
BULLETIN
& WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
October 4, 2026
Sunday the Holy Eucharist is celebrated at 8:30 and 11am. The 11am service will be livestreamed on our Facebook page and remain available there one month.
Nursery Services: Infants and toddlers through three years old are invited to gather on the playground or downstairs in Claiborne Hall. Cara Kitzrow supervises the nursery.
Morning and Evening prayer services: are held at 8:30 and 4:45pm, Monday through Thursday in the sanctuary.
Sunday Forum: This week in Sunday Forum (9:45-10:45 in Kennerly Hall), Jennifer Michael presents “William Blake’s Bible of Hell.”
William Blake, poet and painter, saw religion as central to human life (social, political, psychological), and also that theological errors were responsible for most social problems of his time. His provocatively titled “Bible of Hell” is a series of narrative poems, illustrated by Blake himself, that challenge the state-sponsored religion of his time. Blake prompts us to ask questions about who is telling a story and who benefits from a particular interpretation of it.
Jennifer Michael is Professor of English at the University of the South, and is also a graduate of the college. She continued her studies at Oxford on a Rhodes Scholarship, then completed her doctorate at Northwestern University. Her first book Blake and the City was based on her dissertation. She has authored two poetry chapbooks, Let Me Let Go and Dubious Breath, both from Finishing Line Press, and her poetry is widely published in print and online journals.
Next week: Robin Collins, “The Greatest Story Ever Told: How Theism Predicts Christianity”
Godly Play continues this Sunday at 9:45 am for children (3 years old through 5th grade).
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Godly Play 1: The Ark &the Tent, Storyteller — Wendy Howard, Doorperson — Rebecca Gordon
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Godly Play 2: The Story of Isaac, Storyteller — Cara Kitzrow, Doorperson — Reed Carlson
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4th/5th: (Meets in 1st floor Brooks Hall)
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Youth Sunday School: (Meets upstairs in Brooks Hall).
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Rite-13 and J2A: Young people in grades 6-10 are invited to participate in Rite 13 and Journey to Adulthood (J2A) on Sunday afternoons. Please contact Hilary Bogert Winkler (hbwchurch@gmail.com) for details.
Sunday October 4 is CAC Pantry Sunday. To continue serving our neighbors, CAC is in need of canned tuna, macaroni & cheese, cereal, canned beans, laundry detergent, body soap, and deodorant for this month’s Pantry Sunday collection. The Community Action Committee is more than a food pantry as it strives to meet the basic human needs of those living in crisis in and around Sewanee. Neighbors can visit Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM to receive weekly groceries and inquire about assistance with utility expenses. To learn more about CAC services, call (931) 598-5927.
Animal Blessing: We will again join with members of St. James Episcopal Church for a service of blessing of animals in commemoration of St. Francis of Assisi Sunday, October 4 at 3:00pm at St. James, 898 Midway Road. Please bring your beloved animal(s), or if that is not convenient, a photo of the animal(s) you wish to be prayed for.
Oct 6 One Night only – The Greatest Story Ever Told
Robin Bates will facilitate this discussion on Robin Collins’ article, which addresses the impact of the Jesus story. Attending on Tuesday will give participants a richer understanding of the material to be covered in Sunday Forum Oct 11, when Collins will join us through Zoom.
Vestry Nominations: As is customary, the Nominating Committee consists of the Vestry members completing their terms and not eligible to run in 2027: John Gatta, Neil Patterson, and Mary Priestley. You are invited to contact any member of the Nominating Committee to recommend yourself or someone else (with that person's permission) to be a candidate for Vestry by October 15. Qualifications will be listed in the October newsletter.
All-Parish Thank You Luncheon—Come enjoy a free catered luncheon in Kennerly Hall hosted by the Stewardship Committee on Sunday, October 18, at noon. This is a celebration of gratitude; pledges will not be sought at the luncheon. Please look for an e-vite this week to respond so we’ll know how many meals to have ready.
October Book Study: Frankenstein
by Mary Shelley
Tuesdays 5:30-6:30
Brooks Hall Oct 13-27
Please bring a drink or snack to share.
Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is an 1818 Gothic novel written by English author Mary Shelley. Frankenstein is one of the best-known works of English literature. Infused with elements of the Gothic novel and the Romantic movement, it has had a considerable influence on literature and on popular culture, spawning a complete genre of horror stories, films, and plays.
Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day: Is Monday October 12 and church offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.
Daughters of the King: Please join us for a refreshing afternoon of tea, fellowship and conversation as we share the mission and heart of The Daughters of the King. The tea will be Sunday, October 11, 2026 from 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. at St. James Episcopal Church, 898 Midway Rd. Sewanee. Please RSVP by Oct 7, to Pixie Dozier at 931-636-5164 or pixie.d@live.com. Centered around Prayer and Service, our order is a community of women dedicated to deepening their spiritual lives, supporting one another, and serving Christ in our daily lives. Whether you are curious about our rule of life or simply looking for deeper connection with other women of faith, we would love to welcome you.

