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Wednesday, August 3, 2016
DC Rally4Refugees on August 28
News from Chanco on the James
Family Camp - the affordable family vacation
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YASC Mission to Tanzania: Good to be back!
By Andy Russell, Bruton Parish, Williamsburg
Andy Russell, a member of Bruton Parish, Williamsburg, just completed a year in Tanzania as part of the Episcopal Church's Young Adult Service Corps. You can read his mission blog here.
Andy Russell, a member of Bruton Parish, Williamsburg, just completed a year in Tanzania as part of the Episcopal Church's Young Adult Service Corps. You can read his mission blog here.
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The use and meaning of karibu in Swahili, especially in Tanzania, is one of those instances where the language reflects the culture of the people who speak it. In other words, the widespread use of karibu in Swahili is a reflection of the extreme hospitality with which Tanzanians treat visitors (and one another). You cannot help but feel welcomed in Tanzania; I certainly could not help feeling welcomed in Tanzania. Now I would like to extend a welcome to you!
On Sunday, August 7, from 3 to 4pm in the Bruton parish hall, I will be giving a small presentation (including time for questions and answers) on my time in Tanzania. I want to share the excitement, the struggles, the triumphs, and the feelings of God's presence I have experienced with you all, the people who helped make my YASC mission in Tanzania possible. So my brothers and sisters in Christ, karibu! Hope to see you soon.
ODU Canterbury staying active this summer
There's been no summer vacation for the ODU Canterbury Center. Students have gathered for Eucharist. Last week they also met for lunch to welcome back students who traveled abroad this summer and to say farewell to those going on to graduate school in the fall. ODU Canterbury Center's mascot, Kuma the dog, joined in the fun!
Register now for Tri-Diocesan Fall Camp Oct. 24-27
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Barbara Cawthorne Crafton
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Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Mission of the Holy Spirit needs school supplies
Double your donation! Matching grant opportunity at Boys Home
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