Senior Adult Ministry and Fellowship
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Immanuel’s congregation includes a vibrant community of older adults who are active participants in all aspects of parish life. The mission of Senior Ministry and Fellowship is to support them in their faith journey with educational and fellowship opportunities of special interest to seniors, links to important resources, and programs that help to integrate all generations spiritually.
Immanuel Seniors on the Move! Below, view photos of some of the many activities hosted by Immanuel's Senior Adult Ministry and Fellowship:
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News and Upcoming EventsMay 2023MAY 17: LUNCHEON AT GOODWIN HOUSE-ALEXANDRIA
Please join us for luncheon and conversation in the Filmore Room at Goodwin House-Alexandria. We gather at noon on the third Wednesday, which is May 17. RSVP to Rev. Susan. MAY 23: FOURTH TUESDAY BROWN BAG LUNCH Join experienced Immanuel birders and members of Immanuel’s Creation Care Ministry Sarah Glassco and Denise Freeland at 12:15 on Tuesday, May 23 and learn how to start or jumpstart your own bird-watching adventures. Get the latest information on great places to observe birds in our area, the best times for watching, and some books and technology that can help you identify whose song you heard or whose flash of yellow that was! Our birders will also share tips on how to attract birds to your yard. Birding is great for getting us out of the house and immersed in the beauty in our region and can be a great hobby to share with grandkids or with visiting family from out-of-town. This is the first of two planned activities where Senior Adult Ministry/Fellowship will join with Creation Care Ministry during 2023. Don’t forget to bring your own sandwich or salad and Senior Ministry will provide beverages and dessert. There is no cost for this event and no reservation is required. ------------ ONE LAST ANNOUNCEMENT: 22 folks from Immanuel enjoyed the Rachmaninoff Vespers and our dessert reception afterwards. The Thirteen will have their season finale at Episcopal High School on Friday evening, May 19, presenting the Mass for Double Choir by Swiss composer Frank Martin, and other works of the early twentieth century. If you need help acquiring tickets for this concert, please let Karen Besser know. |
"Stewardship of Retirement"
Retirement for most of us describes about one-third of our lives. Yet for many, planning for it seldom goes beyond questions of adequate income, a keen anticipation of some things we won't have to do anymore and a vague notion of leisure. These things are essential, but life is much more.
The "Stewardship of Retirement" Seminar was led by Immanuel parishioner The Rev. Dr. Francis H. Wade at Immanuel on September 27, 2014. Participants included both those contemplating retirement and those already retired. A series of break-out sessions drilled down on the issues of leaving one pattern of life and establishing a new one. The first video below is the introduction by Dr. Wade. Below that are shorter videos of his comments preceding each of the break-out sessions.
The "Stewardship of Retirement" Seminar was led by Immanuel parishioner The Rev. Dr. Francis H. Wade at Immanuel on September 27, 2014. Participants included both those contemplating retirement and those already retired. A series of break-out sessions drilled down on the issues of leaving one pattern of life and establishing a new one. The first video below is the introduction by Dr. Wade. Below that are shorter videos of his comments preceding each of the break-out sessions.
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