in our hurting world. This is a unique forum that everyone should plan to attend. The forum will begin at 9:00 a.m. in Denny Hall.
Manakin and St. Luke’s will be moving through the season of Lent together with weekly programs that will explore the Bishop’s Five Initiatives and how they are applicable to our daily lives. Through our time together, we will gain a deeper understanding of these guiding principles to enrich our growth in community, worship, prayer and study.
Each Wednesday, we’ll hold a potluck dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by a program that begins at 6:15 p.m. The schedule and locations are as follows:
February 21 – at Manakin: Dale+ presenting on Rule of Life
February 28 –at St. Luke’s: Gini+ presenting on Creation Care
March 6 – at Manakin: Dale+ presenting on Becoming Beloved Community
March 13 – at St. Luke’s: Gini+ presenting on Evangelism – Telling our stories
March 20 – at Manakin: Connection – Celtic Evensong
All are invited to join us.
You are invited to join us for our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper made by Manakin’s Men of the Church. The supper will take place Tuesday, February 13, starting at 5:30 p.m. Money raised will go to support Manakin’s youth activities and outreach activities.
You are invited to join us for Advent and Christmas at Manakin.
December 1
5:30 p.m.
Decorate Chrismon Tree during First Friday get together
December 3
9:00 a.m.
Advent Wreath Making in Denny Hall
11:30 a.m.
Family outreach event to purchase items for adopted individuals in need
December 10
10:00 a.m.
Advent Lessons and Carols
December 17
10:00 a.m.
Christmas Pageant and Parish Christmas Party following with a visit from St. Nicholas
December 21
12:00 – 6:00 p.m.
A Day of Prayer for Peace
December 24
8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Advent 4 services
5:00 p.m.
The Nativity of Our Lord – Christmas music provided by the Chancel Choir with service following