This document provides a summary of church activities and events from November 2009, including:
1) The pastor's reflections on living out the church's mission with limited resources and the importance of pledging financial support.
2) An announcement about the first Tiffany concert series performance featuring vocal works by Broadway, opera and African American composers.
3) An update on the expansion of the High Expectations program to a new Baltimore high school to reduce violence and increase student success.
4) An invitation to a square dance fundraiser in support of Brown Memorial's global mission projects in El Salvador and South Dakota.
St. john's mag october 2020 - web versionChris Lyne
This document provides information about local services in Boxmoor including a painter and decorator, magazine advertising costs, and notices from the associate minister and director of music.
The associate minister announces that they will be leaving Boxmoor parish in November to begin a new form of ministry. They reflect on their journey serving in various parishes over the past decade.
The parish diary lists church services and events for October, including Harvest Festival, APCM, baptisms, and the resumption of choral evensong with COVID-19 safety measures in place. St Stephen's church also reopens for the first time in 6 months.
This 3 page document is the February/March 2011 issue of the Christ Church Deer Park Herald newsletter. It provides an introduction from the interim priest-in-charge, Tom Greene. It also announces upcoming events like Lenten learning series, the annual vestry meeting and financial forums. Additionally it summarizes recent events like Samantha Caravan's ordination and the Christmas pageant. The newsletter aims to inform parishioners and promote involvement in the church community.
The document summarizes an article from the newsletter of Christ Church Deer Park in Toronto, Canada. It describes a painting commissioned for the church's 100th anniversary that depicts the church's history. It was presented to the church in 1970 in memory of Mr. and Mrs. A.F.D. Lace.
The summary provides an overview of events at Christ Church Deer Park in Toronto outlined in the September/October 2012 parish newsletter:
1) The roof repair was completed, ensuring the organ will be safe for another 100 years. 2) Two new clergy, the Rev. Canon Douglas Graydon and the Rev. Julie Meakin, joined the parish staff. 3) The capital campaign exceeded its goal, raising over $850,000 to support the parish and diocese.
This newsletter from St. Peter & St. Paul Episcopal Church provides information on upcoming events and ministries of the church. It discusses Father Robert Certain's thoughts on sacrifice as a love gift in the Eucharist. It also announces upcoming events like a rib festival fundraiser, recognition of Education for Ministry graduates, and the work of ministries like Cool Girls and the parish nurse program. The vestry goals for building membership, addressing debt, and becoming a resource church are also outlined.
The document provides an update on events at Christ Church Deer Park in Toronto, Canada. It discusses:
1) Samantha Caravan accepting a new position as Rector of St. John's, West Toronto and the community saying farewell on May 27th.
2) The introduction of a new Assistant Curate, Julie Meakin, who will start on July 1st.
3) The "Our Faith - Our Hope" campaign that aims to raise funds for parishes in the Toronto Diocese exceeding its initial goal of $50 million. Christ Church has already raised $492,000 of its $705,000 goal.
This document provides a summary of the Order of Worship for the Oromocto and Pine Grove United Church. It includes welcoming remarks, announcements about upcoming events like a GST auction and plant sale and Relay for Life, readings, hymns, prayers, and a benediction. The summary highlights the welcoming nature of the service and announcements about community fundraising and outreach events.
St. john's mag october 2020 - web versionChris Lyne
This document provides information about local services in Boxmoor including a painter and decorator, magazine advertising costs, and notices from the associate minister and director of music.
The associate minister announces that they will be leaving Boxmoor parish in November to begin a new form of ministry. They reflect on their journey serving in various parishes over the past decade.
The parish diary lists church services and events for October, including Harvest Festival, APCM, baptisms, and the resumption of choral evensong with COVID-19 safety measures in place. St Stephen's church also reopens for the first time in 6 months.
This 3 page document is the February/March 2011 issue of the Christ Church Deer Park Herald newsletter. It provides an introduction from the interim priest-in-charge, Tom Greene. It also announces upcoming events like Lenten learning series, the annual vestry meeting and financial forums. Additionally it summarizes recent events like Samantha Caravan's ordination and the Christmas pageant. The newsletter aims to inform parishioners and promote involvement in the church community.
The document summarizes an article from the newsletter of Christ Church Deer Park in Toronto, Canada. It describes a painting commissioned for the church's 100th anniversary that depicts the church's history. It was presented to the church in 1970 in memory of Mr. and Mrs. A.F.D. Lace.
The summary provides an overview of events at Christ Church Deer Park in Toronto outlined in the September/October 2012 parish newsletter:
1) The roof repair was completed, ensuring the organ will be safe for another 100 years. 2) Two new clergy, the Rev. Canon Douglas Graydon and the Rev. Julie Meakin, joined the parish staff. 3) The capital campaign exceeded its goal, raising over $850,000 to support the parish and diocese.
This newsletter from St. Peter & St. Paul Episcopal Church provides information on upcoming events and ministries of the church. It discusses Father Robert Certain's thoughts on sacrifice as a love gift in the Eucharist. It also announces upcoming events like a rib festival fundraiser, recognition of Education for Ministry graduates, and the work of ministries like Cool Girls and the parish nurse program. The vestry goals for building membership, addressing debt, and becoming a resource church are also outlined.
The document provides an update on events at Christ Church Deer Park in Toronto, Canada. It discusses:
1) Samantha Caravan accepting a new position as Rector of St. John's, West Toronto and the community saying farewell on May 27th.
2) The introduction of a new Assistant Curate, Julie Meakin, who will start on July 1st.
3) The "Our Faith - Our Hope" campaign that aims to raise funds for parishes in the Toronto Diocese exceeding its initial goal of $50 million. Christ Church has already raised $492,000 of its $705,000 goal.
This document provides a summary of the Order of Worship for the Oromocto and Pine Grove United Church. It includes welcoming remarks, announcements about upcoming events like a GST auction and plant sale and Relay for Life, readings, hymns, prayers, and a benediction. The summary highlights the welcoming nature of the service and announcements about community fundraising and outreach events.
- The newsletter provides updates on parish events, programs, and ministries from the past few months. This includes recaps of youth programs, social events, and a food drive collection that exceeded its goal.
- It previews upcoming Advent and Christmas activities, including an annual Christmas pageant.
- The wardens provide a financial update, noting the parish's stable financial situation currently. They also discuss future visioning and vitality initiatives being explored through working groups.
- The assistant curate and director of children's education each offer a reflection on the meaning and observance of Advent.
Vincent and Louise were icons of charity who transformed the Church and society in 17th century France. [1] As their 350th death anniversary is celebrated, it rekindles their fire of charity and inspires generations to continue their mission of uniting with Christ to bring love and hope to the world. [2] Creative fidelity to their legacy challenges the Vincentian Family to form networks of charity that are attentive to the poor and audacious in their responses. [3]
This document is a newsletter from Christ Church Deer Park in Toronto announcing staffing changes. It thanks the interim priest, Tom Greene, for his leadership over the past 9 months and looks forward to the arrival of the new rector, Kevin Robertson. It provides biographical details about Kevin Robertson and his experience and interests. It also announces upcoming parish events where the congregation can welcome their new rector and bishop Patrick Yu will join them for a service.
The document is a newsletter from the Parish of Plymstock and Hooe. It discusses changes that have been made to church worship over the years, from limited hymns and participation to more modern translations and variations in service formats. It acknowledges that while not all changes are agreed with, further improvements are still needed to avoid stagnation. The newsletter then provides announcements about upcoming services and events in the community, such as Remembrance Sunday services, a Taizé service, and a joint Advent service. It also shares news items such as volunteer projects done by a youth group, baptisms that took place, and a Brownie Guides celebration of their 100 year anniversary.
I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one—23 I in
them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that
you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.
Leader: Let us pray:
O God, make speed to save us.
O Lord, make haste to help us.
All: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be for ever. Amen.
PSALM 134
Leader: Behold now, bless the Lord, all
The document summarizes a story about the Mission and Service work of the United Church of Canada in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It discusses how the Église du Christ au Congo supports women and children affected by the ongoing war through job creation, microcredit, and education. A representative from the church, Mama Nzeba, visited Lindsay Presbytery in Ontario to discuss their partnership and bring awareness about issues like small arms, global debt, and corporate exploitation. Gifts to Mission and Service help support this important work and partnership.
This newsletter from St Paul's Anglican Church in Beaconsfield provides information about upcoming events at the church and parish updates. It announces that Roma Pead's funeral will be held at St Paul's Chapel on Friday after she passed away. It requests help setting up and cleaning up for the funeral reception. It also includes notices about updating the community directory, the office reopening, a special meeting for Just Manna members, a mosque tour, spiritual events at the cathedral centre, reflections on recent conversations at the church, thanks for a French-themed event, a protest against offshore detention, and poems.
The Baltimore Education Coalition is organizing to protect funding for Baltimore City Public Schools from potential budget cuts by Governor O'Malley. Recent progress in test scores, graduation rates, and drop-out rates shows investment in education is working, but more funding is still needed to improve opportunities for children. BUILD and BEC are meeting with state legislators to advocate for maintaining or increasing education funding. Brown Memorial members are invited to contact the governor and their representatives to support adequate school funding.
This monthly newsletter from St. Paul Lutheran Church provides information about upcoming events at the church in December, including Advent and Christmas services. It also announces the engagement of Associate Pastor Sarah Meckler and introduces her fiancé. Additionally, it encourages support for military members at Christmas and discusses the possibility of a new Spanish language ministry at the church.
The document discusses various local and global outreach ministries of The Crossing Church. It provides brief descriptions of 16 projects focusing on areas like feeding the homeless, helping abused families, assisting prisoners, and serving the underprivileged. It encourages readers to volunteer, donate, or pray for these efforts to spread the gospel and bring practical aid to communities in need.
The document discusses Thanksgiving and the importance of continuing to live in thankfulness after the holiday through praising God at all times, sharing one's faith with others, and participating in Operation Christmas Child by filling shoeboxes with gifts for children in need around the world. It also provides an update on Our Saviour Lutheran Church's annual budget, noting that giving is currently 9% short of projections for the year.
This document is a newsletter from Christ the Servant Lutheran Church providing updates on church activities and events. It includes notices for an upcoming congregational meeting and stewardship campaign kickoff, as well as a reflection from the pastor on finding hope through faith in difficult times like autumn. Prayer concerns are listed and upcoming Sunday readings and sermons are summarized. Meeting minutes recapping finances and youth/outreach programs are also included.
The document summarizes the events and activities happening at Christ Church Deer Park in Toronto, Canada for Advent and Christmas in 2011. It discusses the formal welcome of Rev. Kevin Robertson as the new rector, the children's activities including a food drive and pageant rehearsals, and the youth group meetings. It also covers the stewardship campaign to support the church's finances and encourages parishioners to participate.
This document provides information from the April 2020 newsletter of the First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood. It announces that Easter services have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic but emphasizes that Easter is not cancelled. It provides updates on using Zoom and YouTube for services and meetings. It also requests donations for the North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry and volunteers for a homeless shelter. The pastor's message discusses adjusting to social distancing during Holy Week and Easter but maintaining hope in the resurrection. It announces an upcoming sermon series and provides the worship schedule and prayer list for April.
This newsletter from the Women's Ministry of Oregon City Evangelical Church provides information on upcoming Bible studies, mentoring programs, social events and fundraising opportunities. The main article discusses the challenges of living with integrity in today's world and encourages women to stand firm in their faith through studying the book of Daniel together and supporting one another.
This newsletter from the women's ministry of the Oregon City Evangelical Church provides information on upcoming Bible studies, mentoring programs, and social events. The Daniel Bible study beginning in September will focus on living with integrity in difficult times. New accountability groups and continued one-on-one mentoring are announced. The location of the Essence social is changing to a cafe. The newsletter also includes articles on a surprise quilt gift for a friend and a quilting fundraising effort for an upcoming women's retreat.
The african division outlook february 1, 1922 Zafnat Panea
The document summarizes the proceedings of the Cape Conference Session held from January 16-22, 1922 in Cape Town, South Africa. It discusses the attendees, daily activities, committees formed, the president's address on the challenges facing the world and the gospel's remedy, membership numbers, finances, Sabbath school activities, and the home missionary work. Overall, it provides an overview of the recent multi-day religious conference for Seventh-day Adventists in the Cape region of South Africa.
This document is the fall 2013 newsletter from Christ's Church Cathedral. It includes the following articles:
- An introduction from the Warden discussing relying on others during difficult times and finding soul satisfaction through the ongoing life and ministries of the church community.
- An article from the Bishop discussing enjoying his first month serving as interim at the Cathedral, a place with special meaning in his life.
- An article on the Cathedral Choristers, a new choral group being formed in addition to the existing choir, to expand musical outreach through additional services and concerts.
This document contains summaries of events from All Saints Church Marlow in November and December 2018. It includes:
- Six senior choir girls from All Saints singing Choral Evensong at St. Paul's Cathedral in London on November 17th.
- A reflection from Pastor Dave Bull upon returning from sabbatical, discussing the difficulties the church faced earlier in the year and signs of growth.
- Details about the Advent display in the Prayer Chapel focusing on Mary, Joseph and Jesus' journey to Bethlehem.
- Upcoming events from Churches Together in Marlow, including men's breakfasts, Harvest Supper, Remembrance Sunday prayers for the armed forces, and an Lent
The document is a newsletter from Tony Banbury, a licensed lay minister, to members of two congregations. It includes summaries of various events in June, such as services, a midsummer market, and a young at hearts meeting. It also shares obituaries for parishioners who recently passed away. Throughout, it aims to keep members of the congregations informed about community events and goings-on at the two churches.
- The newsletter provides updates on parish events, programs, and ministries from the past few months. This includes recaps of youth programs, social events, and a food drive collection that exceeded its goal.
- It previews upcoming Advent and Christmas activities, including an annual Christmas pageant.
- The wardens provide a financial update, noting the parish's stable financial situation currently. They also discuss future visioning and vitality initiatives being explored through working groups.
- The assistant curate and director of children's education each offer a reflection on the meaning and observance of Advent.
Vincent and Louise were icons of charity who transformed the Church and society in 17th century France. [1] As their 350th death anniversary is celebrated, it rekindles their fire of charity and inspires generations to continue their mission of uniting with Christ to bring love and hope to the world. [2] Creative fidelity to their legacy challenges the Vincentian Family to form networks of charity that are attentive to the poor and audacious in their responses. [3]
This document is a newsletter from Christ Church Deer Park in Toronto announcing staffing changes. It thanks the interim priest, Tom Greene, for his leadership over the past 9 months and looks forward to the arrival of the new rector, Kevin Robertson. It provides biographical details about Kevin Robertson and his experience and interests. It also announces upcoming parish events where the congregation can welcome their new rector and bishop Patrick Yu will join them for a service.
The document is a newsletter from the Parish of Plymstock and Hooe. It discusses changes that have been made to church worship over the years, from limited hymns and participation to more modern translations and variations in service formats. It acknowledges that while not all changes are agreed with, further improvements are still needed to avoid stagnation. The newsletter then provides announcements about upcoming services and events in the community, such as Remembrance Sunday services, a Taizé service, and a joint Advent service. It also shares news items such as volunteer projects done by a youth group, baptisms that took place, and a Brownie Guides celebration of their 100 year anniversary.
I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one—23 I in
them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that
you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.
Leader: Let us pray:
O God, make speed to save us.
O Lord, make haste to help us.
All: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be for ever. Amen.
PSALM 134
Leader: Behold now, bless the Lord, all
The document summarizes a story about the Mission and Service work of the United Church of Canada in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It discusses how the Église du Christ au Congo supports women and children affected by the ongoing war through job creation, microcredit, and education. A representative from the church, Mama Nzeba, visited Lindsay Presbytery in Ontario to discuss their partnership and bring awareness about issues like small arms, global debt, and corporate exploitation. Gifts to Mission and Service help support this important work and partnership.
This newsletter from St Paul's Anglican Church in Beaconsfield provides information about upcoming events at the church and parish updates. It announces that Roma Pead's funeral will be held at St Paul's Chapel on Friday after she passed away. It requests help setting up and cleaning up for the funeral reception. It also includes notices about updating the community directory, the office reopening, a special meeting for Just Manna members, a mosque tour, spiritual events at the cathedral centre, reflections on recent conversations at the church, thanks for a French-themed event, a protest against offshore detention, and poems.
The Baltimore Education Coalition is organizing to protect funding for Baltimore City Public Schools from potential budget cuts by Governor O'Malley. Recent progress in test scores, graduation rates, and drop-out rates shows investment in education is working, but more funding is still needed to improve opportunities for children. BUILD and BEC are meeting with state legislators to advocate for maintaining or increasing education funding. Brown Memorial members are invited to contact the governor and their representatives to support adequate school funding.
This monthly newsletter from St. Paul Lutheran Church provides information about upcoming events at the church in December, including Advent and Christmas services. It also announces the engagement of Associate Pastor Sarah Meckler and introduces her fiancé. Additionally, it encourages support for military members at Christmas and discusses the possibility of a new Spanish language ministry at the church.
The document discusses various local and global outreach ministries of The Crossing Church. It provides brief descriptions of 16 projects focusing on areas like feeding the homeless, helping abused families, assisting prisoners, and serving the underprivileged. It encourages readers to volunteer, donate, or pray for these efforts to spread the gospel and bring practical aid to communities in need.
The document discusses Thanksgiving and the importance of continuing to live in thankfulness after the holiday through praising God at all times, sharing one's faith with others, and participating in Operation Christmas Child by filling shoeboxes with gifts for children in need around the world. It also provides an update on Our Saviour Lutheran Church's annual budget, noting that giving is currently 9% short of projections for the year.
This document is a newsletter from Christ the Servant Lutheran Church providing updates on church activities and events. It includes notices for an upcoming congregational meeting and stewardship campaign kickoff, as well as a reflection from the pastor on finding hope through faith in difficult times like autumn. Prayer concerns are listed and upcoming Sunday readings and sermons are summarized. Meeting minutes recapping finances and youth/outreach programs are also included.
The document summarizes the events and activities happening at Christ Church Deer Park in Toronto, Canada for Advent and Christmas in 2011. It discusses the formal welcome of Rev. Kevin Robertson as the new rector, the children's activities including a food drive and pageant rehearsals, and the youth group meetings. It also covers the stewardship campaign to support the church's finances and encourages parishioners to participate.
This document provides information from the April 2020 newsletter of the First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood. It announces that Easter services have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic but emphasizes that Easter is not cancelled. It provides updates on using Zoom and YouTube for services and meetings. It also requests donations for the North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry and volunteers for a homeless shelter. The pastor's message discusses adjusting to social distancing during Holy Week and Easter but maintaining hope in the resurrection. It announces an upcoming sermon series and provides the worship schedule and prayer list for April.
This newsletter from the Women's Ministry of Oregon City Evangelical Church provides information on upcoming Bible studies, mentoring programs, social events and fundraising opportunities. The main article discusses the challenges of living with integrity in today's world and encourages women to stand firm in their faith through studying the book of Daniel together and supporting one another.
This newsletter from the women's ministry of the Oregon City Evangelical Church provides information on upcoming Bible studies, mentoring programs, and social events. The Daniel Bible study beginning in September will focus on living with integrity in difficult times. New accountability groups and continued one-on-one mentoring are announced. The location of the Essence social is changing to a cafe. The newsletter also includes articles on a surprise quilt gift for a friend and a quilting fundraising effort for an upcoming women's retreat.
The african division outlook february 1, 1922 Zafnat Panea
The document summarizes the proceedings of the Cape Conference Session held from January 16-22, 1922 in Cape Town, South Africa. It discusses the attendees, daily activities, committees formed, the president's address on the challenges facing the world and the gospel's remedy, membership numbers, finances, Sabbath school activities, and the home missionary work. Overall, it provides an overview of the recent multi-day religious conference for Seventh-day Adventists in the Cape region of South Africa.
This document is the fall 2013 newsletter from Christ's Church Cathedral. It includes the following articles:
- An introduction from the Warden discussing relying on others during difficult times and finding soul satisfaction through the ongoing life and ministries of the church community.
- An article from the Bishop discussing enjoying his first month serving as interim at the Cathedral, a place with special meaning in his life.
- An article on the Cathedral Choristers, a new choral group being formed in addition to the existing choir, to expand musical outreach through additional services and concerts.
This document contains summaries of events from All Saints Church Marlow in November and December 2018. It includes:
- Six senior choir girls from All Saints singing Choral Evensong at St. Paul's Cathedral in London on November 17th.
- A reflection from Pastor Dave Bull upon returning from sabbatical, discussing the difficulties the church faced earlier in the year and signs of growth.
- Details about the Advent display in the Prayer Chapel focusing on Mary, Joseph and Jesus' journey to Bethlehem.
- Upcoming events from Churches Together in Marlow, including men's breakfasts, Harvest Supper, Remembrance Sunday prayers for the armed forces, and an Lent
The document is a newsletter from Tony Banbury, a licensed lay minister, to members of two congregations. It includes summaries of various events in June, such as services, a midsummer market, and a young at hearts meeting. It also shares obituaries for parishioners who recently passed away. Throughout, it aims to keep members of the congregations informed about community events and goings-on at the two churches.
This document is a newsletter from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church announcing an upcoming church retreat at Camp Koinonia from March 20-22. It encourages all church members to attend the retreat to experience spiritual renewal and fellowship in a beautiful natural setting. The retreat will include Bible study, prayer, worship, recreation and leisure activities to help attendees refresh their faith amid busy daily lives. Financial assistance will be available to ensure all who want to attend can do so regardless of means. The pastor hopes attendees will feel called by God to "arise and retreat" to strengthen their faith during the Advent season leading up to Christmas.
The passage discusses the pastor's reflections on reading a children's book about a child who struggles with reading and is helped by her teacher, Mr. Falker. It brings up the pastor's emotions around the needs of children both locally in Baltimore and globally in places like Haiti, El Salvador, the Dakotas, and Cameroon. The pastor feels overwhelmed by the amount of need and that there is more work to be done than any one person can accomplish. The passage closes by discussing how the church aims to help meet global needs through prayer, financial support, and being part of the global community.
The latest edition of the Tidings, the monthly newsletter of Brown Memorial Park Avenue Presbyterian Church, where I am a member. I have been laying out the newsletter for about 2 years on an ongoing basis.
The Music Ministry at First Presbyterian Church aims to engage the congregation and community in several ways:
1) It offers a variety of choirs and ensembles to provide opportunities for people of all ages to participate in and explore their musical gifts.
2) It chooses music from a diversity of styles, genres, cultures and time periods to represent the universal Christian church and speak to different congregants.
3) In addition to enhancing worship services, the music program provides educational and cultural opportunities for both church members and the broader community through concerts, recitals and other musical events.
This document provides an update on relief efforts following Hurricane Ida in El Salvador. SHARE and partner organizations have raised over $42,000 for emergency relief through donations from individuals, parishes, and organizations. Funds have provided food, water, and temporary shelter. The next phase will focus on reconstructing homes and replanting crops. SHARE thanks all who contributed and looks forward to continued partnership in 2010.
This document contains information from a parish magazine including advertisements for a painter and decorator and magazine advertising costs. It also contains the vicar's letter discussing the one year anniversary of lockdown and how the pandemic has impacted views of death. Finally, it provides the parish diary for March 2021 noting the resumption of in-person worship and various church meetings and services.
The document provides an end of year reflection on the blessings and work of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the Diocese of Raleigh over the past year. It discusses how the Lord has given them a new voice to spread the Good News locally and throughout the Diocese through their website and newsletter. It encourages readers to trust in God's plans and surrender to Him, rather than relying on their own ways. It highlights how Charismatics can experience the fruits of the Holy Spirit and grow in their faith through listening to God.
The document is a letter from Tony Banbury discussing the month of September. The main points are:
- September marks the beginning of autumn and a time of new beginnings as the school/academic year starts again.
- It is also a time of mixed emotions for the author as both of his parents passed away in September.
- Banbury sees September as a time to look forward with hope, guided by the reassurance of God's love and Jesus' promise that he is always with us.
- The document is a newsletter from Tony Banbury, a licensed lay minister. It discusses the beginning of autumn and September, which marks both new beginnings and poignant memories for the author as both of his parents passed away in September. It also references the new church year and anticipation, excitement, and hope that it brings for students, teachers, and others. The newsletter provides schedules for upcoming church services and discusses plans to create a new mission action plan for the parish.
The document summarizes a letter written by Tony Banbury to friends regarding hopes and efforts for the new year. It discusses ongoing issues in the world like conflict, poverty and refugees, but also progress being made through charities, aid workers and agreements on issues like climate change. It encourages readers to keep working for peace, understanding and helping humanity as a global community in line with Jesus' teachings to love God and others.
This newsletter from Oriole-York Mills United Church provides updates from their church community. In a message from Rev. Cindy, she discusses a hymn that was important to a church member who recently passed away at age 109, and encourages readers to "brighten the corner where you are." The report from council discusses the church exploring a potential amalgamation with another congregation. The membership report provides updates on recent passings of church members and announces their upcoming 51st anniversary service.
This document contains a vicar's letter to parishioners, advertisements for local businesses, announcements about church services and events, and other notices relevant to the parish community. The vicar's letter discusses how fear is addressed over 365 times in the Bible and encourages parishioners to rely on the Holy Spirit to overcome fear. The document also provides the parish diary for upcoming month which lists church services and events.
The document provides information about upcoming events at the First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood in December. It discusses Christmas Eve services on December 24th, an Advent bible study on Tuesdays in December, the church's 22nd annual Christmas tree lot running in December, and other events like a chili cook off, poinsettia orders, and a blue Christmas service. The pastor's article encourages participating in all the special events to help the spirit of Christmas grow within congregation members.
This document provides information about upcoming events at St. Nicholas Birch Cliff Anglican Church for Christmas 2011. It includes an interview with the new director of music, Carmine Lappano, the wardens' report which discusses changes in clergy and the music director, and notices for Christmas services. The wardens report that the annual bazaar was again a success, raising over $14,000 for the church.
The Baltimore Classical Guitar Society Annual Program, the 9th annual program I have designed and produced for the organization, featuring 4 season artists, and 4 commissioned composers, to accompany the seasonal membership brochure. This program also contained several color logos not used in previous programs.
The document is a concert program for the 2013-2014 season of the Baltimore Classical Guitar Society. It lists six concerts taking place between October 2013 and April 2014 featuring international guitarists Xuefei Yang, Göran Söllscher, Pepe Romero, and Aniello Desiderio. It also describes a composition commission award concert in March 2014 celebrating works by four Baltimore composers. The program provides details on purchasing tickets, membership benefits, and lists the concert hall location.
This document provides information about church events and activities in January 2011. It includes the pastor's reflections on how the Christmas season is just beginning, a question submitted to "Ask the Pastor" about essential tenets of Christianity, a summary of Christmas music performances, January birthdays, a profile of the chair of the Board of Trustees Bill McConnell, and an announcement about a new Vacation Bible School program in July.
This document discusses changes occurring within a congregation and how leadership is guiding the congregation through that change. It outlines five congregational goals adopted by session to aim resources toward healthy ends, including deepening relationships through shared practices, clarifying governance and organizational structures, growing community impact, and improving fiscal health. The pastor expresses encouragement that leadership is navigating change purposefully rather than resisting it, and hopes congregation members will contribute their gifts through ministry and mission.
The pastor reflects on discerning when to say "yes" and when to say "no" to commitments based on their experience recruiting confirmation mentors. While initially disappointed by receiving "no's", the pastor came to see the "no's" as part of a larger "yes" to community as people's responses revealed thoughtful discernment. The pastor was then inspired to restructure the mentoring program to foster community over individual pairings. Saying "yes" and "no" requires discernment with God and others about honoring one's self and priorities.
Flier for Tonar, the record label of world renown classical guitarist Manuel Barrueco, featuring Beijing Guitar Duo, two young women who are his prodigies.
The Baltimore Classical Guitar Society is presenting their 2010-2011 concert season featuring performances by Roland Dyens on October 16, 2010 at the Baltimore Museum of Art, Scott Tennant on February 5, 2011 at the Baltimore Museum of Art, John Williams on March 18, 2011 at Kaplan Concert Hall at Towson University, and the Alturas Duo on April 30, 2011 also at Kaplan Concert Hall at Towson University. They are also holding a BCGS Holiday Celebration on December 5, 2010 at An Die Musik LIVE!.
This document provides information about several classical guitar concerts that will be held between October 2010 and April 2011 as part of the Baltimore Classical Guitar Society's 2010-2011 concert season. It lists the dates, locations, performers, and brief descriptions for six concerts featuring renowned guitarists Roland Dyens, Scott Tennant, John Williams, the Alturas Duo, and a holiday celebration concert. Additionally, it provides membership information and benefits for the Baltimore Classical Guitar Society.
This document appears to be a visitor card for a church. It collects basic contact information from visitors such as name, address, email, and phone number. It also allows visitors to request to be added to mailing lists, request visits from church staff, enroll children in programs, and share other thoughts or prayer requests.
This is a new Welcome brochure assembled by the Membership Committee at Brown Memorial Park Ave. Presbyterian church in Baltimore. I designed it and laid it out, using the church\'s logo.
The Baltimore Classical Guitar Society is presenting their 2009-2010 concert season featuring 5 performances by various guitarists, including the Katona Twins in October, Jason Vieaux in December, ChromaDuo in February, Lukasz Kuropaczewski in March, and Manuel Barrueco in April. The season will also include master classes, a guitar ensemble, and an open stage. More information can be found on their website or by contacting the Baltimore Classical Guitar Society.
CA Monthly, the newsletter of the Columbia Association, in Columbia, MD. June is the largest issue of the year for them. It includes the Lakefront Summer Festival Supplement. I produced and printed CA Monthly for five years at Patuxent Publishing.
This document is a program for the 2009-2010 concert season of the Baltimore Classical Guitar Society (BCGS). It lists the scheduled concerts which will feature various classical guitarists, including the Katona Twins, Jason Vieaux, Lukasz Kuropaczewski, and Manuel Barrueco. It also announces upcoming master classes with Risa Carlson and Franco Platino and encourages people to visit the BCGS website for more information.
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1. The
Tidings
G ood news from
november 2009
in this i ssue Pastor’s r eflections
by a ndreW fosTer c onnors
andrew@browndowntown.org
PasTor’s r eflecTions 1
When Jesus sent his first “church,” made up of some disciples, out to live the gospel,
he told them to travel light – “take no gold, or silver, or copper in your belts, no bag
c lerk’s c orner ....... 2 for your journey, or two tunics, or sandals, or a staff; for laborers deserve their food.”
(Matthew 10:9-10). He sent them out to proclaim the coming reign of
f irsT Tiffany c oncerT God, to cure the sick, raise the dead, and cast out demons.
As we enter budgeting season, I am comforted that the church doesn’t
Will be a Vocal need much to live on. At a basic level, we don’t need personnel; we don’t
d elighT ................... 2 need a building; we don’t need a choir, a paid preacher, or an organ. We don’t need
programs. At a very profound level – we don’t need these things – we are the body of
Christ, even without a budget.
h igh e xPecTaTions
On the other hand – many of us have invested a considerable bit of our resources,
e xPands To M erVo ... 3 our time, love and sometime heartache to bring this church to the place where it is
right now; that is, to the vision of a vibrant, outward looking congregation that is
global M ission square driven by its mission. I don’t mean the narrow definition of mission – loosely defined
as “good works that we do for the less fortunate.” I mean the mission of being God’s
dance To be h eld sent people in the world – where our worship, education, local and global outreach and
noVeMber 20 ............ 3 justice work, community-building and hospitality are all driven by a desire to
participate in Jesus’ work of reconciliation in the world – not simply through “church
work” but through the totality of our lives. (Said differently, living out the gospel in
a road l ess Taken .. 4
our lives is our “church work.”)
In embracing that vision, we ask ourselves – what are we willing to do to support,
a re you hungry? .... 4 deepen, and lay claim to that vision? Barbara Cook, in a recent letter from the
stewardship committee, offered some suggestions for how to make that
commitment concrete. She encouraged us to consider tithing ten percent of our income
broWn coMMuniTy
to the church. If not 10%, then aim for 5%. If not 5%, then consider raising our pledges
a nnounceMenTs/ by 10% of what we gave last year. “This year we are being called,” Barbara wrote, “to
birThdays................. 5 present our first and best gifts to support our financial plan for 2010. We cannot retreat
from the pivotal work that we are doing in our ministry to children and youth, in our
music ministry, our education ministry, our worship ministry, in our urban ministry, to
our brothers and sisters in Cameroon, El Salvador and South Dakota.”
I know that some of us in this congregation are not in a position to give more this
year (maybe even to hold steady) because of the economy. There are plenty more like
me whose compensation either remained steady or increased. For most of us, there has
never been a better time to deepen our investment in the church. Kate and I are
coming up on our “annual meeting” when we will talk specifics about our giving for
2010. Part of what we do in that meeting is check in with each other about what we
value the most in our lives. We try to organize our spending of money and our
spending of time around those values. You can bet that we will have Barbara’s letter in
hand. Whatever pledge we make for 2010 will truly be our first and our best gift.
I encourage you to do the same.
2. clerk’s corner first tiffany concert
by carol g eVecker g raVes will be a vocal deliGht
Do you remember when the clerk reported regularly
to the congregation in this space? It has been awhile. Sunday, November 8th at 3 p.m.
Since the last report, we have had a large class of
confirmands and a large new member “How Can I Keep From Singing?” is the theme of this
class. Sadly, we count the move of Emily season’s first Tiffany Series concert, presented by Brown
Stanton and Hedley Abernathy to Ireland Memorial’s acclaimed soloists Lydia Beasley, soprano;
as a loss. Diane Schaming, alto; James Cox, tenor; and Andrew
One of the most exciting events in Sauvageau, baritone. They are singing – individually and
the life of the church in the past months has been the in groups – the pieces they love best from the entire vocal
calling of Emily Martin as our associate pastor. Emily repertoire. Come and be captured by the enthusiasm, skill
brings talent and energy, and we heartily welcome her. and musical depth of these young artists!
Many urban witness, global mission, Christian The concert brings together wonderful pieces from
education, music, and other activities continue. Of note musical theater, operas, oratorios and the African
are the history project (See Karen Nelson.) and the new American tradition – in a delightfully dramatic
urban witness brochure (Ask Tom Waldron or Elden presentation. You will hear all your favorite pieces!
Schneider.). Hospitality has been the focus of the group Andrew will sing “Largo al factotum” from Rossini’s
taking care of membership. Have you noticed the usher Barber of Seville (“Figaro, Figaro, Figaro!”), a song by
corps (See John Warmath or Jenny Williams.) and the Mahler, and a surreal work by Samuel Barber (“Green
new Welcome! Brochure (Talk to Monica Rakowski.)? Lowlands of Pianos”). Lydia will perform Leonard
Our long-time sexton, Frank Scott, retired at the end Bernstein’s satiric “I Hate Music!” together with a tender,
of July. We have hired Rob Brown as facilities manager. mystical love song by Messaien and a work by Hoiby.
Rob in turn has contracted a cleaning service and other Diane will sing “An die Musik” by Schubert, “Amor” by
vendors as needed, and we are adjusting to this new Bolcom, and a hilarious work (with “lust” and a Gypsy
staffing model. violinist!) by Stoltz.
Session voted to concur with the Govans Presbyterian Jim will sing the famous “Sound an Alarm,” from
Church’s overture to amend the Directory of Worship to Handel’s Judas Maccabeus, “Make Them Hear You” from
define marriage as between two people. Current Ragtime: the Musical, and “Walk Together, Children,”
wording defines marriage as between a man and a a traditional spiritual that evokes memories of the 1965
woman. The overture was presented to the Baltimore march from Selma to Montgomery. Despite the death of
Presbytery in September and will be voted on the Rev. James Reeb on their first attempt, two weeks
in November. later the marchers joined the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.,
Session has begun the hard work of developing a who exhorted them: “Walk together, children!” After five
budget for 2010. We take this aspect of serving as days of walking and singing, they reached Montgomery.
elders very seriously. We are reminded of the parable The singers will also perform the trios “My Soul doth
of loaves and fishes as we see more need than we see Magnify the Lord” from Saint-Saens’ Christmas Oratorio
wherewithal to meet the needs/visions of the various and the beautiful “Soave sia il vento” from Mozart’s Cosi
missions of Brown Memorial. Along with the trustees, fan Tutte. They will sing in quartet “O Come, Everyone
we continue to look for ways and means to repair the that Thirsteth” from Elijah, and the much-loved spiritual
sanctuary roof and the tower. “How Can I Keep From Singing?”
Finally, this is a reminder to check our website They will be accompanied by Min-Kuei Yang on piano
www.browndowntown.org. If you see things you and John Walker on organ. Tickets are $15 and can be
would like to update or you don’t see things you think purchased during the week at the church office, after
would be useful, tell me or call the church office with church in the Assembly Room, and at the door. For more
your suggestions. information, call Sharon Holley at 410-523-1542.
§
PaGe 2 • t he t idinGs november 2009
3. h iGh exPecations exPands to m ervo
by e lizabeTh r eichelT, build l iaison background in mental health, he was familiar with the process
and was able to make recommendations for additional services.
Many of you may recall hearing Ron Covington, a Child
When asked about his vision for High Expectations five
First organizer, speak to us during one of our adult forums
years from now, program Director Ron Covington said he
last fall. He shared with us the work of High Expectations, a
sees it operating in all Baltimore schools with needs for such
program Child First and BUILD created in
assistance. He said that the program will also help schools set
the spring of 2008 in response to
a culture of “High Expectations” in training administration,
escalating violence in Baltimore’s schools.
teachers, social workers and school police in how to
This school year, High Expectations
effectively engage challenging youth.
expanded to Mergenthaler Vocational
Working with high-risk young people is extremely intense
Technical School (Mervo).
and can be exhausting. But Mr. Covington believes this
High Expectations seeks to initiate and
full-time mentoring and support of young people in the
cultivate relationships of trust with students,
school is long overdue. If, despite what is going on in their
address the root cause of negative behavior,
personal lives, these kids are still attending school, then Mr.
and refer students to community resources
Covington believes they want the help. High Expectations’
that can help them succeed in school. The results speak for
role is to help kids adjust to what real world is going to bring.
themselves. At Garrison Middle School, violent incidents
“Everyone has to operate within rules and systems, beyond
decreased in the 2008-2009 school year from 49 to 5,
the rules of the street, which they know very well,” Mr.
attendance increased and assaults on teachers by students
Covington says. “High Expectations helps kids learn to
decreased from eight to one. In addition, High Expectations
respect and understand authority, even when they don’t agree
helped the school social worker start a grief counseling
with it.”
program for students. This program has helped children learn
to process and manage their feelings after dealing with loss
Global m ission
s Quare dance to be
But the real interest lies in the stories behind the numbers.
For example, High Expectations has three full-time youth
workers at Mervo – Ted Sutton, Greland Lowery, and
Dietriech Williams, who have between them, more than 40 h eld november 20
years of experience working with at-risk youth. They focus on
a group of 30 students through weekly group sessions as well Want to have fun and kick up your heels?
as one-on-one mentoring. Want to help support the work of Brown
In one recent lunchtime incident, two young men exchanged Memorial’s Global Mission programs?
words and began fighting. Mr. Sutton, Mr. Lowery, and Mr. Then come to the sQuare dance
Williams were present in the cafeteria at the time. Thanks to for Global mission on friday
their previously established relationship with one of the november 20 th. where: Govans Presbyterian
students, they were able to immediately de-escalate the Church, 5828 York Road.
situation and escort the young men to the school office. when: Friday, November 20th from 7-10 p.m.
Their ability to quickly intervene prevented the incident from why: To support Brown Memorial’s global mission
becoming much worse. projects in El Salvador and the Dakotas.
After breaking up the fight, Mr. Sutton, Mr. Lowery, and Mr. cost: Students: $10; Individuals $15, Couples $25,
Williams were able to mediate between the two young men Families $30 (children under 12 free).
and help them resolve their problem. The mediation Tickets are available at BMPA. Contact
process was essential because one of the students had Sharon Holley at
previously been identified by the High Expectations team 410-523-1542. There’s a silent
as a possible gang member. While the lunchtime altercation auction at the church for the
ended with the suspension of the two young men, which is the preceding Sundays at Brown
standard protocol when students are involved in a fight at a Memorial and also at the Square
Baltimore City school, more violent retaliation was avoided. Dance. Wonderful bargains will
In another instance, Mr. Williams had been working with a be available! So come one. Come
student who was experiencing adjustment issues. Mr. Williams all! To ask any questions or if you
was invited to sit in on a meeting about the student’s want to volunteer to help, please contact Christy Macy
Individual Education Plan. Thanks to Mr. Williams at Christy@iyfnet.org.
november 2009 t he t idinGs • PaGe 3
4. a road less taken
by e llen carTer c ooPer congregation is weighted heavily with young children and
She has been skirting the divide between business and the with veteran worshippers. Her desire is for more college-age
community for a long time. This native of Baltimore studied persons to join the church. She also sees us as becoming more
human resources, business, and labor relations at the University involved with BUILD.
of Baltimore. Along the way, she decided that businesses live to Her family continues to travel with her on the altruistic,
help people exist, but in general, businesses believe that people service-oriented road she has chosen. Her husband, Michael
exist to help and serve them. Seipp, is the Director of Baltimore Station, an artist and a
Jenny Williams managed to be a wife and mother while recent convert to golfing. Her son, Josh, is the technical expert
balancing her need to use her business expertise for the for the Institute of Christian and Jewish Studies. The second
community’s greater good. She volunteered as a bookkeeper son, Luke, is a holistic health counselor and her only
for Women: A Journal of Liberation, a women’s liberation daughter, Sarah, is studying to become a medical assistant.
organization founded in 1968 in When she has free time, Jenny enjoys reading, walking, and
Baltimore. As her children progressed in school, Jenny used her visiting people. In addition to all her activities, Jenny plays a
business skills to manage the Children’s Book Store in Roland spirited, aggressive game of Scrabble, also.
Park. She continued to develop her ideas about economic
activity as a foundation for building healthy organizations
within communities.
a re you hunGry?
Raised as an Episcopalian, Jenny joined Govans Presbyterian Are you hungry for PRAYER? Are you hungry for
Church. When the family moved to Bolton Hill, Brown SCRIPTURE? Are you hungry for BREAKFAST? So are
Memorial became their church. Jenny chose this church we! That’s why we are going to start getting together on
because it was nestled in the neighborhood and was a More Saturday mornings at 8:30 a.m. to pray, study scripture,
Light church. She tutored, taught Sunday School, and sang in and eat breakfast. Prayer will begin at 8:30 in the
the Chancel Choir. labyrinth. From 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. we will share food we
As she served in various capacities at Brown Memorial, have brought and we will study the Bible beginning with
Jenny’s spiritual life became a principal priority in her life. She the Book of Genesis. .
did not know what road to take, so she conferred with a Starting November 7th, Jenny Williams and Jonathan
spiritual leader recommended by Sally Robinson. Her journey Barnes will facilitate study of Journey Through the Bible
led her to the Servant Leadership School in Washington, D.C. by Cokesbury. Books are available through the church
The school is a part of the mission effort of the Church of the office for $8.50 or you can give a donation. Come one!
Savior founded by Gordon Cosby with funding from James come all! Bring some food to share and be prepared to
Rouse. Members of the church pray an hour every day and talk about the first two chapters of Genesis. Enter the
work with a mission group. church through the courtyard doorway or the West
In 2005, Jennie’s faith journey nudged her toward Virginia. Lafayette side entrance.
There she enrolled at Union PSCE Theological Seminary. She
will be graduated from Union Presbyterian Seminary (the new take note
name of Union PSCE) in May 2010. During the voyage, Jenny
has developed her abiding belief that churches should be more g o Green WiTh your coPy of THE TIDINGS!
spiritually involved with the communities in which they reside. Now that our new website is complete and we have a direct
To her, this means that the churches’ neighbors should be link to the most recent Tidings publication help us go
invited into the church and the churches’ members should be GREEN by receiving your copy online. Receiving email
visible in the community. notification of when the latest Tidings is available for
At BMPA, Jenny teaches 5th and 6th grade Sunday School reading will help us cut down on the environmental and
classes and visits members who are housebound. Her latest financial costs of printing and mailing paper copies. If you
venture is helping the Membership and Hospitality would like to receive e-mail notification of when the latest
Committee with the revamped ushers group. Since Jenny Tidings is available, please send Sharon Holley an email at
believes that Brown Memorial members should spend time sharon@browndowntown.org. She will need your name
praying and studying scripture, Jonathan Barnes and she will and email address. Also, check our website
facilitate a group to do just that on Saturdays beginning directly for updates at www.browndowntown.org/index.
in November. php?s=newsletter to download the latest Tidings. Thanks
Jenny’s vision for Brown Memorial is more evolvement in for helping us to be better stewards of God’s
worship. At the present time, she has observed that the magnificent creation.
PaGe 4 • t he t idinGs november 2009
5. brown community november birthdays
a nnouncements 11/01 Anne Heuisler
bible study – Rev. Bill Bearden has agreed once again
11/02 Jack Davis
to lead a Bible Study course beginning October 22nd through
November 12th, Thursdays 10:30-noon in the church 11/02 Andrew Hughes
house. He will address the fascinating (and unknown to most
of us) subject of Peter’s influence on the New Testament. 11/02 Sebastian McMillan
community dinners are being planned for
Saturday, November 7th. If you are able to host, please 11/04 Keiffer J. Mitchell, Sr.
contact Monica Rakowski – mrakowski@chessys.com.
11/05 David Mock
would you like to suPPort our youth
ProGram but don’t have time to be a youth leader? Youth 11/05 Alex Reichelt
group is now meeting the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month,
after church beginning with eating lunch together. We are 11/07 Barbara Cook
seeking volunteers to provide a simple lunch for about 15
youth and adult leaders. Contact Kate Foster Connors if you 11/09 Miranda Hall
are interested: kate@browndowntown.org or 410-377-2261. 11/10 Lily Shields
usher ministry needs ushers: Our group of
ushers could use a few more folks to serve on Sunday 11/11 Marijke McMillan
mornings. We are especially in need of people who are
available around 25 minutes before worship. Ushers assist 11/12 Kate Foster Connors
folks, especially visitors, attend the side door so that
worshippers are welcomed there, assist with the offering if 11/14 David Luljak
extra hands are needed, regulate traffic flow during 11/14 Katherine Sharp
communion, help children back to their families after
Children’s Church, and make a special effort to meet 11/16 Betsy Nix
newcomers and note absences. If you attend regularly and
have been musing about doing more at church without 11/17 Jamie Cunningham
adding one more thing to your schedule, this may be the
11/18 Shirley Parry
perfect service for you. You are already here! Contact Jenny
Williams, 410-523-3961, or jennywren1800@yahoo.com. 11/18 Bert Schmickel
we would like to beGin takinG
communion to some of our homebound members on 11/19 Willard Graves
the first Sundays of each month when we celebrate
communion together as a community. In order to preserve the 11/19 John Walker
integrity of this sacrament, two ordained officers of the church
11/20 Bonnie Schneider
(elders, deacons, or ministers) must be present when the already
consecrated elements are shared. Jenny Williams is leading 11/21 Michael Bell
this ministry and is looking for elders and deacons who would
be willing to leave at the end of our worship service and travel 11/24 Patrick Riorda
with her to one or more homebound members of our
community. In order to participate in this ministry, one need 11/29 Eva McNabney
not be currently serving on the session or the diaconate. Please 11/29 Carolina Mills
contact Jenny, 410-523-3961, jennywren1800@yahoo.com, or
Andrew Foster Connors if you are interested. 11/29 Amanda Ahmed
handbells anyone? The Brown Memorial Handbell
Choir started rehearsing for the Fall season on October 11.
We are always happy to have new members! Ringers from Note: If you wish to have your birthday listed in The
middle school age and up are welcome. Please contact
Tidings, please contact Sharon Holley, church secretary, at
Chrystie Adams by e-mail at cladams22@verizon.net or phone
at 443-474-2200 if you are interested in being a new ringer. 410-523-1542, or via e-mail at Sharon@browndowntown.org.
november 2009 t he t idinGs • PaGe 5
6. non-ProfiT organizaTion
u.s. PosTage
G ood news from Paid
balTiMore, Md
P erMiT no. 2610
1316 Park Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
Phone: 410.523.1542
Fax: 410.523.5501
www.browndowntown.org
The
Tidings
daTed M aTerial
a ddress serVice r equesTed
The
Tidings
Published for members and friends of
Brown Memorial Park Avenue Presbyterian Church
Andrew Foster Connors, Pastor
1316 Park Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
410.523.1542
www.browndowntown.org
Published monthly by the Membership Committee. Send
contributions by November 18th to Ellen Carter Cooper
(edccooper58@hotmail.com) or to
Sharon Holley (sharon@browndowntown.org).